Posted 2010-02-28 7:04 AM (#117088) Subject: Sidewall gooseneck distance
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We are going to purchase a newer truck and I know that we need to block up our existing trailer. What is a good distance between the top of the truck sidewall and the bottom of the gooseneck. I think this distance will be needed to know how much to the block up height.
Posted 2010-02-28 3:54 PM (#117104 - in reply to #117088) Subject: RE: Sidewall gooseneck distance
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Posts: 2453 Location: Northern Utah
You will probably be better off to hook the trailer up and see what it will take to level the trailer.
You can change the distance or spacing between the bed rails and trailers gooseneck by raising or lower the gooseneck hitch itself. Once you have proper clearance, then look at the trailer, if it has lifted the trailer to high in the front. Which puts more weight on the rear axle and less weght on the front axle, then you can decide how much to block the axles to level the trailer.
Posted 2010-03-01 8:50 AM (#117129 - in reply to #117088) Subject: RE: Sidewall gooseneck distance
Location: Where the wind comes sweepin' down the plain...
The distance that is needed between the bottom of the gooseneck and the top of the bed is all determined by your driving and where you drive. My stock trailer has about 9" and I come close on it in the pasture. My LQ has about 6" and that is adequate for where I use it. Same on the RV. My flatbed gooseneck only has about 7" and I have to be really careful on it when hauling hay. Any other time it is fine.
Posted 2010-03-01 11:27 AM (#117142 - in reply to #117088) Subject: RE: Sidewall gooseneck distance
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Posts: 399 Location: Ottawa, Illinois 61350
Put a nice aluminum flatbed on your truck purchase (or buy one that way); and all clearance problems are solved. Not for everyone; but it does solve that problem.
Sidewall gooseneck distance
