2019 Sundowner Trailers Sunlite 807 — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $10,000–$16,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
Sundowner builds quality horse and livestock trailers — all-aluminum construction designed for the abuse of hauling large animals. The Sunlite 807 is a lightweight aluminum stock trailer. Key concerns: floor boards, gate hardware, and the roof sealant at the front cap.
Known Issues for the 2019 Sundowner Trailers Sunlite 807
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Some stock trailers have treated wood floor boards that rot from animal waste exposure. Press the floor firmly across the entire trailer — any soft spots indicate rot.
Repair cost range: $500-$2,500 to replace boards
Interior gates and dividers cycle thousands of times under load. Check all hinges for wear, cracks, and proper latching.
Repair cost range: $100-$500
The aluminum frame at the floor perimeter is exposed to animal waste, which is corrosive. Inspect the frame-to-floor connection.
Repair cost range: $200-$1,000
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Soft spots anywhere in the floor — rot from waste exposure
- ✗Gates or dividers that won't latch properly
- ✗Corrosion at the floor frame perimeter
Good Signs
- ✓All-aluminum floor — eliminates rot concern
- ✓Gates and dividers operating correctly
- ✓Interior clean — indicates owner maintained it properly
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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.