
{"id":2096,"date":"2020-02-13T15:10:27","date_gmt":"2020-02-13T15:10:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dealerfireblog.com\/carvillesautomart\/?p=2096"},"modified":"2023-05-23T11:32:05","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T11:32:05","slug":"bumper-versus-gooseneck-trailers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/bumper-versus-gooseneck-trailers\/","title":{"rendered":"What is the Difference Between Bumper and Gooseneck Trailers?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>When you need to haul or tow something, you usually call the person with the truck.&nbsp;Trucks are made to do the heavy lifting that other vehicles can\u2019t do.&nbsp;It can be grueling sometimes, but it is also a satisfying feeling to know you&nbsp;are able to take on any challenge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<p>Your truck isn\u2019t the only thing that will affect how much you can tow.&nbsp;If you\u2019re new to towing and hauling, then you might&nbsp;not know there&nbsp;are different styles of trailers. Each style will have its own benefits, but at the end of the day a trailer is a trailer, right? How different can they be? Let\u2019s see what the difference is.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2>Bumper versus Gooseneck Trailers&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The first big difference between&nbsp;these trailer styles is how they work with your truck. A bumper hitch will attach to the knob on the back of your truck. Gooseneck trailers&nbsp;bend over the tailgate and slide over a hitch in the bed of the truck. It may not seem like a big difference at first, but it can affect a lot.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Size is a big difference between these trailers. Gooseneck trailers tend to be a bit larger because it doesn\u2019t destabilize the vehicle as much. This also means it can usually tow a bit more than a bumper&nbsp;trailer can. Bumper trailers tend to be smaller and lighter, but lack the stability and sway control that gooseneck trailers have.&nbsp;They are more universally available, though. SUVs and RVs have bumper hitches, while only trucks&nbsp;have the ability to&nbsp;pull gooseneck trailers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/blog\/are-diesel-engines-more-powerful\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Are Diesel Engines More Powerful? 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Come down and schedule a test drive&nbsp;or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carvillesautomart.com\/contact-carvilles-auto-mart-in-grand-junction-co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"give us a call (opens in a new tab)\">give us a call<\/a> if you have any questions and we\u2019ll be happy to help.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you need to haul or tow something, you usually call the person with the truck.&nbsp;Trucks are made to do the heavy lifting that other vehicles can\u2019t do.&nbsp;It can be grueling sometimes, but it is also a satisfying feeling to know you&nbsp;are able to take on any challenge.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[71,72],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v16.1.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"What is the difference between bumper and gooseneck trailers? 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