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This message is from: Robin > In the U.S., Ford is the top selling truck or at least it was 8 mo ago when I bought a new truck and I think that has been a trend for a number of years. I had a 2005 F350 diesel (which was supposedly not a good year because of the 6.0 L engine) for 8 years. I had some fairly minor but annoying problems with it like 2 separate instances of the brake caliper sticking on the front wheel once each side. I threw such a fit the second time it happened because both times it was when I was pulling the trailer which I do every 4th Tuesday to take the horses to the farrier that my husband replaced both of them. I also had the oil cooler go bad just after it was out of warranty and some problem with something related to the turbo. I replaced it in July with a 2013 F250 which seems to pull the trailer better. I think sometimes it just depends on what year you get of a particular truck and luck on whether you have many problems with it. Robin in SW Florida where it is probably the last cool breezy day until November Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" In Canada, Dodge trucks have outsold their competitors for sure over the last few years. Each Truck Brand name offers itself as the " Truck of The Year" through their Advertising so I really do not know which is the best truck overall? I am not in the same league as the bigger trucks. I have a 1500 Heavy Duty with a trailer towing package. That means better suspension, larger transmission, and transmission oil cooler. Brian Jensen http://www.avast.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Gail Russell > It is possible that more Fords are sold? > > > > 1-Ford parts in fixing and replacing are almost the most expensive of the > trucks. He had more Fords in the shop than any other brand. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Bonnie MacCurdy When I was looking to buy a new truck in 2006 I did the same thing Brian Jensen did. I went to all the local mechanics and asked them which trucks came in for repair the most. They all said Fords came in more than the others. I bought a new Dodge, 3/4 ton diesel and loved it. My life changed and I sold it. Now I have a 1996 3/4 Dodge diesel with over 230,000 miles on it. I LOVE this truck!!! I will be hauling my fjord Stormy, and my Percheron Jack, in my 28' trailer next week to driving camp with this gem of truck. Bonnie MacCurdy, CA From: Ursula Jensen To: fjordhorse-dig...@angus.mystery.com Sent: Wednesday, March 12, 2014 7:45 AM Subject: Trucks This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" The 100 answers is probably correct. I just purchased a new truck, so went to our good mechanic and asked advice about models and brand names. Some comments he made are as follows: 1-Ford parts in fixing and replacing are almost the most expensive of the trucks. He had more Fords in the shop than any other brand. 2-Diesel in Canada is almost one dollar a gallon more in cost. 3-Crew cabs used, seem to be a bit lower in price as their demand used is less. A lot of them are returned used trucks from a company fleet. 4-After looking at a lot of used trucks I bought a new Dodge club cab, gas. It has a V-8 Hemi which will shut down four cylinders when running without a load. Gas economy. 5-I think if you do your research like this list, and are patient you will find a good truck. There are literally thousands out there for sale. Good luck---Brian Jensen http://www.avast.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Teressa" My husband is a Dodge guy. He is a motor head - can listen to an engine and tell you what is wrong with it. He likes the Dodges and finally persuaded me to trade up to a diesel dually 4wd 350 with a crew cab and a flatbed and gussied up inside. He loves the Cummin diesels and I think every auxiliary engine we ever had on our boats were Cummins. Anyway, the truck drives like a car, lots of power and very comfortable - you can hardly tell you're pulling anything - even with the flatbed loaded and the trailer full. And the exhaust brakes are so comforting on those long downhills going through mountains and such. We ordered the chassis cab and had the flatbed built by an approved Dodge vendor. It has the DEF fluid requirement which really isn't such a big deal. But I know I won't overload it and I know the brakes are more than enough to do the job. His truck, a Honda Ridgeline! But his is his only vehicle whereas I have a car I drive. The flatbed is nice but I'm not good enough a driver to parallel park it. He doesn't even consider Fords or Chevies when truck shopping though we once had a boat truck that was a Ford flatbed. I had a Toyota Tundra that he liked but that's the one traded for the big Dodge. I love that truck and though I pull a bumper pull trailer now, we've been shopping for a gooseneck for quite a while to accommodate carriages inside the trailer. Don't really need an LQ as hotels are ultimately cheaper and more comfy. And the Dodge will handle anything we decide on. But like someone said, trucks are like barns and fencing, and, and, and, ... for every opinion, there are 100 more. Teressa in the NW corner of Washington - finally seeing signs of spring. Ah Jerry I am a Ford person also and finally graduated to an F250 diesel but my husband is a Dodge guy who routinely out pulls/out everything my Ford. So I agree with your sentiments. Hope you are doing well Marsha Korose Mathias, WV Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Marsha Ah Jerry I am a Ford person also and finally graduated to an F250 diesel but my husband is a Dodge guy who routinely out pulls/out everything my Ford. So I agree with your sentiments. Hope you are doing well Marsha Korose Mathias, WV Sent from my iPhone Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Mary Ofjord" The 100 answers is probably correct. I just purchased a new truck, so went to our good mechanic and asked advice about models and brand names. Some comments he made are as follows: 1-Ford parts in fixing and replacing are almost the most expensive of the trucks. He had more Fords in the shop than any other brand. Of course: F - Fix O - or R - repair D - daily I get it! Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Ursula Jensen" The 100 answers is probably correct. I just purchased a new truck, so went to our good mechanic and asked advice about models and brand names. Some comments he made are as follows: 1-Ford parts in fixing and replacing are almost the most expensive of the trucks. He had more Fords in the shop than any other brand. 2-Diesel in Canada is almost one dollar a gallon more in cost. 3-Crew cabs used, seem to be a bit lower in price as their demand used is less. A lot of them are returned used trucks from a company fleet. 4-After looking at a lot of used trucks I bought a new Dodge club cab, gas. It has a V-8 Hemi which will shut down four cylinders when running without a load. Gas economy. 5-I think if you do your research like this list, and are patient you will find a good truck. There are literally thousands out there for sale. Good luck---Brian Jensen http://www.avast.com Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Robin Churchill Thanks to all for your truck opinions. We are going back to the Ford dealer tomorrow so maybe we will make a deal. I don't know if anyone has used any of the Cool Medics products. I know people who have used the vests and the reviews online are good. I decided to try one of the saddle pads because it is so hot here. My advice is don't bother. I didn't think it felt cool hardly at all. It is just like putting a wet saddle pad on your horse. I sent a complaint e-mail to the company but I kind of doubt that they will do anything but thought I would save someone else some money if anyone was thinking about one. Robin in Florida where it is wet, wet, wet Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Dianne White We have a 2004 Dodge Ram 250 Heavy Duty 4X4 Hemi and until recently l loved, loved, loved this truck. We mostly use it for hauling and only have 83,000 miles on it. We started experiencing some issues when we were traveling at a high rate of speed, going over an expansion joint on a curve. The front end started shaking and we had to slow down to get it to stop. Wasn't sure what was going on at the time. This started to get worse and would shake if we hit rough patches in the road. This is what is known in the industry as "Death Wobbles". You can google this and there are videos out there and all kinds of info on this. It cost us almost $2000.00 to fix. Our friends have a 2006 Dodge Diesel and have started to feel some shaking but only when they are hauling a trailer. Apparently this makes it happen faster. They only have about 40,000 miles on it. Our mechanic told us that Dodge has fixed this on the newer versions but you really need to be aware of this. He also told us that it is not just a Dodge issue but more of the heavy duty truck issue. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: kelly I really like my Ford F-250 diesel. I bought a new one in 2008, because in 2007 they changed the diesel fuel so that it's ultra-low sulfur and I heard that this was ruining a lot of the older engines, so i bought a newer truck designed to handle the new fuel. I don't know if it's true, but I did impact my purchase, and I don't have any issues with the truck. Thanks. --Kelly. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Gail Russell Someone mentioned they loved their truck with the Cummins Diesel. At the time I was shopping for my 2007 truck (fall of 2006), I was told there had been problems with the Cummins diesels and that they were no longer the great engines they once were. Can anyone clarify on that subject? Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: We have a F350 2008 diesel and it has been one problem after another (and the problems are expensive). The fuel mileage is between 8 and 12 miles to a gallon with or without a trailer. We have a LQ 3-horse trailer and it pulls nice even on our trips to the mountains but I jokingly say I would a a Ctrl/Alt/Delete button on this truck as the computer goes crazy quite a bit, which causes loss of power and even worse mileage. Had to put in a new $47.00 part 2 weeks ago because the air and heat get âmixed upâ but the final bill was $700.00 because they had to take the whole dashboard off to install the part. Ouch! We have had Chevy, Dodge and Ford and liked the Dodge best (and had less problems). Nancy Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Rose or Murph Two years ago I bought a GMC crew cab long box, gas engine 4x4. It's a 2006, not fancy on the inside, cloth interior. I was not looking for fancy, just wanted fancy under the hood in terms of power. It has the 8.1 liter engine in it, with an Allison transmission. We brought 3 tons of hay last year from e Washington, towing a flat bed trailer, down white pass, which has lots of steep winding turns on the way down, not for the faint of heart. The transmission performed beautifully keeping the load at the correct speed for the terrain without having to ride the brakes all the way down the pass. The truck ran really smooth and nice. It is a gas hog, but its okay because it's not our commuter truck, I usually ride within a few miles of home, so it works. When I tow the horse trailer, a two horse slant I don't even know its there. I live off a busy highway so its important that I can accelerate easily. I had an old ford f 250 diesel, it was tired. My brother is a guru mechanic and is familiar with every make/model trucks out there and follows each make/models troubles from year to year. He likes this engine in the Gmc, except for the gas use. I told him we were looking at ford diesels. He told me to stay away from the 6 liters, lots of problems he had read about. He likes the newer ford diesel engine the 7.1, said that is a good engine. He has always said that it really matters how a person drives their vehicles. If you drive it like you stole it, those vehicles tend to break down from the abuse. His advice also was to pay attention to acceleration and braking habits, rapid acceleration followed by hard braking wears things out quicker. I love my truck. At first I was slightly disappointed I did get my diesel, I could not find any that were clean enough in my price range. The diesels we looked at were very, very used. My gmc had 41,000 miles on it when I bought it, and looked brand new inside and out, ( still does). I had a great ride today on my mare. Went down by a pond in to some sticky mud. It was her first time. She did good, the sinking part worried her but she kept