Description
The Aluminum Gooseneck That Turns Day Trips Into Overnighters
Featherlite built its name on aluminum horse trailers, and this 2000 three-horse gooseneck shows why the reputation stuck. The pull is steadier than a bumper pull of comparable size, the turning is tighter, and up front a 4 ft dressing room gives you somewhere to keep tack out of the weather and somewhere to change out of it.
It suits owners who travel to shows and trailheads rather than just running to the vet. Three head, a dressing room with a clothes rod so show clothes arrive unwrinkled, and enough separation between gear and horses that nothing comes home smelling of the trip. Aluminum construction is the other half of the appeal, keeping the trailer light for its size and sparing you the corrosion battle that older steel rigs of the same vintage are usually losing by now. Inside the horse area, two dividers and a three-tier saddle rack cover the essentials without adding weight or complication.
Air Moving Where the Horses Are
Ventilation on a horse trailer is not a comfort item, it is a welfare one, and this layout handles it from three directions. Drop-down windows on the head side bring fresh air to the horses up front, slats at the rear let it flow out rather than stagnate, and roof vents give heat somewhere to go on a warm afternoon. Underfoot, rubber floor mats cushion legs over long miles, and rubber-lined kick walls absorb the knocks that otherwise mark both horse and trailer.
Specifications
- Gooseneck hitch configuration
- 4 ft dressing room with clothes rod
- Drop-down windows on the head side
- Slats at the rear for ventilation
- Roof vents
- Three-tier saddle rack
- Bridle hooks
- Two dividers
- Rubber floor mats
- Rubber-lined kick walls
The trade-off with any gooseneck is the truck. You need a bed-mounted hitch and a pickup rated for the tongue load, which rules out the SUV that might manage a small bumper pull. In exchange you get markedly less sway, a tighter turning circle and better behavior in crosswinds, which is why serious haulers keep coming back to the layout. On a trailer of this vintage, look hard at the floor and the cross members beneath it, check the dividers latch cleanly, and confirm the brakes and lights work before loading anything living. Aluminum bodies of this age usually present better than steel ones do, but the floor is still the component that decides whether a trailer has another decade of work in it.
If this is the one, the next step is simple: confirm the address, transfer the funds, and we handle the rest. Delivery is a flat rate by region from our Sacramento yard – local, nationwide and international – and the exact rate shows at checkout. Other three-horse options are listed in Three Horse Trailers, and the returns policy gives you 30 days.
Recommended Applications
- Equestrian Travel & Shows: Safe, stress-free transport for competition horses with superior ventilation and secure divider systems.
- Ranch & Livestock Operations: Reliable hauling across ranches and rural roads with heavy-duty torsion axles.
- Trail Riding & Weekend Outings: Comfortable dressing room and tack storage for extended weekend trail adventures.
Delivery, Logistics & Site Preparation
Big Bear Containers provides reliable, insured delivery direct to your site across the Sacramento region, Northern California, and nationwide throughout the continental United States. Depending on the unit, delivery is handled via specialized tilt-bed rollback truck or transport trailer.
- Site Access Requirements: Ensure a clear, level surface (concrete pad, packed gravel, or asphalt) with adequate approach clearance for delivery trucks.
- Pre-Delivery Inspection: Every unit undergoes a rigorous multi-point inspection prior to dispatch to ensure doors, seals, structural members, and flooring meet our strict quality criteria.
- Rapid Dispatch: Local Sacramento and California deliveries typically arrive within 3 to 7 business days following order confirmation. Nationwide freight options are fully tracked.
Why Choose Big Bear Containers?
At Big Bear Containers Inc., we pride ourselves on delivering premium grade storage containers, modular structures, and commercial trailers with transparent pricing and exceptional customer care. Whether you are purchasing a single storage container or outfitting an entire commercial fleet, our Sacramento-based team is dedicated to providing durable solutions tailored to your operational needs.
- Rigorous Inspection Guarantee: Guaranteed wind- and water-tight containers with robust structural integrity.
- Transparent Quotes: Flat regional delivery rates shown at checkout, with no hidden handling fees.
- Dedicated Support: Personalized assistance from container specialists from order placement to on-site drop-off.
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