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LQ must haves!!!
outrundaizy
Reg. Mar 2010
Posted 2014-09-10 2:15 PM
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 What are some of your MUST HAVES. 

I've never owned a LQ so looking for someone who has experience with them.

I know for me I want a stud divider on the first stall for storage. I would also really like an electric jack.

I have a question about hay racks though, for those of you who don't have the equipment to lift hay bales on top of your trailer how do you get hay up there???

Also feel free to dream a little on these must haves, it's always nice to hear ideas, big or small!
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-10 2:27 PM
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Generator mounted on the roof... opposite side from your LQ entrance so fumes don't drift. 
Extra generator start switch in the nose of the trailer by the bed so you can start the generator while in bed if it gets cold/hot
no oven... 99% of the time you won't use it
definitely stud stall on first stall. (I like full at top with removable baby panel w/ rubber both sides)
I put mangers on ALL horses, and I put my escape door on the first stall on the curb side instead of street side
Dome lights in mangers
extra bridle hooks in mangers

I work in the trailer industry... I have my dream trailer designed!

 

Edited by TwistedK 2014-09-10 2:31 PM
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prissychicktoo
Reg. Nov 2005
Posted 2014-09-10 2:35 PM
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Air/heat, full bath, preferrably with a larger shower, than the skinny things I've seen lately. Lots of storage. Microwave, frig, at least one sink. Doesn't matter to me if there is a cook top or not, I don't "cook" when I travel, I nuke! I like having mangers, but don't think I'd like have my generator on the roof. I don't want to crawl up there to work on it. I'd rather have mine down below in a permanent box. Stud wall up front, for extra storage.
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Lovin Life
Reg. Apr 2004
Posted 2014-09-10 3:30 PM
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Is the advantage to having the genorator on top as opposed to the rear tack/manger agrea that they get more air and cause less fires?  Not trying to steal the thread, this is an honest question. 
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outrundaizy
Reg. Mar 2010
Posted 2014-09-10 3:32 PM
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Lovin Life - 2014-09-10 3:30 PM Is the advantage to having the genorator on top as opposed to the rear tack/manger agrea that they get more air and cause less fires?  Not trying to steal the thread, this is an honest question. 

All questions welcomed! I know very little about LQ's and want to learn as much before buying one :
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-10 3:47 PM
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Lovin Life - 2014-09-10 3:30 PM

Is the advantage to having the genorator on top as opposed to the rear tack/manger agrea that they get more air and cause less fires?  Not trying to steal the thread, this is an honest question. 

yes. Generators in the mangers and rear tacks have less air flow and therefore a greater risk of fire. If my LQ door were on the curbside, I'd put my generator mounted on the streetside roof so I wouldn't potentially have the fumes blowing on me.
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Firefighter Wife
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-10 5:26 PM
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Congrats on almost having your LQ trailer!!!!!!! I just bought my first one last month and OMG I am so happy! I was super picky because this was my first one and probably the only one I will own. So my must haves were: (not in order)

1. Stud Divider
2. Mangers
3. Drop downs on rear!!!!!!!!!!! (we are in Texas)
4. Walk thru from trailer to LQ
5. Large Vanity
6. Skylight over shower (I didn't get this but there is a large skylight in the middle of the bathroom so I compromised)
7. Radius Corner Shower
8. Satellite (my fiancee now loves horse shows because he always has his Direct TV)
9. Convection Oven Microwave
10. Full Size Fridge and Freezer (full size for trailer sizes I mean)
11. 2 sinks
12. Awning
13. LOTS OF STORAGE!!!!!!!!!!
14. Generator on top on opposite side of LQ entry
15. Lots of manger space
16. Escape door
16. Good size tack area
17. Hydraulic Jacks!!!!!!
18. Outside water faucet!

I personally would not recommend a booth seating area, I borrowed a trailer that had this and it drove me crazy because it was such a waste of space (for me personally) I never sat at it. Now with kids involved I could see how a table could be handy.

I have a recliner in mine that is a full recline so I chill in it all of the time (when I can get my fiancee out of it) lol.

I did not get a slide out but I know many people say they are a must, they just pushed me out of my budget on things I didn't want to compromise on.

Good LUCK!!!!

