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Mr. Truck, makes a visit to the Brenderup Plant in Midland, TX
http://mrtrailer.com/brenderuptour.htm
Brenderup, International Horse Trailer from Texas and Denmark, 27 Years
Towing with Toyota's Review
These days we all want better fuel mileage towing our trailers. Even if fuel prices go down, we know
they'll go back up. Brenderup is the easiest towing horse trailer I've
found. Designed to be towed with cars in Europe safely. Brenderup is a
remarkable horse trailer, with the chassis coming from Denmark and the
walls and roof made in Texas.
Rule of thumb, if the vehicle is designed to use a class III receiver hitch,
it will tow a Brenderup. With less than 4% tongue weight as required in
Europe, the balanced horse load and light tongue weight didn't squat the
Toyota 4Runner or Tacoma I towed the largest Brenderup, the Baron. We've
reviewed the Brenderup before,
Read...
now we're checking out how they are put
together.
Yes it's more expensive than a steel
trailer, but in the same range as an aluminum trailer and will last as
long. No painting or welding done in Texas when the walls and roof are
attached to the chassis.
I drove a 2008 Toyota 4Runner to Midland Texas to see how Brenderups are
assembled. And I wanted to tow a Baron back to Colorado with the 4Runner
which is midsize SUV.
The 4Runner did 21 mpg from
Colorado to Texas empty, coming back towing the new 12 inch longer Baron
Brenderup, the 4Runner did 14.2 mpg. Traveling at 70 mph, the tachometer
ran 2050 rpm without trailer. Towing the Brenderup the tachometer showed
2200 at 70 mph. I tried to make the Brenderup sway on the way home from
Texas, like you might if you wanted to check the trailer tires. The
Brenderup Baron corrected the sway in one movement, most torsion axle
trailers will take 3 side to side actions to correct straight and a
shackle leaf spring suspension may not quit swaying until you stop
Open, inviting, well lit from the front window and white interior. I
like the front window, horses load easier with the tall ceiling and
window, telling your horse he's not walking into a cave.
Stall width is 31" similar to slant
loads, long slant stalls. Escape doors are low, so the horse doesn't.
Chest bar is set for shortest horse, 3
adjustments. Butt bar has 6 different positions for fitting a 12 hand
horse to 17 and larger. You don't have to custom order a Brenderup to
fit a large horse. I've loaded 17.3 hand Quarter horses in a Baron with
no trouble. Very versatile.
Two mats so they are easy to remove and clean floor, 50
lbs each, what does your mats weigh?
New, door edges are framed in
aluminum, nice look. (picture right) |
This is what comes in the sea container from Denmark, 21 chassis in a
container lands in Houston port. The axles, floor, frame, ramps, hitch,
coupler, brakes etc.
Galvanized floor frame, tongue, and side
posts, axles are galvanized too.
Chris Barr, the big cheese with Brenderup, goes over assembly schedule
with Jay Martin production manager.
 Four
models, Baron, Royal, Prestige and Solo. Baron the largest 2
horse accounts for 50% sales. Different color walls is an
option, LED lights started in 2008. I want a pink
Brenderup. |
Why wouldn't you tow your horse trailer through Starbuck's?
Brenderup trailers are tested by TUV to
pass German government national standards. To be on the road in Europe,
trailers have to pass tests. Not a cone test, but durability and safety.
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Fiberglass resign roofs are made in Texas. Chris Barr has production control for
the US trailers, heavier built for the US market. Chris uses composite
walls like your counter top in your kitchen which is very durable and
strong. Made with Formica, Solid Phoenlic Resin (SPR) 15 mm, 5/8" thick.
I've beat on sections of the walls with a sledge hammer, I don't think a
horse could kick a hole in it. The walls of the European trailers sold in Europe are
fiberglass. SPR is cooler, put your hand on a Brenderup wall and an
aluminum wall on another trailer. Sikaflex bonding is the sealant used on
Brenderups, commonly used on boats. Pictures right, aluminum extrusion attaches
the fiberglass roof to the SPR wall.
Torsion axles with shocks, does your trailer have shocks? Your
truck does, this is why a Brenderup doesn't bounce when it's
empty and your horse's legs don't have to do the work of a shock
absorber.
