Thinking of buying an older (2005) Exiss LQ. I would like to hear good & bad points as to their constuction. This one is all aluminum. Thanks in advance!
Posted 2014-04-30 8:52 PM (#158880 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Location: lansing iowa
I own A 04 Exiss xt 312 event, this is my 4th gooseneck trailer ,over the course of 20 yrs and I belive the best made of the 4.Now bear in mind Exiss and most brands, build premium and lower grade cheaper models So with that in mind it depends on the model good luck!
Posted 2014-05-01 6:01 AM (#158885 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 54 Location: Croswell MI
My BFF has an Exiss 3horse LQ trailer.So far it's been great.She is very happy with it.Its a 2005.Mine is a 2001 Exiss 2 horse and also no issues.We would both buy again.
Posted 2014-05-01 7:30 AM (#158887 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 47 Location: South Dakota
I have an 05 Exiss Event. I think there is a huge difference between the Event and the Sport with the Event being much better. I've had nothing but good luck with it but I take care of it. I put it in a building during the week when I'm not hauling, keep it washed and clean. My BFF had a Sport about the same year as mine and she had nothing but trouble with it. I think if you stay away from Sports you'll be ok.
Posted 2014-05-01 10:39 PM (#158904 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 153 Location: Iowa
Mine was a sport and was great. medium usage. 40 events a year. You will get lots of good and bad opinions.Every trailer brand has had troubles. Do what your needs and pocket book allows. Inspect all around and crawl underneath. I bought another after the first, so yes, I am happy with them.
Posted 2014-05-02 9:51 AM (#158909 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 402 Location: Valentine, NE
We have a "Sport" stock trailer due to bargin price on a repo auction. Replaced door and cut gate hinges, put in track for plexiglass, replaced tires, installed spot lights outside, put in mats, and carpet in nose when I bought it. Still have less than $9k in new 20' aluminum.
Would not hold up to day in/day out cow hauling, but it has worked for us really well for 4 years. Half the price of most trailers this size.
Thought about trading last spring and dealer would give 10k, so might still be ahead of the game...a little anyway...
Posted 2014-05-02 1:26 PM (#158910 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 1205 Location: Arkansas
We have an 01, bought it used in 06. It has sat outside since then. We take it showing, and to elk camp in Colorado multiple times, and Wyoming to cattle workings... and deer camp in Arkansas, and trail competitions etc... hauled horses, mules, riding mules, pack mules, and 4 wheelers... have been completely pleased...
Posted 2014-05-05 10:55 AM (#158923 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 56 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Entry level trailer. If you are a weekend warrior, you should be fine. If you can find an older 4-Star for the same money, I would go that route instead though....if you are in an unavoidable wreck with your horses, you'll be glad you have the 4-Star...
Posted 2014-05-06 9:45 AM (#158938 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 350 Location: Penrose, Colorado
if have never seen a horse trailer wreck, rolled or hit from behind it will open your eyes on a cheaper trailer vs. a quality one. Usually the cheaper ones come a part and the better ones stay intact.
Posted 2014-05-06 12:32 PM (#158941 - in reply to #158937) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 56 Location: Shawnee, Oklahoma
Originally written by crowleysridgegirl on 2014-05-06 7:47 AM
Why? what type of wreck? what circumstances? what do you base this on? you are a dealer,right?
Yes, I'm a Platinum dealer....I base this on over 10 years experience in selling Platinum trailers as well as used trailers in other brands, plus we have one of the biggest repair shops in central Oklahoma, so I see the good and bad of every brand. It's all about the quality and thickness of aluminum, the welds, the placement and number of welds on the side posts, the spacing and size of braces under the floor, floor material, etc.....entry level trailers use C channel instead of solid round posts, and they weld the corners to the floor instead of recessed down into the frame, and that alone is asking for the trailer to crumble in a wreck (T-boning, rear end hit, roll over etc.)....I could name the brands we've seen over the years that are the worst for repairs and structure, but I avoid that drama by just pointing people who seem to be on a budget towards the older 4-Stars that are so well built...
Posted 2014-06-16 1:02 AM (#159492 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Location: Alabama
I had a 2008 414 with the Sierra conversion package and it was absolutely wonderful nothing ever went wrong with it. I have a brand new elite now and it is a piece of junk.
Posted 2014-06-17 9:54 AM (#159513 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 662 Location: Vanzant, Missouri
I have an 03 Exiss Event 3h with 8ft LQ. Have never had any issues with the trailer. Has plenty of miles towed, Sits outside year round. Very happy with the trailer.
Posted 2014-06-17 12:20 PM (#159522 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Posts: 690 Location: missouri
If you buy a new Exiss trailer, take care and keep it in a building when not in use... Depending on your budget, you can get a lot better trailer for your $$$. I'm not saying they are bad, just so many are better built and have a little more to them. I would want all Aluminum.Look at the welds and the frame underneath, you will figure it out. Good Luck in your search.
Posted 2014-06-22 11:30 AM (#159563 - in reply to #158871) Subject: RE: Exiss trailer reviews please
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Location: Columbus, Georgia
Ok, I have some experience with a 2001 Exiss 4 horse event trailer. We bought it new. A very BIG problem turned out to be the slant divider closing devices. I found that as I traveled to an event a gelding ended up on the opposite side of a mare. We couldn't figure this out until we realized that when the horses pushed against the but wall the latches released, and he slid behind the mare. When I complained to the Exiss dealer , they acknowledged a problem and added an extension to the slam latches. After this, I noticed the windows were bulging, and coming apart! The inside of the windows are compressed wood, and since this trailer lived outdoors, the weather had caused the material to swell. That was it: I sold it for 50% of my original cost with happiness to get out of it. I also found a buyer who wanted it for storage...... my next trailer was a Sundowner 14 LQ top of the line Ranch House with all the bells and whistles, but sold it for a 4 star LQ, which I believe is the best option out there. Hart and Jamco are tops also . Notice the trailer which sell on this website!
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