her wits about her. She did not want to move but I just clucked and she pulled her feet out making big sucking noises, off we went up the hill. Good luck on truck hunting! Rosemary and Farra Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Logans - Willows Edge Farm LLC I'm going to chime in on the trucks since I have experience on the other side - with the trailers. One thing that hasn't been mentioned and is vital, is gear ratio on the truck. Most - but not all - will come with the 3.73 transmission, some will come with the lighter 3.10 (???) don't remember and don't recommend the lighter as you WILL be replacing it. The other option if all you are using it for is hauling big stuff, is the 4.10. It's powerful and will get the job done. But not without a few extra stops at the gas station. ;) It's vital you know this part of your truck. We've had a Ford and a Dodge. Went back to the Chevy in 2008 and haven't looked back. It has the 4 door, Duramax diesel, Alison transmission, 4x4 (which we don't use often, but as others have said, when you need it, it's wonderful). Yes, it has stupid little glove box and cubby. I'll get past that because it hauls everything. Listening to the other folks here, I think I'll be adding some running boards soon though. We have a 6 horse Exxis that weighs in at over 14,000lbs when loaded and she doesn't grumble. It tows the loaded 2 horse like it's not even back there. And for mileage - on the freeway without a trailer, I can get 20-22 (13-16 hauling), and in the city, I'm always seeing 15. This truck is comfortable as well ... we spent almost a year driving cross country and it pulled our 4500lb camper trailer through the desert, snow and more with no issues. My two cents for what it's worth, Corinne Logan Willows Edge Farm, LLC Boise/Kuna, Idaho 208-629-1438 / 425-770-0243 www.willowsedgefarm.com https://www.facebook.com/WillowsEdgeFarmIdaho Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "lindy hild" Hi List We replaced our F(j)ord 250( gas) with a used Dodge Cummins( diesel ) truck to pull the 18' steel GN trailer. The Ford couldn't do the Blue Ridge Mountains in Va and NC, so we had our car guy go online and he found this gem. I haul a marathon vehicle and a sporty-build ( vs draft style) Fjord. We got the 4-door, and the value of the extra room is beyond rubies! Not a dually. Rather than full- length running boards, my husband found a neat step at Cabela's that unfolds ( yup, fits under the back seat for storage!) and hooks over the back tire, giving one easy access to the bed. After driving a Ford and Dodge, I will stay with the Dodge Ram even though the Ford has more legroom in the back seat and the hitch location in the Dodge truck bed is closer to the cab, which requires an off-set ball hitch to allow tight turns.( That lesson was learned the hard way.. didja know that when you put the front of the trailer through the rear window of the truck, it sounds like a shotgun going off in your ear? I didn't either-until it happened) The seats in the Dodge are more comfy, and it rides more like a luxury car than a truck. Just my 2 cents' worth Lindy (and Dagney) in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Jo Wilgus" There are 3 people in our neighborhood who are waiting to get their new Fords. i guess Ford is giving them new trucks, same years of which you speak. they say the problem has been fixed in the new models. it is all personal preference. drive em all. love the look of the Ram, love the drive of our Chevy. Jo wilgus ~~~ Right now I have a Ford F350 diesel that we bought new. It is a 2005 and besides seeming to go through a lot of batteries, I never had any problems with it until the last 6-8 months and it seems like it has been one thing after another. People say this year was one of the worst for Ford engines and that the new 6.7 liter diesel is a lot better. > Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: divingduoandcor...@comcast.net We bought a new F150 turbo ... we pull one to two horses in a two horse slant bumper pull.  Love the interior!! It pulls great and it is getting good mileage.  We sold our 91 Ford F150 to our next door neighbor.  LOL  We are Ford people :-)  Beth, Bob, the Corgis and the Fjord - Original Message - From: "Linda Lottie" To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Cc: fjordiss...@yahoogroups.com, fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 3:52:59 PM Subject: Re: Trucks This message is from: Linda Lottie I just got a Ford 350 to pull a three horse trailer.  I pu the trailer on Tueswill check back later in the week and tell u how I like pulling it:) As for the truck?  I love it  Gas engine - getting between 15 - 18+ miles a gallon just driving around.  It is a comfortable front seat with nice lumbar supportand the reason I chose Ford over the Chevy 1200.  I've never owned a 350 - it's a big one but I feel very safe driving it and I love being up extra high! Linda in WI Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: > This message is from: Robin Churchill > > > If anyone on the list has a heavy truck (i.e. F250/350, Ram 2500/3500, > etc) that they bought in the past few years, please e-mail me privately and > tell what you like and don't like about your truck and what made you decide to > purchase the particular brand and features. I need a new truck and I am having > a terrible time deciding exactly what I want and which brand and features are > worth the money also the reliability factor. >  > Thanks, >  > Robin in Florida > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Robin Churchill My understanding is that the last year they made the 7.3 L engine was 2003 then they went to the 6.0 then a 6.4 and now they are back up to a 6.7 L diesel. Like you I like the taller truck and want the power of the diesel. I absolutely feel I need 4WD because I live on an island and the property has been filled and it is sandy so if it is real dry you can get stuck in sand or if it is wet you also can lose traction. I also don't need it often but do use it. I also would like one of those tailgate steps (although I haven't seen them much) because I frequently have to climb into the bed of the truck to unload stuff and I am short. I can hoist myself up now but I'm not getting any younger last time I checked. Since I have been looking I have learned a lot more