Ridecamp: Re: [RC] Truck/Trailer

Angie, I "started" out with a 1/2 ton Dodge automatic, old piece of junk,
pulling a 2 horse Miley,another old piece of junk.  I did pretty darn good
with that truck, but would not have considered going with a bigger trailer
(although some of the new slant loads weight close to what the Miley did).

It's not just the pulling, it's the ability to STOP....most 3/4 ton trucks
have
better brakes.....and one ton truck even better.

If you are going to do much pulling, or go to bigger trailer..I sure hope
your truck is a manual transmission.
Karen

----- Original Message -----
From: "Angie Orr" <angieorr@xxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <ridecamp@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, December 02, 2002 6:52 AM
Subject: [RC] Truck/Trailer


> I don't know much about truck towing capacities and such so I thought I'd
> start with you smart folks :)!  I have been truckless for many years and
> have been begging/borrowing trucks from friends whenever I can't hitch a
> ride.  Well FINALLY I have a truck, its not big tho only a 1/2 ton.  I
have
> a small 2 horse trailer now with under the manger storage.  It really
isn't
> enough room when I haul two horses so I would like to get something
bigger.
> My question is can a 1/2 ton pull a bigger trailer?  All I want is like a
2
> horse gooseneck or a 2 horse BP with a dressing room.  Are stock/combo
> trailers lighter than enclosed?  By the way I live in ND/MN its FLAT
> here....Thanks in advance!
> Angie
>
>
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