'
1
Forums Albums Skins 1
Search Register Logon


You are logged in as a guest. Logon or register an account to access more features.
OTHER FORUMS:    Barrel Horses  -   Trucks   -   Cutting  -   Reining  -   Roping 
'
Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice

Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Last activity 2019-05-23 7:31 PM
13 replies, 3711 views

View previous thread :: View next thread
   General Discussion -> Trailer Talk  Click to return to Barrel Talk
Refresh
Message format
 
Charmer88
Reg. Feb 2007
Posted 2019-03-18 10:30 AM (#172254)
Subject: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Veteran


Posts: 150
1002525
Location: Le Claire IA
I need to get a newer truck and have been researching Ford 350's SRW LB from 2012-2016 6.7 Powerstroke. I was looking at a 2015 and it's 4 inches taller at the top of the bed sides than my 2004 GMC 2500 LB (gas engine). I have a 2014 Lakota 3C9. It's lower than a lot of other trailers and I'm worried about clearance. I was also looking at a LB. Am I barking up the wrong truck tree? Should I be looking at a different brand that might give me more clearance? Is there one? 
Also I was looking at a diesel. This is just going to be used for pulling and not my everyday vehicle I'm now wondering if the cost is worth it?
My max weight on the trailer is 130000 lbs so considering the 3500, is that overkill? I don't ever remember hauling 3 horses, and keep it to a minimum.
I appreciate ANY advice. 
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
cajunmuleman
Reg. Oct 2011
Posted 2019-03-19 3:12 AM (#172261 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice



Elite Veteran


Posts: 656
5001002525
Location: Rayne, LA
As Paul ( regular on this site ) says “ I vote for a flatbed “. Problem solved
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
DLR
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2019-03-19 3:25 AM (#172263 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Veteran


Posts: 168
1002525
Location: Minnesota
if your trailer - as stated - max at 130,000#; the 3500 is not enough truck.  If you mean 13,000#, the 3500 is the way to go.  All of the newer trucks have high sides.  You can go with a flat bed - my choice - or block the trailer at least 3" and you may still have some issues.   
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Cutter1999
Reg. Jan 2017
Posted 2019-03-19 4:54 AM (#172264 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Veteran


Posts: 100
100
Location: Waaaaay back Slaughter Hollow
You will never regret being overtrucked, only undertrucked.

All pickups today seem really tall for gooseneck trailers. I went the flatbed route with my newest truck with no regrets. I hook to multiple trailers and have no issues with height. The other option is to raise your trailer by blocking the axles, which has been discussed on many threads here.

Find which option works best for your needs!
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
PDGx
Reg. Jul 2011
Posted 2019-03-24 3:51 PM (#172278 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice



Veteran


Posts: 175
100252525
Location: Florida
With the trailer sitting flat, what is the dimension to the bottom of the goose deck ?
Also is the nose of the trailer square or tapered ?
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
HorShe
Reg. Feb 2017
Posted 2019-03-25 3:59 PM (#172281 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Member


Posts: 31
25
Really better to have that extra power so you know towing is a piece of cake.
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Charmer88
Reg. Feb 2007
Posted 2019-03-28 10:26 AM (#172293 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Veteran


Posts: 150
1002525
Location: Le Claire IA
Thank you all for answering. I did type to many zero's and my trailers full weight is rated 13,000 pounds.
The front of the trailer is tapered somewhat so I suppose that helps with front to rear window clearance. I am worried about clearance from the top of the trucks bedsides to the bottom of the bed area on the gooseneck. I believe that is why the flatbed is suggested. Yesterday I did find out the truck I was looking at had bigger tires and it's gone anyway. The one before that had a lift kit so I'm still looking. Thank you everyone. I have seen some Super Dutys that aren't very tall. I don't know what the difference is maybe it's an older truck. I'm not sure.
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
PDGx
Reg. Jul 2011
Posted 2019-03-28 6:26 PM (#172296 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice



Veteran


Posts: 175
100252525
Location: Florida
With your trailer sitting level, what is the dimension to the bottom of the gooseneck deck ?
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Butch
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2019-04-07 6:19 AM (#172308 - in reply to #172261)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Member


Posts: 23

I had the same problem with trailer clearnce, checked into all options, block the axles raised the trailer to 4-6" in the rear, tough to get in. Flat bed F350 diesels detuned and stiffer suspension. Can order a 2wheel drive and solve the height problem or rebuild.
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Steve-O
Reg. Mar 2016
Posted 2019-04-11 10:01 AM (#172314 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Veteran


Posts: 108
100
Location: Lawrence KS
I have a friend that pulls a 3 Horse Lakota 10' shortwall with a 2010 F350 diesel 4x4 and he does not have any clearance issues.  The trailer is stock height. 
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Johnson2017
Reg. Apr 2019
Posted 2019-04-28 6:08 AM (#172355 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


New User


Posts: 3

We haul a 2011 Platinum with a 2008 Duramax dually... in pasture parking I’d feel better with a little more clearance but generally we get along ok. We had a little bump around stock but it was way too short for the truck.

Eventually we plan on a flatbed. The trailer has a ramp on it and blocking it would make it way too steep.
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Spin Doctor
Reg. Nov 2008
Posted 2019-05-14 1:43 PM (#172379 - in reply to #172254)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Extreme Veteran


Posts: 402
100100100100
Location: Valentine, NE
IF YOU GO WITH A FLATBED, make sure you let your insurance company know. Our 2016 Ford F450 ($60k value) with a flatbed, the insurance is 30% cheaper than our 2012 Dodge 3500 ($32k value) due to the flatbed on the Ford.  
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
RTSmith
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2019-05-14 3:01 PM (#172382 - in reply to #172379)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Elite Veteran


Posts: 784
500100100252525
Location: Tenn/Ala.
Spin Doctor - 2019-05-14 1:43 PM IF YOU GO WITH A FLATBED, make sure you let your insurance company know. Our 2016 Ford F450 ($60k value) with a flatbed, the insurance is 30% cheaper than our 2012 Dodge 3500 ($32k value) due to the flatbed on the Ford.  

 I wonder if that is all the difference. Some years ago our Co fleet had Fords and Dodges. All same year, same basic 1 ton DRW trucks. Dodges cost less money. But their full coverage insurance was 30-40% higher than the Fords. Best reason the insurance Co could give was higher incidence rating. 
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2019-05-23 7:31 PM (#172404 - in reply to #172261)
Subject: RE: Truck - Trailer gooseneck clearance - Truck advice


Expert


Posts: 3853
200010005001001001002525
Location: Vermont
cajunmuleman - 2019-03-19 6:12 AM As Paul ( regular on this site ) says “ I vote for a flatbed “. Problem solved


Agreed... 
Plus it is easier for one person to stack hay bales that miss the hay wagon with a flatbed...


Edited by PaulChristenson 2019-05-23 7:37 PM
share Top of the page Bottom of the page
Jump to page : 1
Now viewing page 1 [25 messages per page]
Jump to forum :
Search this forum
Printer friendly version
E-mail a link to this thread
Message format
 

'
Registered to: Horse Trailer World
(Delete all cookies set by this site)