Posted 2009-03-16 6:20 PM (#101498) Subject: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 152 Location: Florence, SC
Anybody know how to attach a hitch to the back of a gooseneck horse trailer? I know it can be done but don't know how to do it myself or where to take it to get it done.
Edited to add the trailer would be for hauling a golf cart not more horses.
Posted 2009-03-16 7:52 PM (#101505 - in reply to #101498) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
The hitches I've seen at shows, have a standard 2" receiver mounted to the rear beam and cross braced underneath to the frame. They have a short piece of the rubber bumper cut out of the center and a "U" shaped bracket fabricated to carry the end of the receiver.
I don't know how, but an Ohio dealer from whom we bought a trailer, brings back two at a time from IN. He has a temporary hook up that leaves no marks on the back of the towing, (forward) trailer. The only thing I can think of is that he removes the entire rubber bumper, and installs a full rear plate with a hitch.
His travels are mostly interstate and empty, so there shouldn't be an unusual amount of stress on the back of the frame. A small landscaping trailer and cart would be a fraction of the weight.
Posted 2009-03-16 8:10 PM (#101508 - in reply to #101505) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 54 Location: Ohio
My concern with this set up is what would you do if there is an emergency and you need to unload the horses quickly? I always worry about the what ifs and worst case scenarios....
Posted 2009-03-16 8:13 PM (#101509 - in reply to #101508) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by barrelhorses on 2009-03-16 9:10 PM
My concern with this set up is what would you do if there is an emergency and you need to unload the horses quickly? I always worry about the what ifs and worst case scenarios....
Hopefully there's a side escape door or two, that the horses can bail out of.
Posted 2009-03-16 10:19 PM (#101535 - in reply to #101498) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
Location: Central Arkansas
I have one on the back of my o7 Bloomer LQ for towing a small trailer with a golfcart or buggy. I had mine put on by the shop at the Bloomer factory. I could take a pic and email it to you.
Posted 2009-03-17 1:27 PM (#101594 - in reply to #101498) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
Contact Gary Robb - he has listings here on HTW. He does it when hauling trailers to Expos and for having trailers shipped in to his dealership.
SOmetimes, for transport purposes, the pass side rear door is removed and a receiver hitch bolted to the wood flooring. Wouldn't work for your purposes though.
Posted 2009-03-18 10:14 PM (#101728 - in reply to #101498) Subject: RE: Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by Lynn0202 on 2009-03-16 7:20 PM
Anybody know how to attach a hitch to the back of a gooseneck horse trailer? I know it can be done but don't know how to do it myself or where to take it to get it done.
Edited to add the trailer would be for hauling a golf cart not more horses.
Thanks!!
Be careful where you operate your double...as they are illegal in VA when it involves non-commercial vehicles...I'd research every state you would plan on operating...because maximum lengths come into play in several of them...and a double non-commercial almost begs the police to stop you... http://www.towingworld.com/articles/TowingLaws.htm
Hooking BP trailer to back of GN Horse Trailer
