Expert Answers about Horse Trailer Accessories

• Recommended 7-Way Connector for a 1989 Chevy Suburban
• I would be happy to help you set your 1989 Chevy Suburban up for towing your horse trailer. You need the Universal Installation Kit for Trailer Brake Controller - 7-Way RV and 4-Way Flat - 10 Gauge Wires item # ETBC7. The kit includes a pre-wired 7- and 4-way trailer connector that mounts easily at the rear of your vehicle with an included bracket. This kit is designed for use on a vehicle with an existing 4-way flat trailer connector and plugs directly into it. You will then connect...
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• Hardware to Install the Horse Trailer Side Pad
• The Horse Trailer Side Pad - 60" # HTP1260BK does not come with the hardware needed to install, although we do carry it. All you need is the Trailer Horse Pad Screw # PS-8 and you're set. The screws will install around the edges of the pad to secure it.
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• What Screws Are Needed To Install 60" Horse Trailer Vinyl Pad?
• The Trailer Horse Pad Screw # PS-8 will allow you to install the 60" Horse Trailer Side Pad # HTP1260BK on your steel trailer/divider. This screw is 3/4" long and will require a 1/8" pilot hole on your steel trailer. I recommend using at least 24 screws which will allow you to place them roughly every 6" on center to hold it in place.
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• Recommended Solution for Suction Cup Mounted Observation Camera in Horse Trailer
• I may have a solution for you, but I don't think using a suction cup on a metal horse trailer door or wall would be the most secure connection for a camera and would likely just fall off. Instead, I do recommend using a camera that can be bolted to the bulkhead of the trailer to give you a view inside the trailer. For that, I recommend using the Drive Wireless Camera System with 7" Monitor # 324-000002 which will function well as an observation camera and can be bolted to the trailer wall. I've...
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• Replacement Key Hole Cover For A Thurobuilt Liberty Horse Trailer
• The Lock Cylinder Protection Cap for Bauer Products # BA99VR will work for you if you have the Bauer Products trailer latches: BP-15RV BP-27-2 BP-27-4 BP-15B-AE The cap will keep dust and mud out of the cylinder on your door latch. It has a rubber construction which is UV resistant. I attached a review video link below.
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• Lift Kit For Tandem 5,200lb Torsion Dexter Axles For A Horse Trailer
• It sounds like you have a #11 Torflex axle on your tandem axle horse trailer. If that's the case, you can use the Torflex Lift Kit # K71-724-02. This lift kit is designed to be used with #11 tandem Torflex axles that have a 4,100-6,000-lb capacity, and will provide 2-7/8" of lift for your trailer.
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• A-Frame Trailer Tongue Box on Horse Trailer
• It looks like the closest we have to that size is the # 350975 which is aluminum. Here's the measurements: Length along the back of the box: 36 inches Length along the front of the box: 21-1/2 inches Length along the diagonal sides: 17-1/2 inches Distance front to back: 16 inches
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• Can Curt Gooseneck Hitch Be Used for 2-Horse Trailer on 2017 Ford F-150
• I'm not sure where you saw that prohibition, but you could certainly use a Curt Double Lock Flip and Store Gooseneck Hitch like # C607-649 to tow a horse trailer with your 2017 Ford F-150 with the 6-1/2 foot bed. If you'd care to install a 7-way trailer connector in your truck bed so you don't have to run the trailer connector cable up over the tailgate, you can do so using part # C57008. I've linked to install videos for the hitch and trailer wiring harness mentioned above.
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• How To Choose The Correct Brake Assemblies For A 1994 Sundowner Horse Trailer
• In order to determine which brake assemblies will replace the current brakes on your 1994 Sundowner Horse Trailer, you're going to need to first determine the weight capacity of your axles, which usually can be found on a tag on the axle tube. The next thing you're going to need to measure the width and diameter of your current brake assemblies. For example, the Dexter Electric Trailer Brake Assembly - Self-Adjusting # 23-451 that you inquired about, will work for 9,000-10,000lbs axles,...
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• Recommended A/C For a Homemade 6-Horse Trailer That Can Survive Hot Summers
• By far the best A/C you can put on your trailer is the Furrion Chill HE RV Air Conditioner System - Single Zone # FR55PV. This air conditioner comes with a wall thermostat that has a digital display, an air distribution box with two slotted registers for maximum airflow, dual motors that allow the fans to move cold air quicker and more efficiently, and a start capacitor that offers an extra boost to help jump-start your AC when a campsite or generator doesn't provide enough power. This...
