Clearance between truck bed and gooseneck trailer
tennbarrelracer
Reg. Sep 2008
Posted 2011-10-08 4:48 PM (#138163)
Subject: Clearance between truck bed and gooseneck trailer


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Got a new to me truck

an "08 Chevy 2500 HD 4x4

I hooked my "99 Fourstar trailer

to it and there is only about 5" clearance

between the truck bed and trailer

what can I do to increase the space so I don't

trash my truck and trailer

 

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laurie
Reg. Jun 2004
Posted 2011-10-08 7:44 PM (#138168 - in reply to #138163)
Subject: RE: Clearance between truck bed and gooseneck trailer


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Location: cedar rapids iowa		In most instances 5" is enough unless you are on rough terrain. You can adjust the tongue but make sure the angle is ok or block the axles. The newer trucks are quite high
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2011-10-08 11:48 PM (#138178 - in reply to #138163)
Subject: RE: Clearance between truck bed and gooseneck trailer


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Location: Vermont		Well...you could always stimulate the economy by replacing your bed with a Hillsboro FLATBED... http://www.hillsboroindustries.com/Products/AluminumTruckbeds.aspx
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