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Location: PA | I'm currently looking to buy a 2007 3 horse 4-star with LQ. I was just wondering everyone's opinion on them. Also, if you have had a 4star, what did you like and not like? Thanks! |
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Location: Odessa, MO | I hear they are good.. Never have owned one but going to purchase one this weekend.. I hope they are good..
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Location: La Crosse, WI - God's Country | The ones I have seen have been older - 5+ year old and built like tanks. Heavy duty construction, rock solid looking welds, etc. While often not the prettiest trailers (though they're newer ones dress up nice with stainless accents), IMHO, there's something to be said for buying a rock solid trailer. Based solely upon the ones I've looked at, I don't think you can go wrong with one that's in good condition at a competitive price. LAXPatrick (no, I don't own one, but if I were shopping for one today, I'd definitely try to find one  ) |
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Location: Home of Wild Turkey Whiskey | I have had a couple of them. One of the best parts of a 4 Star is when you want to sell them they go quick. People will never question the quality. |
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Location: mt. vernon,ar 72111 | I purchased a used 4 star 2 years ago.It had only had a horse in it one time.I would check on the lq installer.I have bunkhouse and so far am very satisfied.All the welds are smmoth and the hinges are stanless and strong and are all alluminum.Also I love the werm foor in the horse dept.I do not hink you will go wrong.Good luck. |
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Location: Southern Indiana | Owned a 2004 8 foot LQ by OUTLAW...4 horse with stock style area for horses. I purchased over the internet and after delivery was very pleased with fit and finish of trailer. The trailer pulled and braked excellent. The only minor problems were with Outlaw which I have to say, Outlaw addressed, diagnosed and repaired IMMEDIATELY--even though I lived 600 miles away!!! The only thing I regret is selling my trailer-which I sold for 500 less than what I paid-to purchase a RV. (needed more room).....The RV did not work out for us for several reasons--- When and if purchasing another living quarter trailer, I will definately return to a 4 star with an Outlaw conversion.......You just can't replace the committment of service from either of these companies. If you end up with a 4 star, I hope that your experience will be as worry free and positive as mine was...............!!! |
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| I used to really like 4 stars and how they were built. The other day however I was at a trailer dealership and they had on a 1993 mill finshed one there that had a 12 inch or so open hole, slit in the ceiling in the horse area. Not sure how it got there but it looked like someone had stuck a knife right thru the roof of the trailer. This slit wasn't near any roof vents either. AFter seeing that and then when I pushed on the roof around that hole and in the areas that weren't even near it I questioned if the type of aluminum they used on the cieling is thick enough. It reminded me of a pop can. |
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Location: East Central Kansas | Excellent trailer. They are solid well built trailers. |
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Location: North of Detroit, MI | Originally written by nd deb on 2007-07-31 10:26 AM I used to really like 4 stars and how they were built. The other day however I was at a trailer dealership and they had on a 1993 mill finshed one there that had a 12 inch or so open hole, slit in the ceiling in the horse area. Not sure how it got there but it looked like someone had stuck a knife right thru the roof of the trailer. This slit wasn't near any roof vents either. AFter seeing that and then when I pushed on the roof around that hole and in the areas that weren't even near it I questioned if the type of aluminum they used on the cieling is thick enough. It reminded me of a pop can. The hole was probably from driving into a tree branch - which in many cases can do quite a lot of damage. In considering the strength of a ceiling / roof... I would have to say that the odds of needing the roofing material strong for any reason are EXTREMELY low. The SUPPORTS for the roof need to be strong, to maintain the integrity of the trailer "box" in the event of an accident. What I dislike about Alum - is that it is a VERY brittle material and will have very sharp edges - regardless of its thickness. Whereas a fiberglass roof will provide lightness and easy accessibility if there is ever an event requiring rescuers to go in that way. So.. ideal trailer? steel frame, insulated walls, alum exterior and fiberglass roof. : ) Oh, steel fenders too - cheaper to fix. |
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Location: CA | Check the floors. A friend bought a new 4Star and when her 40 lb daughter walked into the horse area the whole floor "popped" like it wasn't riveted or welded evenly between the support beams. The WERM floor could hide something. That said, it's been about a year now and she still loves the trailer and has had no problems, so what do I know! |
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Location: IN | I had a 98 4Star bumper pull that I purchased new, and just sold it for about $1500 less than the original purchase price....to the first person that saw it! Not bad for 9 year old trailer. I probably could've sold it for more! Anyway, I was extremely happy with how solid the trailer was, the thickness of the aluminum skin, the size and spacing of the I-beams on the floor, and the well-built windows. Thick, heavy, bolted on, smooth welds...again, solid. But also consider that 4Star historically stands behind their product if you have a problem. I LOVED my 4Star...but I needed a gooseneck, and luckily found a used Elite to move up to. Long story short...my experience with 4Star was great. If the newer models are made the same, you won't go wrong! |
