Lets do the math,I have a bruton trailer made and sold only in San Angelo,Texas.It is a steel 3 horse slant with a front dressing room and rear tack.It cost about $16,000 new with 16 inch 8 ply tires and a spare,2 3/8 bulldog hitch,top hay,water rack electric brakes.Lets assume you are looking at a $60,000 Blommer with living quarters.Motels are $100.a night all over Texas and hook-ups are $16.-$20,so the difference is $85.a night. Ok?...60,000 - 16,000 = $44,000...now $44,000 divided by $85.= 517 nights I can stay in the motel....and I get alot better mileage than you.Its all vanity,keeping up with the Jones,peer pressure.So is my ever so humble opion.

We haul a lot and have had 4 different horse trailers in the past 10 or 12 years. One 4 Star 3 horse and three Elite 4 horse trailers. A horse trailer is really tested well with us as one year I remember hauling 73,000 miles because I had just bought a new truck. There is not much difference between the 4 Star's and the Elite trailers but what difference there is makes a big difference in making the Elite a better overall trailer. They are built better, pull better and most important their resale value stays very high. I would also advise to try to keep the conversion simple and small....mainly to keep the overall length of your trailer as short as possible. Hauling a long trailer creates another whole set of problems. The trailer we have right now has a 7 foot short wall and 11 foot long wall and that is perfect for us.

go to horsetrailerworld.com and read all the trailer reviews. There are upper end trailers, middle range trailers and lower end trailers - your budget, how often you haul, what you will be hauling, how long you plan to keep the trailer are all questions that go into the formula for purchase. The mid to upper end trailers such as 4 star, bloomer, sundowner, sooner, hart, elite ,platinums (many of the upper end conversion companies like outlaw will only install in the upper end trailers as warranty than falls under - what failed, the interior or the trailer, etc) will always have a better resale, last for the long haul, and cause less problems for you in the interim... however, that does not mean there isn't market for the other trailers. Safety is prime importance, make sure whatever you get has enough axle, tire, brakes, framework to do the job you have in mind... crawl under it, ask about it, steel or aluminum framed, what is the neck made of, etc also what you are pulling it with - riding level, blocking the trailer or adjustable neck, etc. There are lots of things to think about and look into... do lots of homework, research and good luck! they are a lot of fun to have ;)

Not sure what's left on the place but there's a trailer dealership here in Norco thats going out of business....everything goes at cost, no mark ups...I'll post the number to the place later..

I bought a Logan Coach 2 horse slant w/tack,changing area. I love it!! It is a 2003 (used 6 times). I had it Rhino lined and couldn't ask for the more perfect trailer for me. The divider is adjustable in case I need to haul a preg. mare or a "fat" horse. drop down windows w/screens (cant drive w/them in). It tows like a dream. I can't tell it's back there. The spare tire and batt. pack are all inside the tack area which is plently big for it. This area locks from the inside so you can change for a show without worry. Lights in horse area, behind, and in tack area. Good luck in whatever you buy!

well that is a twist reminds me of an ad I once saw "cowboy with horse looking for a cowgirl with truck and trailer" Sounds like your a bit of a cheap scape would never think of doing anything like you describe.

I use to pull a Platinum 3 horse slant load. A friend of mine has the Platinum 3 horse slant like I had but with Living Quarters. It's an awesome trailer. Rolling M Trailers in Salado, Tx. carry them. Cadillac of trailers, in my opinion. Another friend has the Bloomer 3 horse slant load and it is fully loaded as far as living quarters. It's nice but I think the Platinum was a superior trailer. You can't beat the weld's on the Platinum. Plus an excellent warranty. I recently retired early from Dell. Glad that you're enjoying it and looking to wander this world. :)

4 Star, Bloomer, Platinum , Sooner, Featherlight, Sundowner, All Good Trailers just find one that fits your needs size, Lq , and it sounds like you have the truck to pull it

Thanks so much for all the info to answer a few questions raised 1- I just purchased a loaded new Peterbilt 388 with a Cat C-15 with a Fuller 15 speed, low pro tires and custom hauler bed 2- Being retired now I intend to travel quite a bit I hope that helps and thanks again for all the information first hand is always the best never have trusted a salesman

One other thing to remember and think about is what you will use to pull this big trailer. What goes forward also has to stop and sometimes more quickly than what we would like. And there lies the potential problem! Braking is of the upmost importance. Just food for thought!