A complete suspension, smooth ride, empty and loaded.
Rain tires roll straight in
bad weather.
I'm predicting other trailer manufactures will
start offering shocks. Brenderup is a unique trailer with
advanced features. 27 years here, I would call them tested and
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Axle Spindles, Find me one Larger
Overbuilt suspension, are your axle spindles 2 inches thick and
replaceable? The torsion axle spindle nut is torqued at 240 lbs.
That takes a big wrench
Two inch spindle, massive bearings.
 Perm
packed bearings just like your car. I've looked at car wheel
bearings with more than 100k and they showed little wear. Standard
trailers can be over greased in the axle factory and the trailer
factory and then greased again by the owner and now the brakes
are packed in grease and they don't work, not on a Brenderup.
In Europe, trailers are required to have
self contained and activated brakes. Brenderup brakes are self actuated
and have a parking brake.
More
details in my original review,
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 Ramps
with traction ribs. Longer than the average ramp, your horse can
have all four hoofs on at once. The rear of the trailer has
jacks to stabilize the trailer. Good for training your horse to
ramps. |
Americans working hard building Brenderups in Texas. Formica (Solid Pfenal
Resin) SPR, makes a strong light cool wall. |
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Baron model, roof and nose are one piece. No welding, no painting
 Brake
rod in the middle pulls the cables to the brakes. It's a
mechanical surge brake with parking brake. All self contained
and activated. You don't need a trailer brake controller, |
Simon Barr (left) and Chris keep the phone calls answered. You can
always call and talk to the boss.
Prestige model has one piece fiberglass roof with a SPR nose.
Plastic fender option
Toyota 4Runner Sport Edition with 4.0L V-6
and 5-speed automatic, was a perfect match for towing the Baron
Brenderup from Texas to Colorado. Don't they look sharp together? I like
the Sport Editions hood scoop, reminds me of high school. Rated a little
better than the Tacoma for fuel mileage, 16 mpg city and 20 highway.
Brenderup lets you keep your SUV that your want and still afford to take
your horses to the trail and forget about the recession thing for a
while. Horses do that, make you smile !
Not to be outdone on bling, Brenderup comes with a
locking coupler, built in park brake, ball sock, horse ties and more. In
the previous review we covered the self contained brake system and the
unique story of Brenderup,
Read...
Brenderup,
hay hauler, ATV hauler, motorcycle hauler, golf cart hauler, even all
your horse sizes.
Toyota Tacoma V6, a quality tight body, tows
baron well, 2000 rpm doesn't lug at 70 mph, 2500 rpm with hay load.
stays in power band for good acceleration, my pick for small truck. The Tacoma handled the
largest Brenderup Baron with flying colors. With Tacoma factory mirrors
I can see past the Brenderup, the bodies match, trailer brakes are great
on the Baron
Hauling hay with the Baron model, 36 bales
with divider still in 16x34 inch Colorado bales, 11 bales on the Tacoma,
2384 #'s total, similar to towing a couple horses and tack.
Tacoma Double Cab SR5 4x4 with 4.0L V-6 and
manual 6 speed, needed lower gears in 1st to start under load. Better
trailer towing choice with and automatic transmission.
News for 2009 Our 27th YEAR in North America
“ONE SIZE FITS ALL” Ya! Right!!
Yes, that’s right; if carefully engineered, “A ONE SIZE TRAILER CAN FIT ALL”
The BARON”L” two horse trailer now has not 3 but 6 different butt bars positions to keep your horse up to the
chest bar (chest bar has 3 height adjustments) for a balanced ride.
Carry any combination of two horses: from –12Hd. to 17+Hd. in the same trailer.
“ONE SIZE FITS ALL” yes it does!
What does this mean to you?
If you have 17+Hd. Horses it means SUBSTANTIAL SAVING$$$$$$$.
Only BRENDERUP offers a trailer designed for two 17+ Hd. Horses for less than $16,000.00! You get 65inches measured forward from the chest bar to comfortably accommodate that long neck and big
head which allows the biggest horse the luxury of relaxing. No more struggling to stand still when turning,
accelerating, braking the trailer? Arrive at your destination ready to go. No more time to recover from the
journey, saving time and temper!
