Lift vs. trailer
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Lift vs. trailer
So my truck is lifted a bit and on bigger tires. The bed rails sit exactly 5' tall.
Which would be a better trailer selection? 5th wheel or Gooseneck?
I'm looking at transfering back to the Mainland and getting a travel trailer. I despise bumper pulls and want a bed pull.
That being said, I'm willing to remove my lift and go back to stock height with a leveling kit up front to keep the 35's. I'm not keen on lifting a trailer to make it fit. That leads me to think a gooseneck would be a better choice. I'm concerned about 5th wheel approach angles and tearing apart the bed rails/truck bed in uneven ground.
thoughts? TIA
Which would be a better trailer selection? 5th wheel or Gooseneck?
I'm looking at transfering back to the Mainland and getting a travel trailer. I despise bumper pulls and want a bed pull.
That being said, I'm willing to remove my lift and go back to stock height with a leveling kit up front to keep the 35's. I'm not keen on lifting a trailer to make it fit. That leads me to think a gooseneck would be a better choice. I'm concerned about 5th wheel approach angles and tearing apart the bed rails/truck bed in uneven ground.
thoughts? TIA
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Hey shipmate- you're only option is a 5th wheel, nobody makes a mass production gooseneck that I've ever heard of. And with that, you 2 options- lower the truck or raise the trailer. With 35's and the clearance they need you still might have to flip the axles on whatever you buy. Good luck
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Hey shipmate- you're only option is a 5th wheel, nobody makes a mass production gooseneck that I've ever heard of. And with that, you 2 options- lower the truck or raise the trailer. With 35's and the clearance they need you still might have to flip the axles on whatever you buy. Good luck
So if you want a gooseneck, look at ordering it.
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Hey shipmate- you're only option is a 5th wheel, nobody makes a mass production gooseneck that I've ever heard of. And with that, you 2 options- lower the truck or raise the trailer. With 35's and the clearance they need you still might have to flip the axles on whatever you buy. Good luck
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Even if you could find a gooseneck trailer, they not as popular as fifth wheels. If you're looking to upgrade in the future, your options will be limited. I vote for removing your lift. You may also need to put airbags in the rear since you won't have the factory rake to offset the pin weight.
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random question...how high are the bedrails for you guys with factory suspension and tires?
I've got 4 kids...plus the wife/me and that's gonna be a bigger trailer. I'm thinking at least a 30'
I've been 'net shopping the various styles. I'm pretty much resigned to yanking the lift kit when it's go time.
I do have the overload leafs already. but I'd likely run airbags anyways just for peace of mind and height adjustment if needed
Even if you could find a gooseneck trailer, they not as popular as fifth wheels. If you're looking to upgrade in the future, your options will be limited. I vote for removing your lift. You may also need to put airbags in the rear since you won't have the factory rake to offset the pin weight.
I do have the overload leafs already. but I'd likely run airbags anyways just for peace of mind and height adjustment if needed
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I don't own my own trailer, but I transport trailers on the weekend, as well as cars on my 48' 5'er car trailer. Also have time on tractor trailers- basically saying I got lots of towing time. I hate towing bumper hitch trailers- yeah they work, but when you need the ultimate in manueverability, a 5th wheel (or gooseneck) will give you that extra several degrees of radius to make a turn easier. Plus you can get a bigger trailer than the 10k frame hitch will allow, and 5th wheels are way more stable and comfortable on bumpy / windy roads.
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Our truck is 53" from the ground to the top of the box at the back unloaded, that gives my 6" to 7" bed rail clearance when hooked up. If mine was 60" there would be no clearance at all. The trailer is level when hooked up and 50 to 60 psi in the bags. If I let the truck go down on the over loads it would be squatting in the rear instead of sitting level with 3400 on the pin.
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First the only mod is a cat back Banks system, we get 8.5 to 9 pulling a 16K trailer and a gross weight averaging 24K. We only run between 55 an 62 and don't get in a big hurry going up hills 
It's one big advantage of being retired and in no big hurry . Before we retired 6 years ago we would run way above that and only get 8.
Denny
It's one big advantage of being retired and in no big hurry . Before we retired 6 years ago we would run way above that and only get 8.Denny
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Look at Darren's pic in post 786 here:
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ppened-27.html
his truck is lifted and makes for an interesting tow !
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ppened-27.html
his truck is lifted and makes for an interesting tow !
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First the only mod is a cat back Banks system, we get 8.5 to 9 pulling a 16K trailer and a gross weight averaging 24K. We only run between 55 an 62 and don't get in a big hurry going up hills It's one big advantage of being retired and in no big hurry . Before we retired 6 years ago we would run way above that and only get 8.
Denny
It's one big advantage of being retired and in no big hurry . Before we retired 6 years ago we would run way above that and only get 8.Denny
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Depends on the aerodynamics of your truck.
It will be reduced or eliminated depending on your topper and front cap
on the trailer.
Regards,
Steve.