I'm looking at purchasing a W-W Aluminum 2-horse bumper pull trailer. Should I be concerned about the age of the trailer? It has been well-kept and shows no sign of damage. Does anyone have experience with W-W trailers? Is there anything I need to inspect for metal fatigue, etc.? Thanks.
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Take a HARD look underneath at the chassis as well as the tires and hubs, Horsey trailers sit for extended periods of time and mostly sit outside in the elements.
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W-W trailers are pretty well built for an aluminum trailer. Check aluminum internal corners and frame of the box itself for stress cracks on the welds.
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The issue with an aluminum trailer is repairing it if it cracks or has a failure. Has to be TIG welded or pulsed MIG.
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Look for cracks on the sidewalls of the tires as well, and/or date codes... or just assume you'll be replacing the tires.
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Aluminum horse trailers are subject to stress cracks. Get underneath it with a flash light and a flat screwdriver to scrape and check all the structural welds.