I'm hoping trailer designers will see this.I don't think I'm a picky person, but I've been looking for a small living quarters trailer for 6 months, with no luck, new or used. I'm now trying to get quotes for having a trailer ordered, and the prices are coming back way higher than fancier trailers because what I want is "custom." 1. I can't imagine anyone can fit anything in the tiny back tackrooms that come standard - especially not a pitchfork or wheelbarrow or a few buckets. There HAS to be more storage options you can add to your standard floor plans. 2. Why do you put mid-tackroom doors on the same side of the trailer as awnings and living quarter entrance doors? I wouldn't want to tie horses next to an awning. And it's a huge pain to open your tackroom door and get stuff out when the awning is out.3. I am all about efficiency. Why can't I have a 30' living quarters trailer instead of a 40' trailer? Small - easy - efficient. Can take it anywhere. What's with all these monstrosities that can't fit in the average driveway?4. Swing out saddle racks are a must. EVERY trailer should have them.5. Escape doors are a must. EVERY trailer should have them.If there is a trailer manufacturer out there that can design and build a 30' living quarters trailer for $35k or less, with storage options, I would dearly LOVE to hear from you!!
Posted 2014-11-14 12:28 PM (#161562 - in reply to #161552) Subject: RE: Trailer Design for Trailer Manufacturers
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Posts: 56 Location: Belchertown MA
Do a search for Lakota"s they have new 7&9 ft LQ 2/3 horse trailers for under $35,000. You can order and add and change things the way you want them and still keep the price reasonable. We ordered our's last year with everything the way we want it and love it, for less than what we see one's listed now. We went through Wasko's in PA. Very good to work with.
Posted 2014-11-14 2:13 PM (#161569 - in reply to #161552) Subject: RE: Trailer Design for Trailer Manufacturers
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
mlindsay - Everything you said you wanted in a horse trailer is possible. Unfortunately, you are not going to find those features in a standard floor plan. A customized trailer is your only option. Or, if you are willing to compromise a bit - Allow me to make a shameless plug for 4-Star Trailers. Ask your dealer to show you a floor plan for a 2+1 Runabout model. It can be ordered with 2 stalls in back and a box stall in front. Use the box stall for storage.
Trailer Design for Trailer Manufacturers
