Aluminum Horse Trailers, Are they the Safest?

Aluminum vs. Galvalite

For a long time, the horse trailer industry has been singing the praises of aluminum. Aluminum definitely makes for a lighter horse trailer, which is one of its major benefits. However, aluminum does have its drawbacks, such as:

a tendency to be brittle,
a tremendous conductor of heat, and
a tendency to bend.

Also, aluminum is not as sturdy as other materials, so as time goes by, durability can be questionable.
What’s a potential horse trailer buyer to do?

You can consider one of our Galvalite horse trailers. Galvalite is made of zinc and comes in pre-painted white sheets; the Galvalite sheets comprise the exterior of the trailer.

Aluminum and Galvalite are very similar in weight and looks; you probably couldn’t tell the difference between them. Regardless, Galvalite is three times stronger, which means additional protection for you and your horses in the event of an accident.

Best of all, Galvalite and aluminum are comparable in cost, so you don’t have to pay an extravagant amount of money to have a safe and strong horse trailer.

Galvalite isn’t just something we build horse trailers with. It’s also a common roofing material used on oceanfront beach homes. It’s become popular due to its ability to avoid corrosion, a frequent problem with metal roofs.

So, if you’re thinking aluminum is the way to go, you might want to reconsider. If you’d like to learn more about the benefits of Galvalite, give us a call at 1-800-435-6274 or email us at sales@doubledtrailers.com.