I plan on purchasing a gooseneck trailer for use behind my GMC 2500HD CC SB 4wd Duramax/Allison. I am going to use it to haul everything from atvs to small tractors to whatever. The tractor that I plan on putting on it the majority of the time weights about 8000lbs without attachments. I want at least a 28ft, not counting the dovetail. I don't really want to pull around more trailer than I need but I don't ever want to have one that I will overload. I plan on adding airbags to the truck, btw. I would like to hear from those that have these trailers and the pro's and con's. Thanks guys.
32 feet of total length, pop up dove tail with fold flat ramps means 32 feet of useable space. 27 foot flat deck, 5 foot dove. tripple axle with 7k axles all 3 with brakes. i got about every optio i could from kaufman trailers in texas. about a year ago it was 5900 delivered with afew discounts. now a lot more with steel prices the way they are. it tows like a dream loaded or not. a little heavier than most because of the 16 inch centers and the pop up dove and class 5 hitch in the rear. weighs about 5300lbs empty. i stay on pavement with it mostly as i havea 2wd tow rig. the thing is well worth it. you can legaly haul more with a tandem dual, BUT you run into more tires to replace, and a rougher ride. turning in tight areas is tough on a tripple axle trailer, and i cary a few gallons of water or some sand for real TIGHT turns. just put some sand don around the tires, pull fwd a bit and turn. works to save the tires a bit, but isnt always permited with time and conditions. tripple will pull better through snow and mud, but a double will pull better on streets. highway, is normaly a tripple. i dont think you need a tandem dual, and would say(from what i know about your post) a tripple axle is fine. i will be buying a smaller GN trailer in the next year or so, and it will be enclosed. i plan on getting a tandem duall with an extra height roof so i can still drive the blazer into it. it will also be more of a living area when wheeling. this setup now is kind of temporary, but works well for my needs. Grant