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| We have never owned one. But, that's are next buy in a trailer. And were not settling for nothing less than the WERM floor. I can't wait. |
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Location: Elgin, Texas | I just bought one and it has everything that I wanted. The dealer and factory are great to deal with. Anytime I have a question, I can call the factory directly and they have been very helpful. I don't see how you can go wrong in buying one. |
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Location: Galion, OH | You wrote (So.. ideal trailer? steel frame, insulated walls, alum exterior and fiberglass roof. : ) Oh, steel fenders too - cheaper to fix. ) What brand of trailer would have those characteristics and still be light enough for a Ford F150 Supercrew 4 x4 (5.4 ) to pull with two horses loaded? |
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| No 3H with a LQ that I know of would be light enough for any F-150 to pull safely.I realize I'm probably opening a can of worms with that remark,but,having tried pulling trailers with both a 1/2T Chevy,a 3/4T Powerstroke Diesel,and now a 1T dually,I can tell you just from our experiences: none. |
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| If you are just asking about a trailer light enough to pull with an F-150,with 2 horses,loaded,there may be a few,such as Brenderup,Merhow Verylite,ect.But the original poster asked about a 4Star 3H LQ,I believe. |
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Location: Galion, OH | Oops. I meant a bumper pull and did not mean to hijack the original thread. But....what BRAND of trailer has steel frame, insulated walls, aluminum exterior, fiberglass roof, and steel fenders--no matter the hitch type? |
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| I don't know,esp.about the steel fenders,but I would think that several of the steel frame/aluminum skin trailers offer fiberglass roofs as an option.Several have insulated walls.Hart is one that comes to mind that might offer such a trailer,but I believe they are all aluminum.The bigger trailer mfgs.are able to offer more options such as insulated walls,fiberglass roof,ect.as well as have some as standard features. |
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| In a search on their website,Hart trailers do have fiberglass roofs.But they are all aluminum trailers.Merhow offers aluminum over steel frame,but I'm not sure about a fiberglass roof.Bison also offers steel frame over aluminum skin.It would take some searching to find one,and if I could afford a Hart,I wouldn't really care about the frame not being steel because they are really nice, well built trailers.My first choice of a trailer personally. |
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Location: Galion, OH | Thanks, I'll take a look |
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Location: Smyrna, DE | Hawk and Trailet are both steel frame, aluminum skin, insulated, fiberglass roof. Hawks have fiberglass fenders, Trailet has aluminum fenders. Our Hawk gooseneck is built like a tank. It still looks brand new after 8 years as well. |
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Location: Maryland | 6 months ago I bought a 2 yr old, used 4star trailer. Have been using it to go to shows and just love it. I had been looking at the 4 stars and comparing it with others, you may pay more for a 4Star, but it will be well worth the price. Look at the difference in the saddle racks, hooks, etc. It is a very well made, sturdy trailer. Good luck in your search !!!! |
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Location: Galion, OH | Thanks for that info. How are the fiberglass fenders holding up to everyday wear and tear that happen if you tie a horse to the trailer? |
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Location: North of Detroit, MI | I suggest you consider Hawk, Trail-Et, Merhow and any others with a fiberglass roof. That roof makes the trailer lighter in weight and more light inside - So long as you have a BIG half ton and aren't traveling in the mountains - you find that a nice 2H BP, with a large dressing room in front (more length to the trailer) will haul nicely. Some BPs pull better than others. Good Luck in your search. Don't worry about what the fenders are made of... I had an ancient Circle J with FG fenders - big long ones and I think it had one long crack in one of them (someone drove into something they shouldn't have I think) it was a 1987 Royale (tall, no ramp, large DR, lots of windows and vents). I sold it for $2400 in 2005. It was galvanealed steel with FG roof & fenders. Weighed less than 2500 pounds empty. |
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Location: West Coast | I had a 2002 4 Star LQ. Very, very well made. I don't think the new ones are quite as nice. Still very nice but not the same quality as the older ones. On the fiberglass fenders. I had a trailer that had them. I had no problems at all. Had the trailer for over 10 years. My friend backed it up next to another trailer and caught the fender on the other trailer's fender. Ripped a piece off but didn't even tear the whole thing up. Pretty sturdy. The only thing I didn't like is the way fiberglass fades. I'd make sure and get white so you don't notice the fading. |
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Location: Derby City, Kentucky | I bought a 2006 4star trailer used 8 months ago. It is a 3 horse, 12 ft short wall Outlaw conversion, mid-tack, , 7 drop windows. It is a trailer that I have always dreamed of owning. I LOVE the trailer. I belive this is a well made trailer. BUT I did have a problem with the rear door hinges. It was open and NOT latched and blew back against the corner which made the pop-rivets come out of the bottom hinge. I don't think the pop-rivets are the best way to install doors and windows.  |
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