ALERT! Moritz Gooseneck owners

[Sled Puller]

Dad bought a 27' 14,700 gooseneck last year. The most that has been hauled on it, is an 8000# pick up. he has been anal about tire pressure, and keeping it nice.



After we got back from Muncie, we noticed right side tread started to peel on the Coopers.

We assumed, poor tread design for a spread axle.

Called the dealer, and he said never had that problem before, he was going to call Cooper and Moritz, and see what could be done.

No answer back as of last week.



Dad saw another trailer, same design today,loaded to the hilt with antique gas engines.

Dad asked the guy if he had any tire problems.



Sure did, he says, check your crossmembers, they are in the wrong place.

Turns out he bought his from the same place, the dealer fixed his, WITH A TORCH.



He blew half the crossmembers (4) away, put a new set of tires on, and said here ya go.

This is totally unacceptable to me.

Just checked ours, and sure enough, there is STEEL ground away, in the shape of the tire, left side not as bad, but still rubbing.

Keep in mind, this trailer has never been overloaded.



Come Tuesday morning the dealer is going to get an ear full.



Any suggestions on how to handle this?



To me, the deck needs to come off, and a new crossmember put in that will clear.

 

[Peter Campbell]

That is some interesting info. I just got my 14 K gooseneck from a "cheaper" place- Appalachain in ohio. Good frame, iffy paint and wiring, not many frills. Very good price. Good servicability for part time use. There are cut short crossmembers over the tires and an exta one in between. Some rubber rub from the rear tires under the deck ( possibly touched on bumps ). No tire damage tires ran fine. From NY to Tuscaloosa Al with 10,500 on trailer axles and back empty. It seems cutting the crossmembers over the tires is a basic step in trailer building. I do not have diamond deck over the wheels so I still have the 1 1/2" of decking over the wheels. May get that clearance back with some diamond deck if I see more rubber on the underside of the deck.