Description
Gooseneck Capacity for Three Head at a Used-Trailer Price
Buying used is how most owners get into a gooseneck without paying new-trailer money, and this 2018 Adam 7304GN is a sensible example of that trade. It has the specification a working three-horse needs, a 7 ft interior height that clears horses up to 21 hands, a 17 ft box, 5,200 lb axles on 16 in. tires and a 10,400 lb GVWR against a 3,800 lb empty weight.
The construction is a steel frame under an aluminum skin, which is a deliberate combination rather than a compromise. Steel provides the structural strength and the towing rigidity where the loads concentrate, and the aluminum outer skin keeps paint upkeep and surface corrosion to a minimum on the panels that face the weather every day.
Up front there is a well-finished dressing room with a 2 ft short wall and a generous 7 ft long wall, which keeps blankets, saddles and tack organised and out of the rain. Behind it, the three-horse layout and the rear escape door make loading and handling calmer for both horse and handler. A pressure-treated wood floor gives traction and some cushioning underfoot, and the spare tire and manual jack are already there.
Specifications
- 2018 Adam 7304GN, gooseneck hitch
- Three horse capacity with rear escape door
- Dressing room with 2 ft short wall and 7 ft long wall
- Steel frame with aluminum skin
- Pressure-treated wood floor
- 5,200 lb axles on 16 in. tires
- Manual jack and spare tire included
- Outside width 7 ft
- Inside height 7 ft (21 hands)
- Box length 17 ft
- Empty weight 3,800 lbs
- GVWR 10,400 lbs
- Dimensions and weights are approximate
Going through a used gooseneck, the list is short but non-negotiable: floor, tires, brakes and coupler. On a wood floor, lift the mats and look at the boards and the crossmembers underneath rather than judging from the top surface, because that is where moisture does its work. Then confirm your truck carries a properly installed bed hitch rated above the 10,400 lb GVWR.
The payoff for that extra hardware is stability. A gooseneck places the pin weight over the rear axle instead of behind it, so the rig tracks more securely at highway speed, turns tighter in a barn lot and is far less prone to sway than a bumper pull carrying the same load. If you haul long distances or through hill country regularly, that difference is the reason to choose this layout. A 7 ft inside height suits most stock and sport horses; owners of very tall horses should measure first.
Recommended Applications
- Equestrian Travel & Shows: Safe, stress-free transport for competition horses with superior ventilation and secure divider systems.
- Ranch & Livestock Operations: Reliable hauling across ranches and rural roads with heavy-duty torsion axles.
- Trail Riding & Weekend Outings: Comfortable dressing room and tack storage for extended weekend trail adventures.
Delivery, Logistics & Site Preparation
Big Bear Containers provides reliable, insured delivery direct to your site across the Sacramento region, Northern California, and nationwide throughout the continental United States. Depending on the unit, delivery is handled via specialized tilt-bed rollback truck or transport trailer.
- Site Access Requirements: Ensure a clear, level surface (concrete pad, packed gravel, or asphalt) with adequate approach clearance for delivery trucks.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection: Every unit undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection prior to dispatch to ensure doors, seals, structural members, and flooring meet our strict quality criteria.
- Rapid Dispatch: Local Sacramento and California deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 7 business days following order confirmation. Nationwide freight options are fully tracked.
Why Choose Big Bear Containers?
At Big Bear Containers Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering premium grade storage containers, modular structures, and commercial trailers with transparent pricing and exceptional customer care. Whether you are purchasing a single storage container or outfitting an entire commercial fleet, our Sacramento-based team is dedicated to providing durable solutions tailored to your operational needs.
- Rigorous Inspection Guarantee: Guaranteed wind- and water-tight containers with robust structural integrity.
- Transparent Quotes: Flat regional delivery rates shown at checkout, with no hidden handling fees.
- Dedicated Support: Personalized assistance from container specialists from order placement to on-site drop-off.
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