mopsy
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Post by mopsy on Oct 26, 2014 20:01:32 GMT
Hi! I'm considering a new style ifor Williams trailer with the living in. Has anyone got one and what do you think?
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Post by ponymum on Oct 26, 2014 20:08:48 GMT
I saw one last week , and thought they were very expensive for what they are...
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Post by Wiltshire Man on Oct 26, 2014 20:17:15 GMT
Yeah got a shocked how expensive they are !
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Post by Philippa on Oct 26, 2014 20:24:32 GMT
I think they are humongous. I'm not sure I'd be happy towing something that big with big horses in.
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Post by lucynlizzysmum on Oct 26, 2014 20:29:54 GMT
My concern would be the towing of it, I though it was very big to tow, even with a big land rover/range rover/ long wheel base 4 x4 and my concern would be more than anything how would you cope with the movement if it moved weather on windy day or with lorry passing you. Could well be totally wrong, but that was my concern!
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Post by Karen, garrettponies on Oct 26, 2014 22:28:57 GMT
I didn't know they existed til I saw this post! Looking at the weights you'd need a hefty vehicle to tow one with whichever model. I had an old style Equitrek Star Treka which was 1800kg unladen, towed it with a Range Rover. I never had any issues in windy weather but I was always very careful, you can get issues with drag when you're overtaken though. (Obvs on equitrek) I did love it and would have another but the cost of fuel for towing them is huge!
Have to say expensive enough considering most items on the photos in the brochure are optional extras and will bump up cost even more. Not sure I like the looks of partitions, look flimsy to me. I personally prefer sturdier built partitions.
I do wonder if they've missed the boat somewhat with equitrek having the market on these type of trailers already?
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mopsy
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Post by mopsy on Oct 27, 2014 7:45:51 GMT
Thanks everyone for your responses, we have a ifor dealer accross the road so I've been and looked round one and saw one of the first at windsor! They do look marvellous but just seem so expensive and as above possibly a task to tow! Think the 3.5 tonne route might be a better idea!
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ROG
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Post by ROG on Oct 27, 2014 8:45:02 GMT
Empty weight about 2000 with MAM of 3500
Gonna need a big towing capacity vehicle for that!
B+E licence a must
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Post by dogandbone on Oct 27, 2014 21:27:01 GMT
I have an equitrek startrekka, and looked with interest at the Ifor williams 'edition'! My immediate thought was that it is not a patch on the startrekka! The use of space in the living area is very poor, the quality of materials in partitions, outside skin, insulation etc is flimsy in comparison, and the overall finish was very poor. Its a shame because there is def. a niche in the market out there for another trailer with overnight living. With the cost of travel getting ever higher, and diesel being the price it is, a trailer is the way to go if you don't have too many horses / ponies to take at any one time. Saves on extra tax, Plating / MOT etc etc and although the towing cost in fuel is higher than a normal car, it is way better than most lorry type horse boxes. (Mine is anyway)!! In answer to your question, mopsy, IMO If you can, dig a little deeper and get an equitrek - there are some s/h ones on the market in v good condition, and they tow brilliantly!
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Post by Wiltshire Man on Oct 27, 2014 21:35:27 GMT
I don't think horses will be traveling comfortable with partition in awkward shape but ok if you have up to 13.2 ponies.
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