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| What would you think is the best light 2 horse GN trailer? I don't want to spend more than I have to, but I would prefer having a GN slant load rather than a bumper pull. I am driving a 2007 Ford F-150 4x4 5.4 V 8 which has a 6.5' bed. I am concerned about both the weight of the GN tongue and the rail clearance with the short bed. Thanks for your suggestions. |
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Location: south of Cowtown, TEXAS | That would be an all-aluminum Silver Star but we hear they're not in business right now. A real shame. |
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Location: NY | the best is what you like my likeing is jamco-eby-feather light- sundowner just my list |
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Location: Western Wisconsin | Have you looked into Hawk or Trailet? |
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Location: Denton,Texas | You should have no problem pulling a GN with your truck check out Bonded Trailers in Denton they sell a Cherokee trailer that pulls great and have the best customer service around. |
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| Thanks you all. I appreciate your advice. |
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Location: Coconut Creek, FL | Hawk and Trailet are aluminum skin steel frame so they are probably heavier than most all aluminum and that was one of your concerns. However, I do like the construction of Hawk trailers and they will let allow for custom options. There's an excellent article about them on the website. |
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Location: South Central OK | You really shouldn't think you need an Aluminum trailer. If you find two trailers equipped similarly one steel and one Aluminum, there will only be a few hundred pounds difference...I'd say less than 300 for a two horse. You'll only see a notable weight difference in the five horse and bigger. I'm going to recommend a Hawk or Trail-et, it'd be helpful to know where you are located because some brands are very regional in availability. |
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| I will look at the trailers you recommend and appreciate your suggestions. I am in North Texas. |
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Location: Louisiana | check out the Exiss 2h gn sport with single axle, it is super light and pulls great. |
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Posts: 1989
Location: South Central OK | I'm a native North Texan and that's great for finding horse trailers...just about everything can be found easily. Take a drive around and do some window shopping, and there are great used trailers out there too! |
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| Thank you. I'll look into it. |
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Location: Wisconsin | have you looked at the Merhows? The oldest trailer manufacturer....55 yrs! They're great!!! |
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| Will do |
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Location: Indianapolis, IN | I agree...Merhow's are really nice. (and light) |
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| With your short bed truck, you should consider a V nose on the gooseneck trailer to eliminate interference with the truck cab on tight turns. |
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| I like the Sundowner or Featherlite, for quality and weight. |
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