Posted 2010-01-14 12:01 PM (#115269) Subject: Another Trailer GVW Question
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Wife has changed her mind. We are now looking for a 2 horse bp trailer with tack and dressing room. The purchase of the trailer will require the purchase of a truck. My 2003 Ranger will not be up to the task. I'm assuming the GVW of a triler of that size will be around 6,000 lbs. Does that seem like a safe guess? I know we will be looking for a new/used truck in April/May. Trailer might have to wait a while, but I want to make sure the new truck will be able to tow whatever trailer we buy.
Posted 2010-01-14 3:22 PM (#115279 - in reply to #115269) Subject: RE: Another Trailer GVW Question
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Most 2H aluminum BP trailers, depending on the size of the dressing room, will be under 3K. Add two horses and gear, and your total weight will be pretty close @ your estimated 6K. As another thread included, the minimum axle capacities are 3500# each, so you would have a reserve capacity of almost 1K.
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