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Location: Wallingford, Connecticut | I own a 1995 Ford Explorer, 6 cylinders, automatic trans. My question is: can I pull a 2 horse BP trailer with 1 horse about 1000 miles with damaging my SUV?? I need some imput.
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Location: Arkansas | Do you know the gear ratio of the rear end, do you have a transmission cooler, and what type of terrain, what time of year? |
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Location: Wallingford, Connecticut | I have no idea of the gear ratio of the rear end and I don't believe it has a transmission cooler. I would like to tow a trailer and 1 horse from Austin, Texas to Guadalajara, Mexico. Approximately 15 hours and 1000 miles. Most of the drive would be on highway. What are your thoughts???
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Location: Massachusetts | If the trailer is a Brenderup, you'll more than likely be fine and you won't even need a brake controller - it's built into the coupler. If it's a full-size 2-horse BP, you would be much happier with a better tow vehicle. If you insist on making the trip anyway, I would highly suggest a weight distribution hitch to help with the short wheelbase and don't forget to pack lightly. |
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Location: Western WA | I'd check your owners manual for maximum towing capacity. When you add up the weight of trailer, horse, tack, feed, etc. I'd bet you are pushing the limit if not exceeding. |
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Location: Vermont | http://www.theautochannel.com/vehicles/new/reviews/wk9514.html It states a maximum of 4800 lbs for the 4x2 version...so I would assume if you have the 4x4 it would be less...I would also assume if you do not have a transmission cooler, you will pay in the long run with a transmission rebuild... |
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Location: Odenville, Alabama | I wouldn't do it. |
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Location: South Central OK | Getting animals through TX right now into Mexico will be hard. You should contact Carla Everett with the TX state agriculture commission to learn the new bans on travel. |
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Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
