Posted 2019-08-14 11:22 AM (#172608) Subject: Stock slat sides vs drop windows
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Posts: 1
Considering stock slat sides with plexiglass on the head and hip side of a new custom built trailer vs drop down windows/bars on both sides. I live in the southeast, and even in the winter, find that I don't ever haul with the drop windows up in my current trailer. I also have never used the drop bars to access the horses, and I don't care to let them hang their heads out when parked. There will be a 1st horse escape door on this trailer.
So, I'm thinking the stock sides would possibly be a more convenient option instead of opening and closing windows for ventilation.
I'm interested in hearing the pros and cons of the slat sides from those who have used them.
One thing I'm particularly curious about is how weather proof are the plexi inserts when the trailer is parked for storage or camping. I don't expect them to be as water tight as a window with a weather seal, but am I going to find water running down my walls in the rain?
I also understand my resale value will take a hit, especially on the east coast.
Any thoughts are appreciated!
Posted 2019-08-14 11:47 AM (#172609 - in reply to #172608) Subject: RE: Stock slat sides vs drop windows
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Posts: 183 Location: riverside ca
I love my stock trailer when i am in California, because it is always hot so more air is better. That said I go to the Denver stock show in January, and it would be next to impossible to regulated the tempature like you can with bus windows. As far as weather tight in the winter for storage it vaires greatly between trailer manufactuers but they typically do a good job of keeping most of the water out. At least where I live in California it is quite common to see stock slats on the butt side and drop downs on the head side which i suppose is a good compramise in a slant trailer.
Stock slat sides vs drop windows
