Posted 2005-09-20 4:01 PM (#30687) Subject: Advice on trailers that can be pulled with a Ford Explorer
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Location: Los Angeles, CA
I have a 1998 Ford Explorer, all wheel drive, 5.0L V8, with a towing package. The wheelbase is 111 inches. The listed maximum trailer weight is 6600 lbs., but I want the trailer plus horses to be ~5000 lbs. for safety in pulling. I have two Arabians, and ride endurance and dressage- so the trailer has to be good for both. My horses are fine with step ups and ramps. The trailer would have to be one that the horses could be tied to overnight with a Hi-Tie system. I would appreciate suggestions for a trailer that I could safely pull with this truck.
Posted 2005-09-20 4:40 PM (#30689 - in reply to #30687) Subject: RE: Advice on trailers that can be pulled with a Ford Explorer
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Posts: 87 Location: Novato, California
Brenderup!!!! See Mr. Truck's March Article. Pat Chowning, the west coast dealer will answer any questions you have. That is who I bought my Brenderup from. I love it. You can also refer to the Brenderup website. They have a DVD that explains everything. Virtually no maintenance. The walls of this trailer are not fiberglass like most people think. The are solid phenolic resin. Bullet Proof! Trailer also has intertia breaks and sealed wheel bearings. Good luck.
Posted 2005-09-20 6:10 PM (#30698 - in reply to #30687) Subject: RE: Advice on trailers that can be pulled with a Ford Explorer
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Posts: 1416 Location: sc
welcome.
im guessing the 5000# is because youve read 80% of towing capacity for saftey with horses? 5000# is no safer than 6600#, might cause a little less wear on the drivetrain but i doubt it. if you stay within the limits set by the manufturer you will be safe and get reasonable performance. the wheelbase is really not that much of an issue, the shorter wheelbase will require the use of a weight distrubting hitch at a lower tongue weight than that of a larger heavy truck. its all about the leverage pulling the front wheels off the ground.
that being said, i believe Hi Tie is compatable with most trailers, and i only trail ride, so i am unaware of any additional requirments for endurance/ dressage beyond tack and a dressing room. so addressing the original question of trailer suggestions i would say.............most any 2h with a dressing room should serve you well.
i pull a steel (3500# empty)2h slant w/dressing room (6000# with my 2 horses and tack) with a 2002 chevy trailblazer, equal-i-zer hitch, and prodigy brake controller. it does not sway, and before someone tells you small trucks/trailers cant stop, yes they can. in my observation an aluminum trailer similar to mine would save about 600# if youre willing to pay the $$$$$.
Advice on trailers that can be pulled with a Ford Explorer
