Re: Horse Trailer

["elfs" <elfs@c2i2.com>]

Make sure the WW trailer is tall enough, most of the stock types.
 seem to be built for hauling cattle.
DM

----- Original Message -----
From: Nancy Mitts <mitts_n@hotmail.com>
To: <APKBUICU@aol.com>; <ridecamp@endurance.net>
Sent: Sunday, January 28, 2001 8:14 AM
Subject: RC: Horse Trailer


> Where did you get the idea the heavier axle would injure your horse? In
> fact, the weaker axle will have a tendency to bottom out against the
frame,
> bending the axle, and becoming a solid jolt instead of a springy jolt.
Don't
> forget the trailer weight is also figured in the load. Brakes are also
sized
> to the axle weight rating, so the 5000 would have bigger brakes. In our
> experience rebuilding trailers, the WW makes a good sound trailer,
although
> their finish work can be a little rough. (Don't clean welds, take a good
> look at the paint job, etc.). All things considered we'd take the WW over
> the Logan.
> Monte Mitts
> CIW Trailers
>
>
> >From: APKBUICU@aol.com
> >To: ridecamp@endurance.net
> >Subject: RC:  Horse Trailer
> >Date: Sat, 27 Jan 2001 23:03:09 EST
> >
> >Does anyone have experience with either one of these brands of trailers
and
> >what is the opinion on each choice. The first is a 99 WW 3horse slant
load
> >gooseneck Horsemans Dream for $5000 used. The second choice is a Logan 2H
> >slant load gooseneck for 9400.00 new. What is the feeling out there
> >regarding
> >a 5000lb axle on the three horse only carrying one horse versus a 3500lb
> >axle
> >on the two horse carrying one horse? These two trailers are the best
choice
> >for us out there but we do not want to risk injury to the horse with the
> >heavier axle if it makes that big a difference. The used trailer is 4500
> >dollars cheaper but may not be worth it. Thanks for the help!
> >
> >
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