How To Get A Smoothing Riding Horse Trailer To Keep Horses Happy

Question

Question:

If I have a horse trailer that weighs 3500 pounds and carries 3 horses at about 1200 pounds a piece. But mostly carry two horses. What tires would give the horses a softer ride D or E rated? Im thinking D rated? Also what would that bumps in the road better 15inch tires or 16inch tires? Im also thinking 16inch diameter tires. Because of the larger diameter? Thanks!

asked by: Paige R

0

Expert Reply:

In general a load range D tire will have a softer ride than a load range E tire of the same size due to the additional air pressure and plys on the E tire. Also a tire with a taller sidewall will have a softer ride.

Keep in mind that you will want to match the load rating to the weight you are carrying, which in your case is up to 7100lbs. For a tandem axle trailer the Karrier ST205/75R15 Radial Trailer Tire - Load Range D # AM10245 with a load rating of 2150lbs at 65 PSI would be plenty.

Honestly you will not notice that much a difference between the load ranges and tires when it comes to being bumpy, and your best option to get a smoother ride would be Roadmaster Comfort Ride Shock Absorbers for Tandem Axle Trailers # RM-2450 if you have 2-3/8" diameter axles, or the # RM-2460 if you have 3" diameter axles. Both of these options do a great job of absorbing bumps due to the nitrogen charged shocks, and since the shocks limit lateral movement they will also help prevent sway.

Both options will require the leaf springs on the trailer to be above the axle, so if yours are not you will also need an over-under kit # K71-384-00 if you have 2-3/8" diameter axles or # K71-385-00 if you have 3" diameter axles.

I included videos of the products mentioned for you to take a look at.

expert reply by: Samuel C

0

Answer 1

The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to…

view full answer...

Answer 2

A 4-Way trailer connector has the basic lighting functions only; running lights, left turn signal and brake lights, right turn signal and brake lights, and ground. A 7-Way has these functions and a 12 volt circuit, a circuit for electric trailer…

view full answer...

Answer 3

Our etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e27KR you found is our most economical custom fit receiver for your 2023 Honda Pilot Touring edition. For the wiring you can select from either the 4-Way #C48ZV or the 7-Way #C35ZV depending on the types of…

view full answer...

Answer 4

I just checked with our vendors and there is a hitch available for the 2023 Honda Pilot. It is the Curt Trailer Hitch item #C22HR. This class III hitch with a 2" receiver is custom fit and bolts to your Honda with included hardware. I have…

view full answer...

Answer 5

The etrailer Trailer Hitch Receiver #e27KR weighs 47lbs.

view full answer...

Answer 6

Thanks for the purchases Cathy, and the quick answer is nope, a mounting bracket is not needed at all for your 2024 Honda Pilot for the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness with 4-Pole Flat Trailer Connector #C48ZV. Pretty simple reason why is the…

view full answer...

Answer 7

The only difference between 7-Way Utility and 7-Way RV is the color of the wires. The pin outs are the exact same so either would work just fine with the other. If you check out the picture I attached you'll see that the functions are all the…

view full answer...

Answer 8

The only trailer wiring harness options we offer for a 2020 Toyota Tacoma are those that plug-in behind the tail lights, the Curt T-Connector Vehicle Wiring Harness part #C56349 for a 4-way or part #22117 for a 7-way. In order to use the cutout in…

view full answer...

Answer 9

So the short answer is no, there is nothing you can do to your current mounting plate to make another braking assembly fit your current setup. What you have is pretty unique, and when the team and myself took a look at it we were all in agreement…

view full answer...