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| ajs2002 - 2014-10-30 9:50 AM
Are the runabouts for 4 star and the Medallion for Hart made the same as their Higher priced trailers. I am thinking its just a change in options and it looks like each might be a couple inches narrower. Anyone have experience with those models of those brands?
You are spot on. If you look at the runabouts, they have a few less options on them - like no graphics, a single drop rear window, etc. The Medallions are a bit more narrow, don't have mangers, etc as well.
Same main construction - like axels and frames but without the "extras" that some of the other models have. |
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| spin doctor
were you referring to the twister???
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Location: East Texas | I bought a used hart a few years ago and sold it last year for what I paid for it. I bought a used elite after that and I can prob. sell it for what I paid for it. Both of these are well built and have held up good. We haul locally (most all trips under 2hrs) 4 or five times a month and have had no problems. |
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Location: Oklahoma | Honestly, I don't think I would buy any trailer that was made in the last 10 years. IMO, the quality isn't the same as it used to be. They use thinner metal, lighter hinges etc. You will get the most bang for your buck with a Four Star made in the 1990s. |
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Location: mi | Alrighty I have narrowed it down to a 4star or Hart. Side by side a runabout or a medallion. They are really close to the same price 4star is a tad less expensive and I can get the werm flooring which I really want. Will either option be the wrong choice?
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Location: Oklahoma | lindseylou2290 - 2014-10-30 10:04 AM
ajs2002 - 2014-10-30 9:50 AM
Are the runabouts for 4 star and the Medallion for Hart made the same as their Higher priced trailers. I am thinking its just a change in options and it looks like each might be a couple inches narrower. Anyone have experience with those models of those brands?
You are spot on. If you look at the runabouts, they have a few less options on them - like no graphics, a single drop rear window, etc. The Medallions are a bit more narrow, don't have mangers, etc as well.
Same main construction - like axels and frames but without the "extras" that some of the other models have.
The Runabouts for 4-Star are 6'10" wide. It is correct that there are a few less options on these trailers. Length can be added, but they cannot be made wider. |
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Location: MI | Anyone have any thoughts on the Shadows? We are starting the search for a LQ horse trailer...we won't be hauling a ton of miles, but I can see using it fairly frequently (will double as a travel trailer for us). Will be stored inside. My husband was looking at their website yesterday and appreciated it, but they don't seem super popular. |
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Location: South of Canada and North of Mexico | My friend just traded in a Featherlite LQ for a brand new Logan.. talk about VERY nice. You BARELY have to close any doors or windows on it, its weird! Has the side rear tack which is very roomy, I wish I would have bought one two years ago when I bought my new FL. She also didnt have to sell a kidney to buy it. |
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Location: Kansas (but Great Lakes member since 1978) | i'm pulling a new Platinum that is twice as large as my 1996 Sundowner with a slide out and integrated pod and I'm getting better mileage pulling than my smaller trailer. It pulls like a dream and everything is top quality. Duba's did the interior and let me design the trailer and the living quarters.... lots of extra features. I'm guessing it's balanced differently as my ton truck has no trouble hauling it. I keep log books so I know exactly what my mileage is from year to year... Just adding this so you don't count out a bigger trailer for fuel economy.... I was skeptical about it but driving the same routes from year to year with similar weather conditions is proof enough for me. I'm very VERY happy with my new Platinum. |
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Location: mi | Just an FYI I did ask 4 star if there are any structural differences between the runabout and the deluxe model. There are some differences in the framing.
Deluxe models have enclosed extruded tube side posts throughout the sides. These are 1"x21/2", 1"x4", & 1"x8"
The Runabout has extruded C-Channel side posts. These are 1.5"x3" Deluxe models have a sub frame made of 4"x4" steel tube and steel angle, the Runabout uses 4"x4" steel angle and the axle tubes become part of the frame. All other features are the same materials with the exception of the Runabout bottom rail which is the same height, but has an offset in its vertical wall which allows the width to extend beyond the torsion arms for maximum trailer width on 102" axles. |
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| daisy - 2014-10-29 7:59 PM
does anybody have feed back on TWISTER?
I have a 2013 Twister Select Series and LOVE IT! Switched from a Bison and the craftsmanship is not even comparable. It's so nice, light, and hauls like a dream. Message me with any questions. |
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Location: Jersey Girl | Hubby just bought me a new to me 2004 LQ Exiss. Only owned it about 3 weeks. Have hauled in it about 3 times and we are using it for the first time next weekend. So far I really like it. Only dislike is I do not like how close the saddle racks are placed to the door in the rear tack. I can't store my saddle pad on the empty rack because it gets smashed into the door.
When we first started looking I was going to go with the Bison's but decided I wanted something a little higher end and better built since I want it to last us a while. |
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