about trucks like the significance of the axle ratio, etc. I find the Dodges and Chevys more difficult to understand, I guess because I am just unfamiliar with them. Robin From: Gail Russell To: "fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com" Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2013 4:44 PM Subject: RE: Trucks This message is from: Gail Russell Here is what I sent Robin. I might be able to find my specifications list if anyone is really interested. A friend who hauls horses a lot specified it for me. We took almost every option. There are probably used versions of this truck out there, but you would have to make certain it had all the heavy duty hauling options. We LOVE this truck. It has revolutionized our hauling lives. We currently haul at least 3200 miles every year taking our horses to Cedarville. We have a 2007 F350 Crew Cab Long Box Dually with a big engine. Diesel. . Had running boards put on it, which we believe were essential. They go all the way back next to the bed so you can get into the bed to hitch up a gooseneck. It has running lights on the cab and doors, which make it look good, and probably make it more visible. It is four wheel drive, which makes it heavier and makes the box higher, which has implications if you have a gooseneck trailer. It has an engine braking system that is an absolute Godsend. We travel steep mountain roads hauling three horses at a time, and you tap the brake once or twice, and then the engine holds that speed. It feels much, much safer than driving our old 1993 F250. This truck has a much shorter turning radius for its size than our 1993 F250. Ford changed the frames so that this truck almost feels like driving a car. That said, one is hard pressed to drive this truck to a grocery store. I would never again buy a truck that did not have at least some kind of space behind the driver's seat, and we have used the extra seating quite a bit. There is nothing we do not like about this truck thus far. I would not get the gas version as the diesel is much better at hauling. The 4 wheel drive is expensive. It does help the truck hold its value, but I suspect one is still out some money. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Robin Churchill I pull a 4-star 3 horse gooseneck trailer and fairly frequently I have 3 horses in it, one of which is a 1500 pound warmblood. I have to trailer to the farrier once a month plus any other clinics, etc I do. The trailer weighs I think about 4500# empty and I put 3500# of horse in it plus whatever else is in there. I imagine it usually weighs about 1#. Right now I have a Ford F350 diesel that we bought new. It is a 2005 and besides seeming to go through a lot of batteries, I never had any problems with it until the last 6-8 months and it seems like it has been one thing after another. People say this year was one of the worst for Ford engines and that the new 6.7 liter diesel is a lot better. I think I want to stick with a diesel because I don't want to be close to the towing limit, although my husband thinks diesels now are more trouble because of all the emissions control equipment they have. On this truck, I have had problems with the brake calipers on the front wheels (got stuck 2 different instances when I was pulling the trailer--now both replaced), oil cooler, turbo, transmission fluid sensor. All the stuff got fixed but it was a hassle and now I don't trust the thing. I test drove a new one the other day and it obviously is a lot nicer but it had a long bed and I have a very difficult driveway to get out of (thanks to hubby's landscaping--sometimes I just get mad and run over it) and the long bed would probably make it near impossible so I think I want to stick with the short bed. The truck I have now is a crew cab but I was thinking of just going to an extended cab because I rarely have anyone travel with me but there are not as many of those available it seems. Also trying to decide whether to try to get a good deal on a 2013 or wait until 2014 and have a newer model but that kind of goes against my nature because I like to get a good deal and I think that seems unlikely if I get one just as they come out new. Some people swear by Dodge others hate them. Ditto for Chevy. No one has recommended a GMC. My advice to anyone who is looking at a used Ford with a 6.0L diesel is to pass based on my experience. Robin Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: Me Kint >From Mary's iPad PLEASE REMOVE ALL E-MAIL ADDRESSES BEFORE SENDING OR FORWARDING THIS EMAIL. On Jun 29, 2013, at 15:38, "fellersg1 ." wrote: > GMC. I have hated it Before Ram we always had GM products, but the last one (1999) turned us off to GM. The running lights needed replacing at least once a year & they aren't cheap. Since then, we always notice at least 1 GM product on the road (usually multiple) with one running light out when we are out & about. You'd think GM could figure how to solve that problem. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "fellersg1 ." Stick with Ford or Dodge. I have had both and have been happy with both. I currently have an GMC. I have hated it from the first week. Its interior is very poorly designed. You can't get to the area behind the seat without sliding the seat completely forward. The cup holders are in the center consul which of course must be folded up if you have a third person. The glove compartment is almost big enough to hold the owner's manual. The little cubies in the dash are so small you may be able to put your watch in one. Aside from the design, I have had small but irritating mechanical problems. tire pressure sensors don't work. Last week a message flashed on the dash - service your trailer brakes. I can do without the psi sensors but would rather not do without trailer brakes. If the preceding hasn't discouraged you give me a call, Maybe I can sell you my GMC cheap! On Sat, Jun 29, 2013 at 5:52 PM, Linda Lottie wrote: > This message is from: Linda Lottie > > > I just got a Ford 350 to pull a three horse trailer. I pu the trailer on > Tueswill check back later in the week and tell u how I like pulling it:) > > As for the truck? I love it Gas engine - getting between 15 - 18+ > miles a gallon just driving around. It is a comfortable front seat with > nice lumbar supportand the reason I chose Ford over the Chevy 1200. > > I've never owned a 350 - it's a big one but I feel very safe driving it > and I love being up extra high! > > Linda in WI > > > > > Sent from my iPhone > > On Jun 29, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: > > > This message is from: Robin Churchill > > > > > > If anyone on the list has a heavy truck (i.e. F250/350, Ram 2500/3500, > > etc) that they bought in the past few years, please e-mail me privately > and > > tell what you like and don't like about your truck and what made you > decide to > > purchase the particular brand and features. I need a new truck and I am > having > > a terrible time deciding exactly what I want and which brand and > features are > > worth the money also the reliability factor. > > > > Thanks, > > > > Robin in Florida > > > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
