Looking for gooseneck plans - Pirate4x4.Com : 4x4 and Off-Road Forum

Travis Waldher · 07-30-2002, 09:31 AM

Yes, I did a search.

I'm looking for some 30' gooseneck plans has anyone seen any? Longest I can find plans for is 25'.

Or does someone have a 30' flatbed gooseneck car hualer they hve pics of on the underside and what size frame rails were used? I'm trying to get an idea how much it will cost me to build my own.

Thanks,
Travis

That Mick · 07-31-2002, 04:27 PM

If you can get plans for a 25' trailer with the capacity you need, it shouldnt be hard to strech them a little.

3 foot in front of the axles, 2 foot behind.
Keep the stringer spacing the same, just add more of them, make sure you use quality steel.

The safty factors used in designing one of those are large enough, as long as the trailer is designed for the weight, the extra length will be less of an issue. maybe gusset the frame a little.

Travis Waldher · 07-31-2002, 10:00 PM

Ok.. time for a stupid question.

Quality Steel - Currently I go to my local steel yard and get standard mild steel in either the 20' stick or the length I need.

How do I tell?

That Mick · 08-01-2002, 03:03 PM

Mostly I was trying to say don't build it out of scrap

Travis Waldher · 08-01-2002, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by The Mick
Mostly I was trying to say don't build it out of scrap

Ahh.. well.. the only scrap I usually get is maybe some tube, etc. if they have it in a length I need. usually its just scrap plate. its amazing how big a "scrap" can be at .25 or less a lb.

07-30-2002, 09:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Travis Waldher Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 7,523	Looking for gooseneck plans Yes, I did a search. I'm looking for some 30' gooseneck plans has anyone seen any? Longest I can find plans for is 25'. Or does someone have a 30' flatbed gooseneck car hualer they hve pics of on the underside and what size frame rails were used? I'm trying to get an idea how much it will cost me to build my own. Thanks, Travis

07-31-2002, 04:27 PM	#2 (permalink)
That Mick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7430 Location: Wright WY Posts: 1,052	If you can get plans for a 25' trailer with the capacity you need, it shouldnt be hard to strech them a little. 3 foot in front of the axles, 2 foot behind. Keep the stringer spacing the same, just add more of them, make sure you use quality steel. The safty factors used in designing one of those are large enough, as long as the trailer is designed for the weight, the extra length will be less of an issue. maybe gusset the frame a little. __________________ "Man, your playlist has Merl Haggard and Megadeth- You're like the Hillbilly From Hell!!"

08-01-2002, 03:03 PM	#4 (permalink)
That Mick Registered User Join Date: Oct 2001 Member # 7430 Location: Wright WY Posts: 1,052	Mostly I was trying to say don't build it out of scrap __________________ "Man, your playlist has Merl Haggard and Megadeth- You're like the Hillbilly From Hell!!"

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07-31-2002, 10:00 PM	#3 (permalink)
Travis Waldher Pirate4x4 Addict! Join Date: May 2001 Member # 4878 Location: Bremerton, WA Posts: 7,523	Ok.. time for a stupid question. Quality Steel - Currently I go to my local steel yard and get standard mild steel in either the 20' stick or the length I need. How do I tell?