Gooseneck trailer question

We call them beavertails too!

 

I have always called mine a gooseneck, but effective immediately, it shall be a beaver tail. Much cooler name.

And since deck over is higher, I cannot overstate how helpful drop sides are. I can load mine from 3 sides and sometimes just split right off it using a medium length pickeroon

 

14 4x5 is pretty well maxed out on 14k. 5x5 you're over by a good bit. We're using a dual tandem now with 12k lb axles. I seen a PJ trailer today that the neck was 16" above the bed of a Dodge mega cab 3rd gen.

 

Like Michigan hiring Harbaugh? HAHAHAHA...

 

Thanks for that info. I need to go lay eyes on a PJ...and I could always cut the hay back to 10-12 bales, and make an extra trip. There's so many folks that make/sell hay here it wouldn't be much to make an extra run.

 

Pfft



Lol. We're still hopeful his year is coming

 

PJ seems to be the best bet.

I've hauled 18 4x5 on a 14k lb trailer. Not wanting to make a habit of it so we got a 25k lb one now. Works better with the bigger tractors.

 

I definitely need to go see one of these! It's a PJ trailer, 22' tilt bed deck over. The options available on these is substantial, but they have a 6" extra tall gooseneck height option with an adjustable ball height receiver. They also have a pretty cool option called Blackwood lumber, they cut out some of the deck board and inlay non-slip rubber. I would have to splurge on that feature! PJ is jumping to head of the line at the moment for me...

Link: PJ Trailers | Deckover Tilt (T8)

 

I would check them out before you buy.

 

I wouldnt do it with your current set up, no way.

 

Can you go into some more detail?

 

Lift, tire size.

Not ideal at all for towing large equipment trailers.


Its your vehicle, you'll do what you want.

 

Yep. Height makes rolling a bigger possibility .
If your dead set on the idea. Buy the best brake and controller options available especially if you're going to max the trailer gross out . Driving habits will need to change also. Like slowing to speed before a curve/corner and powering through instead of braking through .

 

I have a PJ car hauler, it has served me well, tows great, no complaints. The paint is starting to flake off on the underside now, but most of my towing has been in the winter and I wouldn't really say that it gets alot of love when it's put up after each use. I did have an electrical issue when I bought it, they said it was truck side on the lot, after an afternoon of me chasing wires and using another trailer to test truck side, the dealer came and picked it up and then returned it all fixed up.

 

Lift kit the trailer to match the truck. If your axles are 3 inch diameter, then we could use a trailer springs over-under conversion to move the springs from the bottom of the trailer axle and place them on top of the axle. This should give approximately 5 inches of lift, depending on the style of springs and axle type on the trailer.

E-trailer has a Kit
Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit Dexter Axle Accessories and Parts K71-385-00

 

I love that outside-the-box solution! It would solve the deck height disparity; but, I still have the clearance issue of the neck at the bed rails. On flat ground I'm good to go, but if I was to pull up into a gas station or feed store it would probably hit my bed rails.

The other option of course, is a bumper pull trailer. I could retain stock trailer height since I have an adjustable 9 inch drop tow hitch.

 

This is what my brother has done with his old Cummins 2500 and his new F350 towing his 32' enclosed car carrier. Air ride load leveling suspension is a nice option for this.

 

I'm not sure if I am following you. By raising the trailer similar to the truck, would it not ride and pull with similar bed rail clearances as a stock height truck and trailer?

 

I would think the adjustable neck tube would get you there after the trailer lift.