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• Parts Needed to Tow Horse Trailer Behind Truck with Truck Bed Camper Extending 41 Past Bumper
• To start, if you don't already have a Torklift dual hitch like the # TLF1000 on your 1988 Ford F-350 you will need to install one. This will allow you to use the TorkLift SuperTruss Hitch Extension for SuperHitch Trailer Hitch Receivers - 48" Long # TLE1548 to get enough clearance from your Lance camper to tow a horse trailer. The SuperTruss has a 600-lbs tongue weight/6000-lbs gross towing weight limit unless you were to use a weight distribution hitch, which would get you to 1,200-lbs/12,000-lbs...
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• How You Can Determine The Correct Replacement Trailer Brakes For A Horse Trailer
• In order to determine the correct brake assemblies for your horse trailer, you'll want to also measure the inner diameter of your hub/drums and the depth of the drums to determine what brake assembly dimensions you need. Based off of the figures you've given me, the Dexter Nev-R-Adjust Electric Trailer Brake Assembly # 23-459 for the right side, and # 23-458 for the left side sounds like they'll work for you. These brake assemblies will work with your 16" wheels, have a 5 bolt pattern,...
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• Trailer Cover Recommendation for 14' V-Nose Cargo Trailer
• Since you have a V-Nose cargo trailer you're going to need a cover that's normally designed for a horse trailer: - Adco SFS AquaShed Trailer Cover for Bumper Pull Horse Trailers up to 14' Long # 290-46003 This has extra material at the front to accommodate the extra space on your specific trailer style.
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• Replacement Gooseneck Trailer Coupler for Horse Trailer
• We have a number of gooseneck couplers available, like the Bulldog BX1 # BD1289050300. I've linked our complete selection for you to find the correct replacement that matches what you need.
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• Replacement Coupler For A 1994 Featherlite Horse Trailer
• When it comes to replacing the coupler on your 1994 Featherlite Horse Trailer The B&W Defender Locking Gooseneck Coupler Inner Tube - Round - 2-5/16 inch Ball - 25,000 pounds # BWGNC4250 will work for you if the existing coupler on your trailer has a tube diameter of 4 inches. The coupler has a built-in lock feature that provides excellent security, and has a black powder coat finish which is corrosion resistant. It has a weight capacity of 25,000 pounds and a vertical load limit of 7,500...
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• Goodyear Endurance ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire for Horse Trailer
• You are correct you can not get a 14 ply tire or load range g in that size. The best tire we have in that size is a Westlake ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D item # LHWL300. This radial special trailer tire with automotive-grade tread has an 8-ply rating and a 2,150 lbs at 65 psi. This tire has a limited warranty with free tire replacement on workmanship defects. You are eligible for this warranty within the first 12 months from date of purchase or the first 2/32" of usable...
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• Replacement Tire and Wheel for Old H78-15 Tire With 6 Lug Wheel on Horse Trailer
• The modern tire size for the H78-15 tires is 225/75-15, so you'll want to use something with that size as the replacement. Because you're using them on a horse trailer I recommend going with a Load Range E tire, which will give you the highest capacity at this size of tire at 2850-lbs. Since you've got 6 lug wheels I recommend using the Westlake ST225/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire w/ 15" Silver Mod Wheel - 6 on 5-1/2 - Load Range E # LHAW124 if you're looking to replace both the tires and...
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• Which Weight Distribution Hitch for Featherlite 2 Horse Trailer
• Which weight distribution hitch you'll need will depend on the specs of the trailer- the GVWR and the tongue weight of the trailer. From what I was able to find it looks like a typical 2 horse Featherlite trailer will weigh around 8000-lbs fully loaded. I recommend using a weight distribution hitch like the Fastway e2 Weight Distribution w/ 2-Point Sway Control - Trunnion - 12,000 lbs GTW, 1,200 lbs TW # FA92-00-1200, which has a tongue weight range of 800-lbs to 1200-lbs, so it will work...
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• How to Identify Correct Replacement Electric Drum Brakes for King Horse Trailer
• You can directly test the disconnected brakes on your 1989 King horse trailer quite easily with just a spare 12V battery, or the one in your vehicle. Electric brake magnets are not polarized so you can simply connect the charged battery to a brake's two pigtail wires to test it. If the brakes function you will hear a gentle humming sound, and naturally you should also be unable to rotate the drum if the brake works properly. I linked an article covering the testing of brake magnets. New...
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• How to Fix Gooseneck Horse Trailer That is Sitting Nose High?
• If your trailer has a double eye leaf spring suspension system, I recommend using something like the Dexter Trailer Springs Over-Under Conversion Kit # K71-384-00 (2-3/8" round axle) or # K71-385-00 (3" round axle) which will allow you to reposition your suspension components on top of the axle. A lift kit like this will provide you with a lift equivalent to the diameter of the axle plus the height of the leaf spring stack and will help you get the nose of your trailer down a bit and provide...
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