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How to Shop For a Gooseneck Trailer

Oct 19, 2023 | Buying Guide

BLOG >> How to Shop For a Gooseneck Trailer

Gooseneck trailers are incredibly unique trailers, which can sometimes make them difficult to shop for. If you’re searching for a new gooseneck trailer, but aren’t really sure how to get started, we recommend reading through our helpful buyer’s tips below. 

Your Tow Vehicle 

Gooseneck trailers are famously durable, however, you may not realize just how heavy they are. Not many vehicles can haul a trailer of this magnitude, and you’ll need to double-check that your model is equipped for the job. Before you start browsing for your new gooseneck trailer, be sure to double-check your tow vehicle’s gross weight limit in your owner’s manual. Your trailer, and its cargo, should never exceed this number, or you could damage your vehicle. 

You’ll also need to be sure that your tow vehicle is equipped to handle a gooseneck trailer’s unique hitch. Rather than attach at the bumper, this hitch will need to be installed in the bed of your vehicle, and allow enough space for your gooseneck trailer to successfully couple. 

Ramp Options 

Gooseneck trailers are designed to carry extremely heavy cargo, such as heavy equipment, building materials, and even small homes. However, these items are often infamously difficult to load, so you’ll want to consider your model’s loading options carefully. Many gooseneck trailers will come with installed ramps or detached ramps to make loading wheeled items—such as industrial equipment or vehicles—much easier. However, buyers who plan to transport freight such as homes or building materials often prefer gooseneck trailers without any ramps at all, as these items are often loaded more easily with a crane or separate piece of equipment. 

Ready to start shopping for your new gooseneck trailer? Then be sure to visit us here at Right Trailers to get started! We proudly serve the nearby cities of Jacksonville, FL, and Milwaukee, WI, and offer an amazing selection of high-quality gooseneck trailers for you to browse through. To find your perfect trailer model, feel free to visit any of our locations in Caledonia, WI, Lakeland, FL, or Ocala, FL.