Posted 2011-11-08 7:25 AM (#138785) Subject: Help w/ towing capacity
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I have a 2000 Tahoe w/ a 5.4L engine and a WDH on it. I have been towing a brenderup -which tows easy. I have had MOST of this trailer rebuilt at one time or another.
However, last nite we found out that we have an issue w/our ramp. Combine that w/ my new horse not liking ramps much, and the fact that we were planning on buying a 3h next summer when we move to Wa. and we're thinking about cutting to the chase and buying a 3h now.
However, I'm not sure what is safe to pull w/ this vehicle - we had ALSO been planning on buying a 250 size deisel truck. However, I just can't swing that easily right now.
Have been looking at the Shadow 3h stock/combo type trailers.
Pulling initially would be just 1 not very big horse, and in Houston (e.g. FLAT!).
If anybody has info on stuff like hitch weights on these that would be helpful too...nobody seems to have specs online for this stuff.
Posted 2011-11-08 8:24 AM (#138787 - in reply to #138785) Subject: RE: Help w/ towing capacity
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
One advantage of a 3H SL BP trailer, is that by placing various numbers of horses in different stalls, it's possible to better balance the load. This results with the trailer's axles carrying most of the weight and the pin or tongue weight being more nominal.
This is only attainable by choosing a trailer that has axle placements nearer to the center of the frame. The best arrangement will have the middle stall centered over the axles. Here's a few trailers with this configuration:
Trailers with axles placed more to the rear of the frame, will place a higher loading on the tongue and hitch. With horses loaded and a frontal tack area full, the tongue weights can be substantial. They will require auxilliary weight distribution hitches to maintain a proper level towing vehicle. Some examples of this configuration are:
Posted 2011-11-08 10:01 AM (#138788 - in reply to #138785) Subject: RE: Help w/ towing capacity
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by tollertwins on 2011-11-08 7:25 AM
I have a 2000 Tahoe w/ a 5.4L engine and a WDH on it. I have been towing a brenderup -which tows easy. I have had MOST of this trailer rebuilt at one time or another.
However, last nite we found out that we have an issue w/our ramp. Combine that w/ my new horse not liking ramps much, and the fact that we were planning on buying a 3h next summer when we move to Wa. and we're thinking about cutting to the chase and buying a 3h now.
However, I'm not sure what is safe to pull w/ this vehicle - we had ALSO been planning on buying a 250 size deisel truck. However, I just can't swing that easily right now.
Have been looking at the Shadow 3h stock/combo type trailers.
Pulling initially would be just 1 not very big horse, and in Houston (e.g. FLAT!).
If anybody has info on stuff like hitch weights on these that would be helpful too...nobody seems to have specs online for this stuff.
Your ground may be FLAT...but you can experience some severe crosswinds in TX...even a tradition 2 horse bumper pull with a dressing room will be a step up in the experience level that there is a trailer behind your TAHOE...
Posted 2011-11-09 11:30 AM (#138819 - in reply to #138785) Subject: RE: Help w/ towing capacity
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Location: NM
This site has a calculator you can use to determine a safe towing weight. It even includes a "safety margin". Most of the entries needed can be found in your user manual or the sticker/plate on your driver's side door. You don't have to fill in every entry, either, but more entries=more accurate results!http://changingears.com/rv-sec-calc-trailer-weight-tt.shtmlSorry I don't know how to make it a link :(
Help w/ towing capacity
