Hello Listers,I found an interesting trailer on eBay and I'd like any information on it. I've done an internet search and came up empty handed.
Has anyone seen/heard of this model of trailer? It's very European looking. I have written the owner of the trailer w/ some questions but in the meantime thought I'd pick ya'lls brains.
Posted 2007-10-07 8:51 PM (#68961 - in reply to #68952) Subject: RE: Info. on Sundowner Mirage Prototype Trailer?
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Ok, thanks for the clarification. The person selling it on eBay is calling it a prototype. Do you happen to know anything about the trailer? Or have you ever seen one in person?
Posted 2007-10-10 2:42 PM (#69150 - in reply to #69111) Subject: RE: Info. on Sundowner Mirage Prototype Trailer?
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I don't know why they really quit making them but I have an idea: There is very strong belief in the market that the "unusual" shape and "unusual" materials are(pick any combination of words: unreliable, weak, unsafe, uncomfortable, unfairly priced, untrustworthy, unstable, not roadworthy, not big enough, too big, not heavy enough, too heavy, unstable, unattractive, abnormal, etc. etc.) Heck, I don't know anything about that trailer . . . it maybe that those things do apply . . . but I doubt it.
roll on!
PS I don't know whether it is/was a prototype. I have seen one like it several times at horse shows in the Dallas/Ft. Worth area and in OKC. I thought it looked pretty cool!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It was in great shape for a 94 model.
Posted 2007-10-10 2:59 PM (#69151 - in reply to #68945) Subject: RE: Info. on Sundowner Mirage Prototype Trailer?
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These were made from fiberglass boat hulls that Sundowner got from a boat mfr. They never went over very well, were expensive to buy and the mfr.( I think?) went out of business. Repairs were difficult and usually horse trailer repair shops didn't have knowledge to fix these. There are a few these scattered around the country yet today.