Posted 2005-07-07 7:09 AM (#27719) Subject: Kiefer vs Exiss
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Location: Knox, Pa
I am looking at two trailers both 2005 one is an Exiss ss30 the other is a Kiefer Built Genisis X-3, both 3 horse bumper pulls. I was wondering what everyone thought about these two trailers. I really like the Kiefer Built, but am worried about the welds, the Exiss has cleaner welds but is very plain jane, just wanted some opinions. thanks.
Posted 2005-07-07 7:54 AM (#27720 - in reply to #27719) Subject: RE: Kiefer vs Exiss
the exiss is the better trailer all the way around. it has a stronger floor "interlocking tounge and groove". the keifer has a rolled flat sheet aluminum "very thin". the exiss also has better welds, the keifer is spot weld. the exiss also has a 7 yr. warranty, the keifer has 3 yr. we have had a exiss trailer for 3 year and love it.
Posted 2005-07-07 8:22 AM (#27723 - in reply to #27719) Subject: RE: Kiefer vs Exiss
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Posts: 247 Location: La Crosse, WI - God's Country
Both very good trailers - hard to go wrong with either.
I found Kiefer to be pretty high quality, good welds, and solid construction. So I bought one - Genesis 440 LQ. Spot welded? Where did you see that? Mine sure as heck isn't spot welded...
Some Kiefer marketing material - info about the floors (extruded , I-beam support, etc).
Check the warranty facts. Kiefer's warranty is 3 years leak proof (nice), 3 years bumper to hitch, and 8 years structural.
Exiss warranty - from the web site:
"Exiss has one of the best warranties in the business. Our Event trailers come with a three-year limited/seven-year structural warranty. Our Sport trailers come with a one-year limited/five-year structural warranty, while our Mach 10 trailers come with a one-year limited/three-year structural warranty."
Read the marketing material on each, get the facts, check out the trailers thoroughly and talk to folks who have owned both.
Posted 2005-07-07 8:33 AM (#27725 - in reply to #27719) Subject: RE: Kiefer vs Exiss
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hello i could not pick because i have not owned one or the other but kiefer says they have the strongest floor and the way it reads says they have a longer warranty the way i read it
Posted 2005-07-07 4:46 PM (#27754 - in reply to #27719) Subject: RE: Kiefer vs Exiss
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Posts: 67 Location: Iowa
I bought a Keifer as my first LQ trailer. Had a stock trailer before. Couldn't be happier!Good luck making a decision! When I was looking, I was looking more for features than brands. The group I ride with each have a different brand, so it really depends on what you're looking for and who offers you the best deal.
Posted 2005-07-08 12:48 PM (#27788 - in reply to #27719) Subject: RE: Kiefer vs Exiss
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So, is "THE TRUTH" really an Exiss dealer???? Especially since most of what he says about a Kiefer is blatently false..... Reality- tongue & groove aluminum plank floor. 8 year warranty, welds as needed- spot, stitch, or solid. Hmmm.
Exiss- Similar features. slightly different warranty.
IMO- Find a local dealer you can trust, like, & work with. Buy from her. Period.
Kiefer vs Exiss
Good luck making a decision! When I was looking, I was looking more for features than brands. The group I ride with each have a different brand, so it really depends on what you're looking for and who offers you the best deal.