Anyone pull a horse trailer with their yoder?

WildlifeChick

WildlifeChick

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If so, what kind of horse trailer? I have a 2017 Toyota and I'm shopping for a 2 horse trailer. The truck pulls the boat fine but was curious on a pull behind trailer. Thanks!
 
You might be able to do a featherlight trailer. They weigh somewhere around 2000lbs add two horses and you’re probably pushing it. The problem I would see is the handling and the stopping capability of the truck under distress. It’s not enough truck to handle it IMO. I’m sure it would be a nightmare with the shifting on every small hill. It could be done with the right trailer and some modifications but I wouldn’t travel far with the set up.
 
OR17TRD said:
You might be able to do a featherlight trailer. They weigh somewhere around 2000lbs add two horses and you’re probably pushing it. The problem I would see is the handling and the stopping capability of the truck under distress. It’s not enough truck to handle it IMO. I’m sure it would be a nightmare with the shifting on every small hill. It could be done with the right trailer and some modifications but I wouldn’t travel far with the set up.
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Thanks! There's some ultra-light trailers that are aluminum and aero-dynamic. I looked at the tundra but decided on the Tacoma. I'm a flat lander so no worries there. I'd also get electronic brakes. I use those on our hatchery trailers.
 
OR17TRD said:
You might be able to do a featherlight trailer. They weigh somewhere around 2000lbs add two horses and you’re probably pushing it. The problem I would see is the handling and the stopping capability of the truck under distress. It’s not enough truck to handle it IMO. I’m sure it would be a nightmare with the shifting on every small hill. It could be done with the right trailer and some modifications but I wouldn’t travel far with the set up.
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Nailed it, & yeah although theres enough HP (in all gens) to get down (& up) the road, Tacomas are pretty light & can get pushed around pretty easily by weight, if automatic TURN OFF O/D !! Don't smoke your transmission...
 
My advise to you is goose neck .I pulled horses now for 30 years. If you are planning to keep horses long term invest in goose neck trailer and hitch.
The only way to pull safely unless you have 1 ton truck , or many added anti - sway gear. Some also need air ride etc . The list goes on.
In the end goose neck is a better balance for truck and trailer.
 
I'm just going to say that if you are keeping horses and are going to trailer them, you need a bigger truck. I pulled a uhaul with just some scrap metal to the dump and in Dallas it was not fun. Not a lot of hills here but on ramps and inclines the truck hunts for gears and tends to stick 2 gears to low. I had to put it in manual select all the time to get the gear I wanted.
 
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james Richardson said:
My advise to you is goose neck .I pulled horses now for 30 years. If you are planning to keep horses long term invest in goose neck trailer and hitch.
The only way to pull safely unless you have 1 ton truck , or many added anti - sway gear. Some also need air ride etc . The list goes on.
In the end goose neck is a better balance for truck and trailer.
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Goose neck hitch in a Tacoma?? Hmmm I think I would buy a bigger truck before I tried this.
 
Whatever you can do to increase your safety margin, while towing is a good thing. I bought my '14 DCSB Tacoma to pull a 22ft travel trailer and use it exclusively for that purpose (30,000 miles towing). The last time I was on the scales, my trailer was 5,500 lbs and my truck was 5,500 lbs. Right at the GCWR limit of 11,000 lbs! I have done some things to it to improve my towing safety margin.

-Transmission Temp: Ultragauge 2000 to monitor transmission temp; B&M 70274 SuperCooler 29,200BTU Transmission Cooler; Magnefine Inline Magnetic Automatic Transmission Filter 3/8"
-Tires: 10 ply / Load rating E / Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT285/70R17
-Suspension: OME Rear Leaf Springs pack CS047R; Fox 2.0 rear shocks; Firestone RideRite Airbags.
-Brakes: Prodigy P2 electric brake controller; 4 drum brakes on trailer (electric controlled)
-Oil filtration: Amsoil dual remote bypass oil filter system
-Sway control and load distribution: CURT Cur17051 (8000lbs/800lb ttw); HELLWIG 7887 rear sway bar
-Oils: Amsoil full synthetic (engine, transmission and rear differential oils) since 1k miles.

My engine load at 2,500 RPM and 60mph is usually around 75%. Higher load and lower speed going up hills and getting onto the highway. I average 12mpg towing on the flat lands of FL. My trans temp normally stays at 152F and engine temp at 192F. I have my oil sampled every 5,000 miles showing no signs of excessive engine stress/strain/wear on the engine. Like you, I like to run 92 octane, especially when towing. I hope you find the above info useful. I'd love to hear of any suggestions you may have to improve my towing experience, as well. Safe journey!
 
mm0tacoma said:
Whatever you can do to increase your safety margin, while towing is a good thing. I bought my '14 DCSB Tacoma to pull a 22ft travel trailer and use it exclusively for that purpose (30,000 miles towing). The last time I was on the scales, my trailer was 5,500 lbs and my truck was 5,500 lbs. Right at the GCWR limit of 11,000 lbs! I have done some things to it to improve my towing safety margin.

-Transmission Temp: Ultragauge 2000 to monitor transmission temp; B&M 70274 SuperCooler 29,200BTU Transmission Cooler; Magnefine Inline Magnetic Automatic Transmission Filter 3/8"
-Tires: 10 ply / Load rating E / Cooper Discoverer AT3 LT285/70R17
-Suspension: OME Rear Leaf Springs pack CS047R; Fox 2.0 rear shocks; Firestone RideRite Airbags.
-Brakes: Prodigy P2 electric brake controller; 4 drum brakes on trailer (electric controlled)
-Oil filtration: Amsoil dual remote bypass oil filter system
-Sway control and load distribution: CURT Cur17051 (8000lbs/800lb ttw); HELLWIG 7887 rear sway bar
-Oils: Amsoil full synthetic (engine, transmission and rear differential oils) since 1k miles.

My engine load at 2,500 RPM and 60mph is usually around 75%. Higher load and lower speed going up hills and getting onto the highway. I average 12mpg towing on the flat lands of FL. My trans temp normally stays at 152F and engine temp at 192F. I have my oil sampled every 5,000 miles showing no signs of excessive engine stress/strain/wear on the engine. Like you, I like to run 92 octane, especially when towing. I hope you find the above info useful. I'd love to hear of any suggestions you may have to improve my towing experience, as well. Safe journey!
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WOW!
Well, I'd only pull the trailer to higher ground for hurricanes and possibly trail rides a few times a year. Hopefully never to a vet:/ But the Maria and Irma Hurricanes made me realize I need to be more prepared. I'd be crawling in traffic so no high speeds but going up state from sea level. I tow a boat about every weekend with no problem. I have 5ply BFG's to get better gas mileage and didn't need the higher ply for towing a boat on flat ground. I use full synthetic oil only and never go below 89 octane. I use 89 if I'm on a road trip with no weight. I've pulled all kinds of trailers so if need be, I can use the F250 in dire situations. I'm sure I'd get called in but ‍♀️. Gotta take care of my fur babies first!!
 
Don't expect to get even close decent feel mileage with the new tacoma. I pulled a empty trailer and got 9.2mpg but I had pretty big hills. When on the highway keep it in 4th gear and don't worry if your rapping 4-5k rpms. The new tacomas run best in that condition just super crappy feul milage. But heck! You don't buy a tacoma for feul mileage Lol.
 
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