Posted 2012-10-19 10:08 AM (#147769) Subject: buying my first trailer
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Location: ellington,ct
Hi, I am looking for my first trailer. Have seen a 1991 Campbell Coach in very good condition and love the adjustability and option of using ramp or not. Also like a 1994 Merhow. Any opinions. I know they are older and Campbell is not longer in business. I just want a trailer 2H BP for light occassional use and main focus is safety and comfort of my horse (Levi). thanks.
Posted 2012-10-19 11:54 PM (#147786 - in reply to #147769) Subject: RE: buying my first trailer
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Posts: 2958 Location: North Carolina
Welcome to the forum.
Trailers are simple vehicles. I don't consider brand as much as condition. When purchasing a used trailer inspect tires, lights, brakes, and especially the floor. Pull the mats. look at the edges, and under side of the trailer.
Posted 2012-10-21 9:21 AM (#147809 - in reply to #147769) Subject: RE: buying my first trailer
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Location: ellington,ct
Thanks for the response. My husband has been hauling car trailers for years and is very thorough about checking the structure and mechinicals while I am more concerned with the horse compartment ie: space, light and ease of use. Since the campbell is no longer in production would it be possible to find window replacements? This is the only feature I am not liking so far.
Posted 2012-10-21 7:40 PM (#147819 - in reply to #147786) Subject: RE: buying my first trailer
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
Originally written by hosspuller on 2012-10-19 11:54 PM
Welcome to the forum.
Trailers are simple vehicles. I don't consider brand as much as condition. When purchasing a used trailer inspect tires, lights, brakes, and especially the floor. Pull the mats. look at the edges, and under side of the trailer.
And in the New England area...definitely exam the frame closely...
Posted 2012-10-21 7:43 PM (#147820 - in reply to #147809) Subject: RE: buying my first trailer
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Originally written by levigirl on 2012-10-21 9:21 AM
Thanks for the response. My husband has been hauling car trailers for years and is very thorough about checking the structure and mechinicals while I am more concerned with the horse compartment ie: space, light and ease of use. Since the campbell is no longer in production would it be possible to find window replacements? This is the only feature I am not liking so far.
I've done business with this outfit...ask them for some quotes about replacing windows... http://www.ajztrailers.com/
Posted 2012-10-22 5:04 AM (#147822 - in reply to #147769) Subject: RE: buying my first trailer
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Posts: 385 Location: high desert, CA.
I bought some windows from a company called Eastern marine. they had lots of stuff like different size windows with screens and such.http://www.easternmarine.com/Horse-Trailer-Windows/
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