Ducati Sporting Club UK > General > Idle Chat > Anyone with a horse trailer knowledge here?

[Tonio600]

Back from France...

But I can't recognize the place, I must get used to it first. Colour sheme looks good

Anyway, I'm still looking for a set of car wheels (15 inches, 4 x 108mm stud => peugeot, citroen, ford fitment), then we'll see what happens.

[Tonio600]

I miss the DSC smileys!!!!!!!!

[Tonio600]

Originally Posted by antonye

I've seen Ian's horse box at racing and it's not exactly the huge, heavy thing you lot think it is!
In fact, I doubt you'd ever actually get a horse in there!

Then look again
The trailer is very heavy... It's not made from aluminium

[Tonio600]

Originally Posted by CK

its a 2 pony one, if memory serves me right

this pony trailer unlaiden will prob be about 5 times as heavy as the bike trailer (at a rough guess)

Good luck in whatever you do with the wheels Tonio - but do ask Steve @ Wraysbury Tyres - he is most helpful with advice

Any idea if I can fit strong tyres (7ply) on car wheels?

[CK]

Originally Posted by Tonio600

Any idea if I can fit strong tyres (7ply) on car wheels?

give Steve at Wraysbury tryes a call mate

[Tonio600]

Originally Posted by CK

give Steve at Wraysbury tryes a call mate

I hate giving phone calls, I feel even more stupid when I don't understand people...

Anyway will surely call him at one stage.

[CK]

Originally Posted by Tonio600

I hate giving phone calls, I feel even more stupid when I don't understand people...

Anyway will surely call him at one stage.

if it helps mate, do you want me to call him in the morning?

if so - can you email me all the info you need to ask?

[Tonio600]

I've just had 2 new tyres fitted on the horse trailer (keeping the standard wheels, less hassle). First difference (and problem...), the trailer seems to be less stable, could it be because they've got different profil? Used front tyres like tractor tyres, brand new rear tyres more like car tyres. All size are the same, just the shape of the tyres is quite different... If I try to go faster than 55mph, the trailer starts moving from left to right and so does the rear of the car (that's bl00dy frightening). I hope to be able to go to CC tomorrow

Other thing, my tow bar starts to move a little bit... I will tight it again tonight but is it possible that I need a special stronger towbar to tow a horse trailer?

Now is one of those moments when I wish my passion was the chess....

[CK]

Pony trailers are not usually designed to be taken over 50mph Tonio.
load the trailer (weight should be centred) and take it out for a spin & see how it handles.