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Longneck
Reg. Mar 2004
Posted 2014-09-10 6:32 PM
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 I do not have a LQ trailer (yet), but here is my list:

collapsible rear tack so husband can use it to haul ATVs when hunting
generator mounted on roof
stud divider for hauling supplies with escape door
pass thru door from LQ to stud stall
6.0 fridge 
separate sinks for bathroom & kitchen
foldout couch instead of dining table
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spanky
Reg. Jun 2010
Posted 2014-09-10 8:26 PM
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All of the above plus hydraulic jacks and automatic awning!! It's fast and soooo easy!!
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barrelracer1983
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2014-09-10 8:29 PM
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The only thing I rely on in ours is the satellite TV. I get nervous at races so instead of watching everyone, I stay back at the trailer watching other sports mostly, unitl it's time to get ready!
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daisycake123
Reg. Dec 2006
Posted 2014-09-10 8:36 PM
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I have 14'sw with a L shaped couch. I got this instead of a slide out. Love my big couch. Have a full walkin closet. And bunches of cabinets dont have them all full. i have seen over 14sw lq and i have a lot of free space, vs slide out as around the slide out there is a moulding which is about 8 inches on each side, that is a lot to give up. I also like tye fact that i have ducted heat and can either use heat strips and or propane. Itmjust did not have a generator. But love my big bath room with the walkin closet.
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powerstroke power
Reg. Oct 2009
Posted 2014-09-10 8:58 PM
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Love a generator switch in bed, love hydraulic jack, love heavy axles (I think less wear on tires), butt windows, escape door on butt wall (allows a manager for front horse). I do wish mine had an oven..beats hauling a gri and I hate microwave food. Big fridge, good heat system depending on location. Insulated floor would be nice (not sure if anyone has ever done that).
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cpo61
Reg. May 2004
Posted 2014-09-10 9:46 PM
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 Yes to 1,2,3,4,7,10,12,15 for sure
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cpo61
Reg. May 2004
Posted 2014-09-10 9:50 PM
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 I would also tell you I would NEVER EVER buy a new trailer with LQ again.  There are too many good used LQ trailers out there.    
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Firefighter Wife
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-10 10:30 PM
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Totally agree on not buying a new one. There are so many awesome used trailers out there!
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UTAHCANCHASER
Reg. Jul 2004
Posted 2014-09-11 10:33 AM
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After selling ours and now that I am looking for another here is my list:

Mid tack/mudroom
Full Bathroom
Mangers (if I do not get a stock)
Generator swith in the LQ (was in the bathroom in our last one)
Couch
Fridge
Microwave
LOTS of storage

 
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Griz
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-11 11:08 AM
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I had a hay rack and never used it because I had no way to get stuff up there. I love my ducted heat and air. I had my trailer built so the tack door opened the same direction as the stall door, that way, I tie on the driver's side and I don't have to walk clear around the door to get my saddle and tack - and it's away from the horses' legs.  
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Three 4 Luck
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-11 11:22 AM
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 Not a must-have, but I thought I didn't care about the soft-touch walls and ceiling.  Judged it as foo-foo.  Wellllllll the used trailer I bought last year has this and I LOVE IT.  I'm so ashamed.  
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ChicksInferno
Reg. Jul 2007
Posted 2014-09-11 11:44 AM
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I just can't seem to understand what good it is to have the escape door on the rear side of a horse? Can someone enlighten me? Isn't the point of the escape door to have an alternate route out in an emergency?
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Three 4 Luck
Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-11 12:49 PM
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ChicksInferno - 2014-09-11 11:44 AM I just can't seem to understand what good it is to have the escape door on the rear side of a horse? Can someone enlighten me? Isn't the point of the escape door to have an alternate route out in an emergency?

 It lets you have a manger on the stall. 
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-11 2:08 PM
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ChicksInferno - 2014-09-11 11:44 AM I just can't seem to understand what good it is to have the escape door on the rear side of a horse? Can someone enlighten me? Isn't the point of the escape door to have an alternate route out in an emergency?

