Trailers For Sale

Choosing the right trailer starts with two numbers: your truck's tow rating and the weight of what you plan to haul. Your truck's tow rating is in the owner's manual — never exceed it. The trailer's GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) is the maximum loaded weight the trailer can carry, including the trailer itself. Subtract the trailer's empty weight from the GVWR to get your actual payload capacity.

Next, think about how you will load and unload. If you are hauling equipment, machinery, or vehicles, you need a trailer with a dovetail deck and ramps. If you are moving loose materials like gravel or mulch, a dump trailer saves hours of hand-shoveling. If you need to protect cargo from weather and theft, an enclosed trailer is the answer. The right trailer type depends on what you load, how often you load it, and where you drive it.

Finally, consider axle count and brake requirements. Single-axle trailers are fine for loads under 3,000 lbs and are easier to maneuver by hand. Tandem and triple-axle trailers carry more weight, tow more smoothly at highway speeds, and are required by law to have electric brakes in most states. If your trailer has electric brakes, your tow vehicle needs a brake controller — we can recommend one if you do not have it.