Re: Prospecting for a used Gooseneck Trailer

Posted by Kevin (FL) on January 06, 2006 at 06:33:55 from (12.77.200.66):

In Reply to: Prospecting for a used Gooseneck Trailer posted by Ol Chief on January 05, 2006 at 18:57:58:

Ol Chief,

1st, on the value of the trailer, new trailers of that size with 10K Dexter axles would be a minimum of $5K. Used with 10K axles (oil bath tandem dual) I've seen prices as low as $2500 to $4500 depending on age/condition. Since the axles on that trailer are 16K, I would first find out the weight of that particular trailer. My guess is that it'll weigh somewhere close to 5000#'s or more. I would recommend you go with one with the 10K axles since it will likely have a lighter/smaller frame. Our trailer (shown in the photo) weighs about 5500#'s empty and the F350 SRW handles it fine. The only concern I have is when we get into off-highway mountain conditions where the grades can exceed 7-10%. The factory clutch in these trucks is not heavy enough for the 7.3 engine. Back to your trailer, I would still go with the tandem duals, but with a 20K capacity to get trailer weight down so as to allow a higher payload capacity. The SRW can handle the dual wheels with no problem--ours is also a 4x4 and this comes in handy when negotiating parking lots and tight spaces--use low range and it's like having a "creeper gear". Another good thing about have the tandem duals, you can really load up the axle position on the trailer and better control the weight on the truck's rear axle. Last Saturday we hauled my brother's JD 310 backhoe out of New Orleans--it weighs about 14K #'s. No problems with the run.

Bottom line--I would say go for a tandem dual with 10K axles and with a 28' length, you can haul two good sized tractors and it'll be easier to work in tight spots than our 36'. Weight of a 28' TD should be around 4500-5000#'s depending on frame size and other design factors. On ours, we're about to go to 5/4 treated decking to reduce weight even further.

One last suggestion and comment--get a good brake controller and if you don't already know about electric brakes, start learning. Don't know if it's just our trailer but the electric brake conponents seem to be "high need"--For just about every trip we make, I have to adjust the shoes and the magnets (~$55 each) are prone to break wires right where the wire goes into the magnet. Lately we haven't had as many problems but for the first few years, it seems like we had more than our share of brake problems. Also you'll need a 3/4" drive socket for the axle nuts. I forget the nut size but I think it's over 2".

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• Re: Prospecting for a used Gooseneck Trailer Mike M 06:43:42 01/06/06 (0)

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