Need to know the in's and out's of trucks and hauling!

[Cowgirl21]

I am looking for a tuck in order to haul my horses over the spring and summer seasons

-trailer is about 3500-4000lbs

-horses about 1500lbs

I will only be hauling max of 3 times a week over the two seasons with a gooseneck trailer, other than that it will be a casual city truck.

 

I need to know the differences between 1500 and 1500HD or if it is worth getting a 2500 and in what brand??

I will not be buying any diesels.

 

help!!

[Chris]

6.0 will be more than plenty. It can be had in many. I would find a 06-13 Chevy or GMC 1500 with the 6.0 or 6.2 as it will be plenty if optioned right.

[Ramin258]

Sounds like you will be towing frequently (3x a week), if you have 2 horses you are looking at 6500 - 7000 pounds. I would get an HD. Bigger parts, not much mpg loss, will last longer. IMO a half ton is for taking a 3000 lb boat up north for the weekend a few times a year. Just because it can pull it doesn't mean it pulls it well. My $0.02. You brought up a gooseneck hitch, if you have to sell a half ton with a gooseneck hitch in it that will raise a red flag with some buyers.

[KMGZ400]

Would not reccommend a gooseneck for a 1500.. I would definitely get a 2500, the brakes are safer and it will way more stable.

[kstruckcountry]

Yeah gooseneck on a half ton is a no no... Most people won't even look at buying a 1500 that's had a bed hitch installed. Towing that much you'll be a lot happier with the 2500.

[CKNSLS]

You need to watch PAYLOAD. Look at the yellow and white sticker located in your driver's door jam. Listed underneath your tire sizes it will say something as follows-The passengers and cargo for this vehicle shall not exceed XXXX. This is your payload. Your tongue weight will be 15% of your trailer.

 

You will be close. Please note towing capacity and payload must be figured separately. You may exceed payload BEFORE you exceed the towing capacity.