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This message is from: "Jo Wilgus" we have a chevy 3500, dually, diesel, allison tranny. love it. got it to pull the LQ trailer, i am quite sure it could pull the house too. i feel strongly that people lean toward one particular make of truck. we happen to be CHEVY folks. Rams are real nice looking though. Fords are not for us. how fun, getting a new truck. enjoy your shopping. jo wilgus Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Trucks
This message is from: Linda Lottie I just got a Ford 350 to pull a three horse trailer. I pu the trailer on Tueswill check back later in the week and tell u how I like pulling it:) As for the truck? I love it Gas engine - getting between 15 - 18+ miles a gallon just driving around. It is a comfortable front seat with nice lumbar supportand the reason I chose Ford over the Chevy 1200. I've never owned a 350 - it's a big one but I feel very safe driving it and I love being up extra high! Linda in WI Sent from my iPhone On Jun 29, 2013, at 2:35 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: > This message is from: Robin Churchill > > > If anyone on the list has a heavy truck (i.e. F250/350, Ram 2500/3500, > etc) that they bought in the past few years, please e-mail me privately and > tell what you like and don't like about your truck and what made you decide to > purchase the particular brand and features. I need a new truck and I am having > a terrible time deciding exactly what I want and which brand and features are > worth the money also the reliability factor. > > Thanks, > > Robin in Florida > > Important FjordHorse List Links: > Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e > FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw > FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Trucks
This message is from: "ruth bushnell" Here, here -- keep the trucks on the list! We're having to consider a new 'hauler' as well!!! Sandy we have a Dodge Ram 2500 w/a Hemmi engine, and it's been a wonderful rig! switched from Ford's some years ago because they had gotten too light, but they may have rectified that now. a few years ago we switched from diesel to gas and no regrets there either.. I think a lot of people that are chemical sensitive have an aversion to the diesel fumes on the highway. we also switched from a standard transmission to an automatic and no problems.. we can hardly tell the diff when pulling and we pull some big loads. Ruthie nw mt US Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Trucks
This message is from: Gail Russell Here is what I sent Robin. I might be able to find my specifications list if anyone is really interested. A friend who hauls horses a lot specified it for me. We took almost every option. There are probably used versions of this truck out there, but you would have to make certain it had all the heavy duty hauling options. We LOVE this truck. It has revolutionized our hauling lives. We currently haul at least 3200 miles every year taking our horses to Cedarville. We have a 2007 F350 Crew Cab Long Box Dually with a big engine. Diesel. Not sure offhand if it is the 7.3 Diesel. Had running boards put on it, which we believe were essential. They go all the way back next to the bed so you can get into the bed to hitch up a gooseneck. It has running lights on the cab and doors, which make it look good, and probably make it more visible. It is four wheel drive, which makes it heavier and makes the box higher, which has implications if you have a gooseneck trailer. We use the 4 wheel drive when on wet grass, and would not be without it, but it does add a lot of expense and we do not use it often. It has an engine braking system that is an absolute Godsend. We travel steep mountain roads hauling three horses at a time, and you tap the brake once or twice, and then the engine holds that speed. It feels much, much safer than driving our old 1993 F250. This truck has a much shorter turning radius for its size than our 1993 F250. Ford changed the frames so that this truck almost feels like driving a car. That said, one is hard pressed to drive this truck to a grocery store. I would never again buy a truck that did not have at least some kind of space behind the driver's seat, and we have used the extra seating quite a bit. There is nothing we do not like about this truck thus far. I would not get the gas version as the diesel is much better at hauling. The 4 wheel drive is expensive. It does help the truck hold its value, but I suspect one is still out some money. Gail Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Trucks
This message is from: "Beth & Sandy - Starfire Farm" Here, here -- keep the trucks on the list! We're having to consider a new 'hauler' as well!!! Sandy -- Original Message -- Received: 02:16 PM MDT, 06/29/2013 From: Gail Russell To: "fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com" Subject: RE: Trucks This message is from: Gail Russell I would advocate that the discussion go to the list? Any agreement? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
RE: Trucks
This message is from: Gail Russell I would advocate that the discussion go to the list? Any agreement? Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Trucks
