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barntoys4mom
Reg. May 2007
Posted 2008-01-21 2:44 PM (#74973)
Subject: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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What happens to wrecked trailers when the insurance company is done with them? Is there such thing as a trailer junk yard? Or an internet site that sells "used" parts? Or do they just land in regular salvage yards? I've just never seen any ~?

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crowleysridgegirl
Reg. Apr 2005
Posted 2008-01-21 2:48 PM (#74974 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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Have a buddy that has owned a salvage yard for years,and he tells me that when he goes to the vehicle sales/auctions he sees them there a lot for sale.
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Mandi/Abby
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2008-01-21 3:58 PM (#74982 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?



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Wow. I never really thought about that.

We've got a friend who does a lot of buying/selling at used auto sales. I may have to talk to him about that kind of stuff.

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walkin
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2008-01-21 5:41 PM (#74996 - in reply to #74973)
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Just like everything else, they cash it in for scrap.
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headhunter
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2008-01-21 5:45 PM (#74997 - in reply to #74996)
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I would think there would be a great market for salvaged parts that were not damaged in a wreck - hay racks, saddle racks, dividers, LQ appliances, etc.  I know I tried to find a stud wall divider for my trailer and was told Logan didn't make that model anymore and I would have to have one custom made.  I have no idea where to start looking for salvaged horse trailer parts. 
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Mandi/Abby
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2008-01-21 6:03 PM (#75002 - in reply to #74997)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?



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Originally written by headhunter on 2008-01-21 5:45 PM

I would think there would be a great market for salvaged parts that were not damaged in a wreck - hay racks, saddle racks, dividers, LQ appliances, etc.  I know I tried to find a stud wall divider for my trailer and was told Logan didn't make that model anymore and I would have to have one custom made.  I have no idea where to start looking for salvaged horse trailer parts. 

I'd like a stud wall type divider for my 3H Elite as well. I wanted to use a heavy duty rubber mat, but hubby says it would be too heavy on the divider and we should have some sort of aluminum one made.

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headhunter
Reg. Oct 2004
Posted 2008-01-21 6:21 PM (#75004 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?



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In my last trailer I hung a rubber mat from the divider for a semi-full divider and it worked just fine. Am thinking of doing the same thing in this one, but I'd like to have the full floor-to-ceiling divider to be able to use the first stall for storage safely. 
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Buffy111_99
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2008-01-21 10:12 PM (#75021 - in reply to #75002)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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Originally written by Mandi/Abby on 2008-01-21 7:03 PM

Originally written by headhunter on 2008-01-21 5:45 PM

I would think there would be a great market for salvaged parts that were not damaged in a wreck - hay racks, saddle racks, dividers, LQ appliances, etc.  I know I tried to find a stud wall divider for my trailer and was told Logan didn't make that model anymore and I would have to have one custom made.  I have no idea where to start looking for salvaged horse trailer parts. 

Too bad we don't live closer as I have a stud divider for sale!

I'd like a stud wall type divider for my 3H Elite as well. I wanted to use a heavy duty rubber mat, but hubby says it would be too heavy on the divider and we should have some sort of aluminum one made.

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Dunoir
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2008-01-22 8:05 AM (#75043 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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One of our club members buys them and rebuilds them.  He's got a 4H GN Sundowner as well as a gorgeous 4H GN LQ Keifer built.  He's able to do all the work himself and often resells them.  I have no idea where he gets them, but you gotta be real handy.. 
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mrstacticalmedic
Reg. Dec 2005
Posted 2008-01-22 9:15 AM (#75049 - in reply to #74973)
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I would be concerned about structural soundness of the frame if it has been in a wreck.  As for the other parts, such as drop down windows, partitions, doors, racks, etc I would think there would be a market for those...hmmmm something someone should consider starting!!!
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barntoys4mom
Reg. May 2007
Posted 2008-01-22 9:31 AM (#75053 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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I'm not interested in a wrecked trailer, just some goodies off of one. Such as bars for drop down windows, etc.
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Mandi/Abby
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2008-01-22 9:52 AM (#75058 - in reply to #75053)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?



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Originally written by barntoys4mom on 2008-01-22 9:31 AM

I'm not interested in a wrecked trailer, just some goodies off of one. Such as bars for drop down windows, etc.

Ditto. Depending on the wreck it was involved in, I bet you could get a lot of good stuff from a wrecked trailer if you are into DIY repairs and modifications.

 

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HaulinHorses
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2008-01-23 12:03 PM (#75130 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?



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Most wrecked-(totaled by insurance company) trailers I've seen have very little salvage parts.  Windows- maybe, dividers are usually bent, axles-sometimes, tires-maybe, doors- sometimes are slavageable.  LQ componets-sometimes.  By the time to put labor into cutting these off or removing, most of the time you're better off scraping and replacing parts from manufacturer.  I would think if this business model worked, someone would be doing it on a large scale like car and tractor parts???  Most aluminum trailers are lasting 20-30 years, so far.

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BigT
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2008-01-23 8:10 PM (#75182 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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If you are looking for  LQ parts, RV's use the same components. Here is a list of RV salvage yards.

http://www.rverscorner.com/rvsalvage.html

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Buffy111_99
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2008-01-24 4:46 PM (#75242 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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I have an excellent stud divider for sale.  It is custom built by the factory.  I have the original receipt for the cost which is over $1600.  Email me for a great deal on it.  hunt7725@aol.com.  Keep in mind it is in Florida.
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djkrash
Reg. Oct 2006
Posted 2008-01-28 12:59 PM (#75447 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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Did some searching. Looked hard and didn't find too many. I would be interested in where the one person's friend that does the fix ups finds them. I have a full shop and would be interested in rebuiling one for my own use.
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Dunoir
Reg. Sep 2005
Posted 2008-01-28 3:09 PM (#75456 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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he's located in Dade County (Miami) I only run into him occassionally on rides.  I'll ask im the next time I see him. 
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Donna l
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2008-01-29 10:15 AM (#75523 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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Edited by Donna l 2008-01-29 10:21 AM
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Donna l
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2008-01-29 10:18 AM (#75524 - in reply to #74973)
Subject: RE: What happens to wrecked trailers?


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Insurance companies sell them at auctions you have to be a motor vehicle dealer or salvage dealer to buy them. People like me buy them , either fix them my self or send them out to have fixed then sell them.
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