Kinda looking at one of these trailers but not sure about an aluminum frame on a trailer. Somewhat scary to me in case of an accident. Any experience with this model?
Posted 2009-06-26 6:33 PM (#107102 - in reply to #107100) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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Originally written by kypeep on 2009-06-26 6:44 PM
Kinda looking at one of these trailers but not sure about an aluminum frame on a trailer. Somewhat scary to me in case of an accident. Any experience with this model?
Posted 2009-06-26 7:42 PM (#107108 - in reply to #107102) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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Originally written by retento on 2009-06-26 7:33 PM
Originally written by kypeep on 2009-06-26 6:44 PM
Kinda looking at one of these trailers but not sure about an aluminum frame on a trailer. Somewhat scary to me in case of an accident. Any experience with this model?
Explain your logic behind this assumption....
Obviously this poster has been reading the info-literature, published by the unbiased steel trailer manufacturers. According to their scientific testing, aluminum is so weak, that it can crumble into a pile of corrosion dust, caused by nothing more than a strong stare.
Here's part of Kiefer's latest warranty from their web site:
"8.2 8 Year Structural Coverage Kiefer Built LLC expressly warrants to you, the original purchaser of a Kiefer Built Genesis trailer, that on the date of purchase by you, the product was free from defects in the composition of material and workmanship. This 8-year structural warranty covers the main trailer structure, consisting of the side rails, floor cross members, hitch, gooseneck and axle sub frames."
It might be interesting to compare this to the warranties supplied by the builders of steel framed trailers.
Posted 2009-06-27 9:19 AM (#107140 - in reply to #107100) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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I'm on my second Kiefer and love it. I have called the factory with some suggestions about the swing out saddle rack though.
Aluminum is just as strong as steel when it is built right. Look at commercial airplanes. If you don't believe me ask Gard, he worked in the airline industry.
Posted 2009-06-27 11:09 AM (#107149 - in reply to #107100) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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Interesting thought there Genebob- Just when was the last time we saw a steel airplane?? And if I want anything to be strong, it is the device holding me 7 miles up in the air...
Posted 2009-06-29 11:58 AM (#107256 - in reply to #107100) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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I have been hauling horses and cattle for over 30 years. I have a Kiefer Genesis and have no quams what so ever about the aluminum frame. This is my second Keifer trailer.
Posted 2009-07-01 9:27 AM (#107399 - in reply to #107100) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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I hadn't been reading anything yea or nay. Just honestly didn't know the answer to the question. Thanks for all the replies!
P.S. - I figured airplanes were a stronger grade than a trailer, but I admit to being completely ignorant of those kinds of things. Whether airplanes are or not, I hope not to be a passenger if one collides with another in mid-air!
Posted 2009-07-01 10:08 AM (#107409 - in reply to #107399) Subject: RE: Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
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Originally written by kypeep on 2009-07-01 10:27 AM
P.S. - I figured airplanes were a stronger grade than a trailer, but I admit to being completely ignorant of those kinds of things. Whether airplanes are or not, I hope not to be a passenger if one collides with another in mid-air!
If it happens, it won't matter what the material is.
Keifer Genesis with Aluminum Frame?
