Need advice on a basic, simple gooseneck ball set up for my 1996 one ton dually.

[Flying_gage]

Alright folks I need your collective wisdom. I figure since my truck is of a certain age, the opinions should be plentiful!

My buddy is out of state and I am picking up this trailer up for him. It is a 40' deck and all I am doing is picking it up and will be taking it to his place in the spring, unladen. As I don't have a ball in the bed, I will need to install one. I need something very basic and straightforward. I do not see ever using it again at this point in time. Therefore safe but reasonably priced is high on the priority list.

Additionally, the axles are torsion axles and I was wondering how much compression they TYPICALLY have built in? I do not have a make of the axles as of yet, but they are 10,000lb axles with autoline hubs. Not looking for absolutes on this one, just generalities.

Thanks in advance!

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[SnoKing]

Do you 5th wheel hitch rails in the bed? Snoking

 

[Flying_gage]

I do have rails but am unsure of the manufacture.

 

[SnoKing]

Have a welding shop make a plate the pins in the rails with a gooseneck ball in the center. Snoking

 

[Flying_gage]

Any recommendation on the thickness of the plate SNOKING?

 

[GAmes]

I have one similar to this. http://www.amazon.com/Curt-Manufact...ag=tdr1-20&ascsubtag=54e6986126a3dc47585a7340 If you have rails, do you also have a 5er hitch? I put one of these on my gooseneck, makes hitching up a breeze. http://www.amazon.com/PopUP-GN5-Goo...ag=tdr1-20&ascsubtag=54e6984126a3dc47585a7321

 

[RVTRKN]

More likely Reese rails and they are generic in pattern, check trailer shop for pattern then buy the plate with goose neck that fits Reese pattern.

 

[Bob V]

Check your local Craigslist, I see the gooseneck adaptors all the time there. After you use it you can resale it and recoup some or all you $$$. If you cant find used the one above is a good buy at $122.

 

[SnoKing]

Alright folks I need your collective wisdom. I figure since my truck is of a certain age, the opinions should be plentiful!

My buddy is out of state and I am picking up this trailer up for him. It is a 40' deck and all I am doing is picking it up and will be taking it to his place in the spring, unladen. As I don't have a ball in the bed, I will need to install one. I need something very basic and straightforward. I do not see ever using it again at this point in time. Therefore safe but reasonably priced is high on the priority list.

Additionally, the axles are torsion axles and I was wondering how much compression they TYPICALLY have built in? I do not have a make of the axles as of yet, but they are 10,000lb axles with autoline hubs. Not looking for absolutes on this one, just generalities.

Thanks in advance!

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How big of a boat can it haul? Snoking

 

[Flying_gage]

Was used previously in the transport of sail boats. My buddies boat will fit perfectly on it.