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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Swing out or the fixed kind? I want to add racks for saddle pads to the back door of my trailer, but I can't decide on which kind. Do the swing out type sag over time or break easier? It seems like the ones that bolt on both sides would be sturdier and handle the weight of western pads better.
Any BHW peeps have any words of wisdom on this topic? Personal experiences?
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | This is the one I have. Its been in my trailer for probably 4 or 5 years and its full of 5 Stars. Love it.
https://www.nrsworld.com/cmw/cmw-5-arm-wall-mount-blanket-rack-12216 |
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| One came installed on our Lakota. Love it - wouldn't not have one. |
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| I bought one from ELITE and had it installed where I bought my trailer. Very substantial. Love mine. Mine swings ou of the way of the saddle racks
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | CYA Ranch - 2017-05-09 7:28 AM
This is the one I have. Its been in my trailer for probably 4 or 5 years and its full of 5 Stars. Love it.
https://www.nrsworld.com/cmw/cmw-5-arm-wall-mount-blanket-rack-12216
Thanks for the link. |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Well, everyone so far seems to prefer the swing-out type. I appreciate all of the replies! |
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Location: North Dakota | I wish I had installed a swing-out in my trailer. Would have taken up lots less space and hold more blankets. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | CYA Ranch - 2017-05-09 5:28 AM
This is the one I have. Its been in my trailer for probably 4 or 5 years and its full of 5 Stars. Love it.
https://www.nrsworld.com/cmw/cmw-5-arm-wall-mount-blanket-rack-12216
Do you happen to have a picture of yours installed? Our rear tack is 60/40 rear doors and fixed saddle racks so trying to envision if this would work lol. |
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| One thing I might add is to check to make sure that your door will close with a blanket bar back there and that it does not interfere with a collapsible tack. Very important. |
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Location: Windoming | Wow, I have always wanted a blanket bar in my trailer, but never once did I think about installing it myself. Duh, thanks for this post! |
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| The wall mount rack that CYA Ranch has can be ordered directly from the manufacturer.....EquiRacks in Sturgis, SD. It was cheaper than Valley Vet or NRS at the time we ordered and faster delivery too. Check them out.
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | streakysox - 2017-05-09 1:28 PM
One thing I might add is to check to make sure that your door will close with a blanket bar back there and that it does not interfere with a collapsible tack. Very important.
Great tip, thanks. I believe it will work. I have a bunch of stuff stacked on the hooks that are there now, I'm sure it's as thick as the pads will be, but I will double check. Put in a stud wall, so I'm moving the bridle hooks up there. |
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Location: Oklahoma | What type of trailer do you have? I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and ordering one directly from them that will fit a 40/60 rear tack. Your rear tack is a bit smaller than a 50/50 and a standard blanket bar may not work. I know the manufacturer I work for can pull up your trailer by the last 5 digits of the VIN and make sure that a proper fitting item would be made. |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | TwistedK - 2017-05-10 6:25 AM
What type of trailer do you have? I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and ordering one directly from them that will fit a 40/60 rear tack. Your rear tack is a bit smaller than a 50/50 and a standard blanket bar may not work. I know the manufacturer I work for can pull up your trailer by the last 5 digits of the VIN and make sure that a proper fitting item would be made.
I did :) The difference is the price. The one from Lakota would be twice the price as the generic brand. So wondering if I can make it work lol. The dimensions say it should fit... but that doesnt always mean much. |
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Location: Oklahoma | jschipper - 2017-05-10 8:30 AM
TwistedK - 2017-05-10 6:25 AM
What type of trailer do you have? I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and ordering one directly from them that will fit a 40/60 rear tack. Your rear tack is a bit smaller than a 50/50 and a standard blanket bar may not work. I know the manufacturer I work for can pull up your trailer by the last 5 digits of the VIN and make sure that a proper fitting item would be made.
I did : ) The difference is the price. The one from Lakota would be twice the price as the generic brand. So wondering if I can make it work lol. The dimensions say it should fit... but that doesnt always mean much.
Check your warranty info too. If the trailer is under warranty and parts are added it may void any warranty |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | jschipper - 2017-05-09 12:18 PM CYA Ranch - 2017-05-09 5:28 AM This is the one I have. Its been in my trailer for probably 4 or 5 years and its full of 5 Stars. Love it.
https://www.nrsworld.com/cmw/cmw-5-arm-wall-mount-blanket-rack-12216 Do you happen to have a picture of yours installed? Our rear tack is 60/40 rear doors and fixed saddle racks so trying to envision if this would work lol.
