2006 Trail-et New Yorker Eventor - a few questions

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I have searched the forums and it looks like the trailer I mentioned above has very good reviews! I found the exact model in the title for sale at a dealership, and I’m considering purchasing it, but as a newbie hauler, I have a couple of questions:

Would this trailer be fine pulled by a 3/4 ton gas truck while loaded (2 big Thoroughbreds)?

Is there a good reference out there about trailer care and maintenance for a steel frame, aluminum skin trailer?

If you found one of these trailers with low mileage and minimal rust (no structural issues), what would you pay for it? The dealership is taking offers!

[Cruiser12]

A 3/4 ton ought to be able to pull that no problem.

[Lucassb]

http://www.horsetraileraccessorystore.com/trailer_books.htm

[Brefly22]

I had a very bad accident due to poor road conditions with a 2001 trail-et new Yorker. I was fully loaded with 2 horses and the trailer flipped on its side. The accidentvwas in now way due to the trailer.

The trailer held up great and both horses walked away from this very scary situation. I would highly recommend it. I plan to buy another one when i get the funds. I always pulled it with a 3/4 suburban and it was fine.

[JB]

I pull a Trail-et Westwind, which I think is basically the GN version of the Eventor, with a 3/4 ton (Ford F250).

I’ve had it loaded with 2600lb+ of horse (WB and TB) and enough “stuff” for 2 days, and it was absolutely no problem. Granted, it wasn’t in the mountains LOL but still, it was fine.

[Rabtfarm]

We have a 2000 NY’r Eventor and it has been a very reliable transport. We did haul it with a 1/2 ton 97 GMC until it’s fuel pump stranded the truck and trailer(fortunately without horses on) on Route 2 in Mass. (Those familiar will cringe too. ) Steep hills loaded were a problem for the 1/2 ton.

We purchased a 3/4 ton GMC Duramax diesel right after that and that truck can certainly pull the Trailet. (pulled the fender right off when it hooked a gate) Trips to Aiken, Charlottesville, and back to Maine several times.

Trail-et is no longer in business but Blue Ridge Trailer in Charlottesville explained that they were really just a marketing group, that Hawk made the Trail-et’s so parts probably could be arranged through them. After that you would prob do just as well with a good welder and body shop Regardless, trailer parts are mostly pretty universal and readily available from trailer part suppliers. I was able to buy a replacement aluminum fender from a part supplier cheaper than Trail-et, and the nice person at Trail-et sent me replacement stickers.
We did haul the Trail-et wit a 3/4 ton Dodge gas truck when my 97 broke down: I swear I could see the gas gauge visibly dropping while hauling the Trail-et back(empty). We average 16 mpg with the diesel and with the Trail-et, 21 mpg without.

[SonnysMom]

I have a 2000 Trail-et New Yorker that I love. I have towed it with a K1500 and a 2500 both with no problem.
They do hold their value. I saw one advertised about the age of the one you are looking at for around about $5,500. The ad disappeared quickly so I think it was grabbed quickly at that price.

[GoForAGallop]

[QUOTE=SonnysMom;6084254]
I have a 2000 Trail-et New Yorker that I love. I have towed it with a K1500 and a 2500 both with no problem.
They do hold their value. I saw one advertised about the age of the one you are looking at for around about $5,500. The ad disappeared quickly so I think it was grabbed quickly at that price.[/QUOTE]

Paid $3500 for my 1987 in 200(5?), and had an offer of $5k on it just last year. They are FANTASTIC trailers. If mine EVER bites the dust (considering its fantastic condition it doesn’t seem likely to happen soon, baring an accident) I will either be frantically searching for a used one, or possibly considering a Hawk.

I pulled it with a Diesel 1500 initially. It’s a heavy trailer, and the truck struggled on hills, particularly with two horses. There were many times when I crawled up at 30mph in a 45mph zone, with a line of cars behind me…I always felt so terrible and pulled off to the side whenever possible, and tried to travel at less-busy times. She did better on flat highways, could maintain highway speed.

Would definitely not pull with anything smaller than a 1/2ton truck, regardless of the tow rating.

I pull with a gas 2500 now and would NEVER go back to the 1500. We glide everywhere like a butterfly, can’t even feel the trailer behind me. :lol: The 14mpg towing vs. the 20mpg towing of the diesel is painful, but I couldn’t find a nice diesel in my price range and actually sold the (much older) diesel 1500 for more than I paid for the gas 2500.

[Rabtfarm]

Diesel 1500

Ok Go,
I have to call you on the diesel 1500 statement: AFAIK, there is no diesel half ton truck…hasn’t been, and so far will not be for a bit. I really wish it were so, but…so more specifics on your diesel 1500…or did you mean Dodge 1500?

[GoForAGallop]

[QUOTE=Rabtfarm;6084551]
Ok Go,
I have to call you on the diesel 1500 statement: AFAIK, there is no diesel half ton truck…hasn’t been, and so far will not be for a bit. I really wish it were so, but…so more specifics on your diesel 1500…or did you mean Dodge 1500?[/QUOTE]

No, I did not mean Dodge, I’m not an idiot. :lol:

The Chevy Suburban 1500 came in diesel for many years, and is a legitimate “truck,” even if the title says “SUV.” My 'burb was a monster, she beat many a ricer/sassy teenage boy in a mini pickup/etc off the line.

The Excursion was also available in diesel at one point, and is also equivalent to a 1/2 ton truck.

