Horse Trailer - Is this a good deal?

Valerie62 · 08-09-2008, 05:06 PM

I'd love to have a horse trailer and have been looking at used older trailers at around $1000 but this ad caught my eye. What do you think ... Is this a good deal?

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/789963465.html

I also was considering this one .... a little older but looks good for its age.

http://www.equinehits.com/ww.2.horse.bp~27301

ToveroMom · 08-09-2008, 05:13 PM

How odd that first trailer-which is worth a lot more than 2900 bucks..is also listed here in Texas. It may be too good to be true..may be a scam

pvf · 08-09-2008, 05:20 PM

The first trailer I bet is a scam.. I've been looking for a different trailer and have found many scams. If you contact the first person tell them you want to see it in person. I just went through that I once I said that I wanted to see the trailer in person they wouldn't respond anymore. Also, make sure that the title is clear.

BarnBum · 08-09-2008, 05:35 PM

I agree, the first trailer could be a scam.

I don't like the 2nd trailer, looks small and it looks like the rust is ready to break thru across the front.

cook1745 · 08-09-2008, 05:38 PM

I bought a two horse trailer just like that second one and my husband and I painted it our self and it turned out great almost looked new!!!

I say go for the second on. Unless the first ISN"T a scam and then JUMP on it.

I'll show you how nice those older trailers can look with just a little paint.

Before Shot

After shot

What I saying don't pass up an old trailer because it's not super pretty. As long are the structure is safe and everything mostly superfical rust you can easily prime and repaint it for VERY little.

LuvMyMares · 08-09-2008, 05:49 PM

WOW cook, You guys did a great job on that trailer!!! Looks Great!!

cascy · 08-09-2008, 05:54 PM

WE just sold our 2 horse bp like the second one you posted for 400 bucks...

There is alot cheaper ones still in good condition if you look around. I like it, but I wouldn't pay over 5-700 for one. JMO

cook1745 · 08-09-2008, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvMyMares

WOW cook, You guys did a great job on that trailer!!! Looks Great!!

Thanks it really was VERY easy. We got tracter primer and then a GOOD quality tracter/ truck paint and put one coat of primer and two coats of paint. It only took one can of primer and two cans of paint. We just used good quality rollers and paint brushes.

Luv2Ride · 08-09-2008, 06:22 PM

The ad for the first trailer is the exact same one on Craigslist in Des Moines, IA.

http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/790145312.html

Hmmmm. That is one great deal that is floating around all over the U.S.

I almost jumped on it myself until I saw your post today.

horses4me · 08-09-2008, 07:29 PM

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Originally Posted by cook1745

Thanks it really was VERY easy. We got tracter primer and then a GOOD quality tracter/ truck paint and put one coat of primer and two coats of paint. It only took one can of primer and two cans of paint. We just used good quality rollers and paint brushes.

Did the trailer have any surface rust on it? MIne has surface rust, so i htink i need to first sand the whole thing down, then do the primer, then paint. Any ideas on the best, easiest, and cheapest way to do it???

Deanna · 08-09-2008, 07:34 PM

Funny I just picked up a trailer today of here in Selah two horse. Im thinking about painting it as well did you sand the surface rust and what kind of rollers did you use?

walkerfarms · 08-09-2008, 08:13 PM

The first one has been removed so must have been a scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

cook1745 · 08-09-2008, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by horses4me

Did the trailer have any surface rust on it? MIne has surface rust, so i htink i need to first sand the whole thing down, then do the primer, then paint. Any ideas on the best, easiest, and cheapest way to do it???

The guy that told us how to so it said to take an sos pad the metal type pad and sand off the big chunks but once you get those off and there is no more flaking rust than you can prime over the other stuff and you may need two coats of primer with alot of rust then paint as normal at least two coats!!

cook1745 · 08-09-2008, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Deanna

Funny I just picked up a trailer today of here in Selah two horse. Im thinking about painting it as well did you sand the surface rust and what kind of rollers did you use?

I used a normal wall roller on the really big parts the REALLY good quality so NO lint would roll off and the kind for smooth walls very low pill roller. Then the brushes were VERY good hair brushes so they wouldn't leave any lines!!!

jamied99 · 08-09-2008, 09:30 PM

Have you seen any of these?

I don't need one, but always look at the local ads.

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/781789870.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/777548527.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/770615018.html

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/781566166.html

If you need a few horses as well:
http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/777659053.html

jkponies · 08-10-2008, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by cook1745

The guy that told us how to so it said to take an sos pad the metal type pad and sand off the big chunks but once you get those off and there is no more flaking rust than you can prime over the other stuff and you may need two coats of primer with alot of rust then paint as normal at least two coats!!

That looks really great! I had an older trailer that I repainted a couple of times, but it never did look as good as that! (I'm lazy about masking!

) Another good tip though, there's this stuff called naval jelly that you can get from an auto parts store that kills the rust. When I painted my trailer, I sanded it and then painted it with the naval jelly to keep the rust from coming through again. It also came in handy for the tight areas that weren't easy to sand well.
Valerie, the 2nd trailer you posted (the real one!) might not be that bad of a deal--I've always considered WW a good brand. It doesn't seem overpriced to me, but then again, I'm in California so I might just be used to everything being overpriced!

