Posted 2013-02-19 9:31 PM (#150030 - in reply to #150029) Subject: RE: Pulling a gooseneck trailer with a 6.5' bed truck?
Regular
Posts: 79 Location: Alberta Canada
I pull a 3 horse Exiss w 24 ft floor, 8 ft wide with 10 ft short wall, with a 2001 dodge 2500 with a diesel engine. I have a b&w hitch and had to buy their hitch extender, and had to but a new behind cab tool box, that is now at box height. I still have to watch carefullyl when I back up, but other than that, good to go . I am planning to put air bags on truck this spring, thou not entirely necessary. Also box is 6.5 ft.
Posted 2013-02-19 10:15 PM (#150031 - in reply to #150029) Subject: RE: Pulling a gooseneck trailer with a 6.5' bed truck?
Expert
Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
A hitch extender is just about mandatory. A trailer with a "V" shaped nose is a great help. Be careful pulling a trailer with a flat nose, as you might have an interference problem during sharp corners with the cab corners.
Posted 2013-02-21 8:41 AM (#150064 - in reply to #150029) Subject: RE: Pulling a gooseneck trailer with a 6.5' bed truck?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I pull with a short bed and I have the SB1 extension hitch and I tow a 3h w/8ft LQ. No problems at all..it sets it back 9 inches I think and it makes a world of difference.Worth the money.
I use this SB1 on my trailers and tow with long bed trucks... Gives some extra room between the tailgate, hydraulic jack, spare tire, batteries, etc...
Pulling a gooseneck trailer with a 6.5' bed truck?
