Posted 2006-03-03 11:42 AM (#38195) Subject: BP with a Van
New User
Posts: 3
Location: Kansas
I have a '91 Chevy G2500 van and a two horse slant BP. I am concerned that my rear suspension is not strong enough. The van is a little light in the front end, and I haven't loaded a horse in it yet. Does anyone have any suggestions for beefing up my rear suspension? Is anyone out there pulling with a van?
Posted 2006-03-03 1:08 PM (#38200 - in reply to #38195) Subject: RE: BP with a Van
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Posts: 2689
Hi and Welcome.
I see a few vans, club wagons at events, even minivans.
I recently put air bags on the back of a chevvy 1-Ton, not for beefing it up, but for smoothing it out, the results so far have been quite good.
If your trailer and van are doing that little "dippy dance" you might find a load distributing hitch would help.
Posted 2006-03-03 11:03 PM (#38233 - in reply to #38195) Subject: RE: BP with a Van
Elite Veteran
Posts: 644 Location: Odenville, Alabama
I had a 91 GMC Vandura 2500 and pulled both a 2 horse BP and a 4 horse BP with camping gear and 2 horses all over the Southeast doing competitive trail. I sure miss that ole workhorse!! Finally blew the tranny at 112k miles. That van pulled GREAT, It served as both a horse hauler and a living quarter. Oh, did I mention that I also had a 50 gallon water tank on top of the trailer?? A great van!!
BP with a Van
