Anyone with a horse trailer knowledge here? - Page 2

antonye · 24-May-2006, 18:05

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Originally posted by CK

spot on young man.

Hye thang ewe!

CK · 24-May-2006, 18:07

s'okay!

but I'd still get Tonio to check the weight out, and then ask Tyreman his opinion about downgrading, before going ahead:P

Spen · 24-May-2006, 18:40

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Originally posted by antonye

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Originally posted by Spen
Nooooooo, use 7 ply trailer tyres only......

Why?

Having had my race trailer blow a tyre on the M11 the other week on a pretty car type tyre, I now prefer the heavy duty uglier trailer tyres.......

itexuk · 24-May-2006, 18:48

You are asking for trouble, I would stick with the 16 wheels and the stronger 7 ply tyres. Is it twin axel?

T5sBetterHalf · 24-May-2006, 19:09

when we had a horse trailer for my horse we found out that it was land rover tyres and wheels that fitted

GsxrAge · 24-May-2006, 20:11

I Don't think a horse trailer would be a good idea !

My main concern is that they are heavy and your fuel costs would nearly double.

Why don't ya look around for a trailer with a Fiberglass body on it. I would advise twin wheels !

My other thought is do ya realy want people to think your a Horsey person as they always say the rider looks like the Horse

Age

Chaz · 24-May-2006, 20:45

Be very careful tonio horse boxes are very heavy & with smaller wheels they over heat the tyers and burst, I have 12" wheels on my trailer with 8ply van tyers a good compromise me thinks.

antonye · 24-May-2006, 20:55

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!

Tonio600 · 01-Jun-2006, 12:46

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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

phil_h · 24-May-2006, 23:01

Even a light-weight tow-a-van doubles the fuel consumption.
Its not the weight - that only really slows your acceleration - its the frontal area of the bloody things that sucks the juice out of your tank.
We've got a tow-a-van, a horse trailer and a 3-bike trailer and I've towed them all with my car and monitored the fuel consumption (well it has an onboard puter so its easy)

Anyway - I would encourage anyone who is thinking about getting a trailer with a roof to go ahead - they are wonderful when it rains :P

(wouldnt want to p*ss about changing the wheels tho)

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24-May-2006, 18:07	#2
CK Ducati Corse Posts: 3,350 Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NW Surrey s'okay! but I'd still get Tonio to check the weight out, and then ask Tyreman his opinion about downgrading, before going ahead:P Reply

24-May-2006, 18:48	#4
itexuk Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 355 Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Taunton, Somerset Mood: Great You are asking for trouble, I would stick with the 16 wheels and the stronger 7 ply tyres. Is it twin axel? Reply

24-May-2006, 19:09	#5
T5sBetterHalf Registered Forum User Posts: 15 Join Date: Feb 2006 when we had a horse trailer for my horse we found out that it was land rover tyres and wheels that fitted Reply

24-May-2006, 20:45	#7
Chaz Registered Forum User Ducati Corse Bikes: 916 Strada Posts: 3,844 Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: At some track or another:) Mood: www.od2racing.co.uk Be very careful tonio horse boxes are very heavy & with smaller wheels they over heat the tyers and burst, I have 12" wheels on my trailer with 8ply van tyers a good compromise me thinks. Reply

24-May-2006, 20:55	#8
antonye Administrator Webteam MotoGP God Bikes: 748S, HM1100S, V4SP, Was: DD-A #111 Posts: 13,088 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Back in Essex Mood: Passion Killer 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! Reply