What is the best cargo trailer for you?
What is the Best Cargo Trailer for you?
The time has come, and you've decided you need a cargo trailer, or it's time to upgrade the one you have. With trailer inventory back in stock, the options seem to be endless. Before purchasing one and ensuring you get the best utility trailer, ask yourself a few questions. A big misconception is that you need a heavy-duty truck with a high towing capacity to pull a trailer. Depending on what you are using it for, your vehicle might be suitable.
What are you using the trailer for?
Ask yourself what the trailer's functionality will be, such as landscaping and pulling your rec vehicles like an ATV or UTV. Perhaps you do a lot of moving or towing vehicles, and in that case, you would want a trailer to accommodate that need. A single axle trailer will suffice in most cases and, of course, ensure you have a trailer hitch on your vehicle.
What size do you need?
Depending on what you are hauling will determine the size of trailer and type of trailer you need including its weight capacity. If you plan to use it as a car hauler, you'll be in the market for a longer one than buying one to use as a landscape trailer and transport equipment such as lawnmowers and other landscaping equipment. Whereas if you are towing a side-by-side, you may not need one super long but may require it to be a bit wider. Before buying a new trailer, check the owner's manual for your vehicle's tow capacity, a crucial factor in ensuring you have the right trailer for your needs.
Open Trailers
Open trailers have a heavy tailgate ramp and short sides, making them ideal for hauling UTVs and ATVs. Most open trailers come with single-axles and have roughly a maximum 3500-pound load capacity.
Flatbed Trailers
Flatbed trailers are ideal for moving side-by-sides and regular vehicles as well. As a result of it not having sides, it's easy to use tie-downs to secure your cars. Flatbed trailers also come with ramps, making them easy to load and unload. If you're willing to spend the extra money, you could consider a tilt trailer with a hydraulic mechanism.
Enclosed Trailers
Owning an enclosed trailer provides versatility while offering complete protection on whatever you are towing. Depending on the size you buy, you can use it for moving vehicles, recreation vehicles, home improvement projects, and moving. Even though your items are fully enclosed and don't need to worry about objects flying out, it's still recommended to tie down what's inside to avoid them rolling all over the place.
Other Considerations
Consider where the trailer will be stored. You will want to double-check to ensure you have the appropriate space to leave it when it isn't in use. In addition to storage, research whether you want an aluminum trailer or a steel trailer.
At the end of the day, your best option is to speak with the trailer experts at FFUN Motorsports Saskatoon by visiting us at the dealership or checking out our inventory online.