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Post by dalesponyrider on Jun 14, 2006 11:11:32 GMT -1
I am extremely pleased with my single Ivor Williams trailer. I don't want to tow 2 ponies as I've only got a SWB 4X4. In a double trailer the pony has 32" width to stand in. In the single she has 47" so it is lovely and roomy. She doesn't get as sweaty as she does in a double with the partition up either.
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Post by loopylou on Jun 14, 2006 14:35:26 GMT -1
Ifor Williams 505, i have just got a 3 year old, really, really pleased with it. I have a huge Highland and he fits in it lovely, LOL.
Being in the farming sector, we have a flat bed ifor williams trailer and OH's Dad has a stock trailer, put it this way they are the only company who i have some across that know how to make trailers to be used.
Well worth investing in one as they don't loss a lot of value either.
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Post by jakesmum on Jun 14, 2006 19:21:07 GMT -1
I love my ifor but do curse everytime the blurdi clips snap on my fingers LOL thats the only drawback the catches are a bit agricultural
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Post by Deleted on Jun 15, 2006 7:21:55 GMT -1
I had an old Richardson trailer that I loved but it was very heavy, last year I bought a new ivor williams and I love it its the 505 and I can get my friends 16h horse in it no probs.
I would shop around though as there was quite a difference in price and part ex prices.
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Post by sammy on Jun 15, 2006 8:08:00 GMT -1
Yes Ifor 505 here and yes the blinking clips do hurt sometimes.
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Post by JoM on Jun 15, 2006 9:00:02 GMT -1
I will 3rd that on the Ifor clips!! They are bloomin lethal!!! I have sported many a black nail because of those suckers!!!
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Post by charliedales on Jun 15, 2006 15:00:28 GMT -1
well ifor seem to be the popular choice!! was one in the local paper last week for 1500, quite good price if it was immaculate a it said! would like to go with one of them or a rice probably, money permitting, could change now as hubby wrote off his car last night (he was fine thnak goodness!) so will get the repacement sorted out first for him!
thanks for all the posts, have been really helpful
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Post by suziesioux on Jun 19, 2006 7:41:21 GMT -1
Well, we took our Rice out for the first time yesterday and it was fab, like i said it is an old one but we love it, i have never towed before and found it fairly easy, obviously i took it very slow but soon got the hang of it and the horses seemed to be quite happy to load back in for the journey home, so i guess i couldnt have been that bad!!! ;D. I must say though that reversing is VERY hard, i could do it easily in a big space just to turn around i seemed to get it in position straight away....but in restricted space i kept going all to pot, so i think i will be doing lots of practice before we go anywhere that there will be lots of people watching  |
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Post by charliedales on Jun 19, 2006 8:13:14 GMT -1
glad you got on ok with yours, sounds llike you had a nice day! the reversing bit's what i'm not looking forward to lol although have been practising my technique with the garden tractor and trailer lol, bit easier as you can see all around though!
looks like the budget's gone down quite a lot with the car trouble so am hopefully going to get something similar to you.
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Post by bevbob on Jun 19, 2006 8:25:09 GMT -1
My YO has an Ifor Williams Hunter trailer, Im trying to see which model it is but cant find any numbers?   Its not been used very much but looks oldish. It is an awful browny rust colour. Can anyone help me???  Im trying to find out how old it is too. I think she is thinking of selling it and it might be a good first trailer for me. Looks like Ifor Williams are the tops then! |
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Post by JoM on Jun 19, 2006 10:07:25 GMT -1
It should have a plate of some description on the tow bar. On there, there should be the serial number of the trailer and also the model. Mine has the serial number accross the top and then under if says 505R and lots more bunkum as well!!!
If you count the panels on the side though - 2 panels is a 505 - 3 panels is a 510.
Also if you get in and pull up the matting, you can normally snag it up at the front you will be able to see what sort of floor it is. If it is as old as you think it is the floor will be wooden.
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Post by akehurstannabel on Jun 20, 2006 21:57:29 GMT -1
I think the walls and roof are fibreglass then it has an overdropped frame to kind of keep it together from the outside. The floor is marine ply sealed with polyester and then rubber flooring to make it damp and rot proof (although obviously it will be checked regularly). The ramps are gas assist so they are really light for a weed like me! The thing I like best though is that the breast bars are released from the outside in an emergency (heaven forbid I ever need too!) Weight was the big issue for me as I have a car not a truck to tow it so my gross weight capacity is only 2 tonnes.
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Post by akehurstannabel on Jun 21, 2006 12:44:44 GMT -1
Hmmn. Knocked the sides as I walked past this morning. I think they might be ply as well! |
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Post by tinkerdorisalison on Jun 22, 2006 8:41:32 GMT -1
I have an ifor 505 as well - I really like it - I looked at all the different makes and didn;t like the interiors of some of them, some moulded plastic panels, crappy finishing etc.
It is easy to move around when unhitched and easy to tow. My only gripe is that you can;t open the grooms door from the inside.
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Post by akehurstannabel on Jun 22, 2006 12:08:40 GMT -1
I looked at a 505 for sale at our yard. I think it's still going if anyone is interested. It is 15 years old, looks very good condition but I didn't get as far as having it looked at structurally. She wants £1700 for it. I didn't bother because we have a dealer near here who sells them brand new for £3050. They really do hold their price! - it's gone....! Jo x
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Its not been used very much but looks oldish. It is an awful browny rust colour.
