Suggestions wanted for a living quarters trailer.

Mike Gardner · 10-26-2010, 07:41 AM

Sean,

First you should be aware that older gooseneck LQ trailers can be stressed at the riser area so when you look at the trailer ask to see it hooked to a truck with the weight off the jacks. This will show you any evidence of the side walls buckeling under the stress of the weight on the hitch.

Bob is correct in you should look for a trailer with at least 7' interior height to give you more room in the upper deck for your bed area.

If it doesnt have a generator door, run away dont walk, as it is very hard to resale without this item.

Axles should be at least Triple 6000 LB, anything less is a joke with this kind of weight and you will need to own a tire store.

Make sure all your stuff will fit in the cargo area. This is the most common problem we have with our customers when they are looking for a LQ because the LQ takes up so much space.

There are many manufacturers that have built LQ's inn the past and alot of them have quit so be careful that the LQ you find has brand name RV appliances in them such as Dometic, Surburban, Coleman and Norcold.

As far as the hitch, we sell and install the B&W brand flip over gooseneck. We have found that this is a 2 to 3 hour installation and is easy to find.

Hope this helps.

Mike Gardner
Hillwood Sales

10-26-2010, 07:41 AM	#4
Mike Gardner Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 136 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Suggestions wanted for a living quarters trailer. Sean, First you should be aware that older gooseneck LQ trailers can be stressed at the riser area so when you look at the trailer ask to see it hooked to a truck with the weight off the jacks. This will show you any evidence of the side walls buckeling under the stress of the weight on the hitch. Bob is correct in you should look for a trailer with at least 7' interior height to give you more room in the upper deck for your bed area. If it doesnt have a generator door, run away dont walk, as it is very hard to resale without this item. Axles should be at least Triple 6000 LB, anything less is a joke with this kind of weight and you will need to own a tire store. Make sure all your stuff will fit in the cargo area. This is the most common problem we have with our customers when they are looking for a LQ because the LQ takes up so much space. There are many manufacturers that have built LQ's inn the past and alot of them have quit so be careful that the LQ you find has brand name RV appliances in them such as Dometic, Surburban, Coleman and Norcold. As far as the hitch, we sell and install the B&W brand flip over gooseneck. We have found that this is a 2 to 3 hour installation and is easy to find. Hope this helps. Mike Gardner Hillwood Sales