Some people don't use the 1st stall for a horse, so it's just an alternative to use it more like a mud room.
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happy2ride
Reg. Dec 2009
Posted 2014-09-11 2:36 PM
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An outside faucet plus a water tank in the tack area. mangers, drop down windows on butt side also. we upgraded from the one we had to a slide out with table in the slide-out and a couch on the offside wall. Prefer generator on the roof. good luck trailer buying can take a lot out of you, make it fun.
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livinonlove&horses
Reg. Jun 2008
Posted 2014-09-11 3:10 PM
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I just put an order in for a custom 4star. I got heavier axles and bigger tires. I found lots of used trailers but finding one with those upgrades didn't happen. Also I went with a 3 horse but wanted dual jacks. If you rodeo finding flat even ground doesn't happen and dual jacks just seem more sturdy. But you don't see them standard on a 3 horse. Only the bigger ones. Roof mounted generator and if you can upgrade your generator. Best to have too much power than not enough!!
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hoofs_in_motion
Reg. Apr 2011
Posted 2014-09-11 3:11 PM
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Even though I'll never have a LQ.....a couch....that way I can come steal whichever friend has a LQ trailers couch at barrel races! Ha! I would never move from that thing.  
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-11 3:12 PM
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livinonlove&horses - 2014-09-11 3:10 PM I just put an order in for a custom 4star. I got heavier axles and bigger tires. I found lots of used trailers but finding one with those upgrades didn't happen. Also I went with a 3 horse but wanted dual jacks. If you rodeo finding flat even ground doesn't happen and dual jacks just seem more sturdy. But you don't see them standard on a 3 horse. Only the bigger ones. Roof mounted generator and if you can upgrade your generator. Best to have too much power than not enough!!

I can't wait to see yours!
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livinonlove&horses
Reg. Jun 2008
Posted 2014-09-11 3:27 PM
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TwistedK - 2014-09-11 3:12 PM

livinonlove&horses - 2014-09-11 3:10 PM I just put an order in for a custom 4star. I got heavier axles and bigger tires. I found lots of used trailers but finding one with those upgrades didn't happen. Also I went with a 3 horse but wanted dual jacks. If you rodeo finding flat even ground doesn't happen and dual jacks just seem more sturdy. But you don't see them standard on a 3 horse. Only the bigger ones. Roof mounted generator and if you can upgrade your generator. Best to have too much power than not enough!!

I can't wait to see yours!

Me neither!! Jan 22 was the date I was given!! It's going to take longer to build my trailer than it did my house!! And almost as much money!!! My husband said he is thoroughly impressed with my spending abilities! Lol. This girl is the reason I got the trailer. We are diamonds and dirt bound, hopefully! I pick her up mid Oct. http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/jennys+guy
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-11 3:35 PM
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livinonlove&horses - 2014-09-11 3:27 PM
TwistedK - 2014-09-11 3:12 PM
livinonlove&horses - 2014-09-11 3:10 PM I just put an order in for a custom 4star. I got heavier axles and bigger tires. I found lots of used trailers but finding one with those upgrades didn't happen. Also I went with a 3 horse but wanted dual jacks. If you rodeo finding flat even ground doesn't happen and dual jacks just seem more sturdy. But you don't see them standard on a 3 horse. Only the bigger ones. Roof mounted generator and if you can upgrade your generator. Best to have too much power than not enough!!
I can't wait to see yours!
Me neither!! Jan 22 was the date I was given!! It's going to take longer to build my trailer than it did my house!! And almost as much money!!! My husband said he is thoroughly impressed with my spending abilities! Lol. This girl is the reason I got the trailer. We are diamonds and dirt bound, hopefully! I pick her up mid Oct. http://www.allbreedpedigree.com/jennys+guy

She's a VERY nice mare! Let me know if you come to OKC!!!
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CocoChex
Reg. Mar 2013
Posted 2014-09-11 8:30 PM
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Some things off the top of my head

Stud divider in first stall + escape door.

LOVE mangers + storage under mangers

AWNING! Electric for sure

Electric jack

Rear tack

Inside:

AC unit

Dinette (folds down into an extra bed)

Microwave/fridge

Toilet
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TessBelle
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-11 9:10 PM
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Mangers
8' wide
V shaped front. We've been pulling a flat nose and it has way more resistance in the wind.
Drop downs on head and rear
Large corner shower, or at least bigger than our current one.
Stud Stall
Sleeper sofa, NO dinettes!
We have to have a cook top and full size fridge
Slide Ou
Lots of inside storage
A mid tack would be a major plus but not a necessity
Has to be at least 13' short wall.
Hydraulic jack, NO electric.
Any color but white!
We been trailer shopping. So far no luck. Maybe were too picky but after 2 other lq trailer you know what you have to have.