We think it’s about time owners of big horses caught a break.
When your local trailer store boasts “a custom made trailer for your big horses”, they really mean,
“ let us charge you more money since you need a special trailer for your big horses”. So much for the
advertised great trailer prices if, when your get there, your horses will not fit?
Go for a BARON L knowing your horse will fit and the price is right.
You don’t need a pick-up truck; Your carbon foot print shrinks: You can operate this trailer by yourself.
Best of all: the RESALE PRICE is high because it’s never too big for even the smallest horses?
82% of domestic and 50% of all import vehicles will tow a BRENDERUP. You know the trailer you need; a BARON L.
Now you can choose your tow vehicle. So you are always in the drivers seat when you pick a BRENDERUP horse Trailer.
Isn’t that better than being told you have to buy a pick up truck so you can be told which model trailer you have buy!
A BARON L needs a class III towing hitch and round 7 light plug.
BRENDERUP;the only HYBRID COMPATIBLE HORSE TRAILER.
For 26 years BRENDERUP has been all about PERFORMANCE.
The NEW DEAL for 2008
There are more and more CROSSOVER and HYBRID vehicles for improved performance.
NOW 82% of all DOMESTIC and 50% of all IMPORT vehicles will tow a BRENDERUP.
The FREEDOM of REAL CHOICE is yours.
Fuel prices getting you down?
BRENDERUP will lift you up!
Gas /diesel @$4/5.00 a gallon is just a wake up call.
Much of the world is paying $9/12.00 a gallon and life does go on BECAUSE people have adapted?
They use a BRENDERUP..
Choice is freedom; Freedom is choice.
Our competitors think that the " choice" of any full sized tow truck, is enough ?
One trailer: 2 horses: 8 cylinders:12 miles a gallon = a black smudge of carbon foot print the size of Bigfoot
and a thirst for fossel fuel that won't quit.
Its an addiction that you are ready to get off NOW and we can help.
One trailer: 2 horses: 4 or 6 cyliners ; 22 miles a gallon = BRENDERUP;half the foot print; half the fuel consumption .
Over the next 5 years anyone who does not get a BRENDERUP is going to pay for one in higher running costs anyway
A TRUCK: $5:00 diesel for 15,000miles X 5 years = $31,250.00 in fuel.
A CROSSOVER: $4.50 gas for 15,000miles X 5 years = $15,340.00 in fuel.
THAT'S A savings of $15,910.00 which is enough to BUY A BRENDERUP?
For the first time ever, the Auto industry is really helping;
Cutting back production of full sized trucks and SUV due to a lack of demand.
Expanding the choice of Crossover vehicles;
already there are 45 different nameplates being pumped
out at 2.3M a year and more in the works about to come to market;
Chevy Traverse
Dodge Journey
Ford Flex.
Right now the top 10 Crossover name plates, which account for 50% of the market sector, have one
thing in common ALL will tow a BRENDERUP with a class III hitch:
#1 biggest seller; Honda CRV
#2 Ford Escape
#3 Toyota RAV4
#4 Ford Edge
#5 Toyota Highlander
#6 Honda Pilot
#7 Nissan Murano
#8 Saturn Vue
#9 Lexus RX
#10 Chevy Equinox
plus 35 others
NEW PLANT
Brenderup Trailers is
celebrating 26 years...
Brenderup is the only
European designed horse trailer
built in the US. Check out our new
manufacturing plant and the new
longer Baron "L" trailer. All the
regular BRENDERUP safety and
patented engineering now with a 12
inch
longer stall.
Brenderup's
New Baron L Trailer Brochure
NEW Style Tongue Wheel
Brenderup Trailers now
come with a new style tongue
wheel. This is a swivel style
tongue. Which provides for
easier connecting and
disconnecting of the trailer.
Brenderup
Horse Trailers have been road tested
by Mr. H. Kent Sundling aka Mr.
