Posted 2015-06-21 3:04 PM (#163826) Subject: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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We just sold our 8 ft. LQ 3/horse for a 12 ft. LQ 3/horse. When we did it I was thrilled for the space. Now I'm nervous! I'd like to hear from those with 12 ft.. I know I'll get use to i but some reassurance would be great right about now.
Thanks!
Posted 2015-06-21 9:24 PM (#163833 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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Location: Southern Indiana
I sure can't help you, we went from a 7' wide, 3 horse with a 6'LQ, to an 8' wide 13.5 LQ. I loved pulling the old trailer but this one scares me a little, and we haven't went anywhere yet. I hope you get lots of good replies, but I know how skinny my roads are to get to the highway. Hope I have a driver, good luck.... I love the space too.
Posted 2015-06-22 9:51 AM (#163836 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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I will be going from a 2 horse bumper pull to a 3 horse 10ft short wall trailer.. Talk about difference.. Just glad that I have hauled other trailers so that it wont be that hard to get used to. (at least I hope so)
Posted 2015-06-23 8:39 AM (#163843 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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Posts: 47 Location: Grayson Co. Texas
We went from a 4 horse 8' sw to a 3 horse 12'. So we actually only gained about a foot. But that extra 4' is very luxurious compared to before. Things like a sink in the bathroom and the big fridge/freezer. I feel like I made a smart upgrade and there's just three of us. Good luck..
Posted 2015-06-23 8:54 AM (#163844 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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Take your time and remember you have to swing wider on your turns. I actually liked it when i went up. Trailer had a longer wheelbase, axles seemed to be placed better, therefore the trailer seemed to ride better.
Posted 2015-06-27 5:06 AM (#163884 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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Posts: 379 Location: Missouri
Don't be intimidated by the trailer. Just give yourself more time, more room and less speed until you've had some practice. We went from a trailer that was total length on the floor 24' to 32'. I have to take much wider turns but it didn't take me long to adjust. But then as a kid I always wanted to drive 18 wheeler.
Posted 2015-06-27 1:15 PM (#163887 - in reply to #163826) Subject: RE: From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
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Posts: 430 Location: TN
I went from a 6' 8" wide, 6' shortwall, 4 horse LQ to a 8' wide, 13' shortwall, 3 horse LQ within the last year. It added about 5' to what I am used to towing. I honestly don't see much difference except for watching my turns at little more carefully. One thing I have learned the more I have towed is to slow down and take my time. There should never be a rush to get somewhere, especially when pulling a trailer loaded with live animals. Keep to the speed limit and you run less of a risk of a blowout. Slow down and think about what you are doing and you are less likely to have an issue.Best wishes and safe towing with your new trailer!
From 8 ft. SW to 12 ft. SW
