Hello all, new to this forum, first post, so be kind

I pull a race car, and I'm upgrading my tow vehicle and trailer soon (currently using a 2005 Avalanche and an open steel trailer). I will be moving up to a mid-30' gooseneck trailer that will hold my 2800 lb car, spares, tools, etc. Total weight will probably be 10-12k when all is said and done, depending on the trailer I end up with. I will be purchasing a new 3500 CTD DRW (unless I can find the right used/leftover 2007 one). The truck will be used primarily for towing, and very occasionally for hauling other stuff and for general commuting. The Mega-cab is very intriguing, as I have more use for interior cab storage than for bed storage, so the additional interior space would be great. My question is - are there any drawbacks to the Mega-cab and short bed with regard to towing a gooseneck as far as hitch placement/weight distro, trailer clearance, etc? I know people who tow goose's with short beds, so I can't think the Mega cab would be different, but I wanted to ask this group, as I'm guessing there are some folks here doing just that very thing. Thanks in advance!!

Looking forward to a real tow vehicle soon!!

 

as long as the trailer has a regular neck on it, id think youll be fine. you can still have the GN over the axle. the guys pulling big 5vers with the enclosed noses are the ones that have to be concerned when makeing sharp turns and stuff IMO

brett

 

That's what I was hoping/assuming. I'm guessing that these types of trailers in the links below (just examples) would be no problem, as they have very little overhang in front of the actual hitch point:

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/90980...n-the-lot.html

http://www.racingjunk.com/post/91959...Gooseneck.html

I don't have any first-hand experience with a 5vers, but I've been told that as long as the hitch is properly placed, with the hitch on top of the axle, then all should be good.

Thanks!

 

those are sharp. i think both of them would work. just pay attention when your turning or backing up!

brett

 

As with any shortbox truck you have to watch your turns,, Remember that trailer is prob 8ft 6 in wide ,, now with a shortbox and the hitch over the axle, you have maybe 3 feet from the hitch to the cab, so you can not turn it 90 degrees unless you have some sort of slider hitch. Thats why lots of people pulling daily will opt for the long box, as then you dont have to worry about sharp turns

 

if you get a B&W hitch, you can get the offset ball which will help with clearance making sharp turns.

on my short bed, i can make a full 90 deg turn with the regualr hitch, but my trailer has no nose on it, only hitch. a full fronted trailer like those would cause interference in a sharp turn (on my truck at least).

can u live with not making 90 deg turns? if so, you're golden. if not, an offset hitch may help.

 

Thanks for all of the great info and replies! Much appreciated, very helpful!

Vern

 

I tow a 40' enclosed GN with a short bed and it does just fine, but I opted for a V-nose trailer as I can jacknife the rig and not have to worry about sharp turns. Remember some right hand turns can get real sharp. I will try and post some pics but I am not that good with the posting pics thing