Posted 2015-02-16 1:34 PM (#162588) Subject: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Location: Montana
Just bought a 1998 Hart 4h! But there are no bars when the windows drop down. I've seen other trailers with screens to keep the horses heads in. I believe the horse's heads should be kept in the trailer. I personally can't stand to see there heads hanging out while going down the road. I do want to be able to have some good airflow in the summer with the windows down. Can anyone recommend some screens? I've been searching and have seen the professional choice brand and the kensington brand. Added a link. Are they easy to install? TIA!http://www.statelinetack.com/item/professionals-choice-trailer-window-screen/SLT311611%20BLK/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CMaOsKS158MCFUlp7AodZ2sApQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5E82246367748-sku%5E87570-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E40184736948
Posted 2015-02-16 5:32 PM (#162591 - in reply to #162588) Subject: RE: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Posts: 64 Location: Knoxville
I have screens and love them. They are plenty sturdy for the sorts of horses I have, and they keep the horses heads IN and also keep road debris out, much better than bars. Air circulation is better great, too.
Posted 2015-02-16 7:10 PM (#162592 - in reply to #162588) Subject: RE: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Posts: 1351 Location: Decatur, Texas
Originally written by kmoore_mt on 2015-02-16 1:34 PM
Just bought a 1998 Hart 4h! But there are no bars when the windows drop down. I've seen other trailers with screens to keep the horses heads in. I believe the horse's heads should be kept in the trailer. I personally can't stand to see there heads hanging out while going down the road. I do want to be able to have some good airflow in the summer with the windows down. Can anyone recommend some screens? I've been searching and have seen the professional choice brand and the kensington brand. Added a link. Are they easy to install? TIA!http://www.statelinetack.com/item/professionals-choice-trailer-window-screen/SLT311611%20BLK/?srccode=GPSLT&gclid=CMaOsKS158MCFUlp7AodZ2sApQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5E82246367748-sku%5E87570-adType%5EPLA-device%5Ec-adid%5E40184736948
We have a Sundowner with no bars and we use the PC screens and have been great. Been on 4 years now with ZERO issue and at $17.00 to $20.00 each you cant beat the price!
Posted 2015-02-16 8:14 PM (#162595 - in reply to #162588) Subject: RE: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Posts: 5870 Location: western PA
We enjoy the usage of screens, and have never had a failure. Many come with four small brackets that are mounted to the inside of the window frame. They are available in many sizes, and are easy to install. Purchase the ones with zippers for the most utility. You are correct in not allowing the horses to extend their heads outside the trailer when moving. Bugs and debris can blind an animal at speed.
Posted 2015-04-08 3:27 PM (#163119 - in reply to #162588) Subject: RE: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Posts: 76 Location: Michigan
Schneiders Saddlery has the zippered ones. I got mine from there and went with the non-zippered and they are nice. Just enough elastic to be able to hook and unhook the horse.
Posted 2015-04-08 3:58 PM (#163120 - in reply to #162588) Subject: RE: No window drop down bars, window screens?
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Posts: 175 Location: Florida
We have screens, but also had to add aluminum bars as our girl found she could push the screen hard enough to have the Velcro unhook. We added a grid of 1/2x1" aluminum bars to prevent it. Has worked well since then.
No window drop down bars, window screens?
