Posted 2009-11-12 9:22 PM (#113109) Subject: 4' lq price?? My 1st post so be gentle ;)
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Location: Victoria, Australia
Hi!I'm located in Australia and importing a horse trailer. My budget is $20,000ish. What price is a 4' LQ conversion?I'm looking for a 2 horse slant load either gn or bumper with a dressing room. Either has to have the personal door on the USA drivers side of the trailer.I've been toying with a few options. Either get the shell shipped here and put in the lq or have it done in the USA minus the appliances (different voltages but can get the same here in the Ozzie voltage. Personally I would prefer it done in the USA, your LQ's are STUNNING!I've narrowed it down to Logan, Titan, Elite, Adam, Hart, 4star and Featherlite. I like the features, they get mostly good review on the forum and they can change the doors. (Not the Titan HUT) I need lightweight.Can anyone give me a rough idea how much it costs to put in a 4' shortwall conversion?Do you have any other reputable trailer manufacturer recommendations? (Yes I am aware the warranty will be an issue, all sorted)(Please don't suggest buying for an agent or distributor in Australia, been there done that and not happy)Thanks so much guys and gals!!!!!CheersLee
Posted 2009-11-12 10:19 PM (#113113 - in reply to #113109) Subject: RE: 4' lq price?? My 1st post so be gentle ;)
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
A well equipped 4' Sierra "Weekender", with toilet, shower, heaters etc. of a modest decor costs ~$10,000. Add that to your shell with some shipping costs, and your budget will be strained.
Most trailers that have a LQ installed with a 4' short wall, use the driver's side for their doorway placement. Some trailers that only use the space as a dressing room, will have the doors on the long wall, or curb side.
I might suggest a good used trailer. You've mentioned several brands that work well and have good reputations.
Posted 2009-11-12 11:05 PM (#113115 - in reply to #113109) Subject: RE: 4' lq price?? My 1st post so be gentle ;)
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Location: Victoria, Australia
Thanks Gard! I've considered buying used but the electrics are an issue since we're different voltages. We're 240 volt and our gas/propane setups are different. As much as I would love a used unit I'd have to replace the electrics and gas and I think it would be pricey. The other issue would be the quarantine issues for a used unit, not quite sure they would let me bring it in.This link is considered the top of the range bumper pulls here.http://www.stallionfloats.com.au/kitchen.htmlI'd consider the B model.Thanks for reply!!CheersLee
Posted 2009-11-16 12:33 PM (#113229 - in reply to #113109) Subject: RE: 4' lq price?? My 1st post so be gentle ;)
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Lee, One possible option would be to contact Don Johnson Trailer Sales, www. thetrailerplace.com. They are located in Walla Walla, Washington, USA. I know that they have shipped a trailer to Australia at least once before. They advertise on this site. See ad number 12082 to see one of their Featherlite 6 foot LQ's (JR Interior). I have the same 6 foot LQ, but a two horse and I am very happy with both the trailer and the LQ. The LQ's are custom built in Cove, Oregon and are very nice. I have several reasons to suggest Don Johnson's to you: I have done business with them several times and they know what they are doing and are trustworthy. They sell high volume and offer some of the best deals around on new trailers. The LQ's are custom and you could get as partial an LQ as you desired. I'm curious, if you went the partial, would the US piping, wiring and circuit breaker panel be an issue? If your truck can pull a GN OK, I'd go for the GN for a good place to sleep. Your budget is tight for an aluminum GN. Hart, Elite and 4 Star are high end. Featherlite is more in the mid price range for all aluminum. Logan is aluminum over steel if you have no objection to that. Best of Luck to you.
4' lq price?? My 1st post so be gentle ;)
