Thanks Scott for answering....Here's the info you asked for...The GVWR is 6050 The GCWR (combined) is 11,500 The Rear axle ratio is 3.55 Trailer Weight Range is 0-6900 It's an automatic. Is this saying that the trailer, with the weight of horses and saddles can't exceed 6900 lbs? Do trailers have their weight posted somewhere? Looking forward to your response!

 

GG, auto trans and 3.55 axle ratio is very good for towing. I'm impressed with Ford that the GCWR is 11,500. That's the same as my '81 F-250!

Now let's do some math...

If the trailer wt. range is 6900#, subtract that from 11,500 and you get 4,600# which would be a reasonable estimate for the unladen wt. of your truck. (The unladen weight might be on your registration).

Now add 500# for adults and kids to that 4,600 and it comes to 5,100#. (That's a conservative estimate, it could be more).

So now subtract 5,100 from 11,500 and you get 6,400# gross trailer weight, which really is a lot. That means that your combined weight of trailer and horses should not exceed 6,400#.

If we estimate 3 horses at 3,000# and subtract that from 6,400#, you get 3,400# of trailer. So you should look for a trailer that weighs 3,400# or less, preferably. To put it in perspective, my two horse side by side weighs 2500# with a 5,000# max.

So realistically you should be able to tow a 2 horse trailer with ease and possibly a three horse stock trailer if it is light enough. If you want a trailer with a tack room, you'll probably have to settle for a 2 horse. I'm sure a 4 horse trailer is out of the picture.

Hope all this fuzzy math wasn't too confusing!

HERE'S WHAT ELSE YOU'LL NEED:

A frame mounted receiver hitch. You can't tow loads like this with a bumper hitch.

Equalizing bars, or an EZ-Lift hitch. This distributes the load evenly on both axles of the truck and elimainates the tendancy to sway. (You may not need this towing a 2 horse, you'll just have to see. It's worth having in any case).

TRAILER WEIGHT PLACARDS:

This could be a stamped tag or a sticker. It could be stamped right into the metal on the frame somewhere. You'll probably find it inside the tack compartment on the door, or inside the trailer in the manger area. I could be attached to the rails on the trailer tounge.

If you want, you should be able to get my email if you click on my profile.

Hope I have been helpfull.

Happy trails!

Scott




>Thanks Scott for answering....Here's the info
>you asked for...The GVWR is
>6050 The
>GCWR (combined) is 11,500
> The Rear axle ratio
>is 3.55
>Trailer Weight Range is 0-6900
> It's an automatic.
> Is this saying that
>the trailer, with the weight
>of horses and saddles can't
>exceed 6900 lbs? Do
>trailers have their weight posted
>somewhere? Looking forward to
>your response!