flatback_frannie

Everyone is feeling the crunch, right? So, how much does your trailer effect your gas mileage? We were planning on taking some trips and taking the horse with us this summer, but we're worried now about gas hitting $4 a gallon. Have you figured out how much it costs you in mileage to haul your trailer?

alexis

My uncle has a mini horse and has a mini trailer so right now its too bad right now. Right now for us gas is 3.03/gallon and they don't have too much of an issue but I know its going to be worse soon. I wonder how much people spend in gas that are all about going to shows and stuff.

purplefdu

It definitely takes alot more gas to haul a trailer, let alone one with horses in it. I know even before gas was so expensive we always tried to make sure the trailer was full by hauling for other people and having them help pay for gas. Making sure your tires are properly inflated and weight is distrubuted as evenly as possible will help as well.

horseshoes

Honestly, I've never noticed my mileage when hauling the horse and horse trailer. (I know the truck I use to haul it with gets terrible mileage so it must be really bad when you add on the horse and trailer!)

Unless it's just a 15-20 mile trip, there's no way I'm traveling with the horse trailer this summer. Our gas is a little over $3.40 right now and I can't imagine how prices will be when spring/summer hit.

flatback_frannie

Ugh.. I hate you people who live where it's just over $3! (I say that in a loving way! ). Today it was $3.58 at COSTCO! That's the cheapest around here. I have a feeling our economic incentive rebate check will be going to gas.

alexis

Costco is cheapest here too, but its already risen more than the last time I had posted on this topic. Its driving us nuts slow but sure since we drive a good deal back and forth to work. If we could all just work at home right.

HairyHorse

I have never paid attention to the change of mileage when hauling-it just never occurred to me because my mind was always on driving even more carefully than normally because of the added dangers, and added risks. So I guess I am paying too close attention to that to notice how often I fill up.

Aintree

Oh, don't! Here in the UK where I live, we are paying over £5 for a gallon (which is an Imperial gallon so less than you'd get in the US) so let's see (counts on fingers) 5 British Pounds is equal to $9.83!!!

flatback_frannie

yes, you pay more, but you also import all your petrol. The US is one of the top 3 producers of oil. And as a nation, we drive more than Brits, our public transportation if poorer and we live much further from our jobs than the average person living in the UK.

Aintree

Yes, I understand what you say. I am just feeling the pinch more because I live in an area where there is little or no public transport and so a car is essential for everyday (traveling to work, shopping etc) so on top of high prices for food I begrudge having to pay high price for getting there to buy it!

I have visited the States a few times in the past and understand what you mean re public transportation etc. The sheer size of your country is awesome!

babs

I really don't see myself going on a vacation anytime soon. I have a feeling its going to be 4/gallon before I can take the time off anyways though so no point in dreaming this year.