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<blockquote data-quote="cfpinz" data-source="post: 1727747" data-attributes="member: 2383"><p>I always wanted a punch side trailer until we had to drag some critters on the trailer with a rope through the side, now I wouldn't dream of owning a punch side. We have an Eby now with two slats up top and one at the bottom, works well with a rope. </p><p></p><p>Being in California, I can't imagine you get very cold temps - but I've never been there so I might be 100% wrong. If doing it over again, I'd seriously consider a pipe side trailer for more than a few reasons. It only gets cold enough to justify the enclosed type trailers here for 2 or 3 months in my opinion, otherwise a pipe would be fine. An aluminum Gooseneck brand pipe style would be at the top of my list, especially in your situation.</p><p></p><p>Interior lights are wonderful for many reasons, but having loading lights in the face of a cow/horse is an accident waiting to happen. Have someone shine a light in your face while you're walking up the steps sometime.</p><p></p><p>Everyone's situation is different, and I'm not a fan of sliders in cut gates. They take up volume, and make a lot of noise. In fact, I welded them shut on the cuts on my current Eby. I could see an adjustable front gate being very useful, but every one I've been around was noisy as all get-out.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="cfpinz, post: 1727747, member: 2383"] I always wanted a punch side trailer until we had to drag some critters on the trailer with a rope through the side, now I wouldn't dream of owning a punch side. We have an Eby now with two slats up top and one at the bottom, works well with a rope. Being in California, I can't imagine you get very cold temps - but I've never been there so I might be 100% wrong. If doing it over again, I'd seriously consider a pipe side trailer for more than a few reasons. It only gets cold enough to justify the enclosed type trailers here for 2 or 3 months in my opinion, otherwise a pipe would be fine. An aluminum Gooseneck brand pipe style would be at the top of my list, especially in your situation. Interior lights are wonderful for many reasons, but having loading lights in the face of a cow/horse is an accident waiting to happen. Have someone shine a light in your face while you're walking up the steps sometime. Everyone's situation is different, and I'm not a fan of sliders in cut gates. They take up volume, and make a lot of noise. In fact, I welded them shut on the cuts on my current Eby. I could see an adjustable front gate being very useful, but every one I've been around was noisy as all get-out. [/QUOTE]
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