Is this a good Gooseneck? Load Max?

I have an opertunity to pick up a used 2008 Load Max for 3,500. I am not sure what size exactly or what weight it is. It is an 8 lug wheel is all I can see, couldn't find a Vin tag on it either or moedel number.
Here are some pics



I know it needs two new deck boards and I would assume tires but then again I didn't look that close. What do you guys think? Good deal? I think it's around 27 ft and a brand new one goes for over 10,000 dollars.
http://bestchoicetrailers.com/greg/...HDGoosenecksPintleHooks/GH16/MSRP_Pricing.pdf

Its a great brand. I really like them.

That trailer runs about 5-5500 new

So the page I was looking at was way off on its numbers?

Spatel23 said:

Its a great brand. I really like them.

That trailer runs about 5-5500 new

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It really depends on the length and axles but Ive seen a 14k trailer like that go for 5500 all day brand new.

www.thetrailerguys.com
they don't have any in stock right now according to the site but give them a shout and see what theyd sell a brand new one for. Youll be surprised

In any case, for 3500 on that trailer its still not a bad deal.

if its in good shape, Id say pick it up

It's only a 14,000 lb rated trailer. If it was a tandem axle, dual wheeled trailer, it would be worth a lot more because it would be rated at 22,000 or 24,000 lbs.

What brand of axle are on the 14k?

almost certain the only brand loadmax uses is Dexter

I'd offer 2500-3000. Nothing more.

Spatel23 said:

almost certain the only brand loadmax uses is Dexter

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Thanks. I wasn't sure on the single wheels.
OP I have never used a Load Max but I have heard good things about them.

Thanks for sharing, I learned something too. This post makes me feel a little better about my future purchase

I already tried 2,500 and he came back with 3,500 and wont budge. Why no more then 3,000?

Super08Duty said:

I'd offer 2500-3000. Nothing more.

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I heart my Load Max. Best trailer I have ever owned.

They are a great trailer. If it was in really good shape I would pay the $3500...

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I would probably pay $3200-3400 as long as the tires and brakes are in good shape.

So I went and looked at it harder today and here were my finds.
It has 7K axles that look to be in good shape, the tires don't match and two of there are dry rotted/ cracked, four of the deck boards are broken or warped. It says the max pay load is 10,000 lbs, so I am assuming it weights 4,000 lbs by its self but cant I subtract some of the tongue weight from that? So if I have 2,000 lbs of tongue weight can I now carry 12,000? One last question is because my truck is lifted it sits nose high unloaded, can I flip the axles on this thing or am I asking fro trouble doing that? I am going to try and get him to come down to 3,200 because it does need tires but we will see.

Super08Duty said:

I'd offer 2500-3000. Nothing more.

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Are you kidding me, I don't know what kind of deals your finding! A 2008 Load Max gooseneck in any configuration up in this area for $3500 would be a steal. People think they are gold.

235/85-16 tires are cheap, and so is decking.

Weekendwarrior, lots of people flip the axles on their fifth wheel campers. Some people argue that the brakes on the axles do not work properly when reversed (flipping the axles). You should be alright flipping the axles in my opinion, you could always cut the perches and re weld them if your more comfortable with that option.

Okay cool, I flipped the axles in my Toy hauler just didn't know if you could do that or not in something like this. It would still be more then stable with a truck and the deck and flipped axles you think?

TrailerHauler said:

Are you kidding me, I don't know what kind of deals your finding! A 2008 Load Max gooseneck in any configuration up in this area for $3500 would be a steal. People think they are gold.

235/85-16 tires are cheap, and so is decking.

Weekendwarrior, lots of people flip the axles on their fifth wheel campers. Some people argue that the brakes on the axles do not work properly when reversed (flipping the axles). You should be alright flipping the axles in my opinion, you could always cut the perches and re weld them if your more comfortable with that option.

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On the payload issue, yes...scale it, find out how much weight the trailer axles have on them empty, and how much your rear axle has. You could very well and legally put 12-13k on that trailer where your truck, nor trailer axles are overloaded. My 24' enclosed had 2-5200lb axles on it, and weighed 4200lb empty. In theory only leaving 6200lbs for payload, but with 6200lbs evenly distributed none of my axles were at their ratings...i think it took 8k total or so to get them there. Your tongue, structure and axles all have a load limit, and more weight evenly distributed will allow you to carry more weight than one heavy ass item smack in tge middle of the trailer.

TrailerHauler said:

Are you kidding me, I don't know what kind of deals your finding! A 2008 Load Max gooseneck in any configuration up in this area for $3500 would be a steal. People think they are gold.

235/85-16 tires are cheap, and so is decking.

Weekendwarrior, lots of people flip the axles on their fifth wheel campers. Some people argue that the brakes on the axles do not work properly when reversed (flipping the axles). You should be alright flipping the axles in my opinion, you could always cut the perches and re weld them if your more comfortable with that option.

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All depends on the general condition of the trailer. If it has brake problems, mismatched/dry rotted tires, wiring problems or old boards, I wouldn't pay more than 3k for it at the most. If its all good, still wouldn't pay more than 3k. You can find any brand gooseneck for cheap around here.