Gooseneck research

[Smalltowner]

Okay gang,

Welcoming all opinions.

I'm starting to research for a gooseneck trailer to put 2 antiques on. I will keep my one equipment trailer to haul my model A when it's done but prefer something that can accommodate 2 tractors for parades/shows and the occasional broke down pickup truck for a friend. I like the idea of pierced frame cross members and full width ramps, But can anyone recommend a good brand. I'm walking back and forth between Kaufman, Sure-Trac, and Diamond T. Don't want to go above 15k on price but also have tobdraw the line on purchasing a trailer that will mostly sit through the year. Currently running the gas 2500 ram I have but may upgrade to a diesel 3500 in the next 3 years. All input is greatly appreciated.

I have requested that my two posts for the sale of a trailer be deleted cause I realize it is inappropriate to post here.
Hope you find what ya need 42farmall.
Walt

 

[Jim.ME]

I have requested that my two posts for the sale of a trailer be deleted cause I realize it is inappropriate to post here.
Hope you find what ya need 42farmall.
Walt

You can put a for sale add in the Classifieds here. The adds are under Marketplace.

 

[VicS]

Okay gang,

Welcoming all opinions.

I'm starting to research for a gooseneck trailer to put 2 antiques on. I will keep my one equipment trailer to haul my model A when it's done but prefer something that can accommodate 2 tractors for parades/shows and the occasional broke down pickup truck for a friend. I like the idea of pierced frame cross members and full width ramps, But can anyone recommend a good brand. I'm walking back and forth between Kaufman, Sure-Trac, and Diamond T. Don't want to go above 15k on price but also have tobdraw the line on purchasing a trailer that will mostly sit through the year. Currently running the gas 2500 ram I have but may upgrade to a diesel 3500 in the next 3 years. All input is greatly appreciated.

I am 79 so the ramps are out of the picture. Had a 20' @ 5' Corn Pro. Gooseneck. Not enough room to haul 2 tractors unless both narrow fronts. And have to back one on. Not the best. Traded for a 27' hyd tilt. Corn Pro
With a hyd front jack. Can haul a D17 and a 435 JD. The hyd jack isn't to high when get a hyd tilt. Comes with a wireless remote. You can tilt it driving up to it. And as soon as your rear tires are on can start letting it down. Chain the front. Then tilt again for second tractor or side by side. Oh it has a gvw of 15000lb. My F250 is 10000lb. But trailer has 14 ply tires. Supposed to really have 8000 lb. Axles. But I'm not sure. And it has torsion axles. When you get the gooseneck set so trailer is level loaded, doesn't jerk the truck. Love it. Keepes me pulling tractors a few more years.

 

[showcrop]

I am 79 so the ramps are out of the picture. Had a 20' @ 5' Corn Pro. Gooseneck. Not enough room to haul 2 tractors unless both narrow fronts. And have to back one on. Not the best. Traded for a 27' hyd tilt. Corn Pro
With a hyd front jack. Can haul a D17 and a 435 JD. The hyd jack isn't to high when get a hyd tilt. Comes with a wireless remote. You can tilt it driving up to it. And as soon as your rear tires are on can start letting it down. Chain the front. Then tilt again for second tractor or side by side. Oh it has a gvw of 15000lb. My F250 is 10000lb. But trailer has 14 ply tires. Supposed to really have 8000 lb. Axles. But I'm not sure. And it has torsion axles. When you get the gooseneck set so trailer is level loaded, doesn't jerk the truck. Love it. Keepes me pulling tractors a few more years.

I'll bet that there are a few guys that wished you didn't find that tilt set-up.

 

[VicS]

I'll bet that there are a few guys that wished you didn't find that tilt set-up.

Its just almost stock.

 

[VicS]

Out of all of my trailers I've only registered one at its rated GVWR. NY will let you register a trailer for whatever weight you're willing to pay for. Both of my trailers with 7000# axles are registered for 10000#. My 3500 dually pickup is also registered for 10000# to keep me out of DOT and CDL territory.

I eventually want to upgrade to a gooseneck and when I do I may well get 10000# axles and register it for 14000#. For sure I'm going with at least 8000# axles.

I think that will just work till you are checked. Sure my pickup has 8000 plates but the door says 10000.

 

[Texgasser1]

I’ve got one for sale down in Grand Prairie, Texas. Practically new and a bargain. Reply if interested, 18k with 2 spares, tarps, clean title.

What would Y'all want for that trailer?

 

[Smalltowner]

What would Y'all want for that trailer?

Hey texgasser
$ 18,000.
Walt
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[john in la]

I've never understood the whole "infallible" claim of 5th wheel hitches, and why they don't need safety chains.

I've seen plenty of 5th wheels come detached from trucks. Most are due to the driver failing to do a proper "tug test" but you can argue that most gooseneck detachments are due to a lack of due diligence from the driver.

5th wheel is special order for most trailer manufacturers. Drivers seem to prefer the independent movement of a gooseneck, so you can go into areas that are not perfectly flat without twisting the snot out of the truck and/or trailer...

There are two types of 5th wheel setup.
The one the RV crowd uses is no better than a gooseneck ball setup when it comes to coming unhooked. The pulling force is constantly trying to unlock the locking jaw.
The newer style big trucks use is much better and is impossible for it to come undone once latched properly because the pulling force is not trying to unlatch the locking jaw.