Gooseneck trailer tips

[GregWeld]

Stuart ---

I'm actually looking for some ideas there -- like -- It's too big for that truck ---
or whatever.

My current trailer is only 24' TAG....

Never had a trailer like this -- so I'm a bit nervous about the "commitment" to such a big azz (for me) rig... and whether or not it's worth the effort and hassle.


My thinking -- (I don't do that so well sometimes) is that I can haul this and when I want to just pull over and stop for the night etc - I can stay comfortably. NOW when it's getting dark - I need to duck in and find a motel and a place that I can park etc. It becomes a real hassle and can really shorten your day in the winter - with it dark and raining etc. So I am thinking that a rig like this - you could just pull over almost anywhere - any time. I want to do more "long distance" events.... and part of the hassle is the whole hotel/motel thing on trips like that.

[Stuart Adams]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

Stuart ---

I'm actually looking for some ideas there -- like -- It's too big for that truck ---
or whatever.

My current trailer is only 24' TAG....

Never had a trailer like this -- so I'm a bit nervous about the "commitment" to such a big azz (for me) rig... and whether or not it's worth the effort and hassle.


My thinking -- (I don't do that so well sometimes) is that I can haul this and when I want to just pull over and stop for the night etc - I can stay comfortably. NOW when it's getting dark - I need to duck in and find a motel and a place that I can park etc. It becomes a real hassle and can really shorten your day in the winter - with it dark and raining etc. So I am thinking that a rig like this - you could just pull over almost anywhere - any time. I want to do more "long distance" events.... and part of the hassle is the whole hotel/motel thing on trips like that.

Sounds great.

Maybe check a SportChassis Truck. Look em up online. Sportchassis.com Pretty cool.

[youthpastor]

Probably the only thing I can add is...donate that old trailer to a good cause..like me! It will go good next to my plain jane Wells Cargo 24Foot

[rocketman]

What are you hauling just show car? I dont think the living 1/4's are needed unless you are racing or going to stay in it at shows etc.

[awr68]

He has a '32 and '37 that he wants to haul around...not sure if the '56 will be in the mix as well?

[ironworks]

Well don't ask me how but the legal limit is 65 ft. We were 64'10".

And if my trailer was a 2 axle I would not need a non commercial CDL. With the triple 7k axles it puts the trailer over the GVWR and requires me to have an A class license. And legally I'm supposed to have a CDL to just drive my F-450 down the highway.

Apparently Jerry Brown is looking to me to pull California out of this budget crisis single handedly.

[SickSpeedMonte]

Originally Posted by ironworks

Well don't ask me how but the legal limit is 65 ft. We were 64'10".

Isn't that just for the rack style car haulers, like this?



(Which isn't really a fifth wheel, even though it has a king pin if I'm not mistaken)

Source:

http://ops.fhwa.dot.gov/freight/sw/overview/index.htm

I could be wrong, it does say semi-trailer.

[nvr2fst]

Greg,

I can guarantee you wont go wrong with ATC. I personally own 3 of there all aluminum trailers, smallest being a custom fitted 16' I opt to use on the job sites as my office once the first scratch/bent fender got on it, lol, a 24 and 26' Although mine are not gooseneck type the "fit and finish" is the best Ive ever had out of multiple brands over the years. Plus there not to far away so I was able to buy direct. Ive always heard good things about Renegade too but I never see them being pulled out here in the midwest.
Bare in mind though if you have to replace a fender skirt it will set u back almost 500 per side (dont let others back up your trailers)

ATC- look at the cost of there cabinets and accessories. They are priced much lower than others if you decide to upgrade your package down the line. Have you checked out there Silver series ? the way they do the bottom corners are sweet and the paint schemes will definitely put you in as a "baller" like Rodger HA

[fleetus macmullitz]

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I really like the ATC looks and quality. They make a seriously nice trailer... but apparently move like cold molasses.

I move like a hot knife thru butter.. the two don't play well with each other.

Originally Posted by GregWeld

I've been kicking this around for AT LEAST 5 years now....

Better check the temp on that knife Greg.

[GregWeld]

Originally Posted by compos mentis

Better check the temp on that knife Greg.

Good one! But once I make a decision....