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<blockquote data-quote="SmokinM" data-source="post: 1727724" data-attributes="member: 21382"><p>Wilson is top of the line no doubt about that. As far as the options you mention i dont see a huge difference as long as the punched openings dont go all the way down the wall where a horse could get a foot hung. It doesnt look like they do. If it gets cold the advantage of a slat trailer is it is easy to put lexan in the slots to close it up some. I prefer a floor with some traction made in it as mats are a pain and will contribute to corrosion.</p><p></p><p>Must have options for me is a slide swing cut gate. I use this a ton to be able to sort on the trailer and load in small groups when working alone. I will never own a trailer that doesn't have it.</p><p></p><p> Interior lights are nice and loading lights are nice for backing up in the dark but I find they can mess with horses and cattle trying to load with shadows and blindness. The animals work better in the dark or with just the interior light on rather than a set that shines back at them IMO.</p><p></p><p>Always call around and price them. I have found with trailers particularly that dealer prices even in a relatively small area can vary greatly and freight is a pretty good expense as they are delivered 1 or 2 at a time mostly. If you are headed that way anyway may very well be worth buying one closer to the factory. </p><p></p><p>Enjoy your new trailer sounds like you are buying a nice one!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="SmokinM, post: 1727724, member: 21382"] Wilson is top of the line no doubt about that. As far as the options you mention i dont see a huge difference as long as the punched openings dont go all the way down the wall where a horse could get a foot hung. It doesnt look like they do. If it gets cold the advantage of a slat trailer is it is easy to put lexan in the slots to close it up some. I prefer a floor with some traction made in it as mats are a pain and will contribute to corrosion. Must have options for me is a slide swing cut gate. I use this a ton to be able to sort on the trailer and load in small groups when working alone. I will never own a trailer that doesn't have it. Interior lights are nice and loading lights are nice for backing up in the dark but I find they can mess with horses and cattle trying to load with shadows and blindness. The animals work better in the dark or with just the interior light on rather than a set that shines back at them IMO. Always call around and price them. I have found with trailers particularly that dealer prices even in a relatively small area can vary greatly and freight is a pretty good expense as they are delivered 1 or 2 at a time mostly. If you are headed that way anyway may very well be worth buying one closer to the factory. Enjoy your new trailer sounds like you are buying a nice one! [/QUOTE]
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