This message is from: Melinda Gee, please include me in your reply to Robin, if Robin doesn't mind. I am considering buying a truck and trailer also. Thanks, Melinda Central Ohio On Jun 29, 2013, at 3:35 PM, Robin Churchill wrote: > This message is from: Robin Churchill > > > If anyone on the list has a heavy truck (i.e. F250/350, Ram 2500/3500, > etc) that they bought in the past few years, please e-mail me privately and > tell what you like and don't like about your truck and what made you decide to > purchase the particular brand and features. I need a new truck and I am having > a terrible time deciding exactly what I want and which brand and features are > worth the money also the reliability factor. Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Trucks
This message is from: Robin Churchill If anyone on the list has a heavy truck (i.e. F250/350, Ram 2500/3500, etc) that they bought in the past few years, please e-mail me privately and tell what you like and don't like about your truck and what made you decide to purchase the particular brand and features. I need a new truck and I am having a terrible time deciding exactly what I want and which brand and features are worth the money also the reliability factor. Thanks, Robin in Florida Important FjordHorse List Links: Subscription Management: http://tinyurl.com/5msa7e FH-L Archives: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw FH_L Shirts: http://tinyurl.com/8yky94l
Re: Trucks
This message is from: "Don Brackett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Thank you Mark, We appreciate your taking the time to respond. We are finding this purchasing of truck and trailer a bit overwhelming so figure the more info we have the better! Jane and Don - Original Message - From: "Mark McGinley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Monday, May 21, 2007 2:09 PM Subject: Re: Trucks This message is from: Mark McGinley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jane, I pull a goose-neck slant-load four horse trailer with a GMC 2500 HD with the 8.1 liter (496 cc) gas engine and the Allison transmission. This trucks max trailer weight rating is 12,000 lbs. and that is the gross for the trailer as well but I rarely get my trailer over 10,000 pounds total. It pulls great and I usually don't even use the trailer towing mode on the truck. I imagine the diesel will give similar results. A dually will give you more "sway control" due to the added sidewalls on the extra tire but with load range E tires at 80 PSI I don't get sway with the goose-neck hitch - now a bumper pull on the other hand... Mark McGinley Washburn, WI Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 11:01:09 -0400 From: "Don Brackett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: truck for 4 horse This message is from: "Don Brackett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm sorry! I know this has been discussed for ever and again, but I can't seem to make the archives work! I am buying a 4 horse hawk, slant load. Empty weight 6,300 lbs. Max capacity 12,000lbs. I am also looking at trucks to haul it with. I have as many recommendations as sales people I've talked to!!! Will a 3/4 Chevy 2500HD with the duramax and allison work (GVW is 9,200) or should I go up to the 1 ton dually diesel (GVW 11,400)? These are two specific trucks we've found nearby with decent prices. Sorry to rehash but thank you! Jane in rainy Maine The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Re: Trucks
This message is from: Mark McGinley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi Jane, I pull a goose-neck slant-load four horse trailer with a GMC 2500 HD with the 8.1 liter (496 cc) gas engine and the Allison transmission. This trucks max trailer weight rating is 12,000 lbs. and that is the gross for the trailer as well but I rarely get my trailer over 10,000 pounds total. It pulls great and I usually don't even use the trailer towing mode on the truck. I imagine the diesel will give similar results. A dually will give you more "sway control" due to the added sidewalls on the extra tire but with load range E tires at 80 PSI I don't get sway with the goose-neck hitch - now a bumper pull on the other hand... Mark McGinley Washburn, WI Date: Sun, 20 May 2007 11:01:09 -0400 From: "Don Brackett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: truck for 4 horse This message is from: "Don Brackett" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I'm sorry! I know this has been discussed for ever and again, but I can't seem to make the archives work! I am buying a 4 horse hawk, slant load. Empty weight 6,300 lbs. Max capacity 12,000lbs. I am also looking at trucks to haul it with. I have as many recommendations as sales people I've talked to!!! Will a 3/4 Chevy 2500HD with the duramax and allison work (GVW is 9,200) or should I go up to the 1 ton dually diesel (GVW 11,400)? These are two specific trucks we've found nearby with decent prices. Sorry to rehash but thank you! Jane in rainy Maine The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Trucks and Trailers
This message is from: "Ursula & Brian Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Dear list from Brian Jensen; Another option in a truck for pulling large and long trailers is purchasing a used commercial truck. I purchased an older International 5 ton truck with airbrakes for 6500.00. When I was finished altering the truck deck and having it painted I have about 12K invested. I have now used it for 5 years and other than yearly maintenance I have replaced just one tire. The engine is a well known motor called the 466. It is one of the most highly respected commercial motors. If motors go on a diesel it can be big bucks. This particular motor can have an engine overhaul called an in frame, which I am told costs about 4K. My trailer is 40 feet long hauling my four up, and Ursula's stallion plus vechiles, tack, hay, and water. We live in the mountains of BC so have mountain passes to crawl over in any direction. A one ton dually is not enough to do the job safely. The insurance is less because of the age of the truck, and I take the Insurance off over the winter. I now have a small half ton truck for picking up supplies and running errands. Brian J Ursula and Brian Jensen Box 1032 Lumby, B.C. Canada V0E 2G0 [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.trinityfjords.com The FjordHorse List archives can be found at: http://tinyurl.com/rcepw
Trucks & Towing
