I am a buyer-in-waiting.  I know what I want, $ in hand.  Have looked at several different trailers at different dealers.  None have come off their asking price in any significant way.  If there are any dealers willing to deal, contact me.

3 horse, mangers desired, 6.0 refrigerator, fold out couch, 7.5' high, sink in bath, hydraulic or electric jack, usual accoutrements elsewhere. Seems to mean a 9' or 10' sw. Pulling with a 2000 Chevy 2500 4x4.

Try looking for some private sales. I've always had better experiences buying used equipment from individuals. They don't have the overhead costs, and are usually more amenable, when being asked for a lower sales price than advertised.

Gard

A Buyers market doesn't always mean the dealers are getting a better price when they purchase.  The cost to build things has not gone down in price. For example, Health Insurance is not cheaper. Tires are not cheaper,  Steel and other metals have not dropped in prices substantially. I doubt that the cost of a 6 foot fridge is cheaper this year than last. So a new product will probably not be cheaper except for the dealer getting a little skinny on his margin. A dealer may be willing to loose money on a trailer in inventory rather than sit on excess inventory. But I suspect most dealers have cut way back on any trailers they were bringing in for inventory.

I have to disagree...

I am also in the market for a trailer very similar to what you are describing.  I have looked at various lots here in TN and even close to Louisville.  Some of the lots are not dropping their prices that much.  However there are other lots that are real competitive in their pricing.  When you take the trailer they offer and compare to others, they are below in most cases.  Heart of Kentucky Trailers (which is a dealer on this site) has had some of the best deals I have located.  It just takes time to locate a dealer sometimes and be willing to travel a little ways to find a good deal. 

sent you a PM Sheryl

Robd and Sheryl

I just sent you messages (at least I tried to)

I sent you a PM

I'd price edxactly what you are looking for with several different dealers to see how much difference there is, than compare this pricing against used. Check with dealers close to where the trailers are manufactured to see if they are less expensive (there's a lot in oklahoma), because freight is always a pretty big expense.  Be careful with "too good to be true" pricing, as there are some dealers in trouble and they will say and do things that are not true. Believe it or not, "businesses are perfectly desinged to get the results they get" (a quote i heard a long time ago that makes a lot of sense)

I would have to agree that dealers are subject to financial constraints when pricing their products, and as a result, their present sales efforts may not reflect a "buyer's market".

However in the used trailer segment, featuring units sold by private individuals, I would say that not only has the "buyer's market" started, but it is fully on its way. I just went to the HTW used trailer section, and entered a few of my favourite brands. I found many, of every size and option. Most that were only a few years old were advertised for about half the cost of a new unit. In everyone of my purchases, I have been able to obtain the trailers for less than the advertised prices.

So maybe in the new trailer, dealer sourced market, I will have to agree there isn't much change. However, in the personally offered, used market, it is wide open to anyone willing to check the want adds. There are good trailers of many brands, presently available to whomever is ready for their ownership.

gard

Sheryl,

     I am confident that we have a trailer that will fit your needs.  We have several different 3 horse models available and are ready to assist you in determining which one best suits your needs.

     Please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenence.

     Thank you.

Chip Ashcraft

Blue Ribbon Trailers

330.538.4115

cashcraft@blueribbontrailers.com

Thank you to all who replied.  I have been slammed at work and will respond as soon as possible.

Source the HTW want adds. Punch in the states in which you are interested, or none if you want to travel country wide. We've purchased two trailers and sold one through their services, with excellent results.

BOL  Gard

wantanewtrailer, I'm sending you a pm.

I don't mean to hijack the tread but I have a 2003 Sundowner LQ with 8' shortwall, big refrigerator, solar charger, hydraulic jack....4 horse....for sale.  Reason for selling...I have only slept in it one night since October 2006!  It is an expensive ornament sitting in my driveway. My little stock trailer is all the trailer I need these days. 

I know one of the posters was looking for a 3 horse.  My first stall has the full-height stud divider and can be used as a storage area/midtack. 

I plan to get some pics soon and will probably list it on HTW.  I've had several lookers locally, but no one has shown up with their checkbook in hand :-(

I really am looking for a 3 horse, but please send me the particulars, including weight if you know it.

Thanks

Why would you single out Hounddog? There were several others in this thread doing the same thing.

Not to mention its really annoying as a reader to check in on a thread and find out the only new posts are trailer ads.  

Moderators, can't posters be "spanked" for posting for sale posts in the chat section?

oops, sorry about the hijack