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Post by jenm on Jun 5, 2008 19:07:52 GMT -5
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Post by earlybp on Jun 5, 2008 19:47:35 GMT -5
Contact Wendy Pangle. I think she may work in Redmond.
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Post by wendyp on Jun 5, 2008 21:10:13 GMT -5
Hi Jenn! There are several of us close to Redmond - the ad says that the trailer is 'due on their lot soon' do you want me to call and see if it is there yet or not? What else would you like to know?
I am on jury duty tomorrow, but our trial should be over early in the day, so I can go check it out if it's there.............
WendyP/Bend, OR
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Post by jenm on Jun 6, 2008 0:12:32 GMT -5
Hi Wendy,
I will double check. They have another ad placed that says it is there, so the one I posted may be outdated. It's difficult to tell how roomy the trailer actually is. I'm curious to know how "big" it looks inside to a real eye. I also want to know how easy/difficult all the latches are to hook/unhook. I would also just want an overall opinion of how well made you think the trailer is. We don't have Hawks down here in our neck of the woods, so I can't go see one on my own.
I will PM you my phone number!
Edited to add: I have also been advised to check the welding as the finish can sometimes be sloppy.
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Post by paintedlady on Jun 24, 2008 12:47:13 GMT -5
HAVE YU FOUND A TRAILER YET ??
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Post by jenm on Jun 27, 2008 17:03:32 GMT -5
HAVE YU FOUND A TRAILER YET ?? Sigh...no....I'm now stuck in the straight v. slant debate...Ugh!! I looked at a lot of trailers at the Expo and it just seems like the first slant in most trailers is so small. Makes me think I should just get a stock trailer, but the main thing is that my pals are able to ride comfortably. This is SO hard! |
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Post by paintedlady on Jun 27, 2008 17:36:07 GMT -5
HAVE YU FOUND A TRAILER YET ?? Sigh...no....I'm now stuck in the straight v. slant debate...Ugh!! I looked at a lot of trailers at the Expo and it just seems like the first slant in most trailers is so small. Makes me think I should just get a stock trailer, but the main thing is that my pals are able to ride comfortably. This is SO hard! Fingers crossed that you find what your looking for  |
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Post by Tockita on Jun 27, 2008 20:22:04 GMT -5
Many manufacturers have floor plans online so you can narrow down what models you are interested in.
I know with my Trail West the first 3 stalls are 41 inches I think vs 31 inch stalls in my 20 y/o old Circle J.
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Post by barbpurple on Jun 28, 2008 0:04:35 GMT -5
heh dont knock that :old trailer: i am loving it.. and it fits my stangs with out a problem!!
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Post by beckybee on Jun 28, 2008 1:41:47 GMT -5
how many horses are you planning on transporting at a time?
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Post by jenm on Jun 30, 2008 18:13:26 GMT -5
how many horses are you planning on transporting at a time? Two. Jamaica will walk right in to a larger, stock type trailer, but doesn't like getting in to my friends regular size slant load Circle J. |
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Post by jenm on Jun 30, 2008 18:14:21 GMT -5
Many manufacturers have floor plans online so you can narrow down what models you are interested in. I know with my Trail West the first 3 stalls are 41 inches I think vs 31 inch stalls in my 20 y/o old Circle J. Thanks, Tock. Do you have a 3 horse or 4 horse trailer? |
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Post by Tockita on Jun 30, 2008 18:34:36 GMT -5
it is a 4/5. it has 4 wide stalls, but with them removed it will easily hold 5 horses. Since it does not have a rear tack you can gett wo smaler horse in the back even with the dividers in. Since I haul so many mustangs, rescues, and horses who need some training  it's better for me to have the big back door and the to see a nice wide space waiting for them. Swissy has a fancier smaller version of it. |
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Post by beckybee on Jun 30, 2008 21:22:22 GMT -5
If I was just regularly hauling 2 horses, I would do a straight load - one with the bar/chain at the horses' chest. The 2 horse trailers are smaller, thus safer and more fuel efficient to pull; the horses get less fatigued (slant puts a disproportionate force on right front and left hind legs); with the bar in front, they can brace their feet forward and also lower their head into a natural position. Oh, and easier to load and unload just one horse. As I've studied the floorplans, it seems there is a lot of dead space in the slant trailers. The straight trailers usually have more area per horse with a smaller overall floor area and weight. My $0.02!
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Post by Tockita on Jun 30, 2008 22:24:15 GMT -5
Yes a two horse straight will be shorter and narrower, but it also has a high center of gravity which is more likely to sway, jackknife, or tip. plus there is zero safety room for a horse in an accident.
I have had straight loads (my favorite was a home made single axle very low floor height so lower center of gravity)
I lked my Circle J .. it may be heavy (20+ y/o steel trailer) but gor it was solid. Kick it, paw it, no problem and it pulled like you wouldn't believe. Tracked so nice behind my suburban.. and heavy enough it didn't sway.
My new one is a gooseneck. I LOVE it. I love having the gooseneck to crash in, and the bigger tack room. You can turn in tighter places, and again its solid, doesn't swinging around. You could almost forget its there if it wasn't dsaying how de do in your rear view mirror. THAT took some getting used too.. seeing the gooseneck RIGHT THERE in the window, but it didn't take long.
I borrowed one of those new stock trailers and OMG it was AWFUL. Trailer weighed nothing and was all over the road! I was very happy to give it back!
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it's better for me to have the big back door and the to see a nice wide space waiting for them.