We have an Expedition and looking at bumper pulls for locals shows and outings. Have been looking for used 2H with dressing rooms and came across a 3H steel frame with alum skin but it weighs 3850#, we would normally only be pulling it with 1 horse, looking for opinions on this set up.

Thanks,
Dennis

Here are the vehicle details.

2002 Expedition 4.6L V8 232hp, 3.55 axle ratio 8100# tow rating.

if your tow rating is that high, then a 3900# trailer with 1 horse is going to be well under that. my "opinion" on that set up is you will be fine.  you would likely be inerested in a WDH, as they are typically recommended for BP with tongue weights over 500#, and dont forget the brake controller.

even if it is not rated at 8100# (https://www.fleet.ford.com/showroom/rv_trailer_towing/2002/2002_SUVs_Windstar.pdf)

you could probably still get away with that trailer and 2 horses. im currently pulling a steel 2h slant BP w/dress that comes in just under 6000#(loaded) with my 2002 chevy trailblazer.

i use an "equal-i-zer" hitch(http://rvwholesalers.com/catalog/product.php?productid=268&cat=0&page=)  

and a prodigy brake controller(http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/product.php?productid=60&cat=6&page=1).

no sway and it will stop just fine, plenty of power (inline 6 270 hp) in the rolling hills over here, in the mountains i wont be setting any speed records.

good luck.

If you are using a 2 horse and it's working why change?

I think your temptation to put more than 1 horse in a 3 horse trailer may be more than you can handle...but in a 2 horse everyone understands.

Hi, Go with the lightest trailer you can find if your only tow vehicle is the Expedition. We have a 16' steel stock trailer and a 2003 Expedition with 4.6L. We had two mid size Quarter horses in it. We were not happy with the way it handles. Biggest problem is the small V-8 and Transmission combo. It Downshifts going up every overpass let alone a hill. But stopping was also an issue, if the electric brake control was not set exactly just right the trailer seemed like it would always be pulling back on us or pushing us, maybe it was the controller or the operator or the electric brakes but it was un-nerving at times The Expedition seems like a big vehicle, especially at the gas pump, but it has a relatively short wheel base. We still have them both but we now have 4 horses and have upgraded to a 22' Sooner gooseneck and a used F-350 Dually My wife was nervous about the big ass trailer and the huge truck, but she is much happier with them now. she says it tows easier even though it is much longer.

Good luck

might try this, it only ways around #3300.

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=62264