Posted 2015-10-16 3:34 PM (#165114) Subject: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 9
Location: rocky mountains
hi all,
i'm new here, and have done a search, but can't find a discussion about my question.
a year ago i bought a 1979 two horse straight load for my one horse. at the time i had it inspected by a local trailer repair shop and he declared it safe. it has served us pretty well, with several demanding trips.
however, i'm all too aware of its age, it does have a good bit of rust, and for my level of concern/protectiveness of my horse, i think i'd be better off selling this trailer rather than putting more money into it. (it has good tires, but they are passenger car tires. the roof leaks into the tack bay. the hitch doesn't release easily and needs two people and a screwdriver to get it hitched and unhitched, etc etc etc)
i'd like to buy a modestly priced, but good, solid two-horse slant load with a tack room (sick of hitting my head on the upper door when standing up from using the tack bay--ouch!). preferably brand new, under warranty, so i don't have to worry about a previous owner's possible negligence.
can anyone recommend a brand, make, model of trailer? i've seen one locally, new, for about $6,500. i'd have to make payments to afford that, but wondering about the reputation of companies and experience with new trailers at that level.
i'm hoping to stay around that price point. looking for something solid, good value, don't need a lot of bells and whistles.
Posted 2015-10-16 6:49 PM (#165118 - in reply to #165114) Subject: RE: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
I would not hesitate to buy a CM in this price range. They are built just a few towns over from me and they know how to build a steel trailer well and affordably. I also would not hesitate to buy a gently used aluminum trailer as long as a dealer goes over it with a fine tooth comb. Stay away from Valuelite Sundowner trailers as they have known problems with the structural integrity of the floors.
Posted 2015-10-16 11:12 PM (#165125 - in reply to #165118) Subject: RE: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 9
Location: rocky mountains
Originally written by huntseat on 2015-10-16 5:49 PM
I would not hesitate to buy a CM in this price range. They are built just a few towns over from me and they know how to build a steel trailer well and affordably. I also would not hesitate to buy a gently used aluminum trailer as long as a dealer goes over it with a fine tooth comb. Stay away from Valuelite Sundowner trailers as they have known problems with the structural integrity of the floors.
thanks so much for these tips. what do you think of the 13' Maverick? i understand it's the same company that used to be Circle J?
Posted 2015-10-17 8:14 AM (#165126 - in reply to #165114) Subject: RE: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
When you search you can put in your own zip code...it was merely an example and can be dialed in for your own location. I don't know anything about the company you've mentioned. On any trailer purchase I recommend people find out what they can get serviced locally. Having to drive hours for a simple repair can be a deal breaker. Then once you find a size (LxWxH) that works it comes down to the details: lights, latches, divider, hitch, floor, safety equipment, axle placement, etc. Pick something you can safely operate on your own and that is built well. You might ask your local dealer if you can bring your horse and try several trailers to see which one your horse fits in best. You will not want to haul your one horse in the last stall in a two horse slant so making sure he/she fits in the first slant stall is very important.
Posted 2015-10-17 3:46 PM (#165130 - in reply to #165114) Subject: RE: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 1989 Location: South Central OK
Talks about tongue weight at the 3:40 minute mark...you must have enough weight on or ahead of the axles to maintain a safe controllable trailer.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVlXlbU38zAhttp://www.timberman.com/rig/sway.htm
Posted 2016-10-13 3:40 PM (#168628 - in reply to #165114) Subject: RE: budget friendly new two horse slant load
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Posts: 3853 Location: Vermont
You can talk to them directly on Facebook and possibly track down some of the purchasers that are in posts on FB...:) https://www.facebook.com/MaverickTrailers/
budget friendly new two horse slant load
