mbrule
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I agree.....
Mini Gooseneck trailer?
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I agree.....
schmism
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Imagine for a min your in the trailer makeing world. your trailers are built on jigs. which is to say a huge flat honkin chunk-o-steel aka I beams. there is a setup for every jig. it takes time... time = money.
so to save setup time, you build ONE frame on one jig setup. weather it be bumper pull or GN.
then you have some GN neck jig setup to weld those (the front part) so instead of having to change jigs and setups for when you change trailer types.
just build one. the only diffrence is the uprights are slightly smaller.
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I did notice the coupler, but still on a cab and chassis often with a raised ball, it probably would not. Now, I saw it both ways and could believe it either way. Honestly, I'd get a regular gooseneck or a regular bumper pull and move on, IMHO.
Kyle
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Bringing this thread back to the top; I stopped by Gatermade today to look at their dump trailers. More on that later since the topic is "minigoosenecks".
Seeing a car hauler and an equipment trailer with this setup, I just had to check them out. The salesman, while generally knowledgable on everything I asked, did not explain to me the advantage of the neck. Or, if he did, I did not understand him. We were standing by the dump trailers when I broached the subject too.
Kentucky does not tax gooseneck sales so I broached that aspect but indeed it is still a bumper pull so it is taxable.
He took off to leave me to mull things over so I drove over to the "mini's" for a once over.
I focused on the equipment trailer. It was about 20', low profile (wheels between the deck), flip up ramps and a slight dovetail. Warts aside, and as covered in various threads, this brand has some, I thought the trailer to be pretty nice overall.
The ramps had a built in stand to keep the front from lifting and the ground clearence to the tail was generous along with an angle of approach that was not bad. Stakepockets, at least ten "D" rings and a place for your forks if required took care of any equipment securement issues.
The "minigooseneck":
I think it would work with any bed style but would be better with a higher truck such as the Ford 4x4's. They had steps welded to both sides so along with the grab bars on top, it was easy to step up onto the deck. With dual jacks and the way they welded everything up, it looked to be able to take some abuse if need be. This one did not have a tool box but if it did, everything would be easy to access without bending over.
Mostly, I think the concept makes for a trailer that is easy to live with minimal bending over. This particular trailer was around 4200 and while I would certainly look at others, I would consider buying one if in the market. By the way, I have no ties to the brand.
Of course, there were scotchlocks and some of the paint prep could have been better.
Lastly, the main reason for my visit was to check out their 16', 14k gooseneck dump trailers but they only had some lighter BP's in stock.
I am downsizing to a 14k from my tandem dually Bri-Mar and have been mainly looking at the PJ's. Though Gatermade did not have the correct trailer for me to compare, the PJ is overall better albeit at quite a difference in price. Spec wise, the Gatormade comes with dual jacks and the three way gate is set up with chains for tailgating stone for example. The hoist however is only rated for 8k on a trailer that will legally carry roughly 10k.
In my lifetime, I have worn quite a few hats so to speak but my two main occupations have been driving and quality control believe it or not. If I worked for PJ, the production people would hate me because I would be doing my best to raise the bar. That is, to bring up some loose ends to support the reputation. Latches to hold the three way gate door open in swing door mode that did not line up and holes in the frame for the electrical that were blown through with a torch come to mind.
Seeing a car hauler and an equipment trailer with this setup, I just had to check them out. The salesman, while generally knowledgable on everything I asked, did not explain to me the advantage of the neck. Or, if he did, I did not understand him. We were standing by the dump trailers when I broached the subject too.
Kentucky does not tax gooseneck sales so I broached that aspect but indeed it is still a bumper pull so it is taxable.
He took off to leave me to mull things over so I drove over to the "mini's" for a once over.
I focused on the equipment trailer. It was about 20', low profile (wheels between the deck), flip up ramps and a slight dovetail. Warts aside, and as covered in various threads, this brand has some, I thought the trailer to be pretty nice overall.
The ramps had a built in stand to keep the front from lifting and the ground clearence to the tail was generous along with an angle of approach that was not bad. Stakepockets, at least ten "D" rings and a place for your forks if required took care of any equipment securement issues.
The "minigooseneck":
I think it would work with any bed style but would be better with a higher truck such as the Ford 4x4's. They had steps welded to both sides so along with the grab bars on top, it was easy to step up onto the deck. With dual jacks and the way they welded everything up, it looked to be able to take some abuse if need be. This one did not have a tool box but if it did, everything would be easy to access without bending over.
Mostly, I think the concept makes for a trailer that is easy to live with minimal bending over. This particular trailer was around 4200 and while I would certainly look at others, I would consider buying one if in the market. By the way, I have no ties to the brand.
Of course, there were scotchlocks and some of the paint prep could have been better.
Lastly, the main reason for my visit was to check out their 16', 14k gooseneck dump trailers but they only had some lighter BP's in stock.
I am downsizing to a 14k from my tandem dually Bri-Mar and have been mainly looking at the PJ's. Though Gatermade did not have the correct trailer for me to compare, the PJ is overall better albeit at quite a difference in price. Spec wise, the Gatormade comes with dual jacks and the three way gate is set up with chains for tailgating stone for example. The hoist however is only rated for 8k on a trailer that will legally carry roughly 10k.
In my lifetime, I have worn quite a few hats so to speak but my two main occupations have been driving and quality control believe it or not. If I worked for PJ, the production people would hate me because I would be doing my best to raise the bar. That is, to bring up some loose ends to support the reputation. Latches to hold the three way gate door open in swing door mode that did not line up and holes in the frame for the electrical that were blown through with a torch come to mind.
tommu56
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I didn't think of it till now but a lifted 2500 ram 4x4 just went by with a long drop shank to get to a trailer normal ball height (13-16") to keep the trailer level the mini goose neck would fit on a straight 2" 10,000 shank perfectly
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Its a good way to add some extra weight to your empty trailer for no reason... That won't pull as a gooseneck on any sized truck that would be needed to pull it.
I think its a sales gimick.
I think its a sales gimick.
AlaskaTruck
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I agree with the reply of until "Gatormade Trailers" post an actual statement stating the advantage of the Mini-Gooseneck trailer... We only can ASSUME that it is a gimmick to sale trailers. Frankly there are some who will pay extra for a trailer just to be different. Anyways, is still an interesting looking, designed and advertised trailer. Just my opinion
