What is a gooseneck trailer?

Pretty much any trailer attaches to the rear bumper of a vehicle. However, Gooseneck trailers differ in that they have a long neck which can attach to the bed of a pickup truck - hence the name "gooseneck."

There are different types of gooseneck trailers - including flatbeds, livestock, equipment, and bale trailers.

What are the advantages of a gooseneck trailer?

• Stability: The weight of the hitch is over a truck’s rear axle rather than the bumper. With this being the case, there’s less potential for the trailer to sway back and forth. It also means goosenecks can carry more weight - gooseneck trailers can carry up to 30,000 pounds.
• SManeuverability: Since gooseneck trailers are so close to the truck, drivers are able to make sharper turns, allowing the driver to get into tighter spaces.

What are the disadvantages of a gooseneck trailer?

• Storage: Since Goosenecks are generally larger than bumper pulls, finding a space to store them can be more difficult.
• Installing the hitch: Most trucks don’t come with a gooseneck hitch, so it will usually need to be installed, leading to more time and money.

How to attach a gooseneck trailer?

While Goosenecks come in different sizes and classification levels, all gooseneck trailers require a similar installation process. Before you start the process, the first order of business is installing a unique gooseneck trailer mount in your truck bed if you don’t have one already.

Hook up you gooseneck trailer by following these steps:

1. Raise the trailer height - The first step is raising the trailer above the truck bed, using the jack.
2. Back the truck up - Back up your truck so it’s aligned directly with the ball hitch with the coupler. Make sure the trailer is unlatched and in the open position.
3. Lower the trailer - Lower the trailer on to the ball hitch, secure the jack handle, and secure the jack foot into the upper position by releasing the pin.
4. Secure the breakaway cable - Climb into the truck bed and connect the breakaway cable to a secure point on the trailer hitch system.
5. Connect safety chains - Attach the safety chains to either the U-Bolts or D-rings on the trailer’s hitch.
6. Secure the coupler - Close the coupler and latch the safety pin.
7. Plug into receptacle - Find your receptacle and hook up the 7-way plug. A lot of trucks have the receptacle hooked up to the side of the truck bed.
8. Safety inspection - Close the tailgate, and walk around your trailer. Check the brake lights, marker lights, and turn signals. If everything is good, you’re ready to start pulling the trailer.

How much is a gooseneck trailer?

Gooseneck trailer prices range from around $8,000-$9,000 to $30,000-$40,000 for 2022 and 2023 models.

Popular gooseneck trailer brands include PJ, Diamond C, and Anderson.

Fastline offers Gooseneck trailers new and used, from a number of different manufacturers.