Posted 2007-06-19 12:07 PM (#62479) Subject: Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
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Anyone know the differences between these two models. I looked at the specs. on their site but still not clear. I gather the AlumaStar construction is a little different?. I get the impression it's a "lesser" model?. Certainly can't hardly find a bad comment about any Merhow though.Thanks in advance, Rich.
Posted 2007-06-19 2:03 PM (#62493 - in reply to #62479) Subject: RE: Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
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Rich-There are quite a few differences between the Alumastar and the Verylite, but quality is not one of them. The frame is built the same, with the same material and standards as the Verylite, but it does not include as many features and options as the Verylite.The Alumastar only come 7' Tall and 7' Wide. It only comes in 3 and 4 Horse models. It is available as a dressing room trailer, or a 4', 6' or 8' Short Wall.The Alumastar comes with a 30x20 drop down window instead of the 32x26. The dividers are solid instead of air-flow, and have the old style drop pin latch instead of the slam latch. The butt bar and chest bar (on the escape door) is a nylon webbed strap instead of a padded all aluminum bar. The outside latches on the trailer are the old swing hasp, instead of the new style cam lock. The extruded side metal is run only in the horse area of the trailer instead of the full length of the trailer as on the Verylite.The Verylite LQ Chassis also comes standard with LED lights, but the Alumastar does not. The Verylite LQ Chassis also has a stud divider, graphics package, lockable aluminum battery box, stainless steel nose, and adjustable saddle tree. These features are not standard on the Alumastar.The Alumastar is Merhow's economy model, with limited options available, while the Verylite is top of the line and fully customizable.Hope this was helpful.
Posted 2007-06-19 2:50 PM (#62500 - in reply to #62479) Subject: RE: Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
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I have looked at Merhows pretty hard lately, and I think jmprgirl summarized it pretty well. I think the quality of construction on the AlumaStar is probably fine, but I am rather unimpressed with it. The Verylite is very nice and has a lot of little things that the AlumaStar lacks.
Posted 2007-06-29 9:23 PM (#63133 - in reply to #62479) Subject: RE: Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
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Now I'm confused, there is an equilite too?. It's not listed on the Merhow site, is it still made or a new model and the website needs updating ? Arrgghh. Rich
Posted 2007-07-02 8:26 AM (#63179 - in reply to #62479) Subject: RE: Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
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The Equilite is an Equistar with an aluminum floor and aluminum dividers. Merhow quit using the name "Equilite" and just made the floor and dividers an upgrade on the Equistar. It was a little confusing apparently. I think they quit using the name at the end of '05 or early '06.
Merhow AlumaStar vs. Verylite
