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TheOtherHorse
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2014-09-13 5:32 AM (#160740)
Subject: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?



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Seeing that the lightly used prices are almost as high as brand new, I am considering ordering a new trailer exactly how I want it. There are so many brands! I want ALL aluminum, including floor/tongue, 2H BP, preferably 2H slant with rear tack, short length (~11'?) and light weight, also prefer rumber or aluminum floor.

What lower priced brands are the best value without losing quality?

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Color01
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2014-09-13 6:19 AM (#160743 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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I dont think I ever seen a BP with rear tack ?
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TheOtherHorse
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2014-09-13 8:59 AM (#160745 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?



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Yes, there's lots of them. Here's an example:

http://www.eclipseofohio.com/horse-trailer-floorplans/2hsldlx.jpg

But I would like it shorter if possible- I thought I saw one 2H slant BP that was only 11' long?
I'm trying to condense all of my stuff into a shorter space, this layout seems to utilize space the best...

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RTSmith
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2014-09-13 10:34 AM (#160746 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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BP measurements are partly all over the board because of how various companies measure them. Some only measure the sidewall portion of the box, others go all the way to the end of the nose. And with varying nose treatments, you can get some wild length variations in what is basically the same footprint.

Long term, there are many brands that can fit your needs. I would start first with a dealer that I trust that is as close as possible, as you may be having a mutually beneficial relationship with them for many years. See what they have available that might fit your needs.
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Color01
Reg. Jul 2013
Posted 2014-09-13 11:06 AM (#160748 - in reply to #160745)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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Originally written by TheOtherHorse on 2014-09-13 9:59 AM

Yes, there's lots of them. Here's an example:

http://www.eclipseofohio.com/horse-trailer-floorplans/2hsldlx.jpg

But I would like it shorter if possible- I thought I saw one 2H slant BP that was only 11' long?
I'm trying to condense all of my stuff into a shorter space, this layout seems to utilize space the best...



I understand you wrong, I thought, you wanted the tack room where the horses come in, like what of the gooseneck S/L trailer have.
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TheOtherHorse
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2014-09-13 8:53 PM (#160752 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?



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What about some of the lower priced brands? Eclipse, Blue Ribbon, Twi-Lite...? I don't know much about them, is the quality any good?
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TheOtherHorse
Reg. Mar 2008
Posted 2014-09-13 9:06 PM (#160753 - in reply to #160740)
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Also Shadow?
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2014-09-13 10:16 PM (#160754 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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Bue Ribbon and Adam are both good brands
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postlewaitee
Reg. Jul 2014
Posted 2014-09-15 10:54 AM (#160765 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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You get what you pay for. Cheap trailers are generally cheaply made. You can get a custom trailer built specifically to your wants and needs (rumber floors, rear tack, 2H Slant, short, light weight, etc.). If you want quality that will last check out the link below, they offer free quotes and will build something that is right for you.http://www.shetroncustomtrailers.com/trailers.php?category=Bumper%20Pull%20Horse%20Trailers
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2014-09-15 10:27 PM (#160775 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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"You get what you pay for. Cheap trailers are generally cheaply made."

Price is not the measure of quality or usefulness

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cutter99
Reg. Sep 2007
Posted 2014-09-16 9:16 AM (#160777 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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Is there a reason the manufacturer of trailers keeps making these posts here trolling for business?
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gard
Reg. Aug 2007
Posted 2014-09-16 9:33 AM (#160778 - in reply to #160740)
Subject: RE: Best value: new ALL aluminum BP?


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