In defense of what Gard was trying to say to you,anytime you ask such a broad based question of such a broad based group of people on a public forum such as HTW you are going to get 100's of different answers.most of these types of quizzes that I've read (and I've read a lot of them on here) are started with good intentions,but the creator of the thread has designed something  that winds up #1: confusing them,and,#2: getting arguments out the wazoo started.

I know you meant well by your question but so did he when he replied.Hope you found the answers that you need.

I have personallygone over with a fine tooth comb and  crawled thru and under  all of the brand name aluminum horse trailers made. My choices are as follows:

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1)  4 Star

2) Bloomer

3)  Elite

4) Twister

5)  Hart

6) Platinum

I see.I've done the same,too.I've even asked Gard questions about treating aluminum flooring in trailers and he has posted this over and over on the forum,which he kindly pointed out after answering my questions!

We own a nice Exiss Event.I believe that brushycreekranch has owned more trailers than just about anyone on the website,and,some of the top rated brands,too.She's probably right on about the information she has posted.

I think my top choice of a trailer,if money were no object (which is the case with most of us,it IS) but if I could afford it,I would own a Hart.

Most of the old hands here will tell you that NOTHING comes close to a Blue Moon trailer.

Thats a fact and NONE of us are Blue Moon dealers.

Roll on!

There are many trailers that are good values, feature excellent build qualities, and have enjoyed sterling reputations. To not include them in a wish list, would be a disservice to those who are less interested in owning the most bling, and instead, are looking for a reasonably priced, serviceable, long lasting trailer.

In addition to the previous listings, I would include in no particular order, this list of "BEST" trailers. Featherlite, Merhow Alumastar, Kiefer Genesis, Exiss Event, Sooner, Eby, Blue Ribbon, Lakota, Jamco, Dream Coach, Sidekick, and Cherokee. This by no means, is a complete list. But each one of these trailer brands can be the best, for the owners that find them exactly suited for their needs. I've said it many times; the most expensive trailer may not be the BEST one.

yoyo....I show a son of Mr Solano Rey out of an own daughter of Peponita that Rosanne Sternberg bred.

 Also show a cropout QH mare that Steve Swartzenberger bred.

Just sold my son of Nu Chex To Cash out of a daughter of One Gun.

Have a super nice Night Deposit Chex colt xPeponita gdaughter that is a yearling.

Plus I still own and ride the only NASMA Superior Reining mule in the world. (The one that Jose hates Juice to be stalled anywhere near!)

yoyo,  Rollin is 100% correct.  If I could step up, I'd get a Blue Moon even though I am very happy with both my Featherlite and my Elite. 

BLUE MOON TRAILERS

(NOW THAT'S THE COOLEST, EVER!)

Yes,and there are as many differences of opinion in what you are saying as there are trailer brands,too.It's what works best for who is paying the bill.That's what is "the best."

  "There are as many differences of opinion in what you are saying as there are trailer brands.  It's what works best for who is paying the bill. That's what is "the best."

This is the best answer I've ever seen !

Well,Gard,thanks.Isn't that what you've been trying to get across on this thread and others similar?

I mean: sure,if money were no object I'd run out here and order a fully decked out Bloomer,Hart,etc.Love to.We owned a Platinum before we bought our Exiss Event.I've looked at a lot of LQ interiors since and I have to say that I have not seen a better setup than the one we have by Sierra conversions.On the other hand,we do NOT trailer someplace for hundreds of miles,weekend after weekend in our trailer.If it were something I were doing as a living,or a full-fledged hobby (in which case,I'd have plenty of dough to work with,obviously,too) I might have a Platinum,4Star,etc.I do have a 4star,not a LQ.But I had to choose what I liked,could afford,and what met our needs.That's EVERYONE'S "best" trailer,IMO,whether it is a little known brand that you found at a fire sale price or a fully decked out Bloomer.

OK,here is what she said:Would like you to rate your top 5 trailer brands in order. Quality construction, durability, resale, price

When she posted "your" top 5 trailer brands,well,there are 100's of registered users on HTW.What is one person's top trailer brand might not be what 10 others would.it was a big,general category question,and she found her answers searching the threads.We (Gard,I,etc.) were talking about some of our issues.We weren't necessarily still on the original question.You yourself said  that you've have a sundowner rather than an Exiss,Merhow,etc.

I wouldn't.

That's the basis of what we were discussing.I wasn't trying to give her an opinion on what she could afford or how she was going to use it.As you proved yourself,what YOU think is the best trailer isn't what I'd pick for my best trailer,and,vice versa.I think she's already found what she was shopping for anyway,so I guess she got her answer some time ago.

If you have ten brands of trailers, and none of them breaks; which one is the best built?

If you have ten different interiors by as many conversion companies, and each owner is pleased with his; which one is the best?

If both of the previous requirements are met, and some trailers have more bling than the others; do they become the best?

If ten people purchase the same make and model trailer, but one pays more for his, does that make it the best?

Like CRG stated: It's what works best for who is paying the bill. That's what is "the best."

This is probably what they're talking about, this one is in Madison, Va..... http://www.grandchampionluxuryliner.com/home

An old thread..

http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=8040&start=1

Oh,man- Rentento,how could I have forgotten THAT thread??!!!

Yeah,that be the one.(trailer.)

liv to ride, if you would like more information on the Blue Moon trailers, you'll need to either look up some of the older threads on the forum, or ask just Rollin Ponnies, I think that he might be a manufacturer,  distributor or something.

   too bad integrity went out

Blue Moon is by far the best...I got a mail from them the other day with their latest special offer....

This would be of interest to you guys in PA.

Integral snow plough....

Easy to fit and 100% satisfaction garanteed.

It has a heated blade under the nose of the trailer which clears the snow as you drive. It has special wind generators mounted on the wheels which which generate hot air (by applying the brakes slightly). this hot air is directed to the front of the tow vehicle thus melting the snow in front of you.

Unfortunately this upgrade is only available on the 4wd models with tail bags...for obvious reasons.

I believe that Blue Moon offers the Best value for Money, outstanding quality (especially the dbl story units) and inovation far beyond any of the other manufacturers.

Haven't you read the beginning of this posting ?????????

Brushycreekranch spelled them out. Apparently you sell trailers, so you should know as well