Editor's note: This blog post about pole buildings is not directly related to the subject of cargo trailers. However, considering the multi-faceted uses of pole buildings and post frame construction as a method for raising horse barns and developing garages for storage in an effective amount of time, buildings often play a lead role in the purchase of cargo trailers. Hopefully you learn something you never knew about pole buildings in the notes below. Enjoy!
Many people associate post frame construction with the agricultural industry, and rightfully so considering that is where it gained popularity. But before these “pole buildings” were popular they where even more basic then they are today, although it's history is closely related to the evolution of the state of Americas agriculture.
Post frame construction is a process where posts are embedded 3 feet into the ground for structural support which act like studs in today's modern structures. The posts then hold up the trusses so the roof of the structure will be secured. A fairly basic design which was thought to serve a purpose in 1930.
Howard Doane came up with the brilliant idea that agricultural buildings should be adaptable and economically friendly as opposed to serving a single purpose, to last several generations. The economy at the time was in need of change and this was just what the agricultural industry required to maintain their vegetation.
As Mr. Doane followed through with his new process farmers where quick to catch on. Now Howard is thought to be the father of modern pole buildings as he patented his invention in 1953. Around this time it was necessary to reduce the costs of construction on the farm as their hard earned money could be better spent on equipment.
Thanks the the telephone industry the poles needed to construct these buildings where readily available. Also in good supply where the metal sheets needed to assemble a roof. The materials needed to build a reliable structure were much more cost effective then the materials required to construct a traditional agricultural building.
However, this post frame construction wasn't always utilized by farmers. Earlier on this process was used for residential reasons such as sheds and other outdoor buildings. Another popular innovation before pole buildings was to uses post frame construction to elevate houses found near shore lines. The only down side, which was quickly realized, was that the poles would decay from the salt water and eventually collapse the house built upon it.
Now you will see all sorts of pole barns or buildings being used in many different ways. Some modern pole buildings today are used for garages, living quarters, and commercial use such as restaurants.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Horse Trailer Guide
The top five things to consider when buying a horse trailer. Use these tips to make an informed and educated decision when you're in the market for a horse trailer.
Horse Trailers are a fact-of-life for anyone involved with horses, whether riding, training, showing, buying and selling or all of the above. For anyone who has ever dealt with transporting horses, or who plans to in the future, we've put together this guide to help you prioritize some of the important factors when considering purchase of a new horse trailer.
Horse Trailers are available in a variety of styles and sizes with any number of add-ons and accessories. You can find basic 2 Horse Trailers to 4 Horse Trailers with Living Quarters, trailers with tack rooms, saddle racks, storage, and feed doors, and with a bumper pull slant load, bumper pull straight load, or gooseneck hitch. With all of the styles and features available from leading manufacturers, it's important to get an idea of what you need and expect from your horse trailer. The following 5 tips can help make sure you get the most out of your horse trailer for your intended purposes.
1. 2, 3, or 4 Horse Trailer - First you need to consider how many horses you will be transporting at any time. Here you need to think about your plans for the future and your goals with your horse business. If you know that you have a smaller operation or a side hobby with your horses, a 2 horse trailer might be ideal for the foreseeable future. However, if you intend to grow and expand your business, or breed your horses, you might think about getting a 3 or 4 horse trailer to accommodate future needs (or current needs if you already have more horses). Also, many horse trailers allow you to remove the stall divider if you are transporting fewer horses than the trailer can accommodate.
2. Bumper Pull or Gooseneck Hitch - Horse trailers can be found with either bumper pull or gooseneck hitches for your vehicle and here you need to consider the configuration of your transporting vehicle as well as the size and weight of your load. Bumper pull horse trailers are used with vehicles that have a ball hitch and the trailer is attached to the rear of the vehicle. Gooseneck hitches are used with pick-up trucks and are generally considered to be much stronger. The gooseneck hitch is located in the truck bed above the rear axle and the trailer is then secured to it. The horse trailer in this case has a front end protrusion that extends beyond the main structure of the trailer. The type of hitch you choose depends largely on the type of vehicle you're using as well as the weight of the cargo load.
