Enough truck?
brushycreekranch
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2012-09-26 8:34 AM (#147230)
Subject: Enough truck?





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I have a 2010 Dodge 3500 4x4.  I recently bought a 2013 3H LQ . These are the #'s the manf gave me.

GVWR 18,170

Hitch wt  4,170

wt w/3 horses 14,510

empty wt  10,950

I usually haul only one horse and very rarely will I ever haul 3.  So, what do you think? Enough  truck or should I plan to keep the Sportchassis?

 

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ND COWBOY
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2012-09-26 8:48 AM (#147231 - in reply to #147230)
Subject: RE: Enough truck?


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In my opinion you have plenty of truck. I pulled a 5-horse living qtr with a 2006 Dodge 3500 dsl.
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Painted Horse
Reg. May 2005
Posted 2012-09-26 9:39 AM (#147234 - in reply to #147230)
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Empty weight of 11,000 lbs,  Add your one horse and you are 12,000lbs. I would definitely think you could pull that with a 1ton truck.

Now if you load it up close the GVW of 18,000, You will need the heavier truck.

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brushycreekranch
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2012-09-26 9:59 AM (#147235 - in reply to #147230)
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Painted, that is empty weight BEFORE, all my stuff! Water, clothes, food, hay, tack, scooter, saddle rack, fan, chairs, etc. I figure , by my guesstamation, I should come in at around 14 or 15K. First chance I have to get it on a CAT scale after loading THE stuff, I plan to. As we gear up for retirement, I only want to keep one truck. Now, I just need to make sure which one! LOL!

ps...the 18K weight was the absolute most weight that the mfg says is allowable. I doubt if I will ever come close since I don't put stuff in the hayrack and I rarely carry more than two equine at the most. Usually,  it's me and just one reiner, when the trainer isn't hauling her.

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dkhunter04
Reg. Oct 2008
Posted 2012-09-26 10:27 AM (#147236 - in reply to #147230)
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We have an '08 Elite 3H 11' SW with full LQ that we have no problem hauling with an F350 dually.  Based on your empty weight your trailer is a bit heavier.  You must have a longer short wall and/or heavier conversion package.  First stop we made was to the CAT scale.   For comparison our trailer empty weight is 7800# with a 15270# GVWR.  Full tank of water, full tank of diesel, two passengers, 2 horses, and all riding/camping gear:  steer axle 4720#, drive axle 6040#, trailer axle 9460# with a full gross weight of 20220#.  All weights fall within both the truck and trailer limits including CGVWR of 23500#.  Since you already have the larger truck once you get your axle weights you'll have your answer and know which truck to part with.  

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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2012-09-26 12:10 PM (#147243 - in reply to #147230)
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Brushy.. Which truck is easier to drive over a long distance?   The Sportchassis I looked at seemed very good in driver position and view.
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brushycreekranch
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2012-09-26 2:46 PM (#147249 - in reply to #147230)
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Hoss, the Sportchassis making the drive but the dually is easier the rest of the time.

 

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gonzo1066
Reg. Oct 2010
Posted 2012-09-29 4:54 PM (#147317 - in reply to #147230)
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Is your Dodge a dually?  Do you tow in the mountains? Are your trailer brakes in good working order?     I would think that your truck is plenty for the load you describe.
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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2012-09-30 1:26 PM (#147329 - in reply to #147230)
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Like gonzo says...just make sure your brakes are go to go...
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