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1/2 ton with a gooseneck trailer? pros cons?
- Thread starter bad_bo_ti
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a fella i work with runns a 87 K10 with a 700r. and tows a horse trailer all the time with it, he says it does just fine. /forums/images/graemlins/dunno.gif
it'll work but not as good as a 3/4 or 1ton pickup. also be sure the railer has working brakes cause with a 1/2 ton it will need the help.
also my fathers cousin will tow 20,000 pounds with his 454ss pickup /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif but he's also a little nuts /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
it'll work but not as good as a 3/4 or 1ton pickup. also be sure the railer has working brakes cause with a 1/2 ton it will need the help.
also my fathers cousin will tow 20,000 pounds with his 454ss pickup /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif but he's also a little nuts /forums/images/graemlins/screwy.gif
What kind of gross trailer weight are we talking about here?
WakeBoard&4X4er
1/2 ton status
what size is the trailer? 18 feet or 38 feet, that would make a difference.
Pookster
1/2 ton status
Just the trailer? not a problem. Goosenecks seem to be rather forgiving as compared to bumper mounts.
You might want to add some overloads or airbags though.
Oh yeah, do keep out of OD.
You might want to add some overloads or airbags though.
Oh yeah, do keep out of OD.
joez
1/2 ton status
Might want to swap in an axle with a heavier load rating too, i cant see that SF 10 bolt lasting very long with a loaded 25' goose over it.
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20-25 foot length i think, i kind of figured i should have some kind of support back there other than the 1/2 ton springs. thanks for all your help.
[/ QUOTE ] But what kind of weight are we talking about,again? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
It doesn't matter as much the deminsions of the trailer as it does the total weight. That is why your pickup as a max load rating in pounds, not trailer length. I wouldn't pull a trailer more than 4 tons gross with a 1/2 ton regardless if it's a gooseneck or not. I bet you will be close to maxed out with just the trailer if it's 25ft long. My 3 axle 20' flatbed gooseneck weighs 5,500lbs empty.
20-25 foot length i think, i kind of figured i should have some kind of support back there other than the 1/2 ton springs. thanks for all your help.
[/ QUOTE ] But what kind of weight are we talking about,again? /forums/images/graemlins/whistling.gif
It doesn't matter as much the deminsions of the trailer as it does the total weight. That is why your pickup as a max load rating in pounds, not trailer length. I wouldn't pull a trailer more than 4 tons gross with a 1/2 ton regardless if it's a gooseneck or not. I bet you will be close to maxed out with just the trailer if it's 25ft long. My 3 axle 20' flatbed gooseneck weighs 5,500lbs empty.
