Expert Answers about Chevrolet Horse Trailer Accessories
- Powering Horse Trailer Lights w/ and w/out a Battery
- I have a solution for you but the only way to power accessory lighting in your trailer through a 12v is to use an adapter like the Pollak 7-Way to 12 Volt Power Outlet Adapter item # PK11896. It sounds like you already have one of these. This will turn your 7-way connector into a 12v power source. Once you have a 12v connector on your 7-way you will want to purchase an adapter that has two male 12v ends. There isn't a 7-way trailer connector to a 12v male connector adapter. The reason there...
view full answer... - Towing a 5,400 Pound Horse Trailer with a 2005 Chevy Avalanche
- The first thing I recommend is to check out the towing capacity of the hitch you have installed on your 2005 Chevrolet Avalanche 1500 4 X 4 . You will want to make sure the hitch is rated to be able to use a weight distribution system and you do not want to exceed the towing capacity of the lowest rated component of a system.
You will want to make sure your trailer is capable of using a weight distribution system. Many aluminum trailers do not allow weight distribution. If it is not stated...
view full answer... - Height and Width of Adco AquaShed Cover for Horse Trailers # 290-460001
- The height of the Adco AquaShed Cover for horse trailers part # 290-46001 is 94 inches and the width is 80 inches.
view full answer... - Can Curt Trailer Hitch 13365 for a 2007 Ford F-150 Handle 4,000 Pounds of Trailer and Horses
- Curt trailer hitch # C13365 is rated for 6,000 pounds gross trailer weight (10,000 pounds when using weight distribution) so it can handle a gross trailer weight of 4,000 pounds easily.
If you plan on doing some towing you might be interested in etrailer ball mount kit # EBMK4. It comes with a ball mount with a 2-3/4 inch rise or 4 inch drop, interchangeable ball set, hitch pin with clip, and a storage bag.
If the ball mount kit does not have the right rise or drop to tow the trailer...
view full answer... - Straight Trailer Axles for a 2 Horse Trailer with 3,600 Pounds Gross Trailer Weight
- With the trailer weighing 1,600 pounds and 2 horses at 1,000 pounds each that would total 3,600 pounds which is over the capacity of both a single 2,200 pound axle and a single 3,500 pound axle. But if you have 2 axles then using 2 of the 2,200 pound axles, # T20BTR-EZ-7258, will be more than enough capacity. I have linked a video review of this axle for you.
If it is a single axle trailer then you will need to order one from a local trailer supply store with a high enough capacity for...
view full answer... - Can the Aluminum Modular Trailer Wheel LHJM513 be Used on a Horse Trailer?
- Yes, it can. The Aluminum Modular Trailer Wheel item # LHJM513 is a 16" x 7" Rim with an 8 on 6-1/2 lug pattern. It has a 3,750 lbs capacity per wheel and a pilot hole size of 4.88". So as long as your trailer doesn't exceed the combined capacities you will be good to use it on a horse trailer.
You will want to use a Americana Metal, Bolt-In Valve Stem item # AM20906 for each wheel.
view full answer... - Upgrade From 225/75R15 Load Range C Tire to Load Range D Tire on a Horse Trailer
- I'm assuming that your horse trailer is a tandem axle trailer since most are and if that is the case, then your load range C tires are more than capable of handling your trailer and your horses. The ST225/75R15 load range C tire that we carry, Kenda Karrier Tire part # AM10251, is rated for 2,150 lbs at 50 psi. Four of these tires would give you a total capacity of 8,600 lbs.
Your gross trailer weight is likely somewhere between 5,200 lbs and 7,200 lbs depending on whether you meant that...
view full answer... - Can a 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe Tow a Horse Trailer
- Your friend will first to consult the vehicle owners manual of his 2012 Hyundai Santa Fe to see what the towing capacity is for his specific model. If the towing capacity of the vehicle and the trailer hitch used exceed the gross trailer weight then the Santa Fe would be able to tow the trailer.
The Curt trailer hitch # C13073 is rated for 350 pounds tongue weight and 3,500 pounds gross trailer weight. Given the average weight of a horse this probably means that only one horse could be...
view full answer... - In-Vehicle Battery Charger and Converter for Gooseneck Horse Trailer
- To charge your gooseneck trailer batteries and power your accessories you're going to need the Redarc In-Vehicle BCDC Battery Charger - Dual Input - DC to DC - 12V/24V - 25 Amp item # 331-BCDC1225D. You are also going to want the 40-Amp MIDI Fuse Kit for Redarc In-Vehicle 25-Amp BCDC Battery Charger item # 331-FK40 to connect to your battery and the Universal Mounting Bracket for Redarc BCDC Battery Charger item # RED53FR for installation.
This charger can use both your vehicle battery...
view full answer... - Do I Need Load Range E or G Tires For a 33 Horse Trailer With 235/80-16 Tires?