3. Slant Load or Straight Load - A slant load horse trailer has stalls that are slanted from right to left to accommodate 2 or 3 horses riding at a time. This configuration allows for transporting more horses without adding to the width of the trailer. A straight load trailer loads 1 or 2 horses straight into the trailer and generally gives the horses more room. Depending on the manufacturer, both slant load and straight load trailers have dividers to separate the stalls and may have tack storage rooms for the horse's equipment. Choosing between slant load and straight load really depends on how many horses you will be transporting, the size of the horses, and the load capacity of your vehicle.
4. Living Quarters - Some horse trailers are equipped with Living Quarters to accommodate the driver or owner or caretaker during overnight or longer expeditions. Living quarters may be a necessity if you plan on regularly transporting the horses on longer trips. This feature will make the trip more safe, restful, convenient, and economical overall. Depending on the manufacturer, you can expect a bed, wardrobe, shower, and kitchen area with stovetop, sink, and microwave. Sounds a lot better than trying to catch some shut-eye in the cab of your truck!
5. New or Used Horse Trailer - In your search for a horse trailer, you will find many options on the resale market as well as all manner of new horse trailers. Here you want to consider whether you want customized options and what warranties are available. These might be the deciding factors in choosing new over used. For example, a new Sundowner horse trailer comes with a 3 Year Hitch to Bumper Warranty as well as an 8 Year Structural Warranty. The 3 Year Warranty even covers all items in the Living Quarters units (please see http://www.trailershowroom.com/Sundowner_Warranty.htm for complete details on the Sundowner warranties). You'll want to weigh in these factors when shopping for your horse trailer while also considering the source of the trailer (respected dealer, personal sale from the classifieds, etc).
As you can see, shopping for a horse trailer requires some homework and smart planning. Let these 5 factors provide a starting point in your process to successfully choosing a horse trailer. It is a big investment and takes into account the safety and comfort of you and your horses as well as reliability, durability, and affordability.
Of course, there are more details to consider and compare as you get further in your shopping and buying process but we hope we've helped get you started on your way.
Rick McKeithan is owner of The Trailer Showroom, an online store for horse trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, and car haulers offering discount prices on all custom manufactured trailers. The Trailer Showroom is an authorized Sundowner Horse Trailer dealer with competitive online pricing.
Horse Trailers are available in a variety of styles and sizes with any number of add-ons and accessories. You can find basic 2 Horse Trailers to 4 Horse Trailers with Living Quarters, trailers with tack rooms, saddle racks, storage, and feed doors, and with a bumper pull slant load, bumper pull straight load, or gooseneck hitch. With all of the styles and features available from leading manufacturers, it's important to get an idea of what you need and expect from your horse trailer. The following 5 tips can help make sure you get the most out of your horse trailer for your intended purposes.
1. 2, 3, or 4 Horse Trailer - First you need to consider how many horses you will be transporting at any time. Here you need to think about your plans for the future and your goals with your horse business. If you know that you have a smaller operation or a side hobby with your horses, a 2 horse trailer might be ideal for the foreseeable future. However, if you intend to grow and expand your business, or breed your horses, you might think about getting a 3 or 4 horse trailer to accommodate future needs (or current needs if you already have more horses). Also, many horse trailers allow you to remove the stall divider if you are transporting fewer horses than the trailer can accommodate.
2. Bumper Pull or Gooseneck Hitch - Horse trailers can be found with either bumper pull or gooseneck hitches for your vehicle and here you need to consider the configuration of your transporting vehicle as well as the size and weight of your load. Bumper pull horse trailers are used with vehicles that have a ball hitch and the trailer is attached to the rear of the vehicle. Gooseneck hitches are used with pick-up trucks and are generally considered to be much stronger. The gooseneck hitch is located in the truck bed above the rear axle and the trailer is then secured to it. The horse trailer in this case has a front end protrusion that extends beyond the main structure of the trailer. The type of hitch you choose depends largely on the type of vehicle you're using as well as the weight of the cargo load.
3. Slant Load or Straight Load - A slant load horse trailer has stalls that are slanted from right to left to accommodate 2 or 3 horses riding at a time. This configuration allows for transporting more horses without adding to the width of the trailer. A straight load trailer loads 1 or 2 horses straight into the trailer and generally gives the horses more room. Depending on the manufacturer, both slant load and straight load trailers have dividers to separate the stalls and may have tack storage rooms for the horse's equipment. Choosing between slant load and straight load really depends on how many horses you will be transporting, the size of the horses, and the load capacity of your vehicle.
