Description
Light, Rust-Resistant and Easy to Pull Behind a Half-Ton
Weight is the specification that quietly decides whether a horse trailer is pleasant to own. At 2,800 lb empty, this 2002 Exiss SS20 sits at the light end of the two horse market, which means less strain on the tow vehicle, better fuel numbers and a rig that does not dominate every trip to a clinic or a trailhead. The all-aluminum construction is what makes those numbers possible, and it brings corrosion resistance along for the ride.
The layout is efficient rather than sprawling. A 15-foot box with a 2-foot short wall and a 7-foot long wall gives you a proper dressing room for tack and gear while keeping the overall length short enough to park and back without drama. Outside width is 7 feet and inside height is 7 feet, suited to horses standing up to around 21 hands.
The feature most owners end up appreciating daily is the walk-thru door between the dressing room and the horse area. On a wet, windy morning you can move between the two without stepping outside, check on a horse mid-stop without dropping the rear doors, and keep the whole routine drier. A manual jack and an included spare tire round out a straightforward, low-fuss package.
Specifications
- 2002 Exiss SS20, two horse, all-aluminum construction
- Dressing room with 2-foot short wall and 7-foot long wall
- Walk-thru door between dressing room and horse area
- Outside width 7 feet, inside height 7 feet, suited to horses up to 21 hands
- Box length 15 feet
- Empty weight 2,800 lb
- GVWR 7,000 lb
- 3,500 lb axles on 15-inch tires
- Manual jack and spare tire included
Buying a Twenty-Year-Old Aluminum Trailer
Aluminum ages differently from steel. Instead of rust you are looking for cracked welds, especially where the frame meets the floor and around door frames, plus evidence of past repairs where a panel has been replaced or re-skinned. None of that is a deal breaker on a well-kept trailer, but it tells you how hard a life it has had, and it is far more informative than the shine on the outside.
The numbers give you room to work with: a 7,000 lb GVWR against a 2,800 lb empty weight leaves 4,200 lb for two horses, tack and water, which is ample for most pairs. That rating is well inside what a half-ton truck or a large SUV handles, so this is a realistic first trailer for someone stepping up from borrowing a friend’s. Confirm the 7-foot interior height suits your horses, and check the tires by date code and the brakes wheel by wheel once it arrives.
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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