Ok,

So I'm looking for honest oppinions on Exiss Stock Trailers regarding their quality and value.

I'm looking for something to replace my current 20' Steel Stock trailer and I'd like to go to Alluminum.

I've been drawn to the Exiss becuase of 1. Price and 2. Full inside 7' width and 7' height.

I will be using the trailer primarily to haul show cattle as well as my horses so the 7' width is beneficial to keep the cattle from getting as dirty and pooping against the wall when they are tied cross wise.

I'm considering something in the 24' length with 2 divider gates.

I'd love to hear your oppinions please.

Yes I realise that any manufacturer can build to those specs but I'm most interested in finding something on a dealer lot or even a good late model used trailer.

  I'm more interested peoples oppinions on the quality, durabillity and value of the Exiss brand stock trailers.

Thanks.

I wont give my true opinion of the Exiss we had, it was not a stock, so it may not apply to what you are looking at. All I will say, is I would recommend looking at some other brands too. Look them over well and compare.

Hope you find something you like, there are some deals out there :) Happy shopping

You are sure to get many conflicting ideas about Exiss trailers from the forum members, some of whom are advocates, and those who are opposed. Exiss has various models and construction details, which make the grouping of all Exiss products into one classification, an unrealistic proposition.

I happen to find the "Event" models as excellent products and I am very pleased with our ownership of one. It has been absolutely reliable, well built and a pleasure to own.

For serious hauling, I would not consider any of the "Sport" models. I don't believe that the stock trailer models share their construction. Exiss just released a new advertisement about a new line of stock trailers. I haven't seen anything about them on their web site yet, perhaps a dealer could be informative. Exiss are not the least expensive trailers, and you may not want to own any trailer that is.

Another brand which merits consideration is an Eby. Their stock trailers enjoy an excellent reputation.

Gard

Well said Gard!

I agree on the advice about the Sport model!

We saw a few awesome Eby's at the Topeka auction last year, very nice stock trailers they had on display.

From what I saw on the website I don't think the sport model is offered in a 24' gooseneck stock trailer?

I could be mistaken though.

In any case I am looking at event models.

perhaps the new model trailers othere were mentioning were the STK 624 etc. (6.5' interior height)

and an 824 model which is 8' wide.

That is the one I would preffer but I imagine the extra cost is substantial.

If your into show cattle; here in the Midwest, the overwhelmingly trailers used for show cattle and heavy use hauling are EBY and ELITE.  They are both ruggeldly built trailers.  EBY uses the same gates in their gooseneck trailers that they use in their semi livestock trailers.  They are very heavy duty, and they use cast aluminum corners in the rear gate area.  No weld cracks.

ELITE probably builds as rugged a trailer as the EBY; but they also use a lot of stainless, polished aluminum, and painted top and bottom rails on their trailers. Truly a show cattle trailer.  They also do some great show pig and lamb trailers, complete with misting systems for hot weather hauling.

Another very well built trailer that uses 2" square wall posts and beast of a neck structure is SUNDOWNER SUPER STOCKS.  This product is also made for the "long haul".

Look around, and don't let price be #1 when buying an aluminum stock trailer.  Rear end construction, wall post size, top rails, neck structure and gate and hinges play and important part in this type of trailer.

This afternoon's mail brought the latest issue of "The Trail Rider". Inside the front cover is an advertisement of the new Exiss trailers of which I previously related. They are called the CXF series. Other than this add, I have no personal knowledge of this model. Exiss is offering rebates through the end of March.

Gard

Tool,  Please let me see if I can throw you an opinion. As a dealer for Exiss, Kiefer Built, and Elite, all three make a nice trailer and can hit your specs well. The Event STK that you asked about is regarded as a well built trailer. Every brand that folks have mentioned here have their particular strong construction points and seem strong in certain geographic regions. The  But your question asked about the Event, and as a rule our Event customers are pleased with their product, and we have some who have had them for several years. Just my .02$ for what they are worth.

RTSmith

www.SelectTrailer.com

Thanksthat's good to know.

Out of those three than, which would you pick?

Not considering price, just line those three trailers side by side spec'd as I mentioned.

Tool....if you're interested, I know someone who has a one year old Eby 24' x 7' x 7' for sale (not us).  PM me if you'd like more information.  This trailer is like new.

Donna     sales@showme-trailers.com

I think I've ruled out the used 2006 Exiss 24' that I looked at the other day. I think there must be a pile of miles on that trailer by the look of it.

I did find a new 2008 24' Exiss at a fairly attractive price.

I looked at a 2009 Sundowner superstock yesterday and loved it.

Decisions decisions.....

I think I've ruled out the used 2006 Exiss 24' that I looked at the other day. I think there must be a pile of miles on that trailer by the look of it.

I did find a new 2008 24' Exiss at a fairly attractive price.

I looked at a 2009 Sundowner superstock yesterday and loved it.

Decisions decisions.....