When looking for aluminum horse trailers in St. Louis County, MO, you may ask yourself, “Why should I choose an aluminum trailer over a steel trailer?”
Which is the better option – aluminum or steel? It all depends on what you need.
We’ve put together a quick rundown here of the differences between aluminum trailers and steel trailers. Feel free to contact SOM Trailer Sales with any additional questions you may have about the benefits of aluminum versus steel construction.
Steel Trailers
Steel trailers are very popular and for a good reason. Steel offers robust yet flexible construction, making it less likely to take damage as you drive over bumps and cracks out on the road. Steel is durable and long-lasting. Haul those heavy loads with ease with a steel trailer.
But there are also problems with steel trailers. They rust faster than an aluminum trailer, making the frames more brittle over time.
Aluminum Trailers
More than half of all horse trailers bought today are aluminum. Aluminum trailers are almost 1/3 the weight of an equivalent-sized steel trailer, using less fuel to haul and putting less wear on your vehicle.
Aluminum trailers require less maintenance, and, of course, will not rust like a steel trailer. Most newer aluminum trailers are made with an aluminum alloy to increase the trailer’s durability.
Shadow Horse Trailers are top-of-the-line aluminum horse trailers with built-in living quarters. There’s nothing quite like it available in a steel trailer.
If you’re looking to purchase new aluminum horse trailers in the St. Louis County, MO, area, look no further than just south of St. Louis.Contact SOM Trailer Sales today for more information.