Truck. He has road tested hundreds
of trucks and trailers over the
years. You can check out his article
on the Brenderup Horse Trailer at
the following link
http://www.mrtruck.net/qstour5.htm
Brenderup Trailer's show up in
the best places. The Brenderup Baron
One displayed at the Greater Cleveland
International Auto Show.
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BRENDERUP is the
only European designed horse trailer to be
built, in the US for the US. For more than
20 years this remarkable line of one and two
horse bumper pull trailers have blended the
refinement of European engineering with the
durability of American materials.
The AMERICAN
CONTRIBUTION to these unique trailers (the
Baron Series even has a full US Patent to
prove it #5,490,705) includes an adjustable
dressing room in the front of an otherwise
standard length trailer (Baron SL models).
Walls individually constructed from Solid
Phenol Resin panels (produced exclusively
for Brenderup in the US) to withstand the
worst punishment from both inside the
trailer and from outside sources: immune
from ravages of heat/humidity while always
ensuring the trailer is effectively cool
regardless of the outside temperature.
Individually hand made, one piece, graded
fiberglass roof for, maximum cooling in the
SUMMER heat, insulation from the coldest
WINTER, shaped to guarantee the smoothest
passage through the air for peak towing
efficiency.
The EUROPEAN
CONTRIBUTION. An INERTIA® brake system which
is speed and load sensitive, anti lock and
the simplest maintenance, providing just the
right amount of brake every time regardless
of the load. Maintenance free wheel
bearings never need repacking. A
reactionary independent torsion suspension
automatically adjusts itself to the weight
of your horse/horses so they are never over
sprung and always enjoy a smooth ride.
Flexible, removable stall divider with
adjustable height Chest / Butt Bars,
encourages the most stubborn horse to
load. Rear prop stands to hold the trailer
rock steady as those really big horses get
on and off the trailer.
Check out the website,
read the literature, view the 70 minute DVD
STRESS FREE TRAILERING II by contacting the
plant in Texas
real1@brenderuprealtrailers.com or call
toll free 1-800-745-1306. Or any one of the
growing number of independent stocking
distribution outlets across the US. Oregon,
California, New Mexico, Wisconsin, South
Carolina, Maryland, New Hampshire, Texas,
Florida, Washington, Arizona, Colorado.
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Spare
Tire Cover now in stock $23.00 fits 14 and 15
wheels
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BARON®
- ONE
The No Excuse
Trailer
Shown: Baron - One TC with
optional color walls (Amazon with
gray stripe) , and 14" alloy
wheels. Standard color is all white. |
All new BARON -
ONE.
The ultimate one very special horse trailer.
With all
the options of the legendary Baron series
HB, TC and SL. Including the patented (#5490705)
dressing room feature - with saddle, blanket and
bridle racks and a built in seat where you can
rest and put your boots on.
The butt
and chest bar are adjustable to precisely
accommodate a horse of any size: 65 inches
forward of the chest bar just like a 2 horse
Baron.
BARON -
ONE has the same unique SPC walling, so
popular on existing Baron and Royal models and
the same style superior axles and suspension
with road shocks and INERTIA brakes. The doors
are on the right side only providing more useful
tack storage.
No matter
the size - your horse will fit.
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You
can operate a BARON - ONE all by
yourself.
You
likely already own and enjoy driving
everyday, a suitable vehicle to tow
with.
NOW there are no excuses. Go out and
enjoy that horse - You both deserve the
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HEAD ROOM - Possibly the most
important feature in a horse trailer and certainly the
most overlooked. When selecting a suitable two horse
trailer for your horses keep the following measurements
in mind:
Stall
length: from the chest bar back; you do not need more
than 78 inches in which to contain the very biggest
horse PROVIDED the clear head room measured directly
forward from the chest bar is at least 50 inches. (78" +
50" = 128 inches total length)
There are
a lot of trailers marketed today with 90 inch stalls but
only 38 inches of head room. This gives the appearance
of offering bigger stalls, but with only 38 inches of
headroom a big horse may have its chest up to 12 inches
away from the chest bar and insufficient room forward of
the chest bar to raise and lower its head. This is
needed to keep its balance in a traveling trailer and to
lower its head at regular intervals to clear its sinus.
