Is anyone familiar with a 1975 King Horse trailer-2 horse straight load?

Thanks Greg for pointing this out to me.

I have a 1975 2 horse straight load King. I bought it brand new in Sept. of 1975. The reason you don't see a LOT of them for sale is that they are nolonger made but those who have them VERY RARELY sell them.

They are tough, take a LOT of abuse and mine's what, 34 years old nearly and STILL road worthy!

BTW it does weigh more than 800 LBS I'd have to go outside and check the specs on the original mfgr's plate, but I'm thinkin' that's it's more like 2100 LBS and 800 maybe the tongue weight.

I bought it for my then 5 yr old AQHA gelding at Horsetrailers International in Encino, CA. He got the NEW trailer, I got the 3 yr old truck. Tells ya who rates in this family, huh? HeHeHe

They used to charge MORE per weight when registering the trailers... I had a friend who stripped her's down to bare bones then weighed it! LOL

Later: ALWAYS tape off the mfgr's information when you have your trailer repainted...Grrrrr Anyway, King was manufactured by the Cimmaron Mfgr Company, Tulsa, OK.

I just looked at the original pink on mine, my memory's still pretty good for an old gal. Unladen weight: 2,100 LBS. I don't see a tongue wgt. though, but betcha that's the 800 LBS!

I owned a King back in the 70's. Think it was a 1974. I liked it!! Very nice, sturdy trailer. Can't say I agree with the weight of the trailer...Trailers back then, like cars, used a heavier steel. I would re check the weight. Anyhow, as long as the floor is good and you have good tires, you should be ok. Check for rust underneath and make sure the leaf springs are good.. see that the band that holds the leafs together is not broke or rusted. I would check the whole thing for rust, the tongue, axles, under the floor, body etc. Make sure the bearings are all ok, that kind of stuff. If that seems ok, then the trailer is probably ok. If you have a horse trailer dealer around there, they may look it over for you (expect to pay a fee.. they may or may not). If it does not pass inspection she pays, if it does, you pay.

Save your money and buy a wider trailer. You won't be sorry. Straight loads a lot of horses don't like to ride or load into. Stock trailers are very versatile and horses like them a lot better. 75 is an old old trailer.

2 Large horses? I would think if the horses weigh more than the trailer.....rethink maybe? Also, 5.5 feet wide, that would equal a little over 2.5 feet wide per stall. It sounds really small.

Most trailers from that time frame are considered Quarter Horse trailers and they are really too small for anything over a Medium pony.

A horse trailer is an important investment and not the place you want to skimp with your equine budget. Their lives depend on your sound judgement.

JMHO!

As long as the floor is sturdy,look under mats if they are in place. The tires should be good and check the tongue for rust. Have them haul a horse to show you how it rides(drive behind them, beside them and listen for bearing/brake noises). Good luck

I think that's the kind Rosie has. I will ask her to come answer.

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