Posted 2012-01-14 7:37 PM (#140031) Subject: Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
Member
Posts: 14
Location: MN
Hi All - I am considering a used stock trailer to haul 2 quarter horses for weekend rides around Minnesota. It is a 1999 model that has just had a new pine floor installed but needs new tires. Dealer has also gone through the wiring and installed a new plug. I am in MN so there is some rust but it does not look too bad.
Dealer is asking $3500 I was wondering whether other members thought this is a fair price?
I am also tossing up whether to get this used or a new Delta 3 horse bumper pull (steel) for about 6k. I have a F350 diesel so I could tow either easily.
Posted 2012-01-14 8:21 PM (#140033 - in reply to #140031) Subject: RE: Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
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Posts: 402 Location: Lockport, Illinois
That should be a $2500.00 trailer with new tires. The trailer is rusted and 13 years old, how bad are the brakes and bearings? You can get a 2012 16' Calico stock trailer in Minnesota for $4,450.00 asking price. http://www.horsetrailerworld.com/home/trailerdetail.asp?ID=356406
Posted 2012-01-15 1:29 PM (#140039 - in reply to #140031) Subject: RE: Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
Elite Veteran
Posts: 714 Location: Minnesota
1999 was also a time period when Calico had paint problems. That has been resolved now. Calico makes a good economy trailer. The guys @ Denny's will treat you well.
Posted 2012-01-15 4:43 PM (#140043 - in reply to #140031) Subject: RE: Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
Another brand to consider in steel stock trailers is Corn Pro. THey are moderately priced and well built. The slant horse/stock trailers are very versatile.
Posted 2012-01-15 8:18 PM (#140051 - in reply to #140031) Subject: RE: Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
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Posts: 2615
Both of these trailers are made in my home state along with Ponderosa.They are good economy well built steel trailers for runabout purposes.I have not owned a Calico,but have had the other two which are all comparable trailers.
Calico 16ft GN Stock Trailer - Good Deal?