Ooops sorry I'm so late seeing this. I'll get a picture taken today. |
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Location: Riding Crackhead. | I have 50/50 |
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Location: Alberta, Canada | TwistedK - 2017-05-10 6:38 AM
jschipper - 2017-05-10 8:30 AM
TwistedK - 2017-05-10 6:25 AM
What type of trailer do you have? I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and ordering one directly from them that will fit a 40/60 rear tack. Your rear tack is a bit smaller than a 50/50 and a standard blanket bar may not work. I know the manufacturer I work for can pull up your trailer by the last 5 digits of the VIN and make sure that a proper fitting item would be made.
I did : ) The difference is the price. The one from Lakota would be twice the price as the generic brand. So wondering if I can make it work lol. The dimensions say it should fit... but that doesnt always mean much.
Check your warranty info too. If the trailer is under warranty and parts are added it may void any warranty
It's an 09 so no warranty |
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| A blanket bar is one thing I wish my trailer had :( it has a 60/40 split and the door isn't big enough for one, plus there isn't enough space between the door and the saddle rack when it shuts to have one on the door |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Ruby Tuesday - 2017-05-09 7:34 PM
The wall mount rack that CYA Ranch has can be ordered directly from the manufacturer.....EquiRacks in Sturgis, SD. It was cheaper than Valley Vet or NRS at the time we ordered and faster delivery too. Check them out.
Thanks for the info, that is a better price. I think I'm going to order this one. |
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| We put a bar the length of the trailer above the horses butts in the trailer for saddle pads. It hangs from the roof and has 4 supports. My husband made it. It works great and holds a lot of pads. |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | TwistedK - 2017-05-10 8:25 AM
What type of trailer do you have? I'd recommend contacting the manufacturer and ordering one directly from them that will fit a 40/60 rear tack. Your rear tack is a bit smaller than a 50/50 and a standard blanket bar may not work. I know the manufacturer I work for can pull up your trailer by the last 5 digits of the VIN and make sure that a proper fitting item would be made.
The parts department is kinda difficult to deal with. I'd rather just avoid the stress and headache of dealing with them. Anyway, it's a nice trailer, just not a high end brand and the aftermarket parts will probably be better quality. |
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| CHUTE HELP - 2017-05-10 1:17 PM
We put a bar the length of the trailer above the horses butts in the trailer for saddle pads. It hangs from the roof and has 4 supports. My husband made it. It works great and holds a lot of pads.
Have friends who have done this and it works well. |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | streakysox - 2017-05-10 2:30 PM
CHUTE HELP - 2017-05-10 1:17 PM
We put a bar the length of the trailer above the horses butts in the trailer for saddle pads. It hangs from the roof and has 4 supports. My husband made it. It works great and holds a lot of pads.
Have friends who have done this and it works well.
When I read that, I thought it was a great idea, but figured they were up north... has it caused any problems with our heat in your friend's trailer? I was worried about air flow, if I happen to get stuck in traffic on a bridge or something. |
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| We don't have more heat problems because of the blanket bar. We did add 2 drop down windows to the back wall and the other 2 are the bus windows that came on the trailer.
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| Nita - 2017-05-11 9:47 AM
streakysox - 2017-05-10 2:30 PM
CHUTE HELP - 2017-05-10 1:17 PM
We put a bar the length of the trailer above the horses butts in the trailer for saddle pads. It hangs from the roof and has 4 supports. My husband made it. It works great and holds a lot of pads.
Have friends who have done this and it works well.
When I read that, I thought it was a great idea, but figured they were up north... has it caused any problems with our heat in your friend's trailer? I was worried about air flow, if I happen to get stuck in traffic on a bridge or something.
I live in TX. The pads were up up above the windows |
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Location: East Texas | CHUTE HELP - 2017-05-10 1:17 PM
We put a bar the length of the trailer above the horses butts in the trailer for saddle pads. It hangs from the roof and has 4 supports. My husband made it. It works great and holds a lot of pads.
We need to do something different in our trailer, and I like this idea |
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Nita - 2017-05-10 11:53 AM
Ruby Tuesday - 2017-05-09 7:34 PM
The wall mount rack that CYA Ranch has can be ordered directly from the manufacturer.....EquiRacks in Sturgis, SD. It was cheaper than Valley Vet or NRS at the time we ordered and faster delivery too. Check them out.
Thanks for the info, that is a better price. I think I'm going to order this one.
Success! lol
I might add a bar over the horses' rear later on, for extra storage. I do like that idea.
(Unsuccessful at adding a picture :()
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Location: Southeast Louisiana | Any suggestions for adding bridle hooks onto the wall in the first stall? I was going to just drill into the wall with some sheet metal screws, but the ones in the back door pulled out, so I need a better plan.
With the blanket bar, I went through the aluminum tubing with a nut & bolt, but I don't want to mess up the inner wall on my LQ. Any ideas would be appreciated. |
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