I have found what I believe I was looking for

2001 XT exiss 306 3H gn Living Quarter

is there anything I need to know or watch out for??

Please help!

 What you want to consider when buying an Exiss is whether it is an "Event" or "Sport" model. Most purchasers who use their trailers hard, prefer the "Event" models. There are decals on the rear doors and beside the entrance door that designate which model it is. The heavier axles are used on the "Event" and are quickly identified by an eight bolt wheel instead of a six bolt style.

Many Exiss are not equipped with an escape door on the first stall. This apparently was an option not purchased by many owners. It is something you may want to weigh. You cannot use the pass through door as an escape door when you are loading the first horse.

Pull the mats, check the flooring especially on the butt side. Check all the latches, hinges, doors, windows and underneath at the frame and axle mounts.  Make sure the brakes work, and evaluate the tires' condition. Inspect all the individual components of the interior for operation etc. Look at the mechanical issues first, the pretty parts second.

I hope you enjoy your trailer, we certainly enjoy ours.

BOL  Gard

Sounds as if you found a good one. Our trailer is 7' wide, 7 1/2' tall. Hope it works out for you.

Gard

husband driving all day in snow to get it!!  what about the axles are they 5200 ibs?  My Silverado has 7000 Ibs axles.  Im a bit concerned about it????

My Exiss has a 4' wall and a weekender LQ package. It weighs less than yours. (empty 5700) I doubt if there would be much more than a 500# difference. Approximately 25% of the trailer's weight is on the hitch.(1600#?) I think your axles are at least 5200#. You shouldn't have any problem pulling with your truck. Hope hubby doesn't get too much snow.

BOL  Gard

On Exiss' website,the XT/SS is listed as an Event.The Sport is the ES.I'm not sure that the Sport was manufactured by Exiss in 2001.

There is no 306 XT 3H listed on their website,however,the XT 308 3H GN is listed as having 7000# rubber torsion axles.

We have a 2000 Exiss event SS/300 and it came with the 5200# axles.  I sat down and did the Math one day and even when our trailer is loaded up with our three big head horses and everything but the kitchen sink, we were still well under the axle rating.

We've been really happy with our trailer, I hope you enjoy your new trailer. :D

HERE WE GO AGAIN

yeah, buddy, here we go!!!!

The Exiss, CM, and Sundowner, that are here have not ever leaked since we have had them.  We have trailers here that are, 1995, 1996, 1997 and 2001 (the Exiss) and none of them leak,... oh the 96 is a Titan I am keeping for a relative who is badly injured and will be down for many months.... none of these were new when they came to be here, so who knows who did the final inspection and prep//// oh, I suppose that is why it is called DEALER prep!!!

Good luck with your new-to-you trailer, I know you are excited!  I hope you have as much enjoyment and satisfaction out of yours as we do! Proud for ya!

Sounds like you found a nice trailer. The Sport models were not in production in 2001, so I don't think you have to worry about that issue. Every manufacturer has problems, but I think the key is how they are handled by the dealer group.

Good luck and have fun with your "new-to-you" trailer!

I really appreciate the info!  Hubby is still in the snow!!! So we haven't got it yet. maybe today!

Frezing cold here in Idaho!

So, how far apart were the floor joists, exactly, that hubby saw?  And what is the exact spacing on what you have now?  You never owned an Exiss for personal experience whether it held up for you or not... but the technical info, precise, would be nice to know..

Right,and Mrs. Paint,not everybody can afford to run out here and own a Bloomer,4Star,ect. either.People have to do what they have to do.What's good to you might not be good to somebody else,you might see a post that I made on ANOTHER Exiss thread about a (rich) friends' 4Star,Hart,and Bloomer trailers also.

Besides,the OP has already purchased the trailer,and she said that it was what she was looking for.So,why try to knock what she and others evidently prefer?

Amazing had to wait for 6' snow drifts to get this trailer out!!!  It is now home in my back yard!!!  It is just wonderful, and was custom made with 7000 ib axles!   A couple of problems I plan on fixing: The LQ door is horribly hard to open, (Any suggestions?) rubber Door holders need replaced, vinyl floor in LQ needs resealed, Drop down windows are hard to open? Cabinet frames are not solid oak. Not sure how the heat tape in AC works? Plan on cleaning outside aluminum any hints?

This really is the size we were looking for!  Its a beautiful trailer!

I'm so glad you are pleased with your purchase of an EXISS trailer,yes,I have one,and I love mine.

For cleaning the outside,I have had a lot of experience with this type of thing,and the best thing,really,that I have found,and I have no interest personally in the products other than their use,is the Streakmaster Aluminum cleaner and Streak remover that is advertised on this website.

Congratulations on your "new" trailer. With six feet of snow, I wouldn't be too anxious to start working on it yet.

Sticking doors can be caused by a few problems. Check the obvious first, see if everything is straight and not bent. How do the doors and windows fit into their frames? If that checks out, get a can of spray lubricant, wd-40, lps etc and a can of silicone spray. Lube all the hinges and latches with the lubricant, coat all the door and window edges with the silicone. Also spray it into the sliding window tracks. Anything mechanical gets cranky sitting around and not being used.

Clear silicone caulk will work on the flooring edges, very few cabinets are solid wood including "custom" high end products. Whenever cabinet hinge screws are installed in a face frame made of MDF, they will loosen and pull out in time. Removing them and reinstalling with a five minute epoxy will hold them tight. The door hold back cups are easy to change and the outside can be made to look like new.

Before you put any miles on the trailer, I would highly recommend that you have the brakes inspected and the wheel bearings repacked.

BOL  Gard

You can find the door stop, holder, latch, things....Here!

http://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/trailer_parts.htm

 And here...  http://shop.easternmarine.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=catalog.catalog&categoryID=462