Was wondering if anyone has heard good or bad about Stidham trailers? I'm looking at one but have not talked to anyone who has been using one. Any info. appreciated. Thanks.
Posted 2006-01-30 6:42 AM (#36195 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
Location: A high mountain peak
Stidam was considered one of the best steel trailers every made.( I think the company was started in the 50's?). They are now building only aluminum trailers. They look very well built and deserve a second look.
Posted 2006-01-30 7:30 AM (#36198 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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Location: Northern IN.
Yes, you are right, they have been around since 1958, I have one of there brochures here. I was able to look at one close up the other day when I meet up with a trucker that was delivering a brand new one from the factory, to the dealer up North. But ya know how it is, they ALL look great just comin' out of the factory! lol Just didn't know how they are holdin' up after a few years up and down the road.
Posted 2006-01-30 3:41 PM (#36238 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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They make all steel, Aluminum over steel frame and all aluminum trailers.
I personally hauled in one that have well over 1,000,000 miles (2nd slant ever made, steel) and it was a TANK!
They don't mass produce trailers like the big boys do, every trailer is hand made and gone over by the owners in great detail. This attention to detail is the reason they don't have to worry about warranty work. Robbie is awesome both in person and over the internet.
Having been through just about every trailer factory in OK, I can say that I was more impressed with Stidham than any other to date. Honest humble businessmen that know the value of quality craftmanship.
Posted 2006-01-30 6:38 PM (#36257 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I just ordered a 3 horse with a 10 foot shortwall. I looked at a lot of trailers and it was between a hart and a stidham. Robbie is great to deal with and they don't try to nickel and dime you to death if you want to change something. Mine should arrive at the JNJ conversions to have the living quarters put in within a couple of weeks. I looked at one close to home and that person justed loved her trailer with no complaints. She had it for about a year when we looked at it. They do a good job on the welds.
Posted 2006-01-30 7:22 PM (#36260 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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Stidham just finished my daughters trailer, and it is AMAZING. It is 4 horse, with 17 ft short wall, mangers, side tack, rear tack, mid tack, flow through dividers, hay pod, werm flooring, drops on head side and every other drop on the butt side. They build a very good trailer, and like mentioned above they do not mass produce, therefore it is built to last. They take pride in their work, and are the absolute best people to work with. I would not hesitate for a minute to recommend Stidham trailers.
Posted 2006-01-31 9:00 AM (#36286 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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Location: Northern IN.
Thank you all for your input, You have helped confirm what I allready thought! It's settled, in a month and a half, I'll be pullin' a Stidham!! There prices were a very welcomed surprise, several thousands cheaper than the others that I looked at, granted, I wasn't pricing cheap trailers, I've pulled trailers for my living (I truck livestock) for the past 8 yrs. I know what I want in a trailer and always custom order new ones with all the options that I want, as it has to be right for cattle, and horses! So here we come Stidham Bros.
Posted 2006-01-31 1:17 PM (#36310 - in reply to #36286) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I have owned exclusively Stidhams since 1970. Over the past 35 years I have owned 3. Sold the first one for what I paid for it (after over 20 years of ownership), sold the second one for close for what I paid. I now have a third (wanted to upgrade). Numbers 2 and 3 I purchased sight unseen, with just phone calls to the Stidham family. Never a leak, suspension problem, etc., etc.
Posted 2006-02-02 11:19 PM (#36480 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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Can only echo what has been said already. I am presently using one from a friend as I am restoring mine (not a Stidham, but a King). The soundness of construction is phenominal!!! Trails nice, loaded or empty.
Posted 2006-02-03 12:31 PM (#36501 - in reply to #36490) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I called Robbie Stidham and ordered from the factory. We drove from the East Coast to pick it up. There are dealers. Don't expect "mircowave happiness," that is,an instant trailer. There may be several months lag time between your order and pick up. Quality is the name of the game, not quanitity....and quality leaves no regrets!
Posted 2006-02-14 12:14 PM (#37184 - in reply to #36490) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I am a Dealer For Stidham trailers and would be happy to tell you all about them!! You can reach me at 1-877-848-5202, or you can check out my web address www.jnjconversions.com!
Posted 2006-10-09 11:28 PM (#49820 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: 1992 Stidham Trailers??
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I am looking at a 1992 stidham living quarters trailer, 40 ft steel, 4-6 horse, can anyone tell me how good/bad this trailer is? I can not find any info. or pictures online for this year. Thank you.
Posted 2006-10-10 11:35 AM (#49826 - in reply to #36490) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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Location: Tomball, Texas
Yes there are dealers for stidham trailers. I am a dealer in Tomball Texas. We carry Stidham Bumper Pulls, Stock Combo, Living Quarter, and Stock Trailers. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us at 800-227-9914.
Posted 2006-10-10 12:47 PM (#49830 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I had a 1962 Stidham 2 horse that I pulled for over 10 yrs myself, came from my FIL, who bought it NEW! He handed it down to me. I loved that trailer, it pulled like a charm and held up very well. I sold it in 1992 for $1500.00!! I wish I would have kept it!
Posted 2007-06-11 3:47 PM (#62145 - in reply to #36183) Subject: RE: Stidham Trailers??
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I have a 1971 Stidham trailer 2 horse, 6'6", step in that I got for a graduation present in 1977. In 1985 I had a new floor put in and had it painted to match my truck. I still tow it many miles, I have had large horses in it and ponies they all seem to ride just fine. If I had to replace it I would look for another "old" Stidham. It is still solid and looks great, sometime I will post a picture. This trailer was originally bought at Al dance Horse Trailer Town in Wolcott CT traded into Al dance in 1977 for a larger trailer.