tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post1953309857682571213..comments2023-10-03T12:49:41.060-04:00Comments on Once Upon an Equine: Nobody knows the trouble I've seen...Once Upon an Equinehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-60075296997667350362010-06-18T18:21:59.053-04:002010-06-18T18:21:59.053-04:00I have nothing to offer in the way of truck advice...I have nothing to offer in the way of truck advice<br /><a href="http://www.admaya.in" rel="nofollow"> Contextual Ad Network India </a>prashanthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04583385332262124749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-53071352724443067042010-06-11T09:21:01.501-04:002010-06-11T09:21:01.501-04:00I love US Rider, I highly recommend it!
I won'...I love US Rider, I highly recommend it!<br /><br />I won't buy a new truck, I think they're horrible investments. But you totally want to get a 7.3L diesel Ford. Best engine they ever made, went from midd-99 to 2003. They run FOREVER and there is a reason that those of us that have them will NEVER give them up! <br /><br />In the future, if you need an AWESOME resource for truck trouble shooting, check out www.ford-trucks.com, those guys are great (not affiliated with Ford the company, just guys who love trucks).eventer79https://www.blogger.com/profile/03160817772061132147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-8455379872003274422010-06-08T15:50:10.138-04:002010-06-08T15:50:10.138-04:00Chelsi, glad you like your Dodge. We've narro...Chelsi, glad you like your Dodge. We've narrowed our search down to Dodge Cummins and GM Duramax, probably a 3/4 ton.<br /><br />Thanks Donna. I was glad we were at least off a busy road and that help was nearby.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-69397258861888356992010-06-06T22:45:15.873-04:002010-06-06T22:45:15.873-04:00I got nothing as far as advice is concerned, I'...I got nothing as far as advice is concerned, I'm just glad everyone was OK.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12641783472479894858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-826016487362114802010-06-05T13:24:18.200-04:002010-06-05T13:24:18.200-04:00I was truck shopping once and was given a sage bit...I was truck shopping once and was given a sage bit of advice... if you want to know what truck hauls best look at what the folks drive who haul the most. Look at the pro haulers... go to a rodeo and look for a trend... look at what the truckers (18 wheelers) drive at home. I did and found that Cummins was by far the favorite in these parts. Worked for me! We bought a 3500 and loved it.Chelsihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05045101705493626989noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-7135213791148566572010-06-04T23:04:03.964-04:002010-06-04T23:04:03.964-04:00Thanks Aurora, we're hoping to have a truck wi...Thanks Aurora, we're hoping to have a truck within 30 days. I hear ya about the jacket over the head and sedation. There are some passes I would never take a trailer over...the ones with the straight down drop offs right next to the road and no guard rails. I like the mountain passes with wide, multiple lanes that don't make my tummy twist & turn.<br /><br />phaedra96,wow! your husbands truck is a tribute to the diesel engine. I don't think we'll buy new off the lot either. Just "newer" off the lot. The new ones are outrageously expensive.<br /><br />HorseOfCourse, I relate to the busy work load that keeps us away from blogging. I'm hoping to do some catch up this weekend and I'll be over to your blog soon to read about your travels.<br /><br />gina, glad your mishaps happened after unhitching. A tire blow out with trailer would be very scary. Thanks for visiting and commenting.<br /><br />All...well, we've driven an F350 PowerStroke, three Dodge 2500 Cummins, one Dodge 3500 Cummins, and a GMC 2500HD Duramax. Still learning and researching and being very cautious. I can't make another bad purchase.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-61820675854237716192010-06-04T13:28:34.679-04:002010-06-04T13:28:34.679-04:00I usually haul alone and know the feeling that any...I usually haul alone and know the feeling that any trunk problem can leave you with. Luckily my '92 F-150 has only had problems (most tire related) after unhitching the trailer. Both times I had problems were immediately after unhooking and heading home-one tire blowout and one tire/wheel that came off the trunk and bounced down the windy hill in front of me!<br /><br />I would certainly like a larger, manual diesel in the future.ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05029390347118823043noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-569528258764536192010-06-03T02:05:04.942-04:002010-06-03T02:05:04.942-04:00I hope you sort things out and find a new truck, s...I hope you sort things out and find a new truck, so you won't worry when driving the horses anymore. <br />It's a scary feeling.<br />How nice you got help though, when stranded.<br /><br />I am just catching up on blogs. Like you, it's been much work lately and blogging has had to wait.HorseOfCoursehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15907659164579327290noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-57850755643393285582010-06-01T07:08:49.505-04:002010-06-01T07:08:49.505-04:00We have yet to buy new off the lot; my SO's F3...We have yet to buy new off the lot; my SO's F350 diesel has over 450,000 and is still running. He abuses it terribly, has replaced one tranny, and bearings, etc. but that engine just keeps on running. He would never buy gas. He says diesel may be more expensive, but runs sooo much further.phaedra96https://www.blogger.com/profile/13073887491311158448noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-60690787020504241692010-06-01T00:02:23.136-04:002010-06-01T00:02:23.136-04:00Oh my...thankful everything turned out okay. Hope ...Oh my...thankful everything turned out okay. Hope you get a truck you can depend on, and soon. It's a must have with the grades on some of those mountain passes. <br /><br />We trailer locally with our Suburban, and drive the mountains without a trailer attached. I would feel safest in a big diesel for mountain trailering, and I'd still need either a jacket over my head or sedation (or both)- but it would be worth it!!aurorahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04731529798233954353noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-46559669213432826302010-05-31T09:53:49.721-04:002010-05-31T09:53:49.721-04:00Reddunappy, I can't imagine an '85 after w...Reddunappy, I can't imagine an '85 after what I've been through with the '94. Your F350 sounds wonderful. And I'm glad you are happy with the brakes. Good brakes are a must. :-)<br /><br />Kate, another F350 with plenty of power. I don't know if I need a 1 ton or can still get by with a 3/4 ton, but will certainly consider them. US Rider is great. They came to my aid when I was stranded on the side of the highway with my horses last year. I was impressed with the service. I wouldn't haul without membership. <br /><br />I'm glad I didn't have to call US Rider on Saturday though. I would have really challenged any service provider trying to get to me with a large enough tow truck to pull my rig as the road was narrow, winding, steep, and lined with trees and big rocks. But I got the impression we weren't the first rig the dude ranch owner has had to pluck off their road. He has to keep his road clear so guest can get there and he was certainly prepared. It was amazing how easy it was for that F550. It pulled us like we were just a Volkswagon bug.