I know you didn't mention Dream Coach, but you might want to take a look at it. We have found it to be a very well built trailer, and offers a rumber floor, which we have in our trailer. They are a very good company to deal with.

 I would have  to agree with the Jamco. I have looked long and hard and from a design angle, I don't think anyone is close to Jamco. It has to be without a doubt the toughest Aluminum trailer on the market. Sometimes it's hard to find a dealer close to home. But if your looking for a good looking well built trailer check out the American Spirit Nice trailer!

"I never said the 4-Star didn't have drain holes, I said I saw areas which I thought would be subject to trapping urine."

Geez, take a chill pill!  You never said that 4-stars did have drain holes either.  Sorry that my experiences with 4-stars don't equate with your "thoughts".  I posted because I didn't want anyone to think that 4-stars weren't a quality trailer.

I like the 4 Star, but I don't like their tiny windows.  When the trailers are closed, the windows, at least in the bumpers straight loads (which is what I would pull) are small compared to other brands.  Esp the bus windows, where only half that window opens.  the head access door windows are also very small.

So I wouldn't buy one because of the window factor.  Maybe the slants are better since the windows open more, and I do like the fact that the slant windows have a bottom latch.  But alas, my horse doesn't fit in slants.

I also don't like the solid alum floor, I like the wood floors better, I feel they give more because wood seems to flex more (in my mind.)  Easier for the non-welder to replace if need be.

I haven't been able to find much that fits my category except the Hawks and Trailets. However, I liked the old manger configurations better than these new walk thru mangers.  I liked when I could open the doors from the outside and just pull out my tack.  In fact, I still have an 84 trailer built that way.

I also don't like the step ins that are high .. but I can't lift ramps that are heavy.

Oh, so many requirements.  Right now I am pulling an old Trailet with full doors and a small ramp.  I wish that it were the ramp with dutch doors, but this was the best combination I could get in a used trailer that fit my needs.

Jbsny

Hav2ride, please let me apologize, I didn't know you were the resident expert on 4-Star trailers and apparently the resident marketing manager also.  That's a mistake on my part, having followed this forum for some time I should have know you're an expert on everything.  It even says so under your name on the header.

Did you every hear the phrase, he who don't know and don't know he don't know is a fool?

I love my Exiss and it has drain holes as does the truck bed of my Chevy Dmax!!

Hogman, Don't you have some pigs to round up somewhere? IT IS JUST A TRAILER!

I looked at several trailers before I decided on a 4-Star. Mine has the WERM flooring (worth every penny) which keeps any moisture from running through to the flooring, plus you never have to pull the mats out to clean. I previously had a Sundowner, looked at Cimmaron, Keifer Built, Sooner, Featherlite, Hart, Cherokee, Classic, Platinum, and another Sundowner. In my opinion, all of the trailers I looked at were quality trailers but a couple of the manufacturers stood out and the trailers just felt and sounded much more solid than the others. I ended up selecting 4 Star based on several friend's recommendations, dealer proximity and service, features, and price. I found that the more I looked at various brands, the easier the decision became as to which trailers were the best quality and which one would best fit my needs.

I think all of the brands you mentioned are good products and you probably wouldn't be disappointed with any of them.....you just need to decide which has the best features, resale value in your area, best dealer service, and price for your needs.

Good luck in your search.

Buy whatever has the features and capabilities that you want.

As far as durability: KEEP IT CLEAN! 

If you keep it clean it will last a very long time . . . whether it is steel, aluminum, fiber, etc.

Of the ones you mentioned, I've owned them all, except for the Keifer. I would select the 4 Star hands down over the others and run from the Featherlite if they tried to give it away.

Of those not mentioned, I won't buy anything but an Elite from now on. In over 30 years of horseshowing and too many trailers and trailer brands to even count, there is nothing out there that suits me for the total package of looks, reliability, maintenance ease, horse comfort, stability, value, etc. The 4 Star is the closest to an Elite that I've found.