Each horse trailer owner has her own philosophy about when it is time to upgrade to a new trailer. The driving force behind a change is the more she understands her and her horses’ needs, the better she feels she can make a decision about the best next trailer.

At Lakota, we have designed our product lines to handle the array of features and amenities that customers may want. We have focused on slant loads and goosenecks because we know they are best for horse comfort and the owner’s ease of towing. See our product section for more details. In our case, we believe quality should never be compromised (see construction section). Therefore, we recommend considering the balance you need with features, space utilization and price.

The following are some other considerations to take into account when it is time to upgrade.

• You are ready to move to a larger trailer due to traveling with more horses, or you need a dressing room for storage, or you need living quarters for overnight excursions.
• Your existing horse trailer is no longer safe to use and you are tired of handling constant repairs.
• You have kept your existing horse trailer in the best condition and can maximize the resale value at this time.

If you are selling an existing trailer before buying a Lakota trailer, consider the following:

• It is important that repairs of your horse trailer are corrected by a professional versus an inexperienced or low quality mechanic. Using your dealer is always the best way to ensure a glowing maintenance record at the time of sale or trade-in.
• Consider what about your current horse trailer could be improved in your next purchase. What pet peeves developed regarding space, quality and features that need to be addressed?
• It is best to determine the resale value for your current unit before pricing a new one. This allows you to set a budget and a baseline for what you can afford and how much room you have to negotiate with your buyer or dealer.
• Take the time to shop around and understand the operations and features of newer horse trailers at a deeper level. This will help you decide on a unit that will bring you the greatest satisfaction and longevity.
• Visit www.pricedigests.com/other/horsetrailerbook.htm to research your resale value.
• Be sure to have a final inspection of your current trailer completed to help you determine its overall condition for setting a resale value.
• Utilize our Buyers Checklist to help you evaluate your best purchase.
• Utilize our Build Your Own price module to determine the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price for the model best for you.
• When comparing brands against one another, be sure to compare apples to apples. Make sure the price reflects the same features and options that you select.

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