Your Guide to Buying a Gooseneck Trailer

Gooseneck trailers can vary quite a bit from model to model, and it’s important to have a good idea of what your preferences are before you choose one off the lot. If you’re a first-time buyer, we encourage you to read through our helpful guide below. With our advice in mind, you’ll be driving off the lot with your new trailer in no time! 

The Hitch

Gooseneck trailers are extremely popular for their impressive stability and amazing weight capabilities. To achieve these impressive stats, these trailers are designed with a unique hitch to help support their weight as they’re being towed. To haul a gooseneck trailer you’ll need to install this unique hitch into the bed of your tow vehicle. If your vehicle doesn’t have an open bed, or can’t support the weight of the trailer, you may need to rethink your purchase. 

Cargo 

When choosing your new gooseneck trailer off the lot you’ll need to take a moment to consider the cargo you’ll be carrying. If you’re often transporting small boxes or power tools, buying an extremely large trailer may be a waste of money. On the other hand, if you’d like to transport heavy materials or small vehicles a smaller model may not be large enough, or require you to take multiple trips. 

Ramps 

Ramps are an important tool required for loading a majority of cargo. While many gooseneck trailers come with pre-installed ramps, there are also quite a few models that instead offer ‘detached’ ramps as an added feature, or include no ramps at all. Before you select your model be sure to ask your salesperson about your model’s ramp options and other included features it may come with. 

If you’re still on the hunt for a high-quality gooseneck trailer, come visit our location here in Heber City, Utah. We offer a wide variety of both new and used trailers for sale, and proudly serve the nearby areas of Salt Lake City and Provo, Utah.