Posted 2006-05-21 12:29 PM (#42047) Subject: Measuring width of trailer
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How do you measure the width of a slant load trailer. I see some as being 6 ft 8 inches and some are 6 ft 11 inches. How do you get this measurement, from where to where, and the same question for the length of the slant spot. Thanks, Connie
Posted 2006-05-21 6:22 PM (#42055 - in reply to #42047) Subject: RE: Measuring width of trailer
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Measure the back of the trailer, by the doors, from the outside edge to the outside edge. It should be the same anywhere on the trailer.
For the stall length, close a divider and measure from the front of the divider to the back wall. Add any width for mangers if the divider doesn't go all the way to the front.
Posted 2006-05-21 6:46 PM (#42056 - in reply to #42047) Subject: RE: Measuring width of trailer
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Originally written by cm7258 on 2006-05-21 1:29 PM
How do you measure the width of a slant load trailer. I see some as being 6 ft 8 inches and some are 6 ft 11 inches. How do you get this measurement, from where to where, and the same question for the length of the slant spot. Thanks, Connie
I would measure the INSIDE width, i.e. the space between the rear opening supports.
Stall length is equal to divider length, to be as comfortable as a straight load it needs to be at least 11ft. {where "comfortable" only considers the length available to the horse with some free space in front of it's face}.
DO get this right, if you have ANY suspicion that you might be up-sizing your horses before you're ready to upsize your trailer - get the next size up.
Measuring width of trailer
