Description
An All-Aluminum Gooseneck With Room to Spare
The appeal of this 2016 Sundowner is the gap between what it weighs and what it can carry. All-aluminum from frame to skin, it tips in at 4,050 lb empty yet carries a 13,000 lb GVWR, so there is close to nine thousand pounds of margin for three full-size horses, a loaded dressing room and everything else that travels to a show.
The layout is generous where it counts. A 4 ft short wall gives the dressing room real floor space for tack, blankets and a change of clothes instead of the token cupboard some three-horse goosenecks offer, while the 9 ft long wall keeps the stalls comfortable. A rear escape door adds a margin of safety during loading and unloading, which is the moment when most trailer injuries happen.
Aluminum construction pays off twice over the life of a trailer. It does not rust the way a steel frame does when mud and manure sit in the seams, and the lighter unladen weight eases the load on the tow vehicle and shows up at the fuel pump. The aluminum floor is the standout: wood floors in older trailers rot from underneath where you cannot see them, and this one simply does not have that failure mode.
Specifications
- 2016 Sundowner three horse gooseneck
- Three horse capacity with a rear escape door
- Dressing room with a 4 ft short wall and a 9 ft long wall
- All-aluminum construction with an aluminum floor
- 6,000 lb axles on 16 in tires
- Manual jack and spare tire included
- Outside width 7 ft; inside height 7 ft, suiting horses to about 21 hands
- Box length 16 ft 10 in
- Empty weight 4,050 lb; GVWR 13,000 lb
- Dimensions and weights are approximate
Before ordering, check the truck side carefully. A 13,000 lb GVWR gooseneck needs a bed-mounted hitch rated for the load and a rear axle that can carry the pin weight, which usually puts this in three-quarter-ton or one-ton territory. If you are moving up from a bumper pull, expect the handling to feel steadier rather than twitchier, because the pivot point sits over the rear axle instead of behind it, and expect to relearn backing in tight yards.
On a used gooseneck of this quality, look over the aluminum welds at the stress points, check the floor and the axles, and work the coupler and jack through their travel when it arrives. The 7 ft inside height suits horses up to about 21 hands, so measure yours before assuming the fit.
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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