Cab interference with SB towing gooseneck horse trailer

[FireGuard]

I understand many SB trucks need a slider hitch when towing some 5th wheels to avoid self colliding with the trailer.
Is this an issue when towing a horse trailer with a gooseneck?
I believe a horse trailer is narrower and shouldn't be a problem.

[FireGuard]

Thanks for the replys. That what I was thinking.

[N-Trouble]

Not typically an issue with a horse trailer. Front cap area is typically much smaller than a 5er.

[WyoTraveler]

Golden_HVAC wrote:
I guess it all depends on how wide the trailer is at the very front, and how sharp you must turn to get into and out of a gas station, or the loading and unloading locations.

Many gooseneck trailers only have a 4' wide area near the front, and can accommodate a 90 degree turn if required, because the part over the bed is not a full 8' wide!

You could also consider installing the hitch ball a few inches behind the rear axle, if it looks like it will be really close. It is recommended to have the ball mount 1" in front of the rear axle, but that is not a fixed in stone requirement. A dually truck can handle a little more weight on the rear axle than a typical F-250. So it d

Good luck,

Fred.

I agree, stock and horse trailers have a bullet shaped nose. I don't think you should try to change where manufacture suggests mounting the hitch. Hitches are designed to take advantage of holes in the hitch and PU frame and also where the spare is mounted. You could run into quite a few needless problems. My gooseneck hitch, if moved back would not allow mounting of spare tire. Your biggest problem would be with an old horse trailer and a newer PU. Newer PU rails have increased in height. Of course there is some adjustment in in gooseneck height. JMHO

[Golden_HVAC]

I guess it all depends on how wide the trailer is at the very front, and how sharp you must turn to get into and out of a gas station, or the loading and unloading locations.

Many gooseneck trailers only have a 4' wide area near the front, and can accommodate a 90 degree turn if required, because the part over the bed is not a full 8' wide!

You could also consider installing the hitch ball a few inches behind the rear axle, if it looks like it will be really close. It is recommended to have the ball mount 1" in front of the rear axle, but that is not a fixed in stone requirement. A dually truck can handle a little more weight on the rear axle than a typical F-250. So it depends on the truck.

Good luck,

Fred.

[WyoTraveler]

I towed a 20 ft goose neck horse trailer and also a goose neck stock trailer with a SB F250 and never had a problem. I towed Titan trailers. The goose neck is mounted at the very front of the trailer.

[newman_fulltime]

Just get a offset hitch problem solved