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2019 Exiss Express 2-Horse — Should You Buy One?

Typical asking price: $12,000–$20,000. There are 3 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.

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A quality all-aluminum two-horse bumper-pull from a respected name — Exiss builds durable, rust-resistant horse trailers that hold value well. Horse trailers add serious safety stakes: floor integrity (rot under mats is deadly for a horse's leg), brakes, bearings, tire age, and structural soundness are all critical. A well-maintained Exiss with a sound floor is a safe, durable trailer; the floor and running-gear inspection is non-negotiable.

Known Issues for the 2019 Exiss Express 2-Horse

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

Floor integrity (rot under mats)High — wallet impact

The floor is a horse-safety issue — urine and moisture rot the floor/supports under the mats, and a leg through a rotted floor is catastrophic. Pull the mats and inspect the floor thoroughly.

Repair cost range: $500-$4,000

Brakes / bearingsHigh — wallet impact

Hauling live animals demands sound brakes and bearings; test the brakes and check bearings/grease.

Repair cost range: $200-$1,000

Tire age / dry rotHigh — wallet impact

A blowout with horses aboard is dangerous; check tire date codes and replace age-expired tires.

Repair cost range: $300-$900

Structure / dividers / latchesMedium

Inspect the dividers, doors, latches, and any dents/damage that could injure a horse or fail.

Repair cost range: $100-$1,500

Walk-Away Red Flags

  • Any floor rot under the mats
  • Weak brakes / bad bearings
  • Old-date-code tires
  • Damaged dividers/latches

Good Signs

  • Solid floor (mats pulled and inspected)
  • Working brakes, serviced bearings
  • Fresh tires, sound structure and latches

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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.