Posted 2005-12-05 8:32 PM (#33764 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Originally written by john on 2005-12-05 5:48 PM
whats the pros and cons or a gooseneck and bumper pull trailers other than turning
Many and varied.
There are MANY topics in this forum that have discussed/argued in favor/against each. I can (and do) argue for either or both, which is part of why I have both. They each have their own merits and relative drawbacks.
I suggest/recommend:
a) prioritise your horses' and your own needs/wants first
b) read all other threads that have discussed this
c) stick to the priorities you set in a)
d) decide on the best trailer for YOUR HORSES', YOU and YOUR needs/wants
e) spend
f) repent at leasure - - Ooops, either that or enjoy what you get until you get to trade it for what you woudda/couldda/mightta bought "if only".
Posted 2005-12-05 10:51 PM (#33771 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 52 Location: Loxahatchee, Fl.
I would have to agree with Regs' comment. I hated the bumper pull on the highway and camping became just too much. My last two trailer were goose necks.
Posted 2005-12-06 12:35 AM (#33775 - in reply to #33771) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 385 Location: washington
After a life of bumper pulls, I am now a convert. My 3-horse gooseneck seems so much better for an all around trailer. Trail riding, camping, short or long trips. It tracks so nicely better behind my truck too; no sway, no skipped heart beats, if you know what I mean :) Had a blowout going 70 last summer. I didn't have one problem controlling the trailer, and I was loaded to the hilt with 3 horses and tons of camping gear. I'd guess that for every gooseneck vote, you will get a bumper pull vote.
Posted 2005-12-06 7:28 AM (#33779 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 648 Location: Coconut Creek, FL
I have a BP, but my next will be a GN. I agree with all the above. GN just gives you more options for camping, etc but be sure you have a large DR as many stock GN's don't have them.
Posted 2005-12-06 8:49 AM (#33786 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 28 Location: Omaha, NE
Have both the bumper pull, great for around town hauling, anything we do over the road we use the goose neck. Not to say bumper pulls don't work over the road, however they need to be set up properly (anti sway bars). We use the bumper pull as a utility trailer also, for getting feed, shaving and hauling the four wheeler. Ramp load was the key here. What ever you go with make sure the trailer fits your horses and your needs. Our first trailer was only 7', hauling/loading/unloading 16-17 hand horses didn't work.
Posted 2005-12-10 6:27 PM (#33942 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 322 Location: Fort Madison, Iowa
I've had both and I'll never go back to a BP. With a gooseneck it's so much easier to hitch when you're by yourself. They pull so much nicer and I feel they're safer, especially in wind. I feel they're easier for me to handle parking and you can turn them shorter. I missed my turn once and did a u turn on the highway and wouldn't have even tried it with a BP.
Posted 2005-12-11 8:11 AM (#33956 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 99 Location: Florida/Georgia
OK
heres one reason to own a G/N over a B/P that that wins hands down, You gotta admit that there's nothing that turns heads quicker then seeing a nice G/N rig cruising down the highway
At least this is how this current B/P former G/N owner feels ( bought a RV )
Posted 2005-12-12 2:22 PM (#33986 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 127 Location: Fort Worth, Texas
A lot of the answers to your original question have to do with:
1. How big of a trailer are you talking about and....
2. What are you pulling the trailer with ?
Although I am not as experienced a hauler as most people on this board, I have owned both. My first trailer was a little 2H BP straight load with under manger storage and no DR. It was an absolute breeze to pull and easy to park. However, there was no storage space and it was a hassle getting tack in and out of the under manger space. Great trailer to haul to the vet or a trail ride now and then, but not user friendly to haul a lot for longer "day" trips. I have now upgraded to a 2H Slant GN with 4' DR and it puts a little more strain on my truck, but not much more. After pulling a gooseneck, I wouldn't even consider a BP for anything over 2 horse and probably never for a 2H with a DR - a gooseneck is just so much easier to maneuver with a longer trailer.
Posted 2005-12-12 11:02 PM (#33998 - in reply to #33973) Subject: RE: Hitch Mode - gooseneck and bumper pull
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Posts: 1011 Location: Oregon
Originally written by barry on 2005-12-12 3:50 AM
Originally written by KCW on 2005-12-07 8:07 AM Hitch Mode Gooseneck
; requires more tow-vehicle power than comparable-size gooseneck;http://www.equispirit.com/
Please tell me how a comparable-sized BP requires more tow-vehicle power?
I have been shopping around for a new truck. Talking with the Dodge dealership (yes, I ACTUALLY got a salesman that knows how to tow). Anyway, he brought out to me specs that are not normally out to to general public. With the Dodge trucks, you can add 15% more than what is stated for max towing when hauling a gooseneck. The hitch is over the rear axles, changes the payload slightly thus could increase your max towing.
My dodge is down (needs a new brain) which the stealership quoted me almost $1300 for. Found one out of a wrecked truck for under $200. I need to put that in, and trade this truck and my 77 vette and I could get into one straight across. Problem is, don't know if I want to stay with 2500 or go with a 3500.
Posted 2005-12-12 11:06 PM (#33999 - in reply to #33758) Subject: RE: gooseneck and bumper pul
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Posts: 456 Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS
My first trailer was a '76 WW BP. We averaged 40k miles per year and it pulled great. I've pulled anywhere between a 9 horse GN to my (current) 2h LQ GN. I will never go back to a bumper pull - BUT, my horsey lifestyle may be a bit heavier than most and as I get older, there's a lot to be said for having your own, clean toilet, AC and bed!
gooseneck and bumper pul
My dodge is down (needs a new brain) which the stealership quoted me almost $1300 for. Found one out of a wrecked truck for under $200. I need to put that in, and trade this truck and my 77 vette and I could get into one straight across. Problem is, don't know if I want to stay with 2500 or go with a 3500.