Posted 2009-01-26 2:22 PM (#98266 - in reply to #98264) Subject: RE: 8ft wide trailer vs. 7.5 wide trailer
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Posts: 1391 Location: North of Detroit, MI
Originally written by headhunter on 2009-01-26 3:16 PM
One more benefit to any trailer narrower than 8'.....The running board is sure handy for standing on to open drop-down windows and sliders.
Or to use as a mounting block !!
I don't have full running boards either. I have to carry a little step stool all around my trailer... inside to open the roof vents, outside to open the drop downs, next to the horse to get up .. : )
Posted 2009-01-28 8:25 AM (#98384 - in reply to #98047) Subject: RE: 8ft wide trailer vs. 7.5 wide trailer
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Posts: 39 Location: Michigan
It really just depends on what your hauling needs are, we have Belgians, big Belgians, we have a custom trailer that is the full 102" and over 8' tall inside, smaller wouldnt work for us. But honestly, if we were hauling smaller horses, I would still go for the 8 wide, but 7.5 is still way better than the 6 and 6.5. So if you dont have to have an 8 wide and the 7.5 is more in your price range, then I would say go for which trailer you like better and which one is the better deal :)
Posted 2009-01-28 3:30 PM (#98415 - in reply to #98384) Subject: RE: 8ft wide trailer vs. 7.5 wide trailer
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On an LQ, 8' for sure especially if it is a slant. Resale, larger horses, living space = no question. On a non-LQ, I sill like the 8' especially in the 2+1 and 5 horse configurations which are getting more popular. Then you have the option of the bigger box stall for babies, an extra pony, more hay, whatever.
8ft wide trailer vs. 7.5 wide trailer