Edited by TessBelle 2014-09-11 9:12 PM
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TessBelle
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-11 9:17 PM
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prissychicktoo - 2014-09-10 2:35 PM

Air/heat, full bath, preferrably with a larger shower, than the skinny things I've seen lately. Lots of storage. Microwave, frig, at least one sink. Doesn't matter to me if there is a cook top or not, I don't "cook" when I travel, I nuke! I like having mangers, but don't think I'd like have my generator on the roof. I don't want to crawl up there to work on it. I'd rather have mine down below in a permanent box. Stud wall up front, for extra storage.

You haven't seen a skinny shower until you've seen mine. I have a HUGE bathroom but My closet is bigger than the shower.
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BarrelRacingChick
Reg. Apr 2012
Posted 2014-09-12 8:41 AM
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Cowboy showers?? Has anyone had them before?? I am looking at trailers but I don't have the $$$ to get a trailer the size I need with the LQ I want!

Have any of you ever done your own LQ?? I'm going to have to re do everything.

Have any of you ever done any of this??:

Cowboy shower
Couch- turn into a extra bed
Dinnet- turns into a extra bed
Kitchen- sink, fridge, cabinets
Outside faucet

That's all I can think of right now
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BamaCanChaser
Reg. Nov 2012
Posted 2014-09-12 9:34 AM
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My next legit LQ will have this, it is called the "HayLevator"



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TNcowgirl88
Reg. Jul 2008
Posted 2014-09-12 9:39 AM
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BamaCanChaser - 2014-09-12 9:34 AM

My next legit LQ will have this, it is called the "HayLevator"

that is amazing!!!!!!!!!

I just tie a rope around my hay strings and pull them up on the top of the trailer. Its just me so this is the easiest way that I have found.
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Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2014-09-12 3:13 PM
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BamaCanChaser - 2014-09-12 9:34 AM

My next legit LQ will have this, it is called the "HayLevator"

Mind. Blown.
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Herbie
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2014-09-12 3:37 PM
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So those of you who have satellite tv in your LQ, do you have the roaming dish in the bubble on top of the trailer or the portable dish you set up outside when you get parked?  My hubby would LOVE this!  I always feel guilty for him having to miss his football games when he goes with me, but this would sure be nice when you're gone for a weekend or it takes hours to run the barrel race! 
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Firefighter Wife
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-12 4:33 PM
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We have the bubble on top and I love it (satellite tv) because now I don't feel as guilty dragging my family along!
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outrundaizy
Reg. Mar 2010
Posted 2014-09-12 5:54 PM
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BamaCanChaser - 2014-09-12 9:34 AM My next legit LQ will have this, it is called the "HayLevator"

Okay this is the best thing I have ever seen on a trailer!!!! 
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Reg. Feb 2008
Posted 2014-09-12 10:03 PM
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Seriously.  I never use my awning.  Its too windy here in South Dakota and I've seen major wrecks with people putting them out and not paying attention to how windy its getting.

I won't have a dinette.  We have a 3 cushion couch in our slide-out that makes into a bed.  We also have a table that you can set up in front of the couch when needed. 

I love my heat pump, rarely use the furnace.  The heat pump is easier on the stuffy noses.  BTW - a heat pump is not the same as a heat strip.

Walk thru to the stall area.  I use the first stall most of the time for a mud room/feed/dirty clothes bag/beverage cooler.  Nice to be able to walk from the LQ to the back. 

 
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runningk
Reg. Jan 2005
Posted 2014-09-13 8:33 AM
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Oversize shower in bath.  Plenty of cabinets for storage.  Fridge and microwave.  No stove.  Mid tack with doors on both sides.
I like the stock rear so the mid tack is pretty much a must.  No dividers for me.  That's just how I roll.
Will have an a/c mounted under neck.  And a propane buddy heater.  I just can't tolerate a roof mount heat/ac unit.  Always get sick.
Will have sofa in lq, no table. 
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Reg. Mar 2005
Posted 2014-09-13 5:21 PM
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BarrelRacingChick - 2014-09-12 9:41 AM

Cowboy showers?? Has anyone had them before?? I am looking at trailers but I don't have the $$$ to get a trailer the size I need with the LQ I want!

