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Re: [RC] Friends trailer tragedy has me thinking. . . - Sisu West RanchWhen equipment is designed, various levels of "overdesign" are used. The proper amount of overdesign produces the safety factor. If a trailer is designed to be ultra light weight by the use of fiberglass, it will probably not be particularly strong if challenged by a rampaging horse. Many Aluminum trailers are similar. I just spent a couple of days repairing and reinforcing my Aluminum trailer's underneath where I had scraped on a rock. I have done similar with my good old steel stock trailer with not damage. The steel stock is heavy (bad) but very sturdy (good). Aluminum is also expensive which provides extra incentive to use the minimum amount that will get the job done. If one is planing on transporting rough stock, a steel trailer will probably stand the abuse better. Steel is also easier and cheeper to repair if required. Ed Ed and Wendy Hauser Sisu West 2994 Mittower Road Victor, MT 59875 (406) 642-9640 ranch@xxxxxxxxxxx =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Ridecamp is a service of Endurance Net, http://www.endurance.net. Information, Policy, Disclaimer: http://www.endurance.net/Ridecamp Subscribe/Unsubscribe http://www.endurance.net/ridecamp/logon.asp Ride Long and Ride Safe!! =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=
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