Cover Your Trailer - Part 1

The subject of covering up your expensive horse trailer came up on the HTW board.  I decided to look into what is available. This week shows some inexpensive options to cover your trailer.  Next Saturday I will explore some more expensive options.

Triple-Layer Aqua-shed top panel with polypropylene side panels provide maximum protection for your Horse Trailer. Fully breathable fabric allows trapped moisture to evaporate from within. Highly U.V. resistant. Almost waterproof. Passenger-side zipper entry doors allow access during storage. Heavily reinforced rear corners resist tears and snags. Elasticized bottom hems at front and back provide a snug fit. Bunny-ear cinching system contains excess fabric. Strap and buckle secures cover firmly in place underneath trailer. Will work for all Thoroughbred/Standard bumper-pull trailers between 8 and 18 feet long. Cinching system accounts for whether the trailer has a round front or a “v” front. Exclude hitch when determining trailer length. Storage Bag included. (Gray only)
http://www.doubledtrailers.com/Trailer_Covers.htm


Beverly Bay Universal Fit.  Most expensive one here is $350

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Fully breathable fabric allows trapped moisture to evaporate from within. Highly U.V. resistant. Water resistant material is almost waterproof. Zipper entry doors on both sides of cover allow access during storage. Heavily reinforced rear corners resist tears and snags. Features elasticized bottom hems at front and back to provide a snug fit. Bunny-ear cinching system contains excess fabric. Strap and buckle secures cover firmly in place underneath trailer and around gooseneck. Will work for almost all thoroughbred/standard gooseneck trailers up to 34' 6" in length. The cinching system design accounts for fitting a round front or a "v" front trailer. Gray only. Includes a free storage bag and cinching ropes

Passenger-side zipper entry doors allow access during storage. Heavily reinforced rear corners resist tears and snags. Elasticized bottom hems at front and back provide a snug fit. Bunny-ear cinching system contains excess fabric. Strap and buckle secures cover firmly in place underneath trailer. Will work for all Thoroughbred/Standard bumper-pull trailers between 8 and 18 feet long. Cinching system accounts for whether the trailer has a round front or a "v" front. Exclude hitch when determining trailer length. 2-year warranty. Perfect for use between shows or long term storage. Storage bag included

http://www.valleyvet.com/ct_detail.html?pgguid=1e276d02-7be5-42dd-a8a1-8a2d425ba046

Also Beverly Bay brand.   Most expensive one here is $254.95  It certainly pays to shop around!!

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Here is an alternative - an RV cover for your GN/5th wheel trailer (fits up to 40'):

Ideal for high moisture climates including all northern states and Canada

Triple layer SFS AquaShed? top panel beads water on contact

High performance Polypropylene side panels
Completely Breathable with moderate U.V. stability Strap and buckle attachments prevent billowing

Reinforced, elasticized corners

Front and rear cinching system for loose fabric

Zipper Entry Doors on passenger side and rear

Storage Bag included.

2 year warranty

Protect your 5th Wheel trailer with the most durable contour-fit RV cover on the market. High performance polypropylene sides insure maximum breathability and virtually eliminate mold and mildew. Triple layer SFS AquaShed? top panel beads water on contact affording maximum resistance to high humidity and rainfall in addition to protection against UV rays. Passenger Side Zipper Entry Doors for access during storage. Rear Zipper Entry Doors for access to cargo ramp. Strap and buckle attachments prevent billowing in windy locations and allow for a custom look. Reinforced, elasticized corners resist tears and snags. Front and rear cinching system for loose fabric. Includes storage bag. Polypropylene ladder cap reinforces rear panel reducing cover wear over ladder. Include bumpers, spare tire and ladder when measuring your RV to determine the cover needed for a proper fit. Scaled to fit 5th Wheels up to 102" wide and 126" tall excluding ground clearance

http://www.rvwholesalers.com/catalog/maintaining-your-rv-rv-covers-and-accessory-covers-fifth-wheel-covers-adco-sfs-aquashed-5th-wheel-cover/


Most expensive one here is $345

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If you want a totally custom cover (very $$$) then here is the place for you:

http://www.coversearch.com/rv/dimensions_class_cargo_trailer.html

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The way I see these things, if they are not easy to put on and off, I'm not going to bother.  In addition, if I have a door on my trailer to the DR or LQ, I want to be able to get to it easily.  The zipper entry door would be a must have.

I do't know

2007 4 Star $2,500 (IL)
Model: I do't know
Title: in good condictions

its just new

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Interesting model and description.

Great Pictures of Trailer

1991 Ponderosa $2750 (NC)
Rodeo trailer that has logged many great miles and memories. This stock trailer has been converted to 6' dressing room with air conditioner that hasn't yet been finalized, ready for you to finish with your touches. Tack compartment in rear for two saddles. Comfortably hauls 2 horses but has hauled 3 a few times. Has some rust needs a new paint job. We are selling to get a smaller bumper pull trailer for my son to start pulling on his own.

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And the trailer looks like.........???

'Mover' your horse

Big Double Axel Horse Trailer - $1500
This is a big double axel horse trailer for sale; it is in good working condition. We only have one horse left so we no longer need this huge trailer to mover her around.

