I put an LQ in a Cimmaron back in the spring, I also am not a big fan of the fiberglass roof. I don't like how it attaches to the top rail. The aluminum they use is a much lighter grade/thickness than the "top notch" trailers. I haven't looked at a platinum real close, but Cimmaron would be in the same class of trailers as Hart, Kiefer, Exiss, Sooner, Yada, Yada,  Ext........... I have said this many times on here, when I attach the firring strips to the walls of the above trailers, I can send a self tapping screw right into the aluminum stud. On a 4 Star, C&C, Elite, Bloomers, You have to pre-drill the hole(sucks), a self tapping screw will not penetrate the aluminum studs in those trailers. It is a different grade/thickness of aluminum.

Now having said all the above............ those trailers will last a long time with proper care and maint., there are alot of them being hauled down the road. But, there is a reason that some brands cost more, and re-sale for more.

 I have really been scoping out the Cimarrons  and I also have found them to be a better quality than Platinum. I actually went to the Platinum plant for a tour and that tour convinced me NOT to buy that brand.  But,  I  really, really like the Bloomer, 4 Star, and Elite.  Plus, I think, I am liking what I am seeing in the Integrity, Twister and the Cimarron trailers also. I am the type of person to research every purchase to the point of exhaustion so I can be more critical than the average person. Since I get a new LQ trailer every 2 years, I prefer to stay with the higher end trailers as they have done better on the resell for me. I am not a dealer so I have mostly sold them off of this web site or just traded them in on the new one.

Tripper wrote: I would say hands down the Cimarron is twice the trailer of a Platinum.I know people are going to argue but just go take a tour and see how they are built and the difference in the facilities and their employees and I would be willing to bet you feel the same

I looked at Cimmaron when I was trying to decide. It reminded me of a flimsier made Hart imitation. JMO because I'm no expert on welds, braces, etc.  I went with the Platinum and feel I made a good decision. I even liked the way the Platinum pulled better than the Cimmaron. The Cimmaron seemed like a trailer for light, once a month users. I use my trailer more than that.  I love my Platinum. And if I ever buy another trailer, it will be a Platinum.

Good luck, it's a hard decision.

We have a Cimmaron with a huge LQ and its great. We use it heavily, but clean it thoroughly each time. If money were no object, we would buy a HART. I really think they are the finest trailer. It is a hard decision to make, and it is important to be satisfied with your choice since you will live with it for a while...