The difference between a bumper pull or gooseneck trailer

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Bumper pull trailer

Trailer sits at the back of your tow vehicle and hitches at the bumper. You can have a tow package installed at the dealership if your towing vehicle didn’t come with one.

Gooseneck trailer

Trailer hooks into the back of your truck and acts as an extension of your truck. Gooseneck packages are an extra expense and you will have to take it to a hitch shop to get it installed.

The pro’s and con’s of buying a gooseneck vs. a bumper pull trailer

The benefits of a gooseneck trailer

• Better operating experience. It feels much more secure than a bumper pull.
• There is extra storage in the neck.
• The load weight is partially distributed to your truck. As a result, you can haul heavier loads.
• Easier to hook up on your own because you can see into the back of your truck
• Turns sharper
• Easier to back up

Potential drawbacks of a gooseneck trailer

• Goosenecks are about 8 ft longer than a bumper pull. This can make it harder to back up, park and store.
• They can only be towed with a truck.
• The box of your truck can’t be used for a camper or hauling other larger items.
• Not available for small cargo or flatdeck trailers.
• More expensive

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