2500 towing 38' enclosed gooseneck HELP

winn99 · 10-29-2009, 06:57 PM

I've gotten alot of help on this topic in the towing section but needed a little bit more and alot more guys frequent this area I think. So heres the deal. I have an 08' 2500 and plan on buying an enclosed gooseneck trailer. I found a 38' United Expressline trailer that has dual axles and aluminum walls and floor. I'm going to look at it in the morning or Saturday morning with my money so I need help quick.
Can my 2500 tow this trailer good? I know the motor can but what about the suspension? It will be hauling a 2400lb race car and a golf cart along with all the racing junk..
I really appreciate all the help!

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qfast817 · 10-29-2009, 07:09 PM

i have a 32ft pace and keep my 2klbs car/golf cart and about 2klbs worth of tools and parts fine. im selling mine now but if i were to keep it i would put airbags to make the ride smoother over bumps.

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winn99 · 10-29-2009, 07:23 PM

I was for sure going to get air bags..Does your truck not squat down alot with it hooked up?

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simplysmn · 10-29-2009, 07:26 PM

it will pull it with Ease you don't list if your truck is manual or auto but either way a good brake controler n you will be fine

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2009Cummins · 10-29-2009, 07:36 PM

i tow a 40foot CAMPER thats 12000pounds dry (ive carried it full) with a 2000pound tongue weight with no issue...yet...even on a bad turbo...youll have no issue

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CUMMINS FIREFIGHTER · 10-29-2009, 07:38 PM

well on a seperate but related ? can my auto 2500 handle a 36ft goose neck cattle trailer loaded? all my friends have the 3500 c&c that they use

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winn99 · 10-29-2009, 07:40 PM

My trucks is an auto...Sorry I forgot to mention that..
If you can haul a 40 foot camper then I should be fine with a 38 foot trailer. I wouldn't imagine that the trailer i'm looking at weighs have as much as your camper.
Just trying to make sure I'm not gonna spend money on a trailer that my truck won't pull.

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winn99 · 10-29-2009, 07:44 PM

A friend of mine just told me if the trailer i'm looking at has a box over the tongue then I will need an extend a hitch or it will hit my cab?? Anybody know anything about that?

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parkers30 · 10-29-2009, 07:48 PM

depends of the style of the nose, but if it is a full 8.5' wide at the front, then yes you will likely need an adpapter or slider to be able to tight.

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winn99 · 10-29-2009, 08:01 PM

It has a full box. Here's a pic

I haven't got a hitch in my truck yet so is this extend a hitch thing something that goes on the trailer or in my truck? I have a short bed truck if it makes a difference

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08 Dually 4x4 · 10-29-2009, 08:16 PM

That trailer is for a long bed. The short bed trailers have the hitch extended out in front of the box and or the corners cut off the box.

Thats also for a 2wd truck.

You race mods? I race IMCA stock cars. I have a United trailer close to that one but it was built with 6-8 extra inches of height on the box for a 4x4.

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winn99 · 10-29-2009, 08:22 PM

So theres no way this trailer will work?
I race an IMCA sportmod

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10-29-2009, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	2500 towing 38' enclosed gooseneck HELP I've gotten alot of help on this topic in the towing section but needed a little bit more and alot more guys frequent this area I think. So heres the deal. I have an 08' 2500 and plan on buying an enclosed gooseneck trailer. I found a 38' United Expressline trailer that has dual axles and aluminum walls and floor. I'm going to look at it in the morning or Saturday morning with my money so I need help quick. Can my 2500 tow this trailer good? I know the motor can but what about the suspension? It will be hauling a 2400lb race car and a golf cart along with all the racing junk.. I really appreciate all the help! __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

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10-29-2009, 07:09 PM	#2 (permalink)
qfast817 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: fort worth Posts: 205 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts qfast817's Truck Pics	i have a 32ft pace and keep my 2klbs car/golf cart and about 2klbs worth of tools and parts fine. im selling mine now but if i were to keep it i would put airbags to make the ride smoother over bumps. __________________ 08 25004x4 lonestar air raid intake h&s 5in tbe edge with att stacked with mp-8 egr delete k2 egr cooler delete ported stock intake horn Guns kill people like pencils misspell words...

