Moritz 20-5 GOOSENECK

captjack · Nov 23, 2019

I have been looking at getting a new Gooseneck. I kinda like the Moritz 20-5 with the adjustable dove tail. Seems to be at good price point on the used market. The 14500 gvw fits perfect with my F350 11500 gvw !

What I can't find is any really good reviews on it. If any one has one on here I would be grateful for any info you can give me.

jp

nikerret · Nov 23, 2019

I was interested in a Moritz dump trailer. The only information I found was from old forum posts (how I heard of the company, to begin with). I called them and the guy was nice, but didn’t seem interested in selling me a trailer. When I told him where I lived, he asked why I couldn’t just get one here. His dealer network sucks. If you’re close to him, it does look like a good trailer.

sloeffle · Nov 27, 2019

Moritz trailers are built about an hour north of me in Mansfield. They make a really good trailer from everyone I've talked to that has one. I've been looking for a 14k trailer lately, and went to a dealer that had both Diamond C and Moritz. They both were priced about the same but the Mortiz had torsion axles vs spring axles on the Diamond C. I talked to our local trailer repair guy and he said to stay away from torsion axles. He said they cost about $400 a piece to rebuild, and they will wear out over time. If the trailer doesn't have torsion axles then I'd consider buying one.

captjack · Nov 29, 2019

sloeffle said:
Moritz trailers are built about an hour north of me in Mansfield. They make a really good trailer from everyone I've talked to that has one. I've been looking for a 14k trailer lately, and went to a dealer that had both Diamond C and Moritz. They both were priced about the same but the Mortiz had torsion axles vs spring axles on the Diamond C. I talked to our local trailer repair guy and he said to stay away from torsion axles. He said they cost about $400 a piece to rebuild, and they will wear out over time. If the trailer doesn't have torsion axles then I'd consider buying one.

I was concerned about buying a used trailer with the torsion axles. Mine will sit more than it will get used.

I just want one for when i need it. All my buddies have dump trailers so I can borrow one if needed. Plan is to sell my 14x7 dump and have a deck over for when the need arises in our group.

The thing that draws me to the 20-5 Moritz is the adjustable dove tail. I have not seen that in other brands except for the 10ft hydro dove which is more than I want to spend on a trailer.

I guess if i can get one cheap enough and bake in the new axles I might be ok

sloeffle · Nov 30, 2019

captjack said:
I was concerned about buying a used trailer with the torsion axles. Mine will sit more than it will get used.

Their web site shows trailers with spring axles too. I'm sure you can order one with spring axles if you are looking at buying a new one.

Redlands Okie · Dec 19, 2019

Torsion axles have little flex. When you go over a speed bump, curb, etc it can leave all the weight on one axle and tire. Bent axles on one trailor required replacement. Hard on rims also. Not a good idea if your off smooth terrain or pavement.
Have two trailors with torsion axles. They provide a nice smooth ride. Bought a dump trailor recently and was VERY careful to get leaf springs on it.
I bet you will have a option for either system.

Fallon · Dec 19, 2019

Redlands Okie said:
Torsion axles have little flex. When you go over a speed bump, curb, etc it can leave all the weight on one axle and tire. Bent axles on one trailor required replacement. Hard on rims also. Not a good idea if your off smooth terrain or pavement.
Have two trailors with torsion axles. They provide a nice smooth ride. Bought a dump trailor recently and was VERY careful to get leaf springs on it.
I bet you will have a option for either system.

I concur. Have some torsion axles on single axle campers & they work great. I made sure I had leafs on my flat deck though. They will equalize between axles a fair bit & not overload an individual axle.