buying a gooseneck stock trailer

[VStahl]

I am thinking of getting a 20 foot gooseneck stock trailer but was wondering if I will be ok in the heighth department. My truck is an 03 2500 4x4 with a 2 inch lift and 305 tires. I have not yet installed the gooseneck hitch... the floor of my bed measures 40 inches from the ground and the top of the bed measures 60 inches(roughly). is my truck going to be too tall??? Just want to get some opinions before I install a hitch that I wont be able to use or purchase a trailer I can't use without having to lower the truck back down ( which is something I don't care to do).

 

[DPKetchum]

Have you talked to a trailer dealer?

 

[JHardwick]

Most stock type trailers have a higher goose because they don't need to have a sleeping area over the goose. Even slant loads with living quarters can be bought with different goose heights. My Exiss has an adjustable stem so that I can adjust the rake of the trailer as well. Take your measurments to a local trailer dealer and see what they tell you?

 

[JHardwick]

The top siderails of the bed must have at least 4 inches clearance between the underside of the gooseneck trailer or when you crest a hilly driveway or cross a dip in a parking area. . the top of your bed will rub, scratch and dent.

I like to leave at least 6", but I'm in/out of the pasture and primitive camping areas.

 

[F-15I Ra'am]

My truck is stock {height and tires only} :-laf . And you got to watch it on the bumps and dips, especially out at the ranch. My advice is to special order one with an extended height neck. Try Easley they're expensive but will last forever, Reyes also makes a good trailer!

 

[bmoeller]

I like to leave at least 6", but I'm in/out of the pasture and primitive camping areas.

I agree. One guy I know used to have a '01 or '02 3500 diesel w/300k miles. He has a Wilson gooseneck stock trailer. He only had about 4" clearance. He had dented the top of the box from it hitting. He has Chevy/D-max now.

 

[wyosteve]

Most gooseneck trailers have an adjustable coupler so you can likely raise it to eliminate any clearance issues. My trailer clears easily.

 

[JHardwick]

Most gooseneck trailers have an adjustable coupler so you can likely raise it to eliminate any clearance issues. My trailer clears easily.

True, but that doesn't automatically mean that you get the proper clearance and rake.

 

[strokerschmoker]

My truck still pulls a trailer but as stated before you have to watch the bedrail-to-neck clearance. My trailer doesnt have the correct rake nor does it set level but i have no trouble. It might mean i need to rotate tires more often but i would rather do that then lower my truck. I dont make longs trips with the trailer so maybe thats why i can get away with it.