Have any of you ever done your own LQ?? I'm going to have to re do everything.

Have any of you ever done any of this??:

Cowboy shower
Couch- turn into a extra bed
Dinnet- turns into a extra bed
Kitchen- sink, fridge, cabinets
Outside faucet

That's all I can think of right now


Yes we had 1 in our 4 star as I am now a quad and we would go to 3 day shows that's where I took my show in my bathchair. it was clod in the winter buti want my bath

I was a hand held shower head that recessesed in wall with . handy for me
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BamaCanChaser
Reg. Nov 2012
Posted 2014-09-13 5:28 PM
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Herbie - 2014-09-12 3:37 PM

So those of you who have satellite tv in your LQ, do you have the roaming dish in the bubble on top of the trailer or the portable dish you set up outside when you get parked?  My hubby would LOVE this!  I always feel guilty for him having to miss his football games when he goes with me, but this would sure be nice when you're gone for a weekend or it takes hours to run the barrel race! 

We had the portable dish you set up outside when you parked, we already had an extra dish from when we had to get a new one at the house. It was easy peasy to get it all set up, and cheap.

But the aggravating part was everytime you set the dish up was fiddling with it until you found "just the right spot" to get your connection. Definitely a two person job! One in the trailer watching the tv yelling out the door at the person twisting and turning the dish.

ETA- I assume people with the bubble don't have these frustrations!

#firstworldproblems

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Herbie
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2014-09-13 9:20 PM
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 I think that's what were going to do so my hubby can watch football and I can run barrels and everybody is happy! May have to holler at you in getting it all set up the first time. :)
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Reg. Sep 2003
Posted 2014-09-13 9:38 PM
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Lovin Life - 2014-09-10 3:30 PM Is the advantage to having the genorator on top as opposed to the rear tack/manger agrea that they get more air and cause less fires?  Not trying to steal the thread, this is an honest question. 

I prefer the ones on the top and I've had both.   My under manger one overheated and even though I was religious about keeping the oil checked and changed, it blew up @ 400 hours.  My mechanic told me it basically was running so hot down there it cooked itself.  Not to mention all the days when it was really hot out, it would vapor lock and not run at all.  It always let me down on the days I needed it the most.  It got to the point where I had a portable Honda generator in the pickup because I could not count on the under manger Onan to work.

I have not had a single problem with my roof mounted generator, it's already got twice as many hours as my under manger one did and no problems whatsoever.  I actually find it easier to change the oil on up on the roof than I did fighting limited space on the under manger mounted one.
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Reg. Jul 2014
Posted 2014-09-13 10:14 PM
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Reg. Jan 2011
Posted 2014-09-13 10:43 PM
Subject: RE: LQ must haves!!!


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Mine is a 4 horse, I have a mid tack for tack, a back tack that is used for feed, 50 gallon corner water tank, and I can fit 6 square bales plus my buckets and grain.

The first stall I also have a 50 gallon tank in the corner, I choose not to have mangers due to respiratory issues that can occur.

My mid tack has a 25 gallon water tank. I hate hauling water and when I have 4 horses on for 3 days they drink it all.

My hay rack I use to pack my panels.

For generator, I choose to have a portable one that way I can take it with the holiday trailer and it actually came in handy this week,we had no power for 2 days due to heavy snow we used the generator to power essentials in the house.

A comfy mattress is nice,

A demand water heater is better then the regular water heater. Mine is 5 gallons and some days with a few of us showering quickly we have to wait for hot water.

Soft blinds much nicer then the metal ones,

I have laminate flooring, honestly I would have been fine with Lino as the laminate does scuff. Some offer hardwood, but I would be worried about weight.

With whatever LQ you get make sure your vehicle can handle the weight.

Fully loaded I am 200lbs under my GVW
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txcanchaser74
Reg. Jun 2006
Posted 2014-09-14 11:54 AM
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Make sure your black/grey water is on the opposite side of your LQ door.  Ours is on the same side and so if we do full hook up we get to enjoy walking over the thing that you use to drain the black/grey water (drawing a blank to the name of it)  

We live in TX and the drop downs are nice, but pricey.  We have the slats and it's fine in the summer.  My horses have never been sweaty because our trailer (Platinum) stays cool in stalls.  I would do the collapsible tack if I could do again so you can haul ATV for non-horse camping. 

