Why You Want A Gooseneck Trailer
Whatever it is you’re transporting, the trip is made easier by modern trailers. These simple-yet-vital attachments make moving large, oddly-shaped, or otherwise inconvenient cargo and materials an absolute breeze. But with the variety of shapes, sizes, materials, and designs on the market, it can be hard to know what type of trailer is right for you. One of the options you’re going to see a lot is a gooseneck trailer, and if you drive a pickup, you should seriously consider them.
To help walk you through why that is, we here at Southern Trailer Works have put together some of the benefits of gooseneck trailers. If you want to know more, or if you’d like to see our inventory of gooseneck trailers for sale, contact our store in Schriever, Louisiana. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will work with you to find what you need at the prices you want!
What Is A Gooseneck Trailer?
These trailers’ defining characteristic is a long, curved neck where other types of trailer would have a simple hitch. This neck curves up and back down, attaching to a fixture in the bed of a pickup truck. The name comes from this formation, which is similar to a goose’s neck. The main limitation of this trailer type is that they only work with pickup trucks because of their unique hitch, and that they may require the hitch to be professionally installed, but their benefits far outweigh that restriction.
Increased Stability
A gooseneck trailer is more stable than a similar bumper-pull model might be. That’s because they center the weight of the trailer on your truck’s rear axle rather than its rear bumper. The connection is incredibly secure, so when the road gets bumpy, the tow vehicle is better able to anchor the trailer. That means increased control and less sway on busy roads like highways and backroads alike. If you’re new to towing, that steady experience will give you a gentle introduction that you’re sure to appreciate.
Better Weight Transfer
If you’re moving larger loads, gooseneck trailers are an excellent direction to go thanks to the weight distribution. Standard bumper-pull hitches are typically going to allow a ten or fifteen percent hitch load, but a gooseneck can comfortably rock a twenty to twenty-five percent weight transfer. That means more or heavier cargo, which can lead to fewer trips. If you’ve got a lot to move, a gooseneck trailer is going to make your life smoother.
More Secure
Trailers aren’t always secure, and even an enclosed trailer can be a target if the thieves just want the entire trailer and all the contents inside. That’s less of a concern with gooseneck trailers, though, because of the unique hitching style. They require a flatbed vehicle like a pickup truck, and depending on the trailer model, the hitch may need to be professionally installed. Thieves can’t just waltz up with any old vehicle and transfer the trailer over.
Options
Gooseneck trailers may seem like a niche trailer, but they come in a large variety of sizes and shapes themselves. These range from compact models to enormous rigs that can measure over thirty feet. Whatever size of trailer you need, you’ll find a gooseneck model that works. Whether you’re transporting heavy machinery and vehicles or just debris, you’re in luck—there are plenty of options for trailers with different weight capacities, as well. There are going to be models that will handle whatever you need to throw at them. Just don’t forget to make sure the weight of the loads and the trailer combined are still within the towing capacity of your tow vehicle.
Great Value
Trailers in general can be a pretty hefty investment, but a gooseneck trailer is guaranteed to bring a lot to the table in terms of ease of towing, durability, and performance. You’ll absolutely get your money’s worth for these trailers. If you want to save even more, consider buying a used model. Trailers depreciate fairly quickly, so you might get a great deal on a model that’s barely off the lot!
We can talk these trailers up all day long, but eventually you just have to see them for yourself. To learn more, or to see our selection of gooseneck trailers for sale, contact us at Southern Trailer Works. We proudly serve the people of Thibodaux and New Orleans, Louisiana—let us serve you today!