Posted 2007-06-17 6:05 PM (#62393) Subject: Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
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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.
Posted 2007-06-17 8:14 PM (#62397 - in reply to #62394) Subject: RE: Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
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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???
Posted 2007-06-17 9:49 PM (#62399 - in reply to #62397) Subject: RE: Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
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Posts: 96
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.
Posted 2007-06-18 6:07 PM (#62432 - in reply to #62393) Subject: RE: Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
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Posts: 736
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.
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...
Posted 2007-06-23 12:11 AM (#62684 - in reply to #62393) Subject: RE: Pulling a 2 Horse Trailer - Need Information
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Posts: 1989
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.