Any experience of cheval liberte gold aluline?

[ds2107]

Hi all,
I know there are numerous trailer threads, but not found anything about this particular model. I think this is the one I prefer but wondered if anyone has any comments?
Thank you!

 

[BeckyD]

I've seen one in the flesh over at Agrimark (I think it was). Seemed nice. I have the 2003XL Luxe, and I remember thinking the new one (Aluline) didn't seem quite so solid, but that may be becuase of the very fact it's aluminium whereas mine has GRP sides (I think). Mine tows very nicely, just watch out for the odd un-horse-friendly feature - the light stalk on mine is directly under the outside tie ring, and my horse likes to scratch his nose on it, which I knew would end in trouble one day and sure enough he broke it last weekend. I think the new ones have a slightly sturdier light stalk though. The ramps are good and don't rattle due to the rubber seals, although they get very stiff in cold weather (make sure you look after them with rubber care products to keep them soft and supple). I bought my 2003XL in Feb 2008 and it's still going strong.

Oh, do check what sort of clips hold the breast and breach bars in. Mine just had hooks that looped through, which were always coming undone and my horse could then undo the front bar. My old YO took those hooks off (thank you!) and replaced them with clips that can't come undone so easily. Cheap fix though.

Oh, and don't get your hopes up about Cheval Liberte customer service. Utter shambles!!!!