If you would like more information or to see more pictures please feel free to contact me phone or e-mail.  (CA)
Thanks,
Tom

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Tom is right - that is a large trailer to 'mover' his one horse around.  It would probably help sell it if he cleared away the junk though.  Reminds me of a bus - or a trolley car.

I'm Full

New treated floors. Like new  $2000 (MN)
Decent Stoddard 20 ft gooseneck stock trailer. Has some surface rust but nothing major. 6 ft tall and 6ft wide. Gooseneck measures 7ft in lenght

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How long will it take to clean this one out!!!???  Like new?  Exaggerate much?

The Dumbest Thing

Circle W Horse Trailer - $1500
1997 MDL. 2 Horse Gooseneck, Good Tires

Response in craigslist to original ad above:
"That just might be the dumbest thing I've ever seen. Really."

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Apparently someone was not impressed with the modification to this bumper pull trailer to make it a GN - LOL
Seems pricey too.

Trailer Mailbox

Around $80
18in long 12in high / 10 wide

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One of the better 'horsey'  mailbox designs out there.  I have found it as high as $149.99!!!

If you need a barn buddy

free horse and trailer for sale - $500
5 year old gelding..buckskin...utd on all shot and everything else...recently messed up a rear muscle in leg and can not ride again..will make a great pet or barn buddy for another horse...we moved here from south carolina and dont have any land to keep him on or he would stay with us...but can not contuine boarding him.... vet was called and he will be put down at end of month if can not place him...

trailer is a two horse bumper pull..bought for 700..nothing pretty just does his job...not sure of year or make has had floor replace with the last three years,...i pulled all new wires thru trailer and new lights....has three or four inch thick rubber mats inside...has removeable center divider...might not fit a tall tb on but has had a very large draft inside with divider removed....
will not sell trailer tell the horse issue has been taking care of...but will sell to first person that wants it...if that make sense...might need to use trailer to still move horse
thank you..if someone could please save my little buddies life i really really really do not want to put him down but we can not keep paying board for a horse we can not do anything with...

i do have picture but cannot upload them for some reason

http://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/grd/1454539665.html
 

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I hate finding these.  If anyone is interested, the horse is located in the VA/MD area.

Extend-a-cab

Pickup Extend-a-cab - $350 (IL)
Pickup truck extend-a-cab: Fiberglass unit to add to existing cab with 2 opposing seats and a back exit door. I used this on my 85 Dodge when showing horses and pulling a gooseneck horse trailer and also when pulling our camper and it gave us some extra room with out buying a crew cab truck. I purchased this new at the cost of 1200.00 even at that time it was more expense than a full size topper but you couldn't use a topper and a gooseneck together. I have had this sold a couple times but then the people although said they were buying it never came back with the cash. If you bring cash, and make a reasonable offer , we can deal. It has a small hole in the door panel where a garden tractor got to close. It will fit the dodges and fords of the 80s but I don't know what else. I have quite a few photos that I can e-mail. Mounting Total width is 69" with a 4" x 32 1/2' lip on both sides. Burgandy in color but some of the clearcoat is pealing off.

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Is it legal to have someone sitting in this thing when you are driving??  Are there seatbelts?

Save money by not getting a true extended cab??  Not me  :-)

(Updated Nov 2 post with more pics)

A Welder's Nightmare!

old horse trailer - $200 (CA)
Not good to haul horses in now. Had two good axles buyer take all A welder dream. please call Gloria  or email

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They would have to pay me to haul that thing away and fix it!

Had two good axles???    How many are good now?

Just add tires and you are ready to go - not

DOUBLE HORSE TRAILER - $500 (OR)
Tandem axle. Needs tires, $500 OBO

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I wonder how long it has been sitting there?

Only $700 - Flat tire is free.

Horse Trailer - $700 (TX)
Call for information

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This one has an interesting shaped fender and an odd side window configuration.  Did they paint over the front window?  I wonder what year it is and who is the mfg?

Really Strange Homemade Inline

Inline Homemade Gooseneck Horse Trailer (Stock 2009-021)

This Trailer is 18'long, 4'6" Wide 6'8" High, Safetied in Fall of 2008 Make an offer

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Thanks to retento.

I have to agree with retento - that is one (unique) UGLY trailer!
Looks like it has very minimal ventilation and the loading/unloading logistics could be dangerous.  And with the single axle/one tire per side combo - a very rough ride!

Vintage 1947

Vintage Thoroughbred Horse Trailer - $800 (WA)

Price reduced on this 1947 Brown Industries nice aluminum ramp load trailer with single axle. Extra tall for your thoroughbred or can be used for any purpose. Excellent condition for it's age, has an escape door thru the front, and storage underneath the mangers. All the lights work perfectly. Needs tabs.

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Tabs?  Does that mean a license plate?  Or an inspection?  Or what?
This is a nice looking trailer - especially for a 1947.  It's 62 yrs old - ready to retire!

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Nov 7 update:
I found this same trailer on another site and it was at $1500 - quite a reduction down to $800!!  More pictures too. Looks 'space age.'

Did they get the fenders from a 1947 Dodge and just put them on backwards?  They both have the 4 raised 'stripes'

I said I wanted out!

(The horse is OK)