Good luck with your shopping!!

Slim Pikkens · 08-10-2008, 08:29 AM

I'd have the bearings checked as replacing them can add considerably to the cost of the trailer. Horse trailers spend a lot of time just parked. We all know about parking a vehicle too long without taking it for a run-same with horse trailers.

BarnBum · 08-10-2008, 08:54 AM

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http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/790145312.html

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Originally Posted by Valerie62

http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/789963465.html

Both craigs lists ads were removed.

Valerie62 · 08-10-2008, 11:56 AM

Thanks guys .. I should have realized that was one of those "too good to be true" ads. I hate scammers.

I'm in no big hurry so I'll just sit back and browse the ads till the right deal comes along. I need to save up a few more $$ anyway ... I like to pay cash for everything and our new pasture/barn project has strapped us pretty good the last few months.

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08-09-2008, 05:06 PM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 256	Horse Trailer - Is this a good deal? I'd love to have a horse trailer and have been looking at used older trailers at around $1000 but this ad caught my eye. What do you think ... Is this a good deal? http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/789963465.html I also was considering this one .... a little older but looks good for its age. http://www.equinehits.com/ww.2.horse.bp~27301 Last edited by Valerie62 : 08-09-2008 at 05:11 PM.

08-09-2008, 05:13 PM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,299	How odd that first trailer-which is worth a lot more than 2900 bucks..is also listed here in Texas. It may be too good to be true..may be a scam __________________ "In America,anyone can be President. That is one of the chances you take" Adlai Stevenson

08-09-2008, 05:20 PM
pvf Regional Forums Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Minnesota Posts: 6,446	The first trailer I bet is a scam.. I've been looking for a different trailer and have found many scams. If you contact the first person tell them you want to see it in person. I just went through that I once I said that I wanted to see the trailer in person they wouldn't respond anymore. Also, make sure that the title is clear. __________________ www.prairieviewfarms.net Raising Reg. Paints and Quarter horses

08-09-2008, 05:35 PM
BarnBum Greenbroke Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sunshine State Posts: 3,609	I agree, the first trailer could be a scam. I don't like the 2nd trailer, looks small and it looks like the rust is ready to break thru across the front. __________________ Murphys Horse Law - A horse's misbehavior will be in direct proportion to the number of people who are watching !!

08-09-2008, 05:38 PM
cook1745 Greenbroke Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 3,509	I bought a two horse trailer just like that second one and my husband and I painted it our self and it turned out great almost looked new!!! I say go for the second on. Unless the first ISN"T a scam and then JUMP on it. I'll show you how nice those older trailers can look with just a little paint. Before Shot After shot What I saying don't pass up an old trailer because it's not super pretty. As long are the structure is safe and everything mostly superfical rust you can easily prime and repaint it for VERY little. __________________ Home of my sweet girl Cinnamon. Not fancy but she is mine!!!

08-09-2008, 05:49 PM
LuvMyMares Halter broke Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Southwest Florida Posts: 160	WOW cook, You guys did a great job on that trailer!!! Looks Great!! __________________ I Luv my 3 mare's-Cheyanne-Palomino Paint, Butter's-Sorrel Arabian & Katie Lou-Black AQHA

08-09-2008, 05:54 PM
cascy Kid Safe Join Date: May 2006 Location: arkansas Posts: 6,072	WE just sold our 2 horse bp like the second one you posted for 400 bucks... There is alot cheaper ones still in good condition if you look around. I like it, but I wouldn't pay over 5-700 for one. JMO __________________ To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield.

08-09-2008, 06:22 PM
Luv2Ride Long Yearling Join Date: May 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,050	The ad for the first trailer is the exact same one on Craigslist in Des Moines, IA. http://desmoines.craigslist.org/grd/790145312.html Hmmmm. That is one great deal that is floating around all over the U.S. I almost jumped on it myself until I saw your post today. __________________ "He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose.\" -Jim Elliot

08-09-2008, 07:34 PM
Deanna Yearling Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Yelm, Wa Posts: 605	Funny I just picked up a trailer today of here in Selah two horse. Im thinking about painting it as well did you sand the surface rust and what kind of rollers did you use? __________________ Visit my site at www.nelsonperformancehorses.com

08-09-2008, 08:13 PM
walkerfarms Weanling Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TY TY Georgia Posts: 347	The first one has been removed so must have been a scam!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-09-2008, 09:30 PM
jamied99 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Kensington PA Posts: 329	Have you seen any of these? I don't need one, but always look at the local ads. http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/781789870.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/777548527.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/770615018.html http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/781566166.html If you need a few horses as well: http://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/grd/777659053.html

08-10-2008, 08:29 AM
Slim Pikkens Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 2,948	I'd have the bearings checked as replacing them can add considerably to the cost of the trailer. Horse trailers spend a lot of time just parked. We all know about parking a vehicle too long without taking it for a run-same with horse trailers.

08-10-2008, 11:56 AM
Valerie62 Weanling Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Washington, PA Posts: 256	Thanks guys .. I should have realized that was one of those "too good to be true" ads. I hate scammers. I'm in no big hurry so I'll just sit back and browse the ads till the right deal comes along. I need to save up a few more $$ anyway ... I like to pay cash for everything and our new pasture/barn project has strapped us pretty good the last few months.