Any Lakota owners on here with feedback on quality of Lakota. Especially the newer models?  Is the qaulity of the trailer as far as hauling and durability much less than lets say a Bloomer or Elite?

I’d say the quality and construction is there. My uncle has had 2 or 3 now and he’s a stickler for checking welds etc. he’s not had any trouble that I know of and only traded for different LQ options. They’ve held up well and his trailer looks new and it’s a few yrs old now. 

Does your uncle haul much or put alot of miles on it?

no, just local.

They don't hold value. Many are upside down financially when they try to trade them in. 

I have a 2014 that I custom ordered in 2013.  It hasn't given me any issues and I really like it.  It's a toss up if I sell it or not b/c I read all of the stories of the current market.  My Kid quit riding and hauling w/me, so I don't need one as big as I have, but I have had no issues with it either, so it doesn't hurt to sit on it.  There is a Lakota group on FB that there is a lot of info and conversations.  

I ordered mine from an Elite dealer and he was giving me grief that it is a trailer for a weekend warrior. I had to inform him that is what I am, so it is fine with me.