That'll be easy for the D as long as the trailer has its own Brakes!
Just don't feed the horses too much Hay! LOL
Steve
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Thanks for the reply. Yes, the trailer has electric brakes. Inside, the trailer is split down the middle into 2 areas, 1 side for each horse. These horses will move some in the trailer. Most of the time, I'll only have 1 horse in 1 side, weighing about 1300 pounds. With this additional information, you still think the D is up to it?

Steve

 

The D is definitely up to the task
Just don't try and exceed normal driving style while it's on the back
If the trailer has any type of sway control that'll only help your towing experience.
Steve
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What kind of distances to you plan on driving too? The D is fine, I just wonder about the white knuckles in windy conditions, but the weight of the D should keep all 4 on the floor. The short wheel base of the D will notice windy conditions. An equalizing system should also be considered? I've never towed with moving cargo before, so others should chime in.

 

The Gen 2 D has a bit longer wheelbase than a Gen 1 they Tow a bit better than a Gen 1
Steve
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I plan on towing about 200 miles round trip maybe every 2 months. And shorter trips (less than 100 miles round trip) once or twice a month. Never heard of a equalizing system, I'll have to research that.

 

It's a system that actually raises the rear of the vehicle to a better towing position.
With the Dual wheels on that trailer and most of the weight centered over them other than a sway control I don't see a problem the sway control will help with the windy conditions
Steve'
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I pull a good size trailer with my D. (Specs below) You certainly need a good sway control/weight-distribution system. I HIGHLY recommend the Equal-i-zer (just google it) It's the cat-meow when it comes to a weight/distibution-sway setup. They're a bit pricey but they're a steal at RVWholesalers.com.

I'm telling you. Eastbound I-94 in the WI flatlands with 45 mph winds was nothing on the D with this setup.

 

There ya go a more experienced enhanced answer!
Steve
DOC Pres

 

The Gen 2 D has a bit longer wheelbase than a Gen 1 they Tow a bit better than a Gen 1
Steve
DOC Pres

OOps, Didn't realize the 05, thought I saw 03 initially, plus I was going thru the Gen I forum and saw this. So to rephase my prevoius statement for the Gen I crowd. Sway control for either gen's is a plus in windy conditions.
Still would be intested of stories of a spooked horse and how it feels while driving.

 

I strongly agree with the idea of a weight distributing AND anti-sway system. You have moving cargo in the form of horses and their movement can significantly change trailer dynamics. Don't forget to subtract from your 7100 figure the weight of passengers and gear carried in the D as well.

 

I reciently towed a 4 horse Sundowner trailer with just my daughters horse in it.

My D is lowered, so I wouldn't want to do this often, but I had no problems.

This trailer has it's own brakes, and stablizer bars, so it was a piece of cake. It was only about a 80 mile round trip, but it was some hwy and was a moderate breeze.

I don't think you should have a problem.

Also the horses don't really move in the trailer. They'll shift their weight somewhat, but not antyhing that's noticeable.

 

Also the horses don't really move in the trailer. They'll shift their weight somewhat, but not antyhing that's noticeable.

That's what I was thinking, but I'd imagine if a horse get's spooked enough. I've seen stories on animal planet, horses and trailers overturned. The horses were OK

 

Thanks guys! I appreciate the feedback. From your input, looks like with sway/stabilizer bars, I'll be good to go!