Maneuverability of gooseneck vs bumper pull?

[Cadillac Bill]

Contemplating getting a gooseneck or bumper pull I will be puling an old Classic car of about 20 feet length and 6000 pounds. The Bumper ull would be 26-28 feet long and the gooseneck would have the same floor space with an overhang of about eight feet. I will be pulling with a Sierra 3500 Diesel Dually..

 

Assuming I practice and learn, which would be the easiest parking and towing?

[nekkidhillbilly]

gooseneck turns tighter and so forth. for a classic car idk why you would need a 25 foot long one unless you are counting the hitch area. your series 75 is only 19 feet long so it would fit a on a 18 foot trailer no problem. 16 and 18 are the most common trailer sizes. when you get longer than that its usually a bit more money. I have had a car that was over 18 foot long on my 16 foot trailer. the wheel base is what matters.

[doverarjim]

I would say to go with a gooseneck. Are you looking at an enclosed or open trailer? An open trailer is a little harder to back due to the fact you may not be able to see it all the time, unless it has the car or something else on it. You can always see an enclosed trailer. You will need to learn to watch cab corners with a gooseneck, turning tight while backing up you can sometimes get the back of the cab into a trailer. Just my $00.02!!

[RhinoGuy]

Gooseneck is better, Way better. Not only can you turn/backup sharper , but your truck will ride better and be safer with a gooseneck.

 

Goosenecks don't get stolen as often either.

 

That said; I don't know why you would need such a heavy or long trailer for hauling a car. . You may want to save some cash on the trailer and spend it on your classic.

[nekkidhillbilly]

you can buy a bumper pull 18 foot for 2k. the same in gooseneck would be 4k and you would have to add the hitch few hundred more there too. just food for thought. gooseneck is better but its not like the bumper pull is a big problem.

[14GFXSilverado]

Gooseneck is the trailer to go with if you want to compare for pulling purposes. The bumper pull can be more responsive as for backing up into certain spots compared to the gooseneck but in my opinion the gooseneck benefits out weigh the bumper pull.

[Cadillac Bill]

gooseneck turns tighter and so forth. for a classic car idk why you would need a 25 foot long one unless you are counting the hitch area. your series 75 is only 19 feet long so it would fit a on a 18 foot trailer no problem. 16 and 18 are the most common trailer sizes. when you get longer than that its usually a bit more money. I have had a car that was over 18 foot long on my 16 foot trailer. the wheel base is what mattersThanks for the

Thanks for the reply. My Series 75 is 20.6 long (Limo). My 1958 Sixty Special Custom is 165" wheelbase. (13.5') and 257" / 21.5 feet long. I think it will fit on an 18 foot trailer with a tad of overhang and you are right. There are a lot more 18 footers out there. I may get one, but right now I am looking for an enclosed trailer and I think that including tiedowns, I will need at least 26-28 feet floor space. This would be a gooseneck with a 26' floor and an eight foot overhang. I have an eight foot bed on my truck.

[Cadillac Bill]

Gooseneck is better, Way better. Not only can you turn/backup sharper , but your truck will ride better and be safer with a gooseneck.

 

Goosenecks don't get stolen as often either.

 

That said; I don't know why you would need such a heavy or long trailer for hauling a car. . You may want to save some cash on the trailer and spend it on your classic.

 

I am pretty much settling for a gooseneck. Since my longest car is over 21 feet long I was thinking a 28 foot bed to give room for getting in front to tie down, And I might carry a 500 pound motorcycle in front of the car. My cars can weigh up to 5700 pounds, empty. Curb weight with gas could add couple of hundred pounds more, so I would be looking at a possible weight of 6500 pounds plus. Depending on trailer weight I think I should get triple 5200lb axles or tandem 7k.

 

I have scrimped and saved all my life. Want to buy a really nice, quality trailer. Thinking a used Featherlite or ATC.. Time to really enjoy retirement.

[RhinoGuy]

Tandem 7k is what I would go with.

[wurgs]

With my experience with campers the goose neck will pull better and be easier to back into tighter places. The bumper pull will be a little cheaper and if you don't have to maneuver into tighter spaces might be the way to go.

[00Silverado4x4]

No experience with gooseneck towing but from the physics of it I'd go gooseneck. More stable and easier on the truck since the tongue weight is in the bed instead of your back bumper.

[Cadillac Bill]

Gooseneck. Wins. Looking for one.

[nekkidhillbilly]

I def would if you want a enclosed that long go for a gooseneck or 5th wheel. most are 32 foot that size.

[nekkidhillbilly]

https://www.prolinetrailersales.com/enclosed-trailers/enclosed-gooseneck-trailers/8-5x32-enclosed-gooseneck-trailer

 

my brother in law had one of these for his a late model. one thing I will add is to think about enclosed if its wide its a hassle and may not fit. and you will need a winch cause you cant really get in and out of them when they are in the trailer. roll the window when loading it. I like a open trailer cause I have had some vehs that just wouldn't fit in a enclosed.

[Cadillac Bill]

https://www.prolinetrailersales.com/enclosed-trailers/enclosed-gooseneck-trailers/8-5x32-enclosed-gooseneck-trailer

 

my brother in law had one of these for his a late model. one thing I will add is to think about enclosed if its wide its a hassle and may not fit. and you will need a winch cause you cant really get in and out of them when they are in the trailer. roll the window when loading it. I like a open trailer cause I have had some vehs that just wouldn't fit in a enclosed.

 

I thank you very much or going to the trouble to post a link. Trailer looks quite good. However I did just buy a used Featherlite in excellent condition. It is a 36 foot gooseneck aluminum. Weighs about 4,000 lbs and has two 7k axles. Hydraulic landing gear. double extension ramp that is about 12 feet overall giving me a long, low ramp that will clear my long, low cars. It also has a winch to pull the car in and out. I think it will do very well.

 

The gooseneck does handle quite well, but a lot differently than a bumper pull when making turns on roads t . You must swing wide or chance hitting the curb. The gooseneck wheels are mounted further back than a BP and this does make quite a difference.

 

Pulled it home - maiden voyage for me - I was amazed at the stability on the expressway! I normally cruise at 60-65 and get the best mileage with a trailer, I run faster unloaded. I had to watch my speed, because on the long boring stretches I was getting up to 80 mph without noticing it. So I set the speed control at 65 and came on home. No incidents.