Bumper Pull versus Gooseneck for me

Id go the gooseneck over the camper. I have used both. Prefer the gooseneck or 5th wheel. Easier to camp in as well.

I had a bumper pull toy hauler and needed more garage space. Instead of going to a longer toy hauler fifth wheel, I went to a truck camper with a bumper pull enclosed trailer. Truck campers are the most expensive square footage RV you will buy. The advantage is that they can be separated from the truck (allowing use of the truck verses a dedicated motor home) and the garage or stable does not have be attached if you just want to go camping without toys or animals (makes for a very compact RV).

If you plan to tow over 5000 lbs behind a truck camper and need an extension, the best option is using a double receiver SuperHitch with a SuperTruss. This setup will allow you tow up 12,000 lbs with a 4' extension. I started with a F250 short bed carrying a 9' truck camper with single slide and towing a 20' enclosed trailer. My camper is about 4000 lbs and the trailer is 6000-8000 lbs when loaded. Although I needed to upgrade wheels and suspension, I had 35,000+ miles of trouble free travel. For us, this combination works well but we want more floor space. Last year I upgraded to a 5500 so we can get an 11.5' truck camper with triple slides (will be getting this Spring). Your 3500 will be able to handle most of the double slide truck campers and still be able to tow your horses - Anything larger, and you will need more truck.

We looked at car haulers with living quarters prior to selecting out setup. However, we wanted to keep our overall length as short as possible and make travel more flexible. If you are fine with the additional length of a 3-horse LQ goose neck, you will save some money by giving up the some flexibility.

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not necessarily.. and it might all be biased. A lot of people do like I do and select "newest" posts so I see all posts from all forums that are new.

Currently have a 3 horse Lakota LQ trailer with 10' short wall. You will love a gooseneck over a bumper pull. I don't believe you will even notice the extra 10 ft. of length. Regarding LQ horse trailer versus Truck Camper and keeping your current bumper pull is a truly personal lifestyle decision. Truck camper is just not enough space for me and with a truck camper you have to totally back up that bumper pull using side mirrors only because the back window is blocked. If you are setup at camp it is more difficult to jump in the truck to go sight see or run to store, etc... Just not enough room inside of them for me but I know a lot of people have them so it's possible. LQ horse trailers are not cheap but high end truck campers are expensive as well. Best would be to make a list of pro's and con's of each then go look at what you can afford. Good Luck

The gooseneck pulls beautiful down the road. You can learn to back up either. For off road areas you do need to be careful with a gooseneck as the clearance between the end gate and gooseneck can be an issue. The new trucks have a 3" hitch receiver on them ...a hitch extension would be pretty tough. I would get a hitch extension built for your truck and try it out with your current trailer. If you are satisfied with the way it handles you can start shopping for a camper.

I see gooseneck w/living qtrs all the time here in NY. If $$$ isn't a problem, go w/ the gooseneck set up. More stable. More room VS a bumper pull (well documented in the 5er forum/section). More weight on truck's axle. List goes on and on.

Agree with Russ....A GN LEQ makes sense for your needs.

Having pulled a bumper pull and a GN trailers for a living the bumper pull will be a will maneuver much easier than a long GN LEQ trailer.
If my wife can do it so can you.
LEQ horse trailers axle are placed farther aft which places more hitch weight on the truck than a conventional 5t wheel/GN trailer. Depending on how long of a trailer you want it may need a one ton DRW truck.
If your looking at a LEQ check out
clicky link...and other horse people forums.

With F350, why not get a 3 horse GN, with forward living quarters, likely can get one that will have nice living quarters, and not be much longer than your current BP horse trailer.

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