I have a 3/4 ton 05' chevy duramax diesel w/ the allison tranny.  I'm looking to get a gooseneck trailer, but am worried about my truck because I have a short box.  A new truck is out of the question, and I really need a gooseneck trailer (big enough to sleep in, extra space).  I go camping a lot, and then there are the horse shows you go to and every hotel is booked solid.

Has anyone had big problems with having a gooseneck trailer w/ a short bed truck?

I am looking at getting an 04' Classic Monarch all aluminum goosneck w/ extended front dress room.  I really like the trailer, but want the safest darn trailer for the horses.  Is the extra space in the dress room going to throw off the weight distribution over the axles? I'm not too familiar with the Classic brand.  Anyone have any thoughts on this stuff?

There is another thred on here and you can do a search on this subject also.

However if all you have is a short bed...that's ok.Don't feel bad or be embarrased.Itjust happens sometimes.

Even with your SHORT commings, welcome and read away.

Most of the time a long bed is prefered however a short bed properly equiped will serve the purpose.

With a short bed,watch your turns,Sharp turns will let you hit the back or the cab if you jacknife.

I pulled a 4 horse Trailswest with dressing room with My F250 4X4 short bed crewcab for several years with no problems.

For most of your regular driving you will be fine,there is only a problem when you jacknife and there is not enough clearance for your back window of the truck.

I am not familar with that brand of trailer,but goosenecks are better than the bumper pulls as far as toung weight goes and towing.

good luck.

I pull a V-nose gooseneck with a short box F350 no problem.  I believe the Classics have a rounded nose and you might not have the cab to nose clearance you would get with a V nose or a tapered nose trailer.  That will be your biggest concern.

There are lots of brands that make V nose and tapered nose trailers.  You might put that at the top of your requirement list in a trailer.

it is a V nose

Well thank you for the complement!

I'm really excited.  My reining horse just recovered from hoof injuries, havent been able to ride her for 10 months, so I am really excited to get back on her, do some good schooling to get back where we were last year.  Then hopfully get out to some shows. 
If anyone knows of any shows happening in the NW, let me know!

nabsolute,

Nice trailer...I'm in Albany and don't do the show thing so I'm not much help there. I believe you will have no problem with that setup. You might back it around and see how close it gets at certain angles. Then remember your limit! Eventually they will all hit if you keep going!

I drive a shortbed ext cab '06 2500 pulling a square nose goose (3 horse w/ 5 ft short wall).  I have to watch my cab in tight turns, but have had no problems.  I can get in & out of just about anything I could've with my much shorter bumper pull (16ft).

Brenda

I have a short bed dually pickup (6 1/2 foot box) and pull a Featherlite 7' wide trailer.  The nose is tapered to 5', but is square and not v-nosed.  We haven't had any problems.  The only time we have to be careful is when we are backing up, going forward we don't turn short enough for it to be a problem.

A long box is better, but most of us use our trucks quite a bit for running around, and for ease of parking and manueverability, the short box is a nice compromise.  Long beds can be jack-knifed and hit the corner of a cab also, it's just not as likely to happen.  Besides, you bust out two or three rear windows, and you learn to be careful fairly quickly!

I think I will be just as careful witout breaking any windows.

after buying this trailer i'm gonna be BROKE!!!!   But I'lll have too much fun with the horses.  Story of my life.  My horses live better than I do~!

from the picture posted earlier, what would any of you estimate would be a good price for this trailer?

Its ALL aluminum (except for the steel hitch), insulated and fully carpeted dress room, rear tack, drop down's with bar guards, insulated horse area + triple wall construction and 'rumber' floor.  Only has 200 miles on it.   Its also got those 'tie rights', the things you tie your horse to that keeps them away from the trailer.

THANKS GUYS!!!

I bought an 06 just like yours, except that mine is a 2H with the shorter 4' hay-rack. I had a boot-box installed and the key lock option on the rear-doors. I also had a step installed at the tack-room door, one hay-rack water tank and one stand-up water tank in the GN. Also has the solid divider instead of the jail-bar looking divider. one spare tire with the jiffy-jack. I paid $18,999 brand new. Like you I am now broke! But it's worth it- I don't spend money on other things that most women do and don't have kids!

Enjoy your new toy!

I pulled a 3 horse Classic Monarch for 5 years with my Ford F350 CrewCab short bed.  Never had a problem.

I sold that trailer and bought a 2005 Classic Bunkhouse. In 5 years my trailer only depreciated $3500 It was great trailer and I'd strongly reccomend them.

Congratulations!  Sounds like you got a good deal.

I've yet to be in a situation where I couldn't maneuver enough with my short box and taper nose trailer...

LaxPatrick