- To determine if the Provider ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # TTWTRTM2358016E is sufficient for your 33' three horse trailer you will want to verify the trailers maximum weight. This tire is rated for 3,520lbs per tire. With a tandem axle you will be rated to haul 14,080lbs which is likely to sit on 7,000lb trailer axles.
The Westlake ST235/80R16 Radial Trailer Tire # WE76FR in a load range G has a capacity of 4,080lbs per tire. This will increase total capacity to 16,320lbs. These will...
view full answer... - Determining Pin Weight of Gooseneck Horse Trailer for New Truck Compatibility
- To determine the pin weight of your horse trailer you can use a tongue weight scale like the # e99044. I would do that with whatever your current truck is and then you will be able to determine if the new truck can handle the capacity.
Because you are looking at a 3500 model, the dually models will have a higher rating, but the SRW models will have a high capacity compatible with most gooseneck trailers. The payload rating is not the same as it includes the least supported parts of the...
view full answer... - What is the Weight Rating of the Curt Pin and Clip # C21510
- Hitch pins are not given weight ratings because they are built with such extreme weight bearing capabilities that the trailer hitch, ball mount or trailer coupler is more likely to fail than the hitch pin.
Most Class IV trailer hitches have a maximum towing capacity of 12,000 lbs and a tongue weight capacity of 1,000 lbs. Before you tow your horse trailer, you will also want to verify the towing capacity of your tow vehicle. There are instances where a Class IV hitch is available for...
view full answer... - Offset Dimension from Mounting Surface of Horse Trailer Redline Trailer Spare Tire Carrier 413200
- From the surface of the Spare Tire Carrier part # 413200 where it mounts to a trailer to where a spare tire would mount measures 7-1/8 inches.
I attached a picture that has a few more dimensions for this carrier for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Span of Coupler Lock Included With Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock and Coupler Lock Set
- Yes, the coupler lock included with the Master Lock Trailer Hitch Receiver Lock and Coupler Lock Set # 3794DAT will work for your horse trailer. The cylinder adjusts from 9/16" to 2-3/4" along the shank so 2-1/4" won't be a problem.
view full answer... - How to Choose Special Trailer Tires for 5-Horse Featherlite Tandem Gooseneck Horse Trailer
- Since I do not know your tire size or the trailer's GVWR (its gross vehicle weight rating) it is tough to give you a specific tire recommendation but I can help you with the things to think about as you choose new tires. The two tire articles I linked will be helpful too.
First is weight. You want to find the trailer's GVWR on its main sticker. This is the very most the loaded trailer can weigh. Take this figure and divide by the number of tires on the trailer, which is almost surely going...
view full answer... - Is it Safe to Mix Tire Sizes on Horse Trailer
- We don't ever recommend mixing tires on a trailer. Different types (bias vs. radial), sizes, load ranges, speed ratings and even tires of different ages and conditions can mean that one of your tires may be more prone to failure and create a weak spot in your towing setup.
If you are talking about having spare that is slightly different than your running tires that is one thing so long as you only drive a short distance at reduced speed. For ongoing use it is not a good idea to mix. The...
view full answer... - Size of Receiving Hole of JR Products Pivoting Door Holder Receiver
- The diameter of the receiving hole of the Pivoting Door Holder Receiver # 37210635 is 9/16" of an inch. It is not meant to work on older featherlite horse trailers for the down window as a keeper, is it a replacement part for the Pivoting Plunger and Socket Door Holder for RV or Enclosed Trailer - 3" Plunger # 37210645.
I have added links below to video reviews of both parts for you to check out as well.
view full answer... - Weight Capacities of the Convert-A-Ball Trailer Coupler # CG
- The Convert-A-Ball Trailer Coupler # CG is rated for 30,000 lbs of total trailer weight and 4,000 lbs of tongue weight. If your horse trailer's weight falls is under those capacities this coupler would work well for you.
Tongue weight of a gooseneck trailer can be up to 25 percent of the total weight. You will need to confirm you tongue weight is under 4,000 lbs before you use this coupler.
view full answer... - Weight Distribution/Sway Control Hitch for 7K Horse Trailer Towed by 2014 Ram 1500 Crew Cab
- The best way to select a weight distribution/sway control (WD/SC) hitch setup for your 7K horse trailer is to measure the loaded trailer tongue weight (TW) when it is fully-loaded and all set for the road with all your usual gear. Total trailer weight alone is not always enough to pick out a system so I suggest measuring the TW with a scale like # e99044 or by one of the other methods outlined in the linked article. A second help article and a video on WD/SC system are linked for you too.
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view full answer... - Methods to Determine Vehicle Trailer Towing Capacity
- The vehicle owner's manual is the best resource for checking capacities such as acceptable towing weight. The other place to find this information is the door jamb plate on the driver's side. Checking with a dealership using the vehicle's VIN is another way.
The owner's manual for the 2010 Porsche Cayenne advises to check this door jamb plate and shows how to deduct the weight of passengers and cargo in the vehicle since this weight naturally reduces the towing capacity. This is important...
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