Re: [RC] light trucks for hauling... - Sisu West Ranch
When one is contemplating the choice of rigs for
horse trailering and for the rest of the uses (for example going to work) one
should consider the TOTAL COST OF OWNERSHIP, not just the cost of fuel for one
of them.
Many years ago I looked at this and realized that
since used trucks, cars and horse trailers are bargans in the USA, many times
more is less.
I ended up with a small 35 mpg used automobile
(~$6000), a 3/4 ton truck (~$9000) , and a used steel trailer (~$1000 ,
including new floor.). The fuel saved using the auto for work pretty much
paid for the insurance on the truck. The whole package was still
less than the cost of a fancy Brederup trailer, and an 18 mpg car or
suv.
I of course did sacrifice the prestege that goes
with owning fancy vehicles. On the other hand I did not have to worry
about theft and vandalizm where I worked, which was not the nicest area of
town.
Ed
Ed & Wendy Hauser 2994 Mittower
Road Victor, MT 59875
