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| Im in the market for a 2 horse bumper pull. I have two options Trails West or Circle J. Both are the same year and are within $500 of each other. Which one would you buy? Which one would have a better resale value?
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Cat Collector
Posts: 1430
 
| i honestly have not heard the best things about circle J trailers, a friend had one it was less than a year old and it fell apart. |
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 I Prefer a Beard
Posts: 1944
| I have a circle j I bought new. I really have no complaints about it. Nice trailer for the money. It's ten years old now and still looks good and pulls good. The trails west seem nice too but I have never had one. |
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Extreme Veteran
Posts: 597
| I have a trails west, it's a 4 horse gooseneck with a weekend package, not what you're looking at but I love my trailer! It's an '07 I bought it used and have hauled it all over the place, it has held up really well on our rough roads, I haven't had to replace a thing on it. Really well made trailer for the price!
I don't know a thing about Circle J trailers so can't help in that area :) |
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Expert
Posts: 1695
Location: Willows, CA | We have had a trailer dealership (4Star) for years, and have had a lot of both brands. Like there is a butt for every saddle. There is a horse person for every trailer. At the same price, or close, and in the same condition, I would always take the Trails West if you haul a lot. If you don't haul often, and like the features of the Circle J that is fine. The Circle J is a nice trailer for the money. I think the Trails West is about the best steel trailer made. |
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 What About Beer?
Posts: 2412
Location: So. Cali | I have a 2 horse bumper pull Trails West and I think it is a 2005.... it is perfect and was a great buy for the money :) |
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  Sock eating dog owner
Posts: 4557
Location: Where the pavement ends and the West begins Utah | Depending on the year I would take the one with the slant if it has it and the one that the divider doesn't go to the floor. The one with the best floor and longest tongue and least amount of rust. |
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Married to a Louie Lover
Posts: 3303
| My Titan 2 horse bumper pull is parked at the barn right next to a 2 horse trails west.
The trails west just seems cheap to me compared to my Titan, which I have no complaints about and adore. |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 602
| Thanks everyone for the feedback!!! I still have a week or two to decide on which one.
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 I'm not opinionated
Posts: 4597
Location: Online | I would go with the TW. Circle J is out of business so if you need repairs you might be in trouble. |
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Elite Veteran
Posts: 602
| Didnt realize Circle J went out of business. After looking at both trailers again, I think Im going with the Trails West Adventure MX. I like that it has Aluminum Roof, Aluminum Exterior sheets including doors and gates. Plus it has more exterior lights on it..... Thanks again everyone for the feedback! |
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 The One
Posts: 7998
Location: South Georgia | I had a Circle J for years! Nothing wrong with it. Strong, sturdy, dependable trailer. Loved that thing. |
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 Dust Bunny
Posts: 6541
Location: Colorado | The hinges on TrailsWest suck. You will end up replacing them. Other than that, they seem like good trailers. |
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