This message is from: "Les D" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi all I have been towing around for over 30 years and have used many things to tow with. I feel that your choice is like choosing someone to cut your hair, everyone has his own feelings on the brand. My dad told me long time ago to make sure you had two things, good brake & good tires. I have added enough power to that. I have used a Chevy, and now for the past 7 year a Dodge 350 diesel. It all depends on what you are pulling and where you have to pull it. If most of your pulling is local and flat maybe a 1/2 ton will do the job but if you pull a lot of hills you may need more truck. My trailer is a 37 1/2 foot gooseneck and we live in the mountains so I need a good truck and I feel the Dodge does every thing I need. For years I used Chevy and still have a 1972 one ton but when I got the new truck the diesel got better gas mileage and could pull better over the long haul so we went there. But choose the truck you will like because you will be driving it. Les & Margaret H. Callahan,Ca Les & Margaret H. Callahan,Ca
Re: trucks
This message is from: "Pat Holland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I've got a bumper pull 2-horse and I pull it with a 4x4 Dodge Ram with a > full-size back seat, a short box and a Hemi! If Kay speaks up about her vehicle I guess I have to get on board too! Mines blue. That's all I know about trucks. I bought it used and worried that it was not a good choice - until my son found the last owner left a Phil Collins CD in the player - I love Phil Collins - so I thought that was a "sign" to buy it...my son just told me its a 2500 HD GMC 6 liter V8 gas guzzler - but the truck gets me where I need to go and home..I named him Phil. Pat Holland
Horses, Horse people, and trucks
This message is from: Mariposa Farm <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> It's been a couple of weeks since Ron Davis' passing and I'd like to let other people on the list who couldn't make it to the service that how nice it was. Many stories from from Ron's life were told by his family and friends which was both sad and funny at the same time. It's amazing how much one can learn about another after they are gone. I felt that I got to know him somewhat over the last few years but of course there was so much more to him that I just found out in the last two weeks. There is a lesson here for all of us. Kit has put up for sale a lot of fine stock on their website, http://www.cpinternet.com/~rkdfjord/ so if you are looking for some nice fjords check it out. I was up there yesterday picking up a mare that was bred and came home with three horses instead of one. If you go to her site and are interested in Gromar's Rodrik or Rokida's Sierrek... too late! (I guess this could be the announcement that Rodrik will be standing at Mariposa now!) It's funny how things happen in this world. I had talked to Ron a few months ago about Rodrik and expressed some interest in him after he had some more training and was evaluated. This was one of Ron's plans this year and now I guess it's mine. We bred a mare to him last year and she threw her best colt to date with him. For those of you who were at the Minnesota Horse Expo he was the colt I had brought down. We have an excellent trainer working here at the farm and he's looking forward to working with Rodrik. If any of you are interested in a breeding to him just let me know. He is a Gromar son out of Hazel and boy does he move nice. He really added quality to my mare. When My wife and I were coming home from the funeral we passed through a small town about 45 miles from here and drove right past a 1950 Chevy two-ton dump truck for sale on the side of the road. What a beauty! Perfect size for our farm and I'd been looking at dump trailers for twice the price. It was mentioned at the service how much a "gadget guy" Ron was and how he loved his farm equipment ... I just had to buy it. One fuel pump and a tune up later I delivered the first load of composted manure to a garden in town yesterday. And it was a flower garden Ron. Mark McGinley Mariposa Farm Washburn, WI
free feeding hay/ towing trucks
This message is from: Janet McNally <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> re: free choice round bales... the trick to prevent obesity is to select lower quality hay, so they can eat as much as they want. High fiber (NDF > 55) restricts intake by filling them up...kinda like high fiber unsugared cereal...only so much you will eat. the draw back is they do get a hay belly from the volume of hay they consume. This dissapears in a couple of months of restricted feeding higher quality feed, but is not the look you want if you show your horses. re: towing trucks, it is not just wether your truck can pull the trailer, but how well it can stop. be sure that trailer has good brakes of its own as a dakota is rather light in weight and without trailer brakes, the trailer will push the truck. Also, you may do ok on flat land, but take that rig into hills and mountains, and I become rather dubious that you have enough truck. Janet W McNally
Re: Trucks
This message is from: Curtis Pierce <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Joel said: "I would love to have a Cummins but they make you buy the Dodge with it." Joel, Last year Ford (the owner of the Cummins Company), notified Dodge that it was using Cummins engines in the Ford trucks for the 2001 model year and that it would not be available for the Dodge trucks. So Dodge is now using Mercedes Benz diesel engines. I really like the Cummins engines, but I don't like the Ford's "people" engineering. Seats are uncomfortable, the rear seat of the extended cab is too small, and several other small inconveniences. I need our truck the most for long trips on the highway, so the truck has to be comfortable. Of course, now you can get the Ford 6 passenger model. I don't like both the Ford and Dodge automatic transmissions. My Dodge has a 6 speed manual transmission. I buy the truck based on how I plan to use it most of the time. I like Ford and Chevy trucks for farm work and Dodge trucks for highway hauling. Most of this is based on past experience, but I should be more open to the new models. Trucks are like tractors, everyone has their favorites for one reason or another. As for tractors, I like my Fjord! He is very fuel efficient! Curt Pierce Bristow VA A week ago we were praying for rain, now we are praying for it to stop!
