Brenderup Trailers

[abrant]

Thanks for all the input guys! Definitely off the Brenderup idea. For reference - the one I was looking at was in the same price range as a steel 2-horse. It may have had issues as I didn’t formally inquire but mostly peaked my interest because it fell into the price range I was shopping ($4-6k).

I’m still kicking around the idea of getting set up for a gooseneck. Mostly I don’t want to get a bumper pull, regret it, and end up taking a loss on that and paying for the hitch and another trailer later. I know myself and this is exactly the kind of thing I do.

At this point I’m reading this thread I’m like NO ONE IS CUTTING ANY HOLES IN MY TRUCK especially not me!!!… but like I said, there may already be something going on under the bed liner that I want to get investigated. The truck is older but low mileage (58k) and the people before took impeccable care of it. No rust, extra lights and chrome, custom floor liners, really nice trailer breaking system. It’s already becoming mine from the cookie crumbs in the seat to the coffee I manage to spill all over the cup holders but I’m being a little protective is that we’re not getting the saws all out quite yet

The good news is my current kid is small (13.3h POA) and the new one coming is only 15.2h so I don’t need a super jumbo model. I am a little strange about how I would prefer to have a more open straight load because the pony tends to get a little nervous when he feels “trapped” in a slant load (he can’t see over the dividers and usually can’t see out the windows without raising his head). BUT loading and unloading alone is worlds easier in a slant and to be perfectly honest - the pony can be a little exhausting to be around and the new horse is mare so I might need a solid divider

Now I’m looking at three horses because maybe I want to take my two and a barn buddy… yikes. I’m losing my mind.

I’ve been dreaming about this for so long you’d think I’d have my act together but you’d be wrong.

[Mallard]

A friend just bought a Brenderup in the spring. She tows with her SUV and loves it.

My opinion - I think they look ‘flimsy’ and am not sure what would happen if she got in an accident… how do they hold up if they get hit? Hers looks like it would crack and fall apart.

I like my Silverado and my good old steel stock trailer. They just seem ‘safer’.

[tobruk]

We probably install 5-7 B&W hitches per week. On some of the newer trucks it’s going to take a little longer but on most older trucks we can do it in about 90 minutes or less-- 3 hours if you want to help. The hitches are vehicle specific so that makes it a little easier. I can’t imagine trying to do it myself. No way.

[SharonA]

@Mallard

A friend just bought a Brenderup in the spring. She tows with her SUV and loves it.

My opinion - I think they look ‘flimsy’ and am not sure what would happen if she got in an accident… how do they hold up if they get hit? Hers looks like it would crack and fall apart.

I like my Silverado and my good old steel stock trailer. They just seem ‘safer’.

Even the most gentle reader might be curious as to why an inexperienced opinion has weight compared with that of people and horses who use Brenderups and love them.

[Texarkana]

I’m glad you decided against the Brenderup. Nothing against the brand, they are great for the needs of their niche market. But there is zero reason to invest in one when you own an appropriately sized truck; there are so many longer lasting options on the market that are better suited for horse and human. A quality steel or aluminum trailer will last decades with nothing more than routine maintenance.

[vxf111]

@tobruk

We probably install 5-7 B&W hitches per week. On some of the newer trucks it’s going to take a little longer but on most older trucks we can do it in about 90 minutes or less-- 3 hours if you want to help. The hitches are vehicle specific so that makes it a little easier. I can’t imagine trying to do it myself. No way.

This. I had one put in. Great hitch. Only cost about $500. Yeah it sucks to cut a hole in your truck, but it’s a hole you WANT so just suck it up and put it in if you want a GN. You don’t need a 5th wheel.