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cascadia
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2006-01-26 12:01 PM (#36015)
Subject: buying older gooseneck


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I'm considering a 1981 2h Miley gooseneck, but I have never pulled one and will have to get a hitch installed in my 86 F-150.  Is it easier to hitch up?  Is it easier to manuver?  Since this trailer is older, will I have trouble finding the right hitch? I thought it might be a fun restoration project.  Is there anything I should look out for? 

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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-01-26 12:13 PM (#36018 - in reply to #36015)
Subject: RE: buying older gooseneck


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Originally written by cascadia on 2006-01-26 11:01 AM

I'm considering a 1981 2h Miley gooseneck, but I have never pulled one and will have to get a hitch installed in my 86 F-150.  Is it easier to hitch up?  Is it easier to manuver?  Since this trailer is older, will I have trouble finding the right hitch? I thought it might be a fun restoration project.  Is there anything I should look out for? 

GN IS easier to hitch because the hitch is right behind the driver, you should be able to look at it.  Easy to maneuver too.

I'm sure B&W makes a hitch for your truck. Check >>  http://turnoverball.com/

You should watch out  about the hitch weight on your truck.  An old GN could be too heavy for your 1/2 ton truck's payload.  Beware the neck-over height too.

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huntseat
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-01-26 1:26 PM (#36020 - in reply to #36015)
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MIley's in that age range were VERY narrow.  Will your horses be comfortable in those size stalls?

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tobruk
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2006-01-26 8:04 PM (#36042 - in reply to #36015)
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cascadia
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2006-01-27 1:44 PM (#36077 - in reply to #36015)
Subject: RE: buying older gooseneck


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Location: Lyons Oregon		thanks!  I think I'll stick with the bumper pull configuration that I know for now and pass on this Miley. 
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