Metallitera
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Only problem could be the rear doors, a lor of them are open at top for adequate ventilation for the livestock. The walls will be heavy as well (horses kick HARD even when they are playing) as floor, obviously, and you will have a ramp which will be nice. The dividers would need to be removed, also keep in mind that the horse trailer might be narrow, depending on how the stalls are set.
Also your floor might be 2x6 timber meaning there will be cracks between boards meaning ventilation but also dirt n grime coming in.
i was going to do the same thing but couldnt find a good one i wanted, i ended up going with a racecar trailer and i also have a generator(10kw) that runs the whole trailer and i have 1000w porch lights too LOL
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Born2RV
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Excellent idea... I talked to a woman coming back from a show that had at least a 35' trailer. It already had living quarters but she said it is all aluminum and only weighed 9k.
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LuvmyRage'n
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Metallitera wrote:
Also your floor might be 2x6 timber meaning there will be cracks between boards meaning ventilation but also dirt n grime coming in.
Horse trailers with LQ frequently have aluminum floors. Direct quote from a mfg website (Exiss): Interlocking extruded aluminum plank floor system with 2” x 4” I beams. Wall to wall mats help keep the dust and dirt out. Even with wood floors, mats are always installed over for traction and to help keep debris out. Otherwise it would be a health issues for the horse.
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These are some of the major things I came up with. If I do a toyhauler again, it will most likely be like this.
Pluses:
More solid construction (quads and bikes don't kick and stomp)
Lighter construction (horses are heavier than 'most' motorized toys)
Lower center of gravity (less angle on ramp, better clearance for toys)
Axles located farther back (tows and handles easier)
Minuses:
Cargo area is a bit narrower
Trailer is lower to ground (less clearence when 'off roading' to boondock sites)
Axles located farther back (Larger turning radius)
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Horsetrailers are not typically built to 'recreational quality', don't have rubber roofs, delam side issues, barely able axles (wheels and tires), and can use a gooseneck hitch if that is what the customer wants. From what I have noticed, the living interiors are slightly smaller than many toyhaulers and have less foo foo stuff like magazine racks, outside speakers, etc. but the quality of what is there is better. Anything that is made to carry four to eight 1200 pound horses can certainly carry a couple road bikes or quads. And a real roof rack that can handle the weight of two or three hay bales without any issues. Maybe they will become the new toyhaulers!
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54ktmracer1
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no not all, like 20years ago. my parents had friend ordered a sundowner horse trailer with no stalls in the back to carry their road bikes.they were told it was'nt to uncommon for this.
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SRockwood
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How wide is the load area for horse trailers? I've got a buggy that barely fits between the wheel wells of most trailers as it is...
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Metallitera
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SRockwood wrote:How wide is the load area for horse trailers? I've got a buggy that barely fits between the wheel wells of most trailers as it is...
horse trailers are usually narrower, with the fenders on the outside, since horsies arent as......wide as cattle.
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Ken451
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Some horse trailers are full width (to the outside of the tires). The floors, however, are lower, between the tires, no "deck over" beds.
Note also, the front wall of the horse area is at an angle so you have one long side and a short side.
Good quality living quarters horse trailers are not cheap, but they are probably more rugged than most other recreational vehicles.
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Who could not be happy with a living space like this.-----Horse trailer
The only problem is to get a really nice one like above they typically run $100,000 to $200,000 and more. The cheaper ones are spartan but still have all the amenities like kitchens and baths etc. But still run $50,000 and up. But then your gonna get a trailer that is extremly solid and won't fall apart. You definitly won't have to worry if you can walk on the roof of one of those, heck you could have a party up there lol.
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