4. Living Quarters - Some horse trailers are equipped with Living Quarters to accommodate the driver or owner or caretaker during overnight or longer expeditions. Living quarters may be a necessity if you plan on regularly transporting the horses on longer trips. This feature will make the trip more safe, restful, convenient, and economical overall. Depending on the manufacturer, you can expect a bed, wardrobe, shower, and kitchen area with stovetop, sink, and microwave. Sounds a lot better than trying to catch some shut-eye in the cab of your truck!
5. New or Used Horse Trailer - In your search for a horse trailer, you will find many options on the resale market as well as all manner of new horse trailers. Here you want to consider whether you want customized options and what warranties are available. These might be the deciding factors in choosing new over used. For example, a new Sundowner horse trailer comes with a 3 Year Hitch to Bumper Warranty as well as an 8 Year Structural Warranty. The 3 Year Warranty even covers all items in the Living Quarters units (please see http://www.trailershowroom.com/Sundowner_Warranty.htm for complete details on the Sundowner warranties). You'll want to weigh in these factors when shopping for your horse trailer while also considering the source of the trailer (respected dealer, personal sale from the classifieds, etc).
As you can see, shopping for a horse trailer requires some homework and smart planning. Let these 5 factors provide a starting point in your process to successfully choosing a horse trailer. It is a big investment and takes into account the safety and comfort of you and your horses as well as reliability, durability, and affordability.
Of course, there are more details to consider and compare as you get further in your shopping and buying process but we hope we've helped get you started on your way.
Rick McKeithan is owner of The Trailer Showroom, an online store for horse trailers, cargo trailers, enclosed trailers, and car haulers offering discount prices on all custom manufactured trailers. The Trailer Showroom is an authorized Sundowner Horse Trailer dealer with competitive online pricing.
Thursday, September 23, 2010
Benefits of an Aluminum Trailer
- Lightweight - allows you to haul heavier equipment or cargo than standard steel frame trailers
- Durable - more corrosion resistant than steel frame trailers and ideal for rainy or humid climates
- Racer Quality - built with style and options to accommodate your most valuable race car
The Trailer Showroom offers both an Economy Series and Renegade Series Aluminum Trailer. The Renegade Series offers a more robust standard options package than the Economy Series but both are manufactured from the same high quality aluminum material. (See: Aluminum Cargo Trailers - Elite and Economy for more details about these two models.)
The Trailer Showroom also offers a huge selection of Steel Frame/Aluminum Skin Enclosed Trailers that are less expensive but still high quality cargo trailers.
Please contact The Trailer Showroom to learn more about our selection of All Aluminum Enclosed Trailers and Horse Trailers: 877-45-TRAILER
Friday, September 10, 2010
Sundowner Stock Trailers Now Available
Sundowner is the leading manufacturer of Horse Trailers and Stock Trailers. They are constructed of all aluminum with features that offer comfort and ease-of-use for both driver and animal. The Trailer Showroom has partnered up with Sundowner Trailers to offer their selection of Horse and Stock Trailers directly on our website.
All Sundowner Stock Trailers sold by Trailer Showroom come with the premium Sundowner Hitch to Bumper Warranty. The trailers are engineered and have a strong reputation for safety, easier & faster loading, easy maintenance, and comfort.
Stock Trailers currently available at TrailerShowroom.com include:
- Sundowner Stockman Series All Aluminum Ball Hitch Stock Trailers
- Sundowner Stockman Special Series All Aluminum Ball Hitch Stock Trailers
- Sundowner Stockman Sport Series All Aluminum Bumper Pull Stock Trailer
- Sundowner Rancher Series All Aluminum Gooseneck Stock Trailer
- Sundowner Rancher TR Series All Aluminum Gooseneck Stock Trailers
- Sundowner Rancher Special Series All Aluminum Gooseneck Stock Trailers
- Sundowner Rancher Sport Series All Aluminum Gooseneck Stock Trailers
Sundowner Stock Trailers ordered through TrailerShowroom.com or by calling 877-45-TRAILER are available for pick-up in Coleman, Oklahoma.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
Enclosed Trailers Offered in Four Locations Throughout the US
We are dedicated to providing the highest quality cargo trailers at the lowest possible prices and at the utmost convenience for our customers. To achieve these goals, we:
- Offer an easy-to-find, easy-to-use website listing nearly all of our cargo trailer selections with options and accessories from which you can pick and choose
- Make our prices apparent right on our website. You'll know exactly what to expect as you choose your cargo trailer and extra options
- Employ experienced and knowledgeable sales agents to help you with your purchase
- Custom manufacture each trailer to order, according to your exact specifications so you get exactly what you want
- Offer various pickup locations for our enclosed trailers to help keep costs down for customers who prefer to pick up their trailer
- Provide shipping anywhere in the world
- Are constantly expanding our selection, having recently started offering Sundowner Horse Trailers at competitive prices.
