What do you think of this trailer? Would you spend the money on something this old? This is pretty much exactly what I was looking for, except that I wouldn't mind having mangers, maybe. I have no more information on it other than what you see here.. I've e-mailed the guy but no reply as yet... It may be too heavy for my current vehicle (as evidenced by the elec. jack), but it looks to be in good shape and the price is certainly attractive.. i would have thought it was a scam until I noted the trailer's age..
Posted 2009-05-18 3:14 PM (#105088 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Good name brand, drop downs on both sides, looks well cared for. To me age doesn't matter, condition does. If you assume the worse, and have to add new tires, bearings and brakes, you would be set for many more years. If it looks this well after 16 years, you know it is a good trailer.
Carefully check the flooring panel. Many stretch and oil can after a while.
If it's a legitimate sale, I would consider it a good buy. Price a new one and compare.
Posted 2009-05-18 4:03 PM (#105092 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
I agree with gard. Though it may be a little high, BUT a well name brand with lots of great features.
Depending on your location and your ability to haggle you should be able to have them service the trailer before you buy it. ie:check brakes, bearings, lights, etc...(repack or replace bearings, adjust or replace brakes)
Posted 2009-05-18 4:03 PM (#105093 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
I HAVE been!.... (Lord!!! Have I ever been..LOL!!)... I've even been up to the 4-star place in Willis, TX, @ 5-6 hours from here.. i know I want a 4-star, hart, or Cimmarron and have been looking for ages... I've found a few, but something always seems to stop me.. This looks good to me, too.. I know my husb will have a comment about the age, but he is non-horsey and thinks of trailers like he thinks of cars.. You wouldn't want to buy a car this old. It very nearly has everything that I would order on a new one.... for at least $11,000 less.
If it turns out to be a scam, I'm going to be sooooooo ticked off..
Posted 2009-05-18 5:17 PM (#105098 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Go for it!!! You don't find them with that red carpet in the DR's like that any more!! LOL!... Trailer looks real good for it's age. I say the ad is legit, it's a keeper.
Posted 2009-05-18 7:10 PM (#105101 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 736 Location: Western WA
The ad itself looks legitimate too. Several phone numbers (all with TX area codes), email with URL, looks like a dealer, you could check out the URL and contact them directly if you are concerned.
Here's another one that I liked the look of....What do ya'll think of this one?.. It's a little newer , is 8 ft wide (plenty big enough for a cot when I go camping by myself and don't feel like setting up a tent.), it's rear tack collapses, is a little fancier, AND a bit more expensive. The 4-star weighs about 3800 lbs, which with 2 horses would be getting to the high end of my weight limit on my vehicle..(6000 Lbs)..BUT, I've about decided to make the switch from an SUV to a truck.. I don't really want a truck for my only vehicle, but I need one.. My car is being treated as a truck right now... might as well make the switch and make it official... If I do, it will probably be toward the end of this year when the '09s are marked down.. I was thinking of the Ford F150 with the integrated brake box and built in WDH/anti-sway bars.. That would also give me about 9000Lbs of towing capacity, more than enough for my simple needs.
correction: The F 150 would give me @ 11,200 lbs towing capacity..I rechecked the brochure. And the other trailer (the Hart) does NOT have a collapsing rear tack, which is the only thing about the 4-star that I wish was different that couldn't be changed
Posted 2009-05-19 6:44 AM (#105129 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
Thanks for everyone's opinion.... I've corresponded via e-mail with this guy..I guess I'll call him today....... I started out looking for a bigger trailer, so as to have the extra stall for storage, but wasn't sure if I really needed it. My husband accuses me of being a Queen Bee, wanting the best of everything.. But, since I've been looking for a trailer for a couple of years, I guess I won't feel guilty if I end up getting this one..
Posted 2009-05-19 7:33 AM (#105134 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Location: North Texas
I know this guy. He is a very reputable dealer. Sells trailers at his home - usually new Elites. Almost bought a new Elite from him 4 yrs ago. He has very little overhead so can sell cheaper than most. This one must have been a trade-in. You can probably negotiate a little with him. I would do it before you came to look at it because once you are here he may feel he has snagged you.
Posted 2009-05-19 8:32 AM (#105138 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 235 Location: Bucksport, Maine
I really like the 4-star but I'm confused why the awning is on that side. Seems like it would make more sense to have it on the side with the DR door, and not on the side with the ladder.
Posted 2009-05-19 9:15 AM (#105145 - in reply to #105138) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Originally written by Sharon on 2009-05-19 8:32 AM
I really like the 4-star but I'm confused why the awning is on that side. Seems like it would make more sense to have it on the side with the DR door, and not on the side with the ladder.
Some people add them for the horses to have shade. I have only used mine for the horses.....
Posted 2009-05-19 9:48 AM (#105149 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 235 Location: Bucksport, Maine
Oh, I see. My horse is never loaded on the trailer when I have the awning out... and if he's corralled next to the trailer he has to be on the side without the awning because he's such a nosy bugger. He'd eat it, or find some other way to destroy it.
Posted 2009-05-19 9:53 AM (#105150 - in reply to #105087) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 681 Location: Corpus Christi, Texas
I called this fella about the trailer this morning.... There's a lady on her way to look at it now... I guess if she decides not to get it, or (I guess) if she's undecided, I'll hop in the car and make a (looooong!) daytrip up there for a look.
Posted 2009-05-19 10:14 AM (#105153 - in reply to #105150) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 3802 Location: Rocky Mount N.C.
Originally written by ridingarocky on 2009-05-19 10:53 AM
I called this fella about the trailer this morning.... There's a lady on her way to look at it now... I guess if she decides not to get it, or (I guess) if she's undecided, I'll hop in the car and make a (looooong!) daytrip up there for a look.
Posted 2009-05-19 1:38 PM (#105174 - in reply to #105150) Subject: RE: what do you think of this?
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Posts: 420 Location: Florida
Originally written by ridingarocky on 2009-05-19 9:53 AM
I called this fella about the trailer this morning.... There's a lady on her way to look at it now... I guess if she decides not to get it, or (I guess) if she's undecided, I'll hop in the car and make a (looooong!) daytrip up there for a look.
Leslie
Ohhh HE IS BAITING YOU. But an honest bait and lure. Get a cashiers check for what you want to pay for it and put what you will pay for it in cash in your pocket to make any difference up and go pull the current economic status on this guy. As nice as he is he took it in trade and probally gave up 3 and not much more than 4k for it off his new deal. Make a rediculous low offer and watch him closely. But remember if you have to walk away then so be it. GOOD LUCK!
what do you think of this?
He'd eat it, or find some other way to destroy it.