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Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???

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OldSchoolCowgirl
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2019-09-19 11:47 PM
Subject: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???




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I'm looking at ordering a brand new 2 Horse Platinum Bumper Pull trailer. Every option known to man - including fans for the horses, a walk through door from the dressing room to the front stall, hay rack, 8' wide with mangers, full ramp, insulated, rear tack, front and rear drop downs, etc.etc. Basically my dream trailer. I don't want a gooseneck as I might want to pull this with a little motorhome in the future.

Priced it out, and it's going to be about $30,000. Am I crazy for spending that much for a 2 horse bumper pull? 



Edited by OldSchoolCowgirl 2019-09-19 11:48 PM
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1DSoon
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2019-09-20 6:26 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???





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probably not, 

 

but you are crazy for buying a 2 instead of 3h

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want2chase3
Reg. May 2009
Posted 2019-09-20 8:06 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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If its exactly what you want/need then nope, not crazy at all. I'm not sure you'll ever get that back if you need to sell if for something bigger though... unless your motto is similar to mine.. buy high, sell low ... lol! I'm being sarcastic,  it's just seems to have been a "theme" around here lately for me. Although I did come out ahead when I sold my last trailer, by the grace of God, I'm sure 

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OhMax
Reg. Feb 2013
Posted 2019-09-20 8:19 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???


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I would get a 3H.

I don’t think you’re crazy if it’s what you want and you understand resale might be so-so if you need to sell it in the future.  But, towing with motor homes is getting more popular so maybe resale would be better than I think.  There’s a family around here that raises and trains reined cow horses and dang - their motor home looks like a tour bus and they’ve got a tricked out 5 horse bumper pull behind it.

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MOGirl07
Reg. Feb 2012
Posted 2019-09-20 8:23 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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Echoing what others have said...I'd definitely go for a 3h. Otherwise, if it's what you want as far as options and you can afford it, why not? You'll have to show up pics if you do order one!

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horsegirl
Reg. Feb 2004
Posted 2019-09-20 8:26 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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I don't really think you're crazy. I would, however, recommend the 3 horse for resale potential. People would be more willing to pay a price for a loaded 3 horse BP than they would for a 2 horse.

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Southtxponygirl
Reg. Nov 2006
Posted 2019-09-20 8:56 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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if you're going to be hauling 2 horses I would go with a 3 horse myself, I always use the extra stall for storage when hauling and going to be gone more then a few days, that extra stall always comes in handy.

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Palopony
Reg. Feb 2006
Posted 2019-09-20 9:40 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???


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We have the same trailer mentioned minus the ramp, walk thru door, and insulated area for the horses.  It's a 2014 can't tell you how many compliments we get on what I call my Barbie horse trailer.  Purchased used 2 years ago still looks brand new and could sell in a minute for what we paid.  We switched from a large LQ to a motor home, very happy.  I would like a 3 horse but a little more weight than we wanted and this trailer has tons of storage.  I do wish it was insulated.  IMO if I was still showing a lot & more than 1 horse, I would stick with a LQ, but we vacation a lot without horses & trail ride which is much better in a MH.  Good luck finding used I think we just got lucky, sure is a nice trailer.  I don't know that I could pay 30,000. I would have to look a bit harder for a used one, I like having it 2 years and still worth as much as I paid.  However I am a bargain shopper.

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fulltiltfilly
Reg. Dec 2008
Posted 2019-09-20 11:57 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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I personally think anything priced that much needs to have a LQ in it! But if its your dream trailer then go for it!

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OldSchoolCowgirl
Reg. Jan 2008
Posted 2019-09-22 10:27 PM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???




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Anyone else?

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Sangria
Reg. Nov 2003
Posted 2019-09-22 11:19 PM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???



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Can you easily afford it or will it be a major financial strain?

That would be my criteria on if you are crazy or just have a different vision from most

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emricmacy
Reg. Sep 2016
Posted 2019-09-23 5:28 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???


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Personally, I wouldn't pay that much.

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slowpoke
Reg. Oct 2003
Posted 2019-09-24 5:38 AM
Subject: RE: Expensive Bumper Pull - Am I Crazy???


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If that is your dream trailer go for it!!!  

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