Recommended Gen-Y Pegasus Gooseneck Coupler for 2014 Bison Stratus Horse Trailer
Question:
I’m trying to figure out which Gen y Coupler I would need for my horse trailer, I want the Gen Y Pegasus, not recessed, 11” offset, just don’t know which weight rating I need, I cannot find a tongue weight for my trailer anywhere, the trailer is a 2014 Bison Stratus, all aluminum, living quarters, 3- horse slant. The trailer is 34’ long, weighs 7600 pounds empty and approximately 12-13K with horses and tack. The tow vehicle is a 2011 Ram 3500 SRW, 6.7 Cummins. Thanks for your help.
asked by: Cory J
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Expert Reply:
For a gooseneck or fifth wheel trailer, the general rule of thumb is that the pin weight would be roughly 20% of the trailers GVWR, which is about 14200 lbs which would put your maximum pin weight around 2800 lbs.
Given that, I'd recommend the Gen-Y # 325-GH-7007 Pegasus Gooseneck coupler, which features an 11 inch offset for more clearance between the truck and trailer, and is designed for a recessed gooseneck ball. The coupler has a 3500 lb pin weight capacity, which is plenty for your needs. The coupler is compatible with a standard 4 inch coupler tube.
The # 325-GH-7046 you'd looked for isn't designed for a recessed gooseneck ball, so it wouldn't work for you.
You might also be interested in a # 34065041 coupler lock.
expert reply by: Mike L
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Gen-Y Pegasus Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Coupler - Offset - 2-5/16" Recessed Ball - 3.5K TW
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 3500 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- Built-In TW Scale
- Shock Absorbing
- Gen-Y Hitch
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InfiniteRule Hitch Lock for Gen-Y Gooseneck Coupler w/ 4" Round Tube - Stainless Steel
- Gooseneck Trailer Locks
- Gooseneck Base Lock
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- Stainless Steel
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Gen-Y Pegasus Shock Absorbing Gooseneck Coupler - 11" Offset - 2-5/16" Ball - 4.5K TW
- Gooseneck Coupler
- Coupler with Inner Tube Only
- Round Tube
- 4500 lbs TW
- 25000 lbs GTW
- 2-5/16 Inch Gooseneck Ball
- Manual Latch
- Built-In TW Scale
- Shock Absorbing
- Gen-Y Hitch
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