Virtual Horse Trailer Safety Inspection

Not Sure If Your Trailer Is Safe?

We’ll Inspect It, Even If You Didn’t Buy It From Us.

You don’t have to bring your trailer to North Carolina.
You don’t have to be a Double D Trailers customer.

If you own a horse trailer and want an experienced and professional safety review, this inspection is for you. This inspection is designed for owners who are actively hauling horses or preparing to haul in the near future.

For $99, our team will review detailed photos of your trailer and provide:

✔ A personalized video inspection from our team
✔ A written PDF safety report outlining safety concerns and recommendations

You are not charged anything upfront.
We complete your inspection and deliver your personalized video and written PDF report first.
After you receive your inspection materials, a $99 payment request is sent.
If for any reason we cannot complete a meaningful inspection based on your photos, no payment is requested.

How Long Does It Take?

Most people complete the photo upload in 3–6 minutes once the photos are taken.

Before You Start

1. Click HERE to Download the Photo Checklist (PDF)

2. Take the required photos. **Clear, well-lit photos give the most accurate inspection.

3. Upload them below

If you are hauling horses today, you deserve to know what you are hauling them in.

Begin Your Safety Inspection Below

Basic Information

Your Name *

Email Address *We’ll send your video inspection and PDF report to this email.

Phone Number *Please provide a mobile number where we can reach you if we have a quick clarification while reviewing your photos. We may send a brief text if needed during your inspection.

Trailer Brand *

Trailer Year (if known)

How many horses do you haul? *

What is the height, weight, & breed of each horse? *

Tell us about your trailer *Please tell us anything you’d like us to know about your trailer. This can include: • Any damage, rust, soft spots, or repairs • Things you like about it • Things you’re unsure about • Specific safety concerns • Questions you want us to address. The more context you provide, the more helpful and specific our inspection can be.

Tow Vehicle (Year, Make & Model) *Example: 2017 Ford F-150, 2020 Chevy Silverado 2500HD, 2018 Ram 3500

Photo Upload

Please upload clear, well-lit photos following the Photo Checklist. Include at least one photo of your tow vehicle.

Upload all the photos you have taken here.* *Please include at least 1 photo of your tow vehicle for reference.

Drag and Drop (or) Choose Files

Important Information *

By checking this box, you acknowledge and agree that this inspection is a visual review based solely on the photos you submit. We are not able to test brakes, electrical systems, bearings, suspension, or other mechanical components remotely. This inspection does not replace a professional in-person mechanical inspection. If we observe a visible safety concern in your photos, we will clearly explain it in your personalized video and written report.

Submit My Photos for Inspection

Why There Is a $99 Fee

We personally review every trailer. This is not automated. It’s not AI-generated. The $99 ensures we can dedicate real time and expertise to every trailer submitted.

Each inspection includes:

• Careful photo evaluation
• Structural analysis based on decades of manufacturing experience
• A recorded video walkthrough
• A written severity assessment

Inspections are conducted by experienced horse trailer manufacturers who understand structural framing, load distribution, ventilation design, and common failure points that most owners never see.

What Happens After You Submit?

• We confirm we received your photos

• Our team reviews each image carefully

• You receive a personalized video inspection

• You receive a written PDF safety report

• If we see something urgent or structurally concerning, we clearly explain it and outline recommended next steps.

Most inspections are completed within a few business days.

Photos You’ll Need to Upload

Please include clear photos of the following:

Exterior Views

• Road-side full trailer view

• Curb-side full trailer view

• Front / nose / gooseneck

• Rear (doors open)

• Rear (doors closed)

Towing Components

• Coupler

• Safety chains

• Close-up tires (including DOT date code - see photo checklist for how to find your tire date code.)

*Please submit at least 1 photo of your tow vehicle.

Horse Area Interior

• Horse area looking forward

• Horse area looking back

• Floor (with mats lifted)

• Lower wall / kick area

• Dividers / chest bars

• Windows

• Roof vents or fans

Underside / Structure

• Underside / chassis / crossmembers

If something looks questionable, include an extra close-up.

You can reference our photo-guide PDF here.

What You Will Receive

1. Personalized Video Review

A detailed walkthrough explaining:

• What appears structurally safe
• What needs maintenance
• What may require urgent attention
• What is normal wear versus structural concern
• Observations about layout design and potential safety risks for both horse and handler

2. Written PDF Safety Report

Including:

• Overall structural condition summary
• Identified safety concerns
• Recommended next steps
• Severity level (minor, moderate, urgent)
• Layout and travel configuration observations

You’ll have documented guidance you can reference anytime.

Important Limitations

This is a visual inspection based on submitted photos. We cannot:

• Test brakes or electrical systems
• Perform mechanical diagnostics
• Conduct load or structural stress testing

If we see something concerning, we will say so clearly.

Why We Offer This Service

We build horse trailers for a living. We also see what fails.

Structural members fatigue over time... Floors rot beneath rubber mats... Aluminum skins hide steel corrosion... Tires age out long before they wear out.

Many of these problems are invisible until they become expensive, or downright dangerous.

This service is not about creating concern where none exists. It’s about identifying risk before it becomes failure.

If you are actively hauling horses, knowing the condition of your trailer is not optional. It’s responsible ownership.

Frequently Asked Questions

When am I charged?

You are not charged when you submit photos. Payment is only requested after your inspection is complete and ready for delivery.

Is this only for Double D Trailers?

No. We inspect any brand of horse trailer.

How long does it take?

Most inspections are completed within a few business days after photo submission.

Is this a sales pitch?

No. This is a safety inspection. If you later have questions about new trailers, we are happy to help, but the inspection stands on its own.

Does this replace a full mechanical inspection?

No. This is a visual safety review only and does not replace a professional mechanical inspection.