Angst
Dec 22, 2017Explorer
Finding Towing Vehicle for Horse Trailer
Hi All,
Been attempting to crunch numbers based on our existing 2-horse trailer to find an appropriate towing vehicle, but I keep getting lost in all the numbers (GTW, GVWR, GCWR, hitch weight, payload weight, curb weight, ad nauseum). Sigh... Any help greatly appreciated!
So, here's what I have:
2006 Trail-et New Yorker:
Trailer weights 3500lbs
Trailer's GVWR is 7780lbs
2 larger horses weighting up to 3200lbs
Gear and feed weighing in around 400lbs
Vehicle carrying around 700lbs cargo/passengers
We've been looking at used Expeditions, some of which seem to match up OK, if i have the numbers right (7000-8000lb tow capacity, etc.).
Thanks!!!
Been attempting to crunch numbers based on our existing 2-horse trailer to find an appropriate towing vehicle, but I keep getting lost in all the numbers (GTW, GVWR, GCWR, hitch weight, payload weight, curb weight, ad nauseum). Sigh... Any help greatly appreciated!
So, here's what I have:
2006 Trail-et New Yorker:
Trailer weights 3500lbs
Trailer's GVWR is 7780lbs
2 larger horses weighting up to 3200lbs
Gear and feed weighing in around 400lbs
Vehicle carrying around 700lbs cargo/passengers
We've been looking at used Expeditions, some of which seem to match up OK, if i have the numbers right (7000-8000lb tow capacity, etc.).
Thanks!!!