Re: choice of trucks
This message is from: "Denise Delgado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> listers, we are dodge truck owners and fans now. we used to own a ford but one day it just died out in front of the house. could'nt budge it. the transmission and something else bit the dust. this dodge we have now just keeps on going. it has a cummins diesel engine with a banks powerpak added. we used it to pull our fifth wheel rv. then sold that and now use it to pull my gooseneck three horse trailer. it has gone up the coast and over through montana, wyoming and the dakotas and down all the way to mexico several times. it takes a lickin and keeps on tickin. best darn truck we've ever owned. i think we will always be dodge owners. when i sold my jeep i bought a doge durango. couldn't happier. it goes through snow and ice like it isn't there. oops! sorry for the length. gotta go, denise (better go!!!
Re: choice of trucks
This message is from: "Ruth Bushnell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >This message is from: " Dave McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I know that occasionally the question comes up of which truck to get. I got >this clip from a Dodge Cummins List that likes to wonder about this stuff. ^^^ We've had a 92 Dodge Cummins 4by for some time now and think it is the most wonderful machine we've ever had! (switched from GMCs) It can pull four large trailered Fjords up a steep hill effortlessly! (over 200,000 miles). Ruthie, NW MT
Re: choice of trucks
This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Nice post. We'll be up for a new truck in the next year or so. The one we bought was okay for what we did with it in NM. But now that we're trailering horses, to clinics, to lessons, to trainers, and now up to a stallion for breeding, we need a truck with more uummpph. A 1500 just doesn't cut it. Pamela
choice of trucks
This message is from: " Dave McWethy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> I know that occasionally the question comes up of which truck to get. I got this clip from a Dodge Cummins List that likes to wonder about this stuff. It doesn't bring into question the new GM Duramax diesel made by Isuzu, which may be a good choice. The Isuzu engine is supposed to be a good one. Start: All the trucks are 3/4 ton 4wd, 5spd's, with 354 and 410 gears (Dodge Cummins). Our company has switched to single wheel 1 ton Ford Powerstrokes--Crew cabs, and have the same results, only higher fuel bills and higher maintenance receipts. The fords are traded consistently @ about 150,000 miles because they are wore out. From experience, when the Fords are new they will walk all over a stock Dodge (only in the hills), but when the Ford gets about 100,000 miles on it, the same Dodge (Cummins) with 275,000 miles, will start to pull away, pulling the heavier trailer to note. My company is starting to go back with Dodges as the Fords wear out, they have 3 years of receipts and records to prove that the trucks that pull something heavy everyday need to be Dodge Cummins trucks. Our construction department had less overall maintenance expenses while using Dodges. Just an example, I've owned both and prefer a Cummins. A friend of mine put it as so: a Cummins is designed to pull almost anything you put behind @ 55mph all day, all week. a powerstroke is designed so it pulls almost anything you put behind it faster, but only for a day. (Kinda like a tortoise and hare story)
trucks & other big boy toys
This message is from: Joel a harman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Rule #1 : you always need a bigger toy than you think you need. Rule #2 : once you pull a fifth wheel it is hard to hook up that bumper pull. The ONLY drawback to a fifth wheel is you can't put your camper on your truck. Then you have to get a BIGGER fifth wheel with living quarters in the front. BIGGER big boy toy. I went from a 3/4T to a 1T with duals. The loss in fuel economy far outweighs the peace of mind one has when going into that corner too fast & feeling the single rear wheel truck lean. So buy a beater car & only use the 1T for pulling the trailer. Real men don't always drive a pick up. I also went from a 16' to a 20' fifth wheel. Partly because a drunk, uninsured, 20 yr old, eluding the police, was driving on the sidewalk when he hit my trailer doing 40mph. I was doing 3mph. Totaled the trailer. The unrestrained horse in the trailer was uninjured. So I bought 2 bigger big boy toys. If you put the horses in first & get into a predicament remember your escape door at the front of the trailer. Much better to put carriage in first. Then when the idiot in front of you makes you stop short the carriage doesn't run over the horses. Make sure your carriage will fit between the most narrow part of the trailer. I had a 6'8" wide but it wasn't measured at the narrowest(is that a word?) part of the trailer. As a consequence I missed carrying the mayor of Dufur, OR in the Threshing Bee parade. Luckily someone was there to take up the slack. Took me an hr. to maneuver my wagon into that trailer. It fits in the new one. different subject Maybe fescue endophytes are why lots of mares foaled long last year. Happy Trails Joel Harman ___ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com/getjuno.html or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]