Sadly, neither are made anymore in diesel, as the companies have decided that the pairing doesn’t work (despite the mileage almost doubling with gas vs diesel, many consumers are scared of diesel for some reason), and steals from their 3/4 ton diesel models.

[Rabtfarm]

Diesel 1500

Thank you for the clarification on the diesel…to be sure I did not know that there was a diesel Suburban…granted these 'burbs are brick outhouses, but a diesel version must have been like driving a tank! Did you secretly wish that cars would get in your way?(Come on, Make my day…?) (Obviously not while you were hauling ponies)…

[GoForAGallop]

[QUOTE=Rabtfarm;6084696]
Thank you for the clarification on the diesel…to be sure I did not know that there was a diesel Suburban…granted these 'burbs are brick outhouses, but a diesel version must have been like driving a tank! Did you secretly wish that cars would get in your way?(Come on, Make my day…?) (Obviously not while you were hauling ponies)…[/QUOTE]

She was a tank. People tended to move over if we were chugging along on the highway at a good clip, and her Banks turbo gave her some extra pep. :lol: Oh Burb, I loved her so terribly much…the first guy to come out and look at her gave us full asking price and giggled gleefully while he was test driving her, so at least I know she went to a good home. :lol:

I do recommend Suburbans as towing vehicles, that’s for sure, for lighter weight setups. We may not have gotten places very quickly, sometimes, but we always got there!

[FLeventer]

I love my 1988 Trailet Slant load BP. I have had no problems and I highly reccomend the brand to anyone. I like to pull it withy my F350, but sometimes I am stuck pulling it with my f150. I have never pulled it full with my F150, as I just do not feel secure to do that, but hauls like a dream after my F350.

[horsepoor]

I have a 2005 Trail-Et New Yorker, not the Eventor so slightly smaller (if I remember right, most of the difference is in the width, as mine is still 7’6" tall). I bought it used for $6K about 2 years ago, and I jumped on it as it was a good deal. It looked brand new and I probably put more miles on it just hauling it home than the seller had in the trailer’s entire life! I love this trailer. Designed and constructed well, looks and rides good, and so far, no maintenance issues. I pull with a 3/4 ton truck and haul my horses that range from 15.2 to 16.3 with no problem.

I went with the less-wide version mostly because the roads I drive include lots of windy, narrow roads and I really didn’t want to go bigger than the previous trailer I pulled. Horses seem fine, as the slots are still plenty wide.

[chicamux]

I’ve had two Trailet’s, one bought new, one bought used. Theu do ride smooth for the horse, got to say that about them. On the other hand I won’t buy a steel framed, aluminum skinned trailer again because the frame is rusting away under that skin and it can be hard to tell. Now, the Trailet frame is very beefy, more substantial than many, but it does rust, while the outside looks clean and pretty. So, consider that when deciding on a trailer.

chicamuxen

[vtdobes]

I have a 2006 GN Trail-Et Apollo (2 horse slant). I love it! Rides smooth and pulls very easily behind my 07 Dodge 1/2 ton

I have Morgans (Morgan ponies at that!) so when I have two in the trailer we are talking two horses about 800-900 lbs each

[Patron]

I purchased a 2006 Trail ET New Yorker Eventor and would like to know if anyone out there has an “owners manual”? Trying to find a feed bag, one came with the trailer, but need a second and want to know specs and how to order parts that may need to be replaced. I know they aren’t made anymore.

[FLeventer]

@Patron

I purchased a 2006 Trail ET New Yorker Eventor and would like to know if anyone out there has an “owners manual”? Trying to find a feed bag, one came with the trailer, but need a second and want to know specs and how to order parts that may need to be replaced. I know they aren’t made anymore.

Trailet is no longer made, but maybe check with Hawk for parts. I know that they have similar trailer structures and that Hawk makes vinyl type feed/hay bags.

[SonnysMom]

@Patron

I purchased a 2006 Trail ET New Yorker Eventor and would like to know if anyone out there has an “owners manual”? Trying to find a feed bag, one came with the trailer, but need a second and want to know specs and how to order parts that may need to be replaced. I know they aren’t made anymore.

I have gotten the bags from Hawk and from Eastern Marine (yes they have horse trailer parts). I have gotten other parts from Hawk too.

[Shagyas_Rock]

@GoForAGallop

Paid $3500 for my 1987 in 200(5?), and had an offer of $5k on it just last year. They are FANTASTIC trailers. If mine EVER bites the dust (considering its fantastic condition it doesn’t seem likely to happen soon, baring an accident) I will either be frantically searching for a used one, or possibly considering a Hawk.

I pulled it with a Diesel 1500 initially. It’s a heavy trailer, and the truck struggled on hills, particularly with two horses. There were many times when I crawled up at 30mph in a 45mph zone, with a line of cars behind me…I always felt so terrible and pulled off to the side whenever possible, and tried to travel at less-busy times. She did better on flat highways, could maintain highway speed.

Would definitely not pull with anything smaller than a 1/2ton truck, regardless of the tow rating.

I pull with a gas 2500 now and would NEVER go back to the 1500. We glide everywhere like a butterfly, can’t even feel the trailer behind me. :lol: The 14mpg towing vs. the 20mpg towing of the diesel is painful, but I couldn’t find a nice diesel in my price range and actually sold the (much older) diesel 1500 for more than I paid for the gas 2500.

The folks that started the Hawk Trailer company once worked for Trail-et and found ways to improve the trailer, so you can hardly go wrong replacing it with a Hawk should that time come.