Mega vs long bed.

[mfurrh55]

I bought the 4" offset and it wasn't enough room, so i lengthened it to 8", And the 8" works out fine, Monte

Jim I am pulling a gooseneck living quaters horse trailer not a 5er. All I have seen is B&W four inch offset ball option for the goosenecks on the short beds and wondered if others had used them and had any trouble with them or not. I do drive most of the time, but on long runs anybody might drive and I would be come the passenger. Having ridden in a mega I can attest to them being more comfortable. I am just not sure on the maneuverablility with the trailer.

 

[CBari]

mfurrh, what kind of pin weight do you have on your 8" off set.

 

[mfurrh55]

I don't know, i just pulled a 38' enclosed gooseneck to Ny, City and back in Nov. , trailer weighed 17,750 lbs. , Didn't seem to bother it

mfurrh, what kind of pin weight do you have on your 8" off set.

 

[SVick]

You could do what I did, less the camper shell of course.

 

[mfurrh55]

I would if i could afford it right now, Good looking rig too,Monte

You could do what I did, less the camper shell of course. View attachment 84341

 

[Shadrach]

One thing to consider. With a Mega cab and a young one in a car seat in the back your wife won't be able to reach the child from the front seat. It's just too far back to even put a soother back in the mouth. My friend bought a new 3500 back in 08 and ended up not getting a Mega for that reason. Shad

 

[HBarlow]

Jim I am pulling a gooseneck living quaters horse trailer not a 5er. All I have seen is B&W four inch offset ball option for the goosenecks on the short beds and wondered if others had used them and had any trouble with them or not. I do drive most of the time, but on long runs anybody might drive and I would be come the passenger. Having ridden in a mega I can attest to them being more comfortable. I am just not sure on the maneuverablility with the trailer.

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