Posted 2015-04-25 7:53 PM (#163261) Subject: Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
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Posts: 34 Location: Spokane Wa
I am wondering if it is advisable to pull living quarters horse trailer with a drop in toolbox? It does sit on the side rails and it is probably six inches on top of bed rails. I haven't pulled or even hooked up to trailer yet? I know a tool that sits between rails would be no problem...just not sure about the boxes that sit on top of rails.Thank you
Posted 2015-04-27 8:30 AM (#163277 - in reply to #163261) Subject: RE: Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
A friend of ours with a Ford has no problem pulling his GN trailer with the box installed. Plenty of room in front of the GN, with no interference issues.
Posted 2015-04-27 2:34 PM (#163279 - in reply to #163261) Subject: RE: Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
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Posts: 402 Location: Valentine, NE
Is the box going to be in front or behind the ball?
In front, you lose some visibilities when hooking/unhooking, but other than that, I see no problems. I would recommend at least ~6" of clearance between the ball and the box (more is better of course).
Behind the hitch can lead to clearance issues and the difficulties of moving to hook and unhook trailer. Have seen it done on rigs that seldom are disconnected.
Posted 2015-04-27 2:56 PM (#163280 - in reply to #163261) Subject: RE: Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
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Posts: 87 Location: Williamsburg VA
Not a question that can be answered without seeing your rig. It all depends on how much clearance you have between the bed rails and the bottom of the gooseneck. Hook up the trailer, get it adjusted so that it is riding level and see how much clearance you have. Is it enough to allow for sharp backing angles on whatever grades you expect to encounter? With our truck and trailer, we would be to close for my comfort.
Posted 2015-04-27 4:27 PM (#163284 - in reply to #163261) Subject: RE: Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
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Originally written by g-dog on 2015-04-25 7:53 PM
I am wondering if it is advisable to pull living quarters horse trailer with a drop in toolbox? It does sit on the side rails and it is probably six inches on top of bed rails. I haven't pulled or even hooked up to trailer yet? I know a tool that sits between rails would be no problem...just not sure about the boxes that sit on top of rails.Thank you
Well, if you approach the 90 degree position relative to your trailer you may discover that you will have contact between the toolbox and the trailer's side...
Anyone towing goose neck with tool box in bed of pickup?
