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>Size? In here lies the rub doesn't it. The larger the vehicle, the
>harder it is to park. But the smaller the vehicle, the less stable it
>is for pulling horses.
It's not that simple. Consider that 18-wheelers are more stable than most tow
vehicle/horse trailer combos, yet the tractor is *much* smaller than the
trailer. It has to do with the geometry of the whole package, particularly the
relationship between wheelbase and the distance from rear axle to hitch.
Ideally, the hitch should be slightly ahead of the rear axle. A gooseneck
trailer towed by a short wheelbase truck will be more stable than a "bumper
hitch" trailer towed by a long-wheelbase truck.
Also, gooseneck trailers are easier to park and maneuver than equivalent size
tag-along trailers.
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