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Hi

I am going to look at a 2006 Horseliner tomorrow – any suggestions of what I should look for?

I plan to haul with a 2012 Nissan Pathfinder – GVWR -6100 lbs, towing capacity is 6000 lbs.

I generally will be hauling a single horse (16.1 QH appendix, 1200-1400 lbs) but will sometimes haul two – will this be sufficient?

Thanks for all your advice!

Krystal

Good Morning, Krystal!

I think you are in great shape with that combination of truck and trailer. We have towed our Baron for years with a Bronco and never had capacity issues.

Let me point out one thing to help get it right.
The height of the top of the ball on your hitch should be about 18" from the ground with your vehidle on level ground and #250 pounds in the back of the vehicle. This will keep the trailer level when loaded and towing straignt.
If too high your vehidle picks up extra weight and the trailer load moved toward the rear wheels.

If too low, the trailer can tend to weave from side to side. Most auto parts places have selection of hitch styles to give you options. They will probably help you make selections if you need to shop around.

 The only maintenance thing I would do is to have someone punp greast into the three grease fittings ("zerks") on the tongue of the hitch. Two are on top and one is underneath (under the brake lever).

 Don't hesitate to call with questions!

 Happy Hauling.