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Title:Equine Notes Conference
Notice:Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:MTADMS::COBURNIO
Created:Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:2080
Total number of notes:22383

1973.0. "Types of Vehicles for Trailering?" by USCTR1::SPOONER () Wed May 03 1995 09:06

    
    I need some info regarding experiences people have had with
    types of vehicles they use for trailering.  I'm looking for a
    a truck to pull a standard 2-horse tag-along trailer.
    
    Do you need 8 cylinder or is 6 okay?  Is a Blazer/Explorer/Cherokee
    type 4x4 any better for pulling?  The dealers have mentioned a 
    "tow package" that is factory installed, is that worth the 
    extra money?
    
    
    Any information would be appreciated!
    
    
    Thanks,
    Dawn
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1973.1Vehicles for TraileringSTOWOA::GBELLIVEAUWed May 03 1995 09:578
    I know that a Dodge Ramcharger (looks like a Suburban, a bit
    bigger than a Blazer) can pull about 3,000 lbs.  I had one
    that was used to trailer my boat.  It didn't have any 
    special towing package, and it was alot like a car as far
    as the ride, and never gave me any trouble.  I think it
    was an 8 cylinder.
    
    g
1973.2See Note 1062A1VAX::GUNNI couldn't possibly commentWed May 03 1995 13:162
    See Note 1062 where vehicles and experiences for/on towing are
    discussed for 87 replies.
1973.3Thanks for the pointerUSCTR1::SPOONERWed May 03 1995 15:227
    
    Thanks for the pointer, I did a dir of "trailers" and must
    have missed it!
    
    Thanks Again.
1973.4KEYWORD="trailering"DECWET::JDADDAMIOSeattle:Life in the espressolaneWed May 03 1995 15:332
    You didn't miss it. You used the wrong keyword. DIR/KEY="trailering" (as 
    in the title of your note) finds it readily