Gerilew
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I am looking to purchase 2nd hand trailer and would love to hear preference on Bateson Deauville or IW 511 - both approx 5 yrs old but considerable difference in price 
Bateson or IW
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JCWHITE
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I have a Bateson Deauville and would not swop it for anything else.
pigpony
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Love my Bateson, much prefer it to the IW!
fizzer
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Had a Bateson and loved it. Now have the new Ifor 511 and equally love it. Ifor has a bit more room. Both tow great.
Gerilew
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Thx guys ! Have you tried both and what would you say are the pros and cons over the Deauville
Shazzababs
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Had a Bateson Ascot, swapped it for a lorry, now got another Bateson Ascot.
I wouldn't have anything else.
I've always had the model with the double doors at the back, which is great for shutting one side with the other open, if you have a problem loader or just want to put the studs in while they are still loaded. They also mean you can load it with a fork lift if you need to carry anything big.
The built in lockable tack store is great too.
I wouldn't have anything else.
I've always had the model with the double doors at the back, which is great for shutting one side with the other open, if you have a problem loader or just want to put the studs in while they are still loaded. They also mean you can load it with a fork lift if you need to carry anything big.
The built in lockable tack store is great too.
pigpony
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I've also got the ascot, I love how light and airy it is, also they seam to travel very well in it. Mine is going on 10 years old and still looks brand new despite taking me through years of PC and now riding club activities.
The built in tack locker is a god send and the trailer itself it really light and we've moved it by hand on various occasions with complete ease.
The built in tack locker is a god send and the trailer itself it really light and we've moved it by hand on various occasions with complete ease.
KatB
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Im in the process of looking for a trailer at the moment, and would only consider a bateson due to the different suspension to the ifors, and also they have the headspace for a big horse, without being as big all round as the Ifor.
lachlanandmarcus
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Bateson have a proper suspension and Ifor don't so if horse is less keen on travelling the Bateson would be the best option.
Crazy_Caz
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I have a Bateson Ascot - bought from new and I did originally look at the Ifors... but the inbuilt tack box at the front and the superior suspension did it for me..
perfect11s
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Bateson!!!then I had a new IW on loan what a difference bump bang jerk over rough roads empty and a little better with a horse on And I was towing it with a big vehicle, so if you have the cash I would go for a bateson..