Bumper Pull Horse Trailers - Advantages and Disadvantages
Bumper pull trailers, also known as tag-along layouts, are trailers that fasten to a hitch on the towing vehicle. The trailer then "tags along" at the back of the towing vehicle and therefore a part of the complete vehicle.
Plus Points
There are a few advantages of bumper pull layouts. They generally cost less than a gooseneck layout. It's not necessary to drive a 4x4 pickup for hauling the trailer, as a result more people can tow this design of trailer with their usual car. Manouverability is often more easily done because the horsebox will go along with the direction of your tow vehicle. You don't need a large amount of space for the trailer as you would for a gooseneck trailer. Finally the trailer doesn't have to be classified as a "commercial" vehicle for licencing because the weight of both the horsebox and towing vehicle is regularly below 10,001 lbs.
Negative Points
There are many disadvantages as well. These style of trailers do not present as much storage for the dressing/tack room. A few bumper pull trailers may not be enough for towing more than two horses due to the design of hitch necessary for the load of the trailer. Also, these trailers are more likely to to snake on curvy roads, which can be hazardous.
Gooseneck Designs - Advantages and Disadvantages
Gooseneck trailers vary from bumper pull trailers in their hitch style. The hitch is attached within the hauling pickup's load bed using a ball and coupler mating. This design provides several benefits. It doesn't sway or snake like a bumper trailer tends to do, and towing is more stable. It provides more space for living space, which can be handy for camping and long trips. The gooseneck is more simple to reverse up to and align with the ball whilst attaching it to your towing vehicle, as you can view it easily from the rear window. The gooseneck style is more safe without the fear of the load becoming unhitched while driving anywhere.
Bad Points
There are also some disadvantages. Gooseneck layouts normally cost more and are generally bigger so they must be pulled with a truck that is capable of pulling it. The hitching design is also more costly for a gooseneck setup. Another disadvantage is that during the hitching of the trailer, you normally have to climb into the bed of the truck to finish the attachment. Also, you will have to take off your load cover from the truck to tow a gooseneck trailer.
Choosing the Right Trailer
Whether looking for a bumper pull or gooseneck design, you can search online to research a number of designs of each. If you're budget is limited, you might consider searching for used horseboxes for sale and horse trailers for sale to find a bargain. Consider the advantages and disadvantages of both designs before buying.
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