Posted 2013-07-31 3:23 PM (#153702) Subject: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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I am looking for a NEW living quarter horse trailer and there are so many to chose from. I want an 8 ft wide 2 horse slant with 10 - 11 ft LQ. Seems like everyone in this area are buying up Lakotas. Spoke to a dealer and they suggested that an Adam was built better. Both Have the 5 yr warranty and Living quarters look to be fairly similer both offering a cheaper interior or an upgraded interior. I currently have a Sundowner. The roof is leaking and I have had it resealed twice but the trailer is 10 yrs old. I always thought that Sundowners were a higher end trailer. Maybe not. Looks like Bloomer, Platinum Coach, Logan Coach, Exiss, Featherlite and Hart also are a very nice trailer. Does any one have any input on lower end / cheaper value trailers vs. Middle value trailers vs. High end trailers - or is it as simple as choosing the manufacturer and then comparing their low end model vs. their middle or higher end model? For example a Lakota Charger vs. a Bighorn etc. I do want all aluminum. But internet pricing for New trailers are all over the place. The range can be a 12 - 15K difference by manufacturer for seemingly the same trailer and amenities. Thanks in advance for your input.
Posted 2013-08-01 8:22 AM (#153732 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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It is pretty easy to have a big $$ difference in same units with options. Also some dealers price to sell and cannot haggle, others mark up then come down, or give you too much for your trade in. Same bottom line in the end.
Posted 2013-08-02 2:28 PM (#153757 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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I would look for a 10+ year old 4-STAR, Bloomer, Platinum or C&C... Alot better built than alot of these newer brands. Tear out and refurb the LQ with new materials. Rework the wiring and plumbing, check wheel bearings, replace tires, brake shoe/backing plate assemblies. Trailer will outlast these new ones by a long shot!!
Posted 2013-08-02 8:11 PM (#153770 - in reply to #153757) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by retento on 2013-08-02 2:28 PM
I would look for a 10+ year old 4-STAR, Bloomer, Platinum or C&C... Alot better built than alot of these newer brands. Tear out and refurb the LQ with new materials. Rework the wiring and plumbing, check wheel bearings, replace tires, brake shoe/backing plate assemblies. Trailer will outlast these new ones by a long shot!!
Posted 2013-08-02 8:30 PM (#153773 - in reply to #153770) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by PaulChristenson on 2013-08-02 8:11 PM
Originally written by retento on 2013-08-02 2:28 PM
I would look for a 10+ year old 4-STAR, Bloomer, Platinum or C&C... Alot better built than alot of these newer brands. Tear out and refurb the LQ with new materials. Rework the wiring and plumbing, check wheel bearings, replace tires, brake shoe/backing plate assemblies. Trailer will outlast these new ones by a long shot!!
+1
Elite, 4 Star, or maybe C&C. Not so sure about the others.....
Posted 2013-08-02 8:33 PM (#153774 - in reply to #153773) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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You know, of all those mentioned, the new Elites are as heavy, tough, and as smooth as the old ones. Don't think you can say that about any other make out there.
Posted 2013-08-06 3:35 PM (#153872 - in reply to #153774) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by horsey1 on 2013-08-02 8:33 PM
You know, of all those mentioned, the new Elites are as heavy, tough, and as smooth as the old ones. Don't think you can say that about any other make out there.
Posted 2013-08-06 5:34 PM (#153873 - in reply to #153872) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by Bhill on 2013-08-06 3:35 PM
Originally written by horsey1 on 2013-08-02 8:33 PM
You know, of all those mentioned, the new Elites are as heavy, tough, and as smooth as the old ones. Don't think you can say that about any other make out there.
Just curious...Have you owned them all??
Actually, yes I have. And several of some of them.
Posted 2013-08-06 7:40 PM (#153874 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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I have owned multiple Elites and Harts and would highly recommend both. Both brands are well built with tons of extras. I also recently looked at Platinums and was also impressed!
Posted 2013-08-06 8:25 PM (#153877 - in reply to #153873) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by horsey1 on 2013-08-06 5:34 PM
Originally written by Bhill on 2013-08-06 3:35 PM
Originally written by horsey1 on 2013-08-02 8:33 PM
You know, of all those mentioned, the new Elites are as heavy, tough, and as smooth as the old ones. Don't think you can say that about any other make out there.
Just curious...Have you owned them all??
Actually, yes I have. And several of some of them.
Posted 2013-08-07 2:40 AM (#153882 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Originally written by roselan on 2013-07-31 3:23 PM
I am looking for a NEW living quarter horse trailer and there are so many to chose from. I want an 8 ft wide 2 horse slant with 10 - 11 ft LQ. Seems like everyone in this area are buying up Lakotas. Spoke to a dealer and they suggested that an Adam was built better. Both Have the 5 yr warranty and Living quarters look to be fairly similer both offering a cheaper interior or an upgraded interior. I currently have a Sundowner. The roof is leaking and I have had it resealed twice but the trailer is 10 yrs old. I always thought that Sundowners were a higher end trailer. Maybe not. Looks like Bloomer, Platinum Coach, Logan Coach, Exiss, Featherlite and Hart also are a very nice trailer. Does any one have any input on lower end / cheaper value trailers vs. Middle value trailers vs. High end trailers - or is it as simple as choosing the manufacturer and then comparing their low end model vs. their middle or higher end model? For example a Lakota Charger vs. a Bighorn etc. I do want all aluminum. But internet pricing for New trailers are all over the place. The range can be a 12 - 15K difference by manufacturer for seemingly the same trailer and amenities. Thanks in advance for your input.
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Posted 2013-09-28 5:10 AM (#155017 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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Since this thread was revived, I got to read it! So you wouldn't add Sundowner, Turnbow or any other manufacturers to that list of best quality? I'd been told that Turnbows were built like tanks and yea, heavy, all steel but as they were built to suit my type of towing vehicle, currently a Dodge Duelly D350 Cummings, I'd been looking pretty closely at one that is still sound with an eye to paint, diy LQ and plenty of maintenance. Thoughts?
Posted 2013-09-28 7:06 AM (#155018 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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If you've found a steel trailer in your price range that fits your needs purchase it. Don't expect a lot of support as most here seem to prefer the advantages of aluminum due to the reduced weight and maintenance issues. If you live in a dry arid climate with limited moisture and no salt you'll probably find steel to be OK. Moisture and salt will eventually cause surface rust and the extra work to contain it. If you own a truck with dual rear wheels it is often referred to as a "dually".
Posted 2013-10-24 8:02 AM (#155507 - in reply to #153702) Subject: RE: Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
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We have had both Lakota and Adam. Honestly for us the Lakota was a better made trailer. Zero problems with it. I think they are a good value but we never buy new LQs shop around for used.
Trying to chose a horse trailer brand - Help so many to chose from