10-29-2009, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	I was for sure going to get air bags..Does your truck not squat down alot with it hooked up? __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

10-29-2009, 07:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
simplysmn Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Aple Valley Ca Posts: 292 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts simplysmn's Truck Pics	it will pull it with Ease you don't list if your truck is manual or auto but either way a good brake controler n you will be fine __________________ 2008 quadcab long bed Patriot Blue 2500 6.7 with 6 sp auto all the bell's and goodies Sold 1985 crewcab longbed 4x4 with 93 running gear :thumbsup

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2009Cummins Cummins Fan Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus GA (uchee creek) Posts: 53 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts 2009Cummins's Truck Pics	i tow a 40foot CAMPER thats 12000pounds dry (ive carried it full) with a 2000pound tongue weight with no issue...yet...even on a bad turbo...youll have no issue __________________ 2009 2500 BigHorn 4x4 6.7 auto...Chopped muffler with stock tip put back on infront of the rear wheel. 2005 chevy suburban 4x4 LS1 swap!!!

10-29-2009, 07:38 PM	#6 (permalink)
CUMMINS FIREFIGHTER Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: commerce, ga Posts: 293 Thanks: 17 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts CUMMINS FIREFIGHTER's Truck Pics	well on a seperate but related ? can my auto 2500 handle a 36ft goose neck cattle trailer loaded? all my friends have the 3500 c&c that they use __________________ 2009 6.7,red, bighorn quad cab 4x4, 5% tint all the way around 50% windshield smarty made parts fall off my truck..wtf?

10-29-2009, 07:40 PM	#7 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	My trucks is an auto...Sorry I forgot to mention that.. If you can haul a 40 foot camper then I should be fine with a 38 foot trailer. I wouldn't imagine that the trailer i'm looking at weighs have as much as your camper. Just trying to make sure I'm not gonna spend money on a trailer that my truck won't pull. __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

10-29-2009, 07:44 PM	#8 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	A friend of mine just told me if the trailer i'm looking at has a box over the tongue then I will need an extend a hitch or it will hit my cab?? Anybody know anything about that? __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

10-29-2009, 07:48 PM	#9 (permalink)
parkers30 Cummins Nut Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Peoria, IL Posts: 499 Thanks: 2 Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts parkers30's Truck Pics	depends of the style of the nose, but if it is a full 8.5' wide at the front, then yes you will likely need an adpapter or slider to be able to tight. __________________ '06 QCSB 4x4 G56 3.73, BFG AT, PMT, Quadzilla BF, Isspro EV2 Boost and Fuel Press, FTE Resonator, center console swapped, SB 3600DD. 76k

10-29-2009, 08:01 PM	#10 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	It has a full box. Here's a pic I haven't got a hitch in my truck yet so is this extend a hitch thing something that goes on the trailer or in my truck? I have a short bed truck if it makes a difference __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy

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08 Dually 4x4 Cummins Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 246 Thanks: 13 Thanked 10 Times in 8 Posts 08 Dually 4x4's Truck Pics	That trailer is for a long bed. The short bed trailers have the hitch extended out in front of the box and or the corners cut off the box. Thats also for a 2wd truck. You race mods? I race IMCA stock cars. I have a United trailer close to that one but it was built with 6-8 extra inches of height on the box for a 4x4. __________________ 08 Dually 4x4 crew, Black Maxx, Airdog 150, 5" ss/tb, Afe intake,625s, on the shelf. Smarty, PMT, MP-8, quadzilla. 2 head gaskets on Smarty is enough....

10-29-2009, 08:22 PM	#12 (permalink)
winn99 Cummins Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Colbert, Ok Posts: 121 Thanks: 14 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts winn99's Truck Pics	So theres no way this trailer will work? I race an IMCA sportmod __________________ Black 2008 Dodge 2500 QC 6.7L - Hypertech Max Energy