Trailers are easy to forget about when everything is working. Hook it up. Load it. Tow it. Park it. But a little preventive maintenance can help catch problems before they turn into breakdowns, damaged equipment or expensive repairs. So how often should you have your trailer serviced? The answer...
If you've shopped for a trailer, you've probably seen GVWR listed in the specs. 7,000 lb. GVWR. 10,000 lb. GVWR. 14,000 lb. GVWR. But what does that number actually mean, and how much can you really put in the trailer? Here's the simple version. GVWR = Gross Vehicle Weight Rating GVWR is the...
It's one of the most common questions we hear from trailer shoppers: Should I buy an aluminum trailer or a steel trailer? The short answer? It depends. Both can be excellent choices. The better question is: Which one makes the most sense for what you're hauling, what you're towing with and how you...
Buying a dump trailer sounds pretty simple, until you start comparing sizes, GVWRs, axle ratings and dump capacities. The right trailer isn't necessarily the biggest one on the lot. It's the one that can safely handle what you're hauling, works with your tow vehicle and makes your job easier....