| Tip Number One | | | | compromised if you add a camper. You need a |
| Let's consider what is necessary for an appropriate | | | | three-quarter ton truck to add a camper to the |
| tow vehicle. First consideration is the wheelbase. For | | | | combination. |
| stability in towing live weight, you need a proper | | | | If you get a manual transmission, you will have a few |
| wheelbase. Remember in the past, the basic truck | | | | more horsepower to play with. |
| cab and eight foot bed combination? With all the | | | | Not recommended: Adding an after market "chip" to |
| different combinations available now, pick something | | | | the engine for increased performance, as in speed. |
| that equals the wheelbase of a basic cab and eight | | | | When hauling live weight, I'm not going to haul over a |
| foot bed. For example, a short bed truck should be | | | | certain speed for safety's sake. |
| fine as long as there is a extended cab, or crew cab. | | | | Tip Number Three |
| You get the idea. | | | | Make sure your tires can handle the load. The extra |
| Examples of inappropriate choices would be a | | | | workload means heat will build up, causing a blowout. |
| Bronco-type vehicle, that lacks the proper wheelbase. | | | | Check with your local tire shop at the beginning of |
| Tip Number Two | | | | the season and before a horse camping trip for |
| Second to consider is having enough power. It is no | | | | proper inflation, both for the truck, loaded with a |
| fun hauling over a mountain pass with no oomph! | | | | trailer, and the trailer tires also. |
| Many trucks today come with a heavy duty package | | | | Your rig doesn't have to be the newest on the |
| that usually includes a tow package. This allows for | | | | market. Be committed to keeping up on maintenance, |
| extra power, a larger radiator, wiring, and receiver. | | | | and setting things up in your favor! |
| Consider the tonnage. A half ton truck is fine for | | | | Make sure you get to your Happy Trails and Good |
| pulling a two-horse trailer with one or two horses. | | | | Riding! |
| However, the performance capacity will be | | | | Terri. |