Elite Trailers report card

Horse trailers · Stock trailers

Specs as published by the maker

CategoriesHorse trailersStock trailers
Founded1994
HeadquartersOklahoma City, OK source
PlantsNot yet verified
How it sellsSold through dealers
Models tracked here3
FrameAluminum
AxlesDexter rubber torsion with electric brakes (stock trailers)
Warranty8 years on structure or frame, main model line (terms vary by line)
WebsiteOfficial site

Taken from each maker's own published pages and checked October 26, 2026. Makers can change them at any time. Report an error

Warranty by part

  • Structural or frame (Frame Assembly) 8 years.
  • Doors, gates, dividers and attached components 1 year.
  • Axles, tires, wheels, couplers, jacks: covered by the maker of that part.
Terms by model line
  • Horse trailer models: Frame Assembly 8 years.
  • All other products: Frame Assembly 5 years.

Model years 2008 and newer. Original purchaser.

As the maker publishes it. The Warranty grade uses the structure or frame term for the maker's main model line only. source

Build facts (not graded)

Frame type and materialPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Axle brandPublished for 2 of 3 model lines read
Axle or suspension warranty stated by the makerPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Brake type and axles brakedPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Wiring and lightsPublished for 3 of 3 model lines read
Deck or floor material and thicknessPublished for 0 of 3 model lines read
Show the 3 model lines we read
Model lineFrame type and materialAxle brandAxle or suspension warranty stated by the makerBrake type and axles brakedWiring and lightsDeck or floor material and thickness
Gooseneck 2 1 Straight Load Horse Trailernot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readnot listed on the model pages we readwiring described, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Gn Sideloadnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed
Gn Slantloadnot listed on the model pages we readaxle brand Dexternot listed on the model pages we readelectric, axles braked not listed (partly listed)sealed or protected wiring, LED lightsdeck or floor mentioned, thickness not listed

Plain facts from the maker's model pages we read. They never change a grade. Not listed on the model pages we read does not mean the trailer lacks the feature, because many makers show specs in images, brochures, or dealer sheets.

Typical prices by type

TypeTypical newTypical used
Horse trailers$49,900 to $264,000
median $126,450
62 listings, updated October 2026
$25,450 to $160,000
median $71,000
80 listings, updated October 2026
Stock trailers$42,900 to $82,900
median $57,900
51 listings, updated October 2026
$28,300 to $62,000
median $45,000
13 listings, updated October 2026
Cargo and enclosed$15,050 to $26,350
median $19,500
8 listings, updated October 2026
Not enough listings yet

Typical prices come from thousands of public dealer and classified listings across the US, refreshed monthly. Each range is the middle 80 percent of advertised prices for that exact brand, trailer type, and condition, split by GVWR class and, for equipment and car haulers, tilt deck or ramps. Types and weight classes are never blended. Ranges show only when at least 5 listings from at least two different sellers match.

Recall history

4 recall campaigns on file with NHTSA naming Elite trailers, received 2005 to 2013. 0 were received in the last five years.

Most recent recalls

November 5, 2013, NHTSA campaign 13V553000

Maker named by NHTSA

Elite Trailers, Inc.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Elite Trailers Inc. (Elite) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 cargo trailers manufactured January 1, 2006, through April 25, 2013 and equipped with Fastec-brand door locks. It may be possible to remove the key from the lock in a way that potentially jams the deadbolt.

Remedy as filed

Elite will notify owners, and Fastec will coordinate the inspection and replacement of the cylinders, as needed, free of charge. Owners may contact Elite Trailers, Inc. at 1-918-962-4567 or Fastec at 1-800-837-2505.

NHTSA lists about 30 potentially affected units for this campaign.
May 17, 2013, NHTSA campaign 13V209000

Maker named by NHTSA

Elite Trailer Manufacturing, LLC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

Elite Trailer Manufacturing is recalling certain model year 2012 Livestock Gooseneck trailers manufactured November 17, 2011, through January 17, 2012. These vehicles are equipped with Carlisle hydraulic brake actuators. One of the rotating components in the hydraulic brake pump missed a heat treating operation causing the actuator to wear at a higher than normal rate. As a result, the hydraulic pump could fail and result in a loss of braking ability in the trailer.

Remedy as filed

Elite Trailer has notified all affected owners and dealers have replaced all of the defective actuators. Owners may contact Elite Trailer at 1-800-657-7305.

NHTSA lists about 3 potentially affected units for this campaign.
May 31, 2012, NHTSA campaign 12V246000

Maker named by NHTSA

ELITE TRAILERS, INC.

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

ELITE TRAILERS, INC. (ELITE) IS RECALLING TWO MODEL YEAR 2012 ELITE FLATBED TRAILERS EQUIPPED WITH A DEXTER AXLE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP. THIS PUMP MAY NOT HAVE BEEN PROPERLY HEAT TREATED. THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE PREMATURE WEAR OF SOME CRITICAL COMPONENTS IN THIS PUMP WHICH CAN RENDER THE UNIT INOPERABLE.

Remedy as filed

ELITE WILL NOTIFY THE OWNERS, AND DEXTER AXLE DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ELECTRIC/HYDRAULIC (E/H) BRAKE ACTUATOR PUMP, FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILERS, INC. AT 1-918-962-4567.

NHTSA lists about 2 potentially affected units for this campaign.
April 28, 2005, NHTSA campaign 05V180000

Maker named by NHTSA

ELITE TRAILER MANUFACTURING, LLC

Summary as filed with NHTSA by the maker

ON CERTAIN LIVE STOCK TRAILERS, THE ALUMINUM WHEEL DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE THREAD ENGAGEMENT AND COULD POSSIBLY COME OFF OF THE TRAILER.

Remedy as filed

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM WHEELS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 22, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ELITE TRAILER AT 405-745-5757.

NHTSA lists about 6 potentially affected units for this campaign.

Source: NHTSA recall data. Quoted text is the maker's own filing, shown as NHTSA publishes it. A recall is a safety campaign filed by a maker and is not a finding that anyone did something wrong. Campaigns that name more than one brand count for each brand named.

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