seyser Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Im new to large trucks so still learning. How long of a neck does a lowboy generally have if used with a tandem axle truck? I found an old Lacrosse lowboy Im kind of interested in. The owner says there is 6' from the pin to the frame of the trailer. Is this enough be fit behind a tandem truck?My truck currently has a flatbed bolted onto the rear but I'm thinking of putting a 5th wheel plate back on as thats how it originally came.-Jeremy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42693-question-about-lowboy-trailers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
hicrop10 Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Will your 5th wheel be a sliding one?You should measure from the center of the random to the rear of frame then add about 2 feet and you should be good.The other way you can check it is to have someone hold the end of the string line and you hold the other end and see how much you need to clear the end of the frame. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42693-question-about-lowboy-trailers/#findComment-311764 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swishy Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 6 foot iz barely enuffOk if U dun wanna run rear guards n lights out back of rear wheelsCan U add a new K/Pin in neck 4ward of the existing one?also depends on shape of the gooseneckAny pix U wanna share with us allThanx in AdvanceCya§wishy Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42693-question-about-lowboy-trailers/#findComment-311768 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apple dog Posted November 17, 2015 Share Posted November 17, 2015 Just remember the fifth wheel needs to be a little forward of center. If not and you load heavy it will take weight off of the steering. As MikeD said a sliding flat wheel is best. Quote This is Mack country. On a quiet night you can hear a peterbilt rust away. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/42693-question-about-lowboy-trailers/#findComment-311770 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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