Custom built gooseneck

Compact1 · Apr 29, 2008

I had a 20' gooseneck trailer built last fall and I'm just getting around to posting pictures. The builder did a great job and incorporated a lot of custom features.

The trailer is an 18' + 2' with a 2" oak floor and tandem 7,000# axels. The dovetail is made out of diamond plate steel with traction bars. There are two 5' heavy-duty spring assisted mesh gates on the back of the trailer. The fenderwells, toolbox, battery box, and light enclosures are all made out of diamond plate steel. There are white lights built into the fenders and on top of the trailer which are activated by a toggle switch. All lights are rubber mounted and fully enclosed. The rear-facing red lights are L.E.D. There are fork carriers on each side of the trailer and six weld on D-Rings. I also had a B&W Turnoverball Hitch mounted on my truck.

MrJimi · Apr 29, 2008

Very nice trailer Jeff, your welder did a fine job and it will impress you everytime you use it

Blk88GT · Apr 29, 2008

GREAT idea on the lights inside the fenders! I might have to do something similar.

GreatWhitehunter · Apr 29, 2008

Nice trailer got any pics of the truck and trailer all loaded up?
I just got a GN myself and can't belive the great ride of the gn. I also got the b&W and it's great.

Compact1 · Apr 29, 2008

GreatWhitehunter said:
Nice trailer got any pics of the truck and trailer all loaded up?
I just got a GN myself and can't belive the great ride of the gn. I also got the b&W and it's great.

Matt T.

Here's a pic of my wife's Grand Cherokee loaded on the trailer. It's a little blurry.

KeithInSpace · Apr 29, 2008

That is a great looking trailer. Thanks for sharing...lots of good ideas to be had in your custom touches.

JDeereman · Apr 29, 2008

Very, very nice! I am jealous!

Theo

Rara Avis · Apr 30, 2008

I like the idea of the fork carriers, but how do you prevent major corrosion in the carrier slots?...lots of drainholes?...

Compact1 · Apr 30, 2008

PaulChristenson said:
I like the idea of the fork carriers, but how do you prevent major corrosion in the carrier slots?...lots of drainholes?...

There are two box openeings cut through each side of the trailer and a strap welded across the support beams to "catch the end of the forks. Corrosion isn't a problem.

I attached a picture that shows the fork openings. The picture was taken during the construction phase. Would anyone like to see more pictures from start to finish?

Compact1 · Apr 30, 2008

Another photo of one of the fork carriers.

Compact1 · May 2, 2008

Here are a couple of pictures of my trailer being built.

mjncad · May 2, 2008

Your F-250 looks a lot like mine, except mine is a 1999.

May I ask what your trailer cost. PM me if you don't want to reply in the open forum with cost figures.

Rara Avis · May 2, 2008

Compact1 said:
Here are a couple of pictures of my trailer being built.

Nice job...well, it looks like you have a fall-back position...if the economy gets worse...

Compact1 · May 11, 2008

Blk88GT said:
GREAT idea on the lights inside the fenders! I might have to do something similar.

Thanks,

The fender lights work great! They are rubber mounted and completely enclosed to keep road grime and water out. Here are a couple of pictures during construction.

mjncad · May 12, 2008

Today I saw Dodge dually pulling a gooseneck loaded with fiberglass church steeples. That gooseneck had a high deck over the hitch portion of the trailer to haul smaller components. This seemed like a great idea for the purpose this trailer was being used for.

I think if I do get around to getting a trailer it will be a gooseneck, and I'll incorporate some of the ideas in this thread and one Redbug posted a while back on his custom trailer.

Lots of good ideas in both threads.

Compact1 · May 12, 2008

mjncad said:
Today I saw Dodge dually pulling a gooseneck loaded with fiberglass church steeples. That gooseneck had a high deck over the hitch portion of the trailer to haul smaller components. This seemed like a great idea for the purpose this trailer was being used for.

I think if I do get around to getting a trailer it will be a gooseneck, and I'll incorporate some of the ideas in this thread and one Redbug posted a while back on his custom trailer. Lots of good ideas in both threads.

What idea did Redbug incorporate on his gooseneck? I must have missed that thread...I'll try searching for it.

mjncad · May 13, 2008

Compact1 said:
What idea did Redbug incorporate on his gooseneck? I must have missed that thread...I'll try searching for it.

Redbug's is a bumper pull; but it's part dump trailer too. He made removable sides for it that allow the rear 1/3 - 1/2 from what I could see to be used as a dump trailer. Otherwise it's an equipment hauler. Pretty slick setup.