I really like the bars on head side to keep horses heads in.  I know the generator is expensive, but we LOVE ours.  Especially if you have a young family and you may be traveling by yourself.  I didn't want it on this trailer and my husband talked me into it.  So worth it!!!
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livinonlove&horses
Reg. Jun 2008
Posted 2014-09-14 6:26 PM
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 I wanted to add some info about mangers as this always seems to be a big debate because of the respiratory thing and needing the horses to be able to put their heads down. First, mangers come in more than one size. 18" and 22". I have a 7ft wide trailer currently and my stalls measure 90 inches head to tail. My horses can put their heads down and eat on the road. 

I had the nice lady at 4 star measure the stall length for me with 18" mangers and it is 89". So I got the smaller mangers and feel like my horses should be able to put their heads down and I will still get a little extra space for storage. Now if you are going to do a in manger generator you can't do the smaller mangers but I'm going roof mount

thanks twistedK for your help!!!
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barrelracer1983
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2014-09-14 8:51 PM
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Herbie - 2014-09-12 1:37 PM

So those of you who have satellite tv in your LQ, do you have the roaming dish in the bubble on top of the trailer or the portable dish you set up outside when you get parked?  My hubby would LOVE this!  I always feel guilty for him having to miss his football games when he goes with me, but this would sure be nice when you're gone for a weekend or it takes hours to run the barrel race! 

ours is one on the roof that you crank up. I sometimes watch a NASCAR race while waiting to get my horse ready!
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TwistedK
Reg. May 2006
Posted 2014-09-15 8:20 AM
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livinonlove&horses - 2014-09-14 6:26 PM  I wanted to add some info about mangers as this always seems to be a big debate because of the respiratory thing and needing the horses to be able to put their heads down. First, mangers come in more than one size. 18" and 22". I have a 7ft wide trailer currently and my stalls measure 90 inches head to tail. My horses can put their heads down and eat on the road. 



I had the nice lady at 4 star measure the stall length for me with 18" mangers and it is 89". So I got the smaller mangers and feel like my horses should be able to put their heads down and I will still get a little extra space for storage. Now if you are going to do a in manger generator you can't do the smaller mangers but I'm going roof mount



thanks twistedK for your help!!!

You are very welcome! 
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Herbie
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2014-09-15 8:41 AM
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barrelracer1983 - 2014-09-14 8:51 PM
Herbie - 2014-09-12 1:37 PM So those of you who have satellite tv in your LQ, do you have the roaming dish in the bubble on top of the trailer or the portable dish you set up outside when you get parked?  My hubby would LOVE this!  I always feel guilty for him having to miss his football games when he goes with me, but this would sure be nice when you're gone for a weekend or it takes hours to run the barrel race! 
ours is one on the roof that you crank up. I sometimes watch a NASCAR race while waiting to get my horse ready!

I may need a pic....this is not something i've seen.  It's a satellite dish or an antenna?  I told hubby to call our friend that does satellite stuff and see what we can do, what it will cost, etc.  The bubble is definitely out for me, as I understand to get that installed is super expensive unfortunately, but the mobile one you set out may be doable.   
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jayb
Reg. Aug 2014
Posted 2014-09-15 12:00 PM
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Mangers! I couldn't imagine our trailer without them- major bonus for storage! Microwave and fridge to, especially if you have kids, they are handy!! I like our dinette, mostly for the fact that it provides more counter space and a place to set food or other things if need be. Hated our electric jack, we just got it changed to a manual. Our furnace is a lifesaver- from Canada, can you tell ;)We also got guards put over our tanks and lines underneath in the LQ, after getting a hole in a line underneath and with gravel roads they were a must.
Wish we had a place to mount our generator onto, more storage space inside the LQ for clothes and a bigger shower!

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TessBelle
Reg. Mar 2014
Posted 2014-09-15 12:10 PM
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slposobiec - 2014-09-13 10:14 PM

I would have a step for the rear tack and escape doors and a keyless entry

I would love a keyless entry. Do they make them for trailers?
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slposobiec
Reg. Jul 2014
Posted 2014-09-15 10:26 PM
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I have seen one in i think country supply
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