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| How to calculate this??? I am looking at trucks to pull a Hart gooseneck trailer with LQ. The Trailer empty weight is 8500, gross weight is 15000, GVWR is 15000. I normally just haul one horse in it so add about 1500 pounds for horse and cargo. The trailer is a LQ. I have a truck that works well, pulls the trailer easily, but its getting old, its becoming unreliable, and im thinking about selling it and getting something more reliable. its a Chevy Silverado 3500 duramax diesel with dualies, and to replace it would cost $$$. The numbers for the Silverado are : empty weight 6309, gross weight 14000, GVWR 14000. Im just wondering if I really need something that big? Do I need dualies? I think I do need a one ton rating? but maybe there are less expensive versions that would work almost as well? I use this trailer about 4 or 5 times a year to areas that dont have hotels. I live on the East coast so the roads are not super mountainous like out west. I drive mostly in VA and MD area. The rest of the time I pull a 2 horse gooseneck trailer. I often park in grass fields so 4WD is sometimes critical in getting out. Any suggestions or information on how I can calculate this for myself would be appreciated!! I just dont trust a truck or trailer dealership sales person on this subject. I feel like the trailer people will say get a smaller truck, its fine, and the truck people will say get the huge truck, you need it. :D
thanks!
Amy
Edited by Aparsons 2020-07-16 9:54 AM
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| Aparsons - 2020-07-16 9:40 AM
How to calculate this??? I am looking at trucks to pull a Hart gooseneck trailer with LQ. The Trailer empty weight is 8500, gross weight is 15000, GVWR is 15000. I normally just haul one horse in it so add about 1500 pounds for horse and cargo. The trailer is a LQ. I have a truck that works well, pulls the trailer easily, but its getting old, its becoming unreliable, and im thinking about selling it and getting something more reliable. its a Chevy Silverado 3500 duramax diesel with dualies, and to replace it would cost $$$. The numbers for the Silverado are : empty weight 6309, gross weight 14000, GVWR 14000. Im just wondering if I really need something that big? Do I need dualies? I think I do need a one ton rating? but maybe there are less expensive versions that would work almost as well? I use this trailer about 4 or 5 times a year to areas that dont have hotels. I live on the East coast so the roads are not super mountainous like out west. I drive mostly in VA and MD area. The rest of the time I pull a 2 horse gooseneck trailer. I often park in grass fields so 4WD is sometimes critical in getting out. Any suggestions or information on how I can calculate this for myself would be appreciated!! I just dont trust a truck or trailer dealership sales person on this subject. I feel like the trailer people will say get a smaller truck, its fine, and the truck people will say get the huge truck, you need it. :D
thanks!
Amy
A **3500/F-350 SRW** with at least **4,000-4,500 lbs payload** *might* work, but a **dually is safest** for stability. **Keep 4WD** for grassy fields. If budget allows, another **3500/F-350 DRW** is the best option.
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| Aparsons - 2020-07-16 9:40 AM
How to calculate this??? I am looking at trucks to pull a Hart gooseneck trailer with LQ. The Trailer empty weight is 8500, gross weight is 15000, GVWR is 15000. I normally just haul one horse in it so add about 1500 pounds for horse and cargo. The trailer is a LQ. I have a truck that works well, pulls the trailer easily, but its getting old, its becoming unreliable, and im thinking about selling it and getting something more reliable. its a Chevy Silverado 3500 duramax diesel with dualies, and to replace it would cost $$$. The numbers for the Silverado are : empty weight 6309, gross weight 14000, GVWR 14000. Im just wondering if I really need something that big? Do I need dualies? I think I do need a one ton rating? but maybe there are less expensive versions that would work almost as well? I use this trailer about 4 or 5 times a year to areas that dont have hotels. I live on the East coast so the roads are not super mountainous like out west. I drive mostly in VA and MD area. The rest of the time I pull a 2 horse gooseneck trailer. I often park in grass fields so 4WD is sometimes critical in getting out. Any suggestions or information on how I can calculate this for myself would be appreciated!! I just dont trust a truck or trailer dealership sales person on this subject. I feel like the trailer people will say get a smaller truck, its fine, and the truck people will say get the huge truck, you need it. :D
thanks!
Amy
Hi Amy,
To determine if you need a heavy-duty truck for your trailer, consider the following calculations and factors:
1. Weight Calculations:
Total Weight to Tow:
Trailer Gross Weight: 15,000 lbs
Horse and Cargo: 1,500 lbs
Total: 16,500 lbs
2. Truck Ratings:
Current Truck (Chevy Silverado 3500):
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR): 14,000 lbs
Payload Capacity: 14,000 lbs - 6,309 lbs (empty weight) = 7,691 lbs
Towing Capacity: Typically around 20,000 lbs for a 3500.
3. Do You Need Dualies?:
Dualies provide extra stability and towing capacity, especially for heavy loads. Since your total weight exceeds the GVWR of your current truck, dualies may be beneficial for safety and stability.
4. Alternatives:
1-Ton Trucks: A standard 1-ton (like a Ford F-350 or Ram 3500) could work, but ensure it has a towing capacity above 16,500 lbs.
3/4-Ton Trucks: Consider a 3/4-ton truck (like a Chevy Silverado 2500) if it has a suitable towing capacity (often around 12,000-18,000 lbs).
5. 4WD Consideration:
Since you park in grass fields, 4WD is advisable for better traction.
Conclusion:
You likely need at least a 1-ton truck for safety. If you want to save money, consider a reliable 3/4-ton truck with adequate towing capacity. Always check the specific towing capacities of any truck you consider.
Feel free to ask if you have more questions!
Best,
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