Posted 2011-02-28 11:10 AM (#130880) Subject: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 4
Location: FL
I have a 2010 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7L hemi 4 door. I pull a 16' stock trailer without issues, but would like to eventually get a gooseneck so I have someplace halfway decent to sleep on camping trips :)My question is will I have issues with the shorter bed??
Posted 2011-02-28 8:42 PM (#130914 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 264 Location: Sumas Washington
I would definitely find a tapered nose trailer. You might want to use a hitch extender to move the ball back a bit. You really don't want to experience hitting the cab with the trailer.
Posted 2011-02-28 11:46 PM (#130917 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 714 Location: Minnesota
You probably won't need or want, a bullet nosed trailer if you are going to camp in it. If you stay with a 7' wide trailer, most have a slight taper to them anyway. One advantage you have is already having the truck, so you can try out a few trailers to see how they fit.
Find the location of where your ball would be, tape an empty beer can in that spot and back in under the trailer from various angles. This will give you a good reference of what trailer will work, before you install a hitch that you may not be able to use.
Posted 2011-03-01 12:17 AM (#130920 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 151 Location: Manitoba, Canada
All of our trucks have had short beds, and we've had no problems. Unfortunately, it's nearly impossible to add a traditional slip tank and still pull the trailer.
Posted 2011-03-01 5:39 AM (#130922 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 82 Location: Ocala, FL
Good Morning! We do sell the GN extenders if you are interested! They work great for those short beds! Also what type of GN are you looking for? Send me a private message and we will work as hard as we can for you!
Posted 2011-03-01 6:24 AM (#130923 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 4
Location: FL
Well Genebob, you just gave me a good excuse to drink a beer, lol!When I bought this truck a few months ago it didn't even occur to me that it would be an issue... All my friends with GN trailers have a regular bed good thing is since I currently have a trailer I can take my time, talk to dealers, etc.thanks again!!
Posted 2011-03-01 10:33 AM (#130934 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 40 Location: Laguna Hills, CA
I have sb f350 and a 20 foot 8 foot wide gooseneck Cimarron. I use and recommend the turnover ball company 4 inch gooseneck extender. pushes the trailer back 4 inches. works well. Cost about $135 on-line.
Posted 2011-03-01 2:14 PM (#130939 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 330 Location: northeast Texas
Thought I might point out you will probably have more issues with it being a half ton truck rather than the shorter bed. Real easy to overload those trucks with a gooseneck as you tend to want to "pack more in". We had a short bed truck and while it worked fine, I hated it. Wrecked and replaced with long bed and will never own another short bed truck. Wish you the best of luck with what you end up getting.
Posted 2011-03-02 6:37 AM (#130979 - in reply to #130939) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 4
Location: FL
thanks... I am keeping a close eye on my trailer weight since I only have a 1500. 99% of the time I am only hauling 1 horse since almost all my friends have a trailer- only have 1 friend that I haul to shows
Posted 2011-03-03 10:24 AM (#131073 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Keep us posted when you find something.. I am in the same boat.. want a gooseneck for camping, but also have to watch out for weight issues and any shortbed issues... as well as price issues!
Posted 2011-03-04 2:52 PM (#131165 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 33 Location: Ohio
I managed to take out the back window on my shortbed with my (tapered) gooseneck. I was well aware of this possibility and was always cautious but turned my head for a second and heard that sickening crunching sound while I was trying to navigate a tight turn.
If you aren't an airhead like me you'll be fine...but when I got my F-350 Diesel I went with the long bed...
Posted 2011-03-04 7:33 PM (#131188 - in reply to #130880) Subject: RE: Gooseneck with short bed??
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I pull a 3h with 8ft lq with a short bed and I bought the SB1 extender. It set the trailer back 9in and I have no problems even jack knifeing it. I even have enough room for a 65 gal water tank in front. I highly recommed it.
Gooseneck with short bed??
