Buyer Research

2018 Exiss Trailers 3-Horse Warmblood — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $18,000–$28,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.

Kestrel Take

Exiss builds mid-range aluminum horse trailers with good construction and wide-enough stalls for warmbloods and drafts. At 7 years old, the interior is the priority — floor boards, aluminum corrosion from waste, and the dressing room plumbing and electrical.

What we checked

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Known Issues for the 2018 Exiss Trailers 3-Horse Warmblood

Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.

Floor board rot (wood construction)High — wallet impact

Horse trailers with wood floors rot from waste exposure even with mats. Press every section of floor — soft spots mean the boards are rotting underneath.

Repair cost (estimate): $800-$3,000 to replace

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Aluminum frame corrosion from ammoniaHigh — wallet impact

Horse urine and waste corrode aluminum from the inside. Inspect the exterior lower trailer frame and floor frame connections for pitting.

Repair cost (estimate): $500-$3,000

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Dressing room plumbing leaksMedium

If the trailer has a dressing room with a sink or toilet, check the plumbing connections for leaks.

Repair cost (estimate): $100-$500

Source: not yet checked against public records.

Walk-Away Red Flags

  • Soft spots anywhere in the horse area floor
  • Pitting or heavy corrosion on the lower exterior frame
  • Ammonia smell that suggests inadequate maintenance between uses

Good Signs

  • Rubber floor mats and documentation of regular cleaning
  • Solid floor throughout
  • Aluminum frame without significant pitting
  • Dressing room plumbing functioning correctly

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