Getting tractor. Need trailer help.

[Daren Todd]

Eipo, It's probably a good thing I don't have a dump Trailer The amount of times my son has asked for help moving in the past few years. His stuff would have been unloaded really, really quickly

 

[eipo]

Nothing wrong with that. He'd stop asking.

sent from a field

 

[white cloud]

zin01,

My wife is from Ft Worth. We went down to the hill country this spring. Nice place and nice people. That Cooper's BBQ is outstanding. Your roads are 10,000 times better than those in S.C. The roads here are a disgrace to the state. If a goose neck is better on rough roads, I may need to look at one.

D2Cat,

No critters planned. It is all loblolly pine. Here is a picture.

 

[North Idaho Wolfman]

I'll second or third or forth... 20+ 10K goose neck trailer.

 

[Redlands]

zin01,



That is an interesting idea. The truck came prepped for a gooseneck/5th wheel plate as there are removable plugs and a socket for brakes in the bed. Is it really that much better? Also would that be overkill for a L2501 with implements? Just asking. I wonder how much more a goose neck trailer costs? I will have to research.



Thanks, White Cloud

Yes the gooseneck style is way better. Its very unusual to have bumper weight issues or sway issues with a gooseneck trailor. You still need to load them correctly but they are more forgiving. The gooseneck also allows you to back into areas that would be nearly impossible with a bumper hitch.
Regardless of which style you get have brakes on all axles.
Be sure you have a place to keep your tie down equipment.
Rub rails on the sides or LOTS of d-rings to attach your tie downs to. The rub rails running the length of the Trailor allows you a wide variety of areas to tie down to. Which is important as you change cargo from pallets to tractors and different attachments on the tractor. Keep in mind if you use straps that many places on equipment will cut a strap or rub it almost in half even though you think it will not. Chains with ratchet binders are preferred by some.

 

[farmall1942]

Whitecloud, have you considered what brand you are interested in. I have had wonderful experience with PJ. If you are interested in hearing more about my expiriences just private message me. I have 2 PJ's, a Hudson, an Appalachian, and a couple different car trailers and enclosed trailers. You can never have enough but i have one that is set up for pretty much anything. With a 3500 Cummins, if you are willing to spend the coin i would recommend a gooseneck for your application. I will warn you that the low profile goosenecks can be a pain depending on what you plan to do with them. I have found that the low pro's tend to get caught or rub in fields and steep driveways. I am fortunate enough that most of my trucks stay hooked to one particular trailer most of the time. I will tell you that I strongly recommend the B&W gooseneck ball if you decide to go with a gooseneck trailer. I have them in 2 of my pickups and love them. Like i said feel free to contact me with questions.