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| I would like to hear opinions on purchasing a steel trailer with aluminum skin versus an all aluminum. |
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| Well I think that there are various past threads on this and a lot of pro and cons by folks. We have two trail-ets. One is a 1986 BP and the newer one is a 2001 GN. Both of these trailers are well built and sturdy. There is minimal rusting on the 86 and it still tows like a dream, we do use a weight distributing hitch on it. We have had good luck with these trailers and both are aluminum sided with steel frames. |
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Location: Tipton, IN | check these threads please. http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=2798 http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/forum/thread-view.asp?threadid=2823 |
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Location: Western Wisconsin | Two things - I have an almost 10 year old Trail-et BP and will keep it til I die. It looks brand new. There is minimal surface rust on the back "bumper" where all the urine runs out. Nothing that can't be fixed by a local bodyshop or with a can of rust olem. Also, another thing to consider - I don't think I've seen a steel trailer come any wider than 7 feet. Someone with more knowledge may correct me on this. As a potential buyer, personally we looking for an all alum because that extra width will make for a more comfortable trailer both in the LQ and back in the horse compartment. |
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Location: Tipton, IN | There are a number of all steel and steel framed aluminum skinned horse trailers at 8' ft. wide. Here is one my buddy Tom just traded for his new Integrity that I started a thread about the other day. http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=47512 |
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steel w/skin versus aluminum
