Trailer Color other than White

[jill_h]

Hi all,
I was wondering if I could get some opinions on an issue regarding … trailer appeal and value/resale I suppose.

I’m probably getting a 4-Star 2+1, and know the features and measurements I want; and which should be desirable to other people when it comes time to sell it years down the line. These threads have been very helpful

I’m just in the midst of talking myself into the money aspect of it LOL. It is a “want”, not a “need”. But they are gorgeous.

EVERYONE has a white trailer. Mine will be white inside for the horses, and the roof will be insulated. Temperature/heat would not be a problem

I have looked at a light champagne metallic color which would look very good and hold up well, hide dirt, etc.
Do you think it would adversely affect resale? Do people LOVE white trailers; do you think it would be harder to sell a light beige/champagne colored one?

Thanks!

[CHT]

I think people would appreciate a non-white, but still practical coloured trailer. I don’t think colour is much of a consideration when shopping used, as long as the colour isn’t garish.

[jill_h]

Thanks for your input

[tangledweb]

I’d imagine you’d pay extra at purchase time for a custom color and that it would not add much if anything to the used sale price. I don’t think it would detract from the used sale price unless you choose something very bold.

If you like it, buy it.

[mmeqcenter]

I doubt color would detract from sale value.
I prefer a color, myself. If I design my own trailer as you’re doing, I’d go silver. I know many people that don’t even care about garish colors, if it’s in their (usually low) price range. My last trailer was bright barn red, and a stand out at the H/J shows :lol:

[csaper58]

Here, The dealer stocks white trailers because he knows they will sell.

And people buy white trailers because that is what the dealer stocks, and a color is extra $.

If a used trailer is in good condition, it fits the horse, and the price is appropriate it will sell. No matter what color it is.

[hosspuller]

In the warmer climates, Heat is the issue. Dark colors absorb more sunlight heat than light colors. Folks chose according to their needs.

[Highflyer]

Lighter colors are also more visible IMO.

[NoSuchPerson]

If I was shopping for a used trailer, I wouldn’t be put off by a light colored non-white trailer, like the light champagne you’re talking about. I would not be interested in something in a dark color.

Or really unusual colors. I want to be known as the woman with the really cool mule, not as the woman with the pink horse trailer.

[Training_Cupid]

I recently bought a used trailer, and admittedly eliminated some that otherwise fit my criteria because of color. I was okay with white or silver, not red, blue, or brown. Champagne sounds okay though.

[jill_h]

Thank you!

[cherham]

I recently purchased a new horse trailer to match my existing truck. I paid extra to have it painted black exterior, white interior. The black paint actually reflects the heat and the white interior keeps the trailer nice and cool. The roof of the trailer is white however just the sides are black with aluminum trim. Looks very nice I think. Much nicer then the generic white trailers you see everywhere now.

[ArabDiva]

I would LOVE a champagne trailer. I have white, but that’s because I’m cheap and it’s what the dealer had!

[dkcbr]

I have had two white trailers and two light gray/silver ones – the silver ones were just as cool inside as the white ones, and sold easily. I would not think the champagne color you describe would be a problem. I think any of those light “neutral” colors would be okay.

e.t.a. I also had a custom painted navy blue trailer and it was fine as far as interior temps and resale also. So I say get what you want!!

[TheHorseMutterer]

I have a “red” trailer and NEVER AGAIN (we’re talking bordering on pink with fading).

I was once told that for those of us who are parking their trailers outside, the most widely chosen color is white so that the fading isn’t as noticeable. So long as it’s a color that won’t show a ton of fading, I’d be all for something unique!

[IronwoodFarm]

Geez, I am so old that I remember a time when people had their trailer painted to match their car. This was the time where honking big cars, not trucks or SUVs pulled trailers.

[TullyMars]

I went with White and aluminum to minimize fade looking. It is simple and clean then I had the graphics matched to my truck. I also feel that darker= more heat, but I cant imagine champagne would bother that much! I love how my 2 +1 Four Star came out with the matching graphics.

[Gloria]

As long as it isn’t one of the crazy colors, I don’t think color or deter or attract buyers. I myself think light beige/champagne look tired and aged from the get go. However, it is your trailer. Get one you want.