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tholla
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2007-09-18 11:20 PM (#68079)
Subject: Purchasing a horse trailer


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Help!  I have been offered a chance to purchase a 1998 sundowner sunlite 2 horse slant load with a front tack room & rear saddle rack area. It has an escape door on the side and 2 drop down windows on both sides. Does any one know what this would be worth??? It is in very good condition even though it is 9 years old. These folks are the original owners and they keep it parked under a shed. Probably have not used it 20 times total. What is the resale value? I'd appreciate any input!

                                

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hosspuller
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2007-09-19 8:28 AM (#68088 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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Do a search on this site for a similar trailer..

I will say that having drop-downs on both butt and head are a real plus to me.  My trailer has them and they provide a very light and well aired environment to the horses.

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farmbabe
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2007-09-19 8:37 AM (#68089 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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have the sellers given you a asking price?

 

Ditto- look around on this site for similar units. You can even ask a dealer for a idea.........

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tholla
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2007-09-19 8:58 AM (#68091 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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yes, $8000. A little high for my budget but it may be worth it. I looked on this site as ya'll suggested and from what I can tell, they seem to hold their value pretty well. Thanks for the input!

 



Edited by tholla 2007-09-19 9:40 AM
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Hank
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2007-09-19 4:25 PM (#68121 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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Sounds reasonable, esp. if A1 condition.  Check the tires and brakes......Repeat after me - tires and brakes.  Low pressure, even on a short haul, will cause them to wear unevenly - #1 failure in trailer tires. Look at the tread for high and low spots.  #2 is weather checking.  Tires need to be used, so when they sit in the bright sun for weeks or months at a time, the UV rays break down the rubber on the sidewalls and they crack or "check".  Goodyear ST radials are gonna run $100 each.  Brakes - make sure both axles grab - a gravel drive and a spotter is needed.  Brakes can be expensive, unless you're a DIY'er.

Good luck, enjoy yer new trailer.

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PaulChristenson
Reg. Jan 2007
Posted 2007-09-19 4:43 PM (#68124 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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Originally written by tholla on 2007-09-18 12:20 AM

Help!  I have been offered a chance to purchase a 1998 sundowner sunlite 2 horse slant load with a front tack room & rear saddle rack area. It has an escape door on the side and 2 drop down windows on both sides. Does any one know what this would be worth??? It is in very good condition even though it is 9 years old. These folks are the original owners and they keep it parked under a shed. Probably have not used it 20 times total. What is the resale value? I'd appreciate any input!

                                

Lousiana??? Just make sure that the trailer was NEVER UNDER WATER...

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tholla
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2007-09-20 3:33 PM (#68179 - in reply to #68079)
Subject: RE: Purchasing a horse trailer


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Unde rwater was not an issue but the trailer dealer told me that the tires would definitely need replacing. Just because they are older than 5 years. Thank ya'll!
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