<br /><br />Thank you for the good vibes juliette. I'm sick about the money we just sunk into the old truck and now have confirmed it is useless for my needs. We may give that particular dealer a shot at selling us a new truck if they will be generous on taking the old thing in on trade since we are patrons of their dealership. But that may be wishful thinking. And that can only happen if I decide to buy a Ford. I've heard the 2011 F250 is promising with it's redesign and new engine. But it is risky to buy a first model year vehicle.<br /><br />Beth...good idea. I've been trying to catch the make/model of trucks pulling trailers that I see on the road...much easier if they are all parked in one place. I think I can find an event nearby this week. Gymkhana season is starting.<br /><br />JeniQ, I hope you can get a good truck too. It's tough having horses and being limited to where you can go with them. <br /><br />Dreaming, you have a beautiful and reliable truck. Yes, Misty and Marley were very happy to relax. I think they liked the place. So much so, they didn't want to get back in the trailer. Even Marley, who has never once hesitated to load refused to go in and even backed away from the trailer. That was another ordeal of the day that I didn't post about. <br /><br />I'm going to wander some dealership lots today, just to see what they have. I'm afraid to buy used now...even lightly used. I have some homework to do researching dealer cost, etc. My company has partnership plans with Ford, Chevy, and Dodge. I gotta figure all that out. I hate car (truck) shopping. And I don't want to make another mistake.Once Upon an Equinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08807098276875052982noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-60947719861142155612010-05-30T23:06:19.305-04:002010-05-30T23:06:19.305-04:00Awwwww....what a terrible experience - but I'm...Awwwww....what a terrible experience - but I'm so glad that Misty and Marley had a chance to relax. Just think if this happened on the side of a busy highway someplace - ugh! But how awful to put so much money into it....and then have it fall apart.<br /><br />We tow a two-horse, slant-load bumper pull with an '08 Toyota Tundra 5.7 liter V-8. It has surprised us with how well it hauls our horses. If we have the 'Amish tractor' in the bed of the truck (a Pioneer forecart) it has a bit of a struggle, but so far, (knock on wood) has gotten us where we are going. We pulled a substantial trailer across country with many of my hubby's big tools in it.Dreaminghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02113432418609414054noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-19931455526120885682010-05-30T22:36:53.409-04:002010-05-30T22:36:53.409-04:00I'm in the same boat.. I need a truck that can...I'm in the same boat.. I need a truck that can haul my girls... <br /><br />We use our trailblazer for very very short necessary hauls but it can't be used for anything long. It's just not built for it.<br /><br />~JeniJenihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03906855143092978620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-84717209212984518722010-05-30T12:43:49.221-04:002010-05-30T12:43:49.221-04:00Eeeeek! Scary!
I don't have a rig right now, ...Eeeeek! Scary!<br /><br />I don't have a rig right now, so no actually suggestions on that front. Maybe head to a local show and see what everyone has there? Or a trail ride?Bethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08527462761708705266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-25536279477535100722010-05-30T07:52:18.637-04:002010-05-30T07:52:18.637-04:00I have nothing to offer in the way of truck advice...I have nothing to offer in the way of truck advice. I am just sending good vibes your way - I remember your stories from last year and this one is scary too. You deserve a good rig! Glad that rancher helped out so Misty and Marley could relax. Ugh! Very frustrating - especially the cost to your wallet at the dealer. Happy you all got home safely.juliettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17488138405040629084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-73748750415199548422010-05-30T06:50:44.108-04:002010-05-30T06:50:44.108-04:00I have a 4-horse Featherlite and pull it with a di...I have a 4-horse Featherlite and pull it with a diesel 2004 F350, which has enough power for just about anything. It also has duelies in the back, which gives more stability and braking power. It's not perfect, but it's had pretty good performance, and I've done some 1,000+ mile hauls in hot weather with it. I prefer diesel for hauling - better torque.<br /><br />Also, I have US Rider roadside assistance - they will service truck and trailer, and even tow your trailer to a safe place if you break down. It doesn't cost all that much, and gives me great peace of mind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-806296642977794691.post-27990171493620842302010-05-30T00:13:01.232-04:002010-05-30T00:13:01.232-04:00I hate truck problems!
We have an old '85 dies...I hate truck problems!<br />We have an old '85 diesel Ford F250 that is retired to hauling hay now. I used to haul the 4 horse bumper pull with it, the breaks got a little scary! and the trani just was slow like you say.<br />We now have a 2000 Ford F350 1 ton! V10. It hauls beautifully! Havent had it up in the mountins, mostly Highway hauling and we have a really big hill by our house that it pulls with no problem!(about a mile and a half of steep hill) This truck is easy to haul with!And has great breaks! LOL Personally I prefer a gas engine. prices now are pretty close where diesel used to be cheaper. Good luck!Reddunappyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02789213785183576404noreply@blogger.com