Posted 2007-09-30 6:12 AM (#68596) Subject: Suggestions for a trailer
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Posts: 10
Location: SW CO
Hi everyone, I am wondering if anyone has suggestions for a 2 horse straight-load that I could tow w/ my 2003 Toyota Tacoma. I have the V-6 w/ tow package and manual tranny. I know this is not the ideal tow vehicle but I really can't afford a new veh now and really like the Taco. Also, I would likely be towing 1-2 times a month at the most and not for too far (prob under 1 hr), but I do live in western CO so mountains are a given anywhere I go.
Posted 2007-09-30 6:10 PM (#68627 - in reply to #68596) Subject: RE: Suggestions for a trailer
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Posts: 121 Location: Salem, CT
I'd second the Brenderup - especially if you could find a deal on a used one. They aren't inexpensive, but it does seem to be about the only trailer designed for a tow vehicle like yours.
Posted 2007-10-01 6:23 PM (#68690 - in reply to #68596) Subject: RE: Suggestions for a trailer
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Posts: 108 Location: Dallas, TX
Look at the used Merhows, I have had 2 and loved them both (in fact I have one now). Both were 2 horse, BP, strait loads with NO dressing room and both weighed 1950 lbs. empty.
You can find used Merhows much more easily then used Brenderups and the Merhows are a lot cheaper (I got my last one for $3500.00).
I've owned 2 Brenderups as well and for the $$$ the Merhows get my vote! There isn't enough of a difference to warrant the extra $$ unless you have 17hh horses (my Merhow is 7' tall) and I know the Brenderups can haul much bigger horses.
Good Luck! Whatever you get you will feel the strain on your V6 when towing.
Posted 2007-10-01 6:36 PM (#68691 - in reply to #68596) Subject: RE: Suggestions for a trailer
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Posts: 46 Location: Edmond, OK
You might look for a CM trailer, made in OK, which is closer to you than others. They make a great 2 horse straight load with mangers and a tack area below the mangers. I bought one years ago, sold it to buy a bigger LQ trailer - wish I still had it. You should be able to find some used ones around here (OK). Excellent built trailers.
Suggestions for a trailer
