Advantages of a Gooseneck Trailer

Typical Gooseneck-Style Trailer

A gooseneck trailers gets its unique name from its shape. A gooseneck trailer uses a kingpin, ball and socket coupling or other similar trailer connection method located above and forward of the rearmost axle of the towing vehicle. Gooseneck Trailers are the choice of many because part of the hauling weight is transferred to the truck, allowing for higher hauling capacities.

Gooseneck trailers differ from tag-a-long, or bumper pull trailers in their hitch. The gooseneck is attached inside hauling truck’s bed with a ball and coupler system. The gooseneck trailer offers many benefits. It doesn’t sway like a tag-a-long trailer tends to do, and towing is more stable. Three, the gooseneck is easier to back up to and align with the ball while hitching it to your hauling vehicle. You can see it clearly from the rear window. Four, the gooseneck design is more secure without worry of the load becoming unhitched during commute.

There are also a few disadvantages. Gooseneck trailers are more expensive and are usually bigger so they must be towed with a truck that is able to handle it. The hitching system is also more expensive for a gooseneck setup. While hitching the trailer, you have to climb into the bed of the truck to complete the connection