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Location: Louisiana | I am finally moving into the modern world of Aluminum trailers. Problem is, I have a half ton, Z71 Chev. I would like a goose-neck, so I'm thinking that I should stick to a smaller, 2hs trailer. Any suggestions or thoughts? |
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Location: Northern Utah | How many horses do you need to haul. Will a two place trailer server your needs or are you making a concession just so you can keep your old truck? Trucks are easy to buy and sell,. If you think you may want a 3 horse trailer. Buy a 3h and worry about the truck if it doesn't work out. It's probably easier to sell a truck than a horse. |
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Location: western PA | You can purchase an all aluminum 3H GN with a 4' dressing room that weighs ~4700#. If you are carrying one or two horses and a light tack load, your truck should be able to handle it. You can later upgrade your truck without having to replace your trailer, and use it to its full capacity. That would be less expensive than purchasing two trucks and two trailers.
Edited by gard 2010-04-30 9:34 PM
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| rascal, I'm with Gard on the trailer, 3 horse, small tack, or a stock combo. The empty trailer weight will differ only slightly from the 2 horse. And, if you only put two horses in the trailer, the loaded weight between the two trailers will differ only slightly. Just don't load up the trailer with any heavy stuff in the front and you won't be much different in weight from a two horse and a three horse. |
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Location: Louisiana | Good advice all. What about living quarters. How much weight do you think that will add? |
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Location: western PA | A fully equipped weekender LQ, in a 4' short walled trailer weighs~ 800# |
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| rascal, I run SRW 3/4's. The trick is trying to keep the pin weight down under the rear and and total weight limits by keeping most of the extra weight over or behind the axles of the trailer. This is actually easier on a 3 horse given the more foreward axle placement. For water, I put a 48 gallon tank in the hay rack on my trailer. If you get a black or dark green tank you can safely haul potable water. |
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