Need Horse Trailer Opinion

[Diamondpilot]

Lifting the trailer should be fairly simple as long as the torsion axles are not welded on. If bolted on just make up some blocks the amount it needs lifted and get longer bolts. Drop the axles, slip in the blocks, then torque down the new hardware to spec.

Chris

 

[jayste]

+1 what Farmer said. Personally, I'd lower the truck but that's the old man in me. So take that for what it's worth!

 

[Iplayfarmer]

+1 what Farmer said. Personally, I'd lower the truck but that's the old man in me. So take that for what it's worth!

That would be my preference too. Horses really don't like stepping into a higher trailer.

 

[jayste]

That would be my preference too. Horses really don't like stepping into a higher trailer.

And they like backing out even less!

 

[jgrreed]

That would be my preference too. Horses really don't like stepping into a higher trailer.

Have a ramp.....:thumbsup:

There'll be no lowerin'.....lowerin's for Honda Civics.

Working on 16" 235/85's right now.....wont be plum level, but close.

Really appreciate all your input, especially so quickly. Thanks.

-Jer.

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Have a ramp.....:thumbsup:

There'll be no lowerin'.....lowerin's for Honda Civics.

Working on 16" 235/85's right now.....wont be plum level, but close.

Really appreciate all your input, especially so quickly. Thanks.

-Jer.

I have mixed feelings about ramps on horse trailers. Some horses like ramps even less than stepping into a trailer. Plus there's the added pain of working around one. You need more clearance behind your trailer to get your horse out. This is a problem at shows and events, but it can also be a problem at a trailhead.

 

[Diamondpilot]

Have a ramp.....:thumbsup:

There'll be no lowerin'.....lowerin's for Honda Civics.

Working on 16" 235/85's right now.....wont be plum level, but close.

Really appreciate all your input, especially so quickly. Thanks.

-Jer.

Be careful just putting on bigger tires. I have done this for a few of my customers and now refuse to. You will lose 1/3 or more of the breaking ability. Its all about leverage.

Chris

 

[QRTRHRS]

Based on your photo, I don't see the slope being all that bad. I have seen much much worse. What kind of miles are you looking at hauling?

I would be a bit nervous about the top of your bed.

FWIW, I used to have a Sundowner 4 horse slant with the ramp. I much preferred a BP two horse straight I had years ago with a drop axle. The floor was level and only maybe eight inches off the ground.

 

[jgrreed]

I have mixed feelings about ramps on horse trailers. Some horses like ramps even less than stepping into a trailer. Plus there's the added pain of working around one. You need more clearance behind your trailer to get your horse out. This is a problem at shows and events, but it can also be a problem at a trailhead.

Hmmmm.... Never thought of that. I'm not super experienced with trailering, but I have struggled with loading and unloading with a step.

I'm gonna try the ramp and see... I'll report how Hank and Bitz like it. Bitz is a pony, so I think she'll be a fan.

-Jer.

 

[jgrreed]

Be careful just putting on bigger tires. I have done this for a few of my customers and now refuse to. You will lose 1/3 or more of the breaking ability. Its all about leverage.

Chris

That's a good point.....I'm gonna do it anyway as the trailer needs rubber and it should allow me to avoid fab-ing a lift.

I'll let you know if it causes issues.

-Jer.