Posted 2005-05-24 6:55 PM (#25611 - in reply to #25603) Subject: RE: steel w/skin versus aluminum
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Posts: 109
Well I think that there are various past threads on this and a lot of pro and cons by folks. We have two trail-ets. One is a 1986 BP and the newer one is a 2001 GN. Both of these trailers are well built and sturdy. There is minimal rusting on the 86 and it still tows like a dream, we do use a weight distributing hitch on it. We have had good luck with these trailers and both are aluminum sided with steel frames.
Posted 2005-05-25 6:28 AM (#25635 - in reply to #25603) Subject: RE: steel w/skin versus aluminum
Regular
Posts: 62 Location: Western Wisconsin
Two things - I have an almost 10 year old Trail-et BP and will keep it til I die. It looks brand new. There is minimal surface rust on the back "bumper" where all the urine runs out. Nothing that can't be fixed by a local bodyshop or with a can of rust olem. Also, another thing to consider - I don't think I've seen a steel trailer come any wider than 7 feet. Someone with more knowledge may correct me on this. As a potential buyer, personally we looking for an all alum because that extra width will make for a more comfortable trailer both in the LQ and back in the horse compartment.
Posted 2005-05-25 7:05 AM (#25639 - in reply to #25603) Subject: RE: steel w/skin versus aluminum
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Posts: 634 Location: Tipton, IN
There are a number of all steel and steel framed aluminum skinned horse trailers at 8' ft. wide. Here is one my buddy Tom just traded for his new Integrity that I started a thread about the other day.
steel w/skin versus aluminum