Thursday, September 2, 2010
Trailer Showroom Announces New Enclosed Trailer Manufacturing Facility in Texas
The Trailer Showroom, offering custom cargo and enclosed trailers for sale online, has opened an enclosed trailer manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas to provide increased convenience for customers in the southwest. Visit http://www.TrailerShowroom.com or call 877-45-TRAILER to learn more.Wilmington, N.C., September 2, 2010 - The Trailer Showroom, an online store for custom cargo and enclosed trailers, recently opened an enclosed trailer manufacturing facility in Waco, Texas to accommodate customers in the southwestern U.S. This facility manufactures enclosed trailers of various sizes and styles according to a customer's specific order. Customers are invited to visit the website, pick a trailer of choice from the Texas facility's selection, and add options and accessories as desired. Alternatively, customers can call 877-458-7245 to speak with an experienced sales agent to place an order. Enclosed trailers are manufactured in a two to five week time period and are available for pick up at the facility in Waco, Texas.
The Trailer Showroom is an online store founded in 1998 dedicated to selling new, custom manufactured cargo trailers including enclosed trailers, open deck trailers, all aluminum trailers, equipment trailers, car haulers, motorcycle trailers, horse trailers, and more. Customers choose from among Open Deck Trailers, Enclosed Trailers, Aluminum Trailers, or Horse Trailers, then choose the appropriate size trailer for their needs and add options and accessories as desired. All enclosed cargo trailers come with a full standard package but the store offers more than 400 options to help customize the product. Every trailer is custom manufactured according to the specifications of each order.
The enclosed trailer selection of the website offers four different pick-up facilities to help accommodate customers throughout the United States. The original location is in Douglas, GA with additional locations in Elkhart, IN, Independence, OR and now Waco, TX. The selections and prices are different for each facility and customers may choose from the selection in any location. Most customers choose to pick up their custom manufactured enclosed trailer as a more cost effective option than delivery, which is also available.
The enclosed trailers available from the Texas facility range in size from five foot width by eight feet in length with a single axle to a gooseneck or fifth wheel car hauler that is eight and a half feet in width and up to fifty feet in length with a tandem or tri-axle.
The Trailer Showroom owner Rick McKeithan remarks: "We've had a lot of feedback and demand from customers in the southwest region who were interested in easier access to our trailers. They were happy about the prices, happy with our service, and happy with the quality but convenience in picking up the trailers was an issue. We're excited to bring our enclosed trailers to Texas to make it easier and more convenient for pick-up in that region."
For more information on the Trailer Showroom, please visit http://www.TrailerShowroom.com and specifically http://www.trailershowroom.com/arch-top_enclosed_trailers_txctlcgo.htm to shop the enclosed trailer selection available from the Texas facility.
Contact:
Rick McKeithan
The Trailer Showroom
877-45-TRAILER
trailershowroom@gmail.com
http://www.TrailerShowroom.com
About Trailer Showroom: Cargo trailers and enclosed trailers for sale online at discount prices. Browse the selection, choose a trailer, customize with options and accessories, and pick up from one of our manufacturing facilities throughout the U.S. Please visit http://www.TrailerShowroom.com for information or call 877-458-7245.
Monday, August 9, 2010
Enclosed Trailers, TX
Customers interested in picking up a trailer in the Dallas / Fort Worth area can shop on our website here: Enclosed Trailers from our Waco, Texas Facility.
Choose from Enclosed Trailers and Optional Equipment in sizes ranging from 5' width to 8.5' width and up to 32' in length for Car Trailers.
As always, we custom build to your specifications from hundreds of options and accessories. View our features and choices online and give us a call with any questions: 1-877-458-7245. Or you can order directly online at www.TrailerShowroom.com.
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