For horses 17+Hds. these trailers provide TOO MUCH stall
length and TOO LITTLE head room. (90" + 38" = 128 inches
total length)
Since the
majority of horses are 14+ to 16+ Hds. even a 78 inch
stall is longer than necessary for them. All BRENDERUP
trailers offer 40 to 65 inches forward of the chest bar
(to accommodate every sized horse) and individually
adjustable Chest and Butt bar heights to accommodate
most every horse without disturbing the head room which
is so critical for the horses safety and comfort.
CHASSIS DESIGN
BRENDERUP
chassis design limits the amount of weight the trailer
puts on the tow vehicle. This makes the required
wheel-base-length (of the tow vehicle) unimportant
thereby allowing you the freedom to choose from a very
wide range of suitable vehicles. You are no longer
limited to a big truck when trailering a couple of big
horses.
AERODYNAMICS: It is the vacuum
which builds up behind the trailer, particularly at
speeds over 44.6 mph, which causes "OTHER TRAILERS" to
sway in cross winds and when passed by high sided
vehicles, the horses are unbalanced and start to stress.
You and your tow vehicle probably do the same! The
constant drag of this vacuum requires a big high torque
powerful engine to pull the trailer out of its own
vacuum. In attempting to minimize the effects of this
swaying, "OTHER TRAILERS" are built with a heavy tongue
weight (500 to 750 lbs. pushing down on the trailer
hitch) to help stabilize the trailer. This in turn
requires that the tow vehicle have a heavy frame and
long wheel-base (the distance between the front and rear
axle) to support this weight.
BRENDERUP
eliminates most of that vacuum by sloping in the rear of
the trailer and exaggerating the roof line. This removes
much of the sway and therefore almost all of the stress
on you and your horses. This lets you safely achieve
your desired trailering speed with less engine power and
a lighter vehicle.
Choose a
BRENDERUP for its engineered ability to carry two horses
of ANY SIZE with ease and comfort, while you continue to
drive the vehicles which best suit your lifestyle.
For "OTHER
TRAILERS" you must have a high-torque engine and at
least 120-inch wheel base - - - THAT MEANS A BIG TRUCK -
- - PERIOD!
TOW VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS
For
BRENDERUP TRAILERS you need an engine developing a
minimum of 120-horse power and a wheel-base as short as
93 inches. The degree by which your current vehicle
exceeds these minimums is an indication of its
suitability to accommodate a Brenderup. THAT MEANS ANY
NUMBER OF SUITABLE TOW VEHICLES ( a big truck is, of
course, fine if that is your preference.)
Examples
of vehicles that will safely tow and stop a BRENDERUP -
- in no particular order.
Mercedes
Benz ML Series
Lexus LX 470, RX300
Acura- MDX
Chevrolet- Astro Van, Venture Van, Blazer, S-Series &
Tahoe
Dodge- Caravan, Dakota, Durango
Ford- Ranger, Explorer
Honda- Passport, Pilot
Isuzu- Trooper, Axiom, Rodeo
Jeeps- ALL
Land Rovers- ALL
Mazda- MPV Van, B-Series (Most)
Mitsubishi- Montero LS
Nissan- Pathfinder, Quest Van, Xterra
Toyota- 4Runner, Land Cruiser, Highlander
Volvo- XC90, V70
Volkswagen- Touareg
Porsche- Cayenne
This is
only a partial list. It does not include any passenger
cars, many of which will safely tow and stop a BRENDERUP!
Your driving situation and geographical location also
play a part in selecting a tow vehicle suitable for your
particular trailering. Don't exceed vehicles makers
recommendations for tongue load. Take advantage of
engine options available and call us any time, We will
be pleased to help.
Please
remember that WHATEVER you choose to tow your BRENDERUP
with, your horses are always guaranteed a smooth, quiet,
cool and comfortable ride and you can enjoy the luxury
of handling the trailer with ease and by yourself if
necessary. BRENDERUP trailering is a blend of INNOVATION
and COMMON SENSE and the proof of that is in the
pulling. |
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The road wheels run in the same track width as
most light Sport Utility Vehicles, for maximum
traction, even in the worst weather.
