Description
Tall Interior, High GVWR and the Sundowner Steel-and-Aluminum Recipe
Two numbers make this 2000 Sundowner 7204GNST worth a second look. The first is 7 ft 5 in of interior height, roughly 22.25 hands, which is noticeably more clearance than the standard seven-foot trailers that dominate the used two-horse market. If you haul a warmblood, a tall thoroughbred or anything that habitually raises its head when the road gets rough, that extra headroom changes the trip.
The second is an 8,750 lb GVWR. Plenty of two-horse trailers stop around 7,000 lbs, which sounds fine until you add two full-sized horses, saddles, a couple of water jugs and a bale of hay. Against an empty weight of 3,400 lbs, this one leaves real margin for the way people actually pack.
The construction is Sundowner’s long-running combination of a steel frame with an aluminum skin: a strong structural core with an outer surface that does not rust, which is a large part of why these trailers are still on the road decades later. The 4 ft short-wall dressing room provides proper storage for saddles and gear, and an escape door gives a safe way out of the front of the horse area once the first horse is loaded. A manual jack keeps hitching simple, and a spare tire is included on 3,500 lb axles with 15 in wheels.
Specifications
- 2000 Sundowner 7204GNST, two horse
- Steel frame with aluminum skin
- Dressing room with 4 ft short wall and 4 ft long wall
- Two horse capacity with escape door
- Outside width 6 ft 9 in, inside height 7 ft 5 in (22.25 hands)
- Box length 15 ft
- Empty weight 3,400 lbs, GVWR 8,750 lbs
- 3,500 lb axles on 15 in tires
- Manual jack and spare tire included
Steel-framed trailers of this vintage reward a careful look at the places water collects. Once it arrives, take the mats up and go over the floor, check the frame behind the fenders and along the lower rails, and distinguish between cosmetic surface rust and anything that has started to scale or flake. The aluminum skin will look better than the steel underneath it, so judge the trailer by the frame.
Then confirm the practical fit. Your tow vehicle and hitch need to be rated above the 8,750 lb GVWR rather than above the empty weight, the brake controller needs setting up for the axles, and tire date codes matter more than tread depth on a trailer that may sit for months between trips. Measure your horses against the stall length as well as the height, since a 15 ft box with a 4 ft dressing room leaves a defined amount of stall.
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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