Trailer Safety
How much can my trailer haul?
How much weight can my trailer haul? When it comes to hauling loads effectively and safely, understanding your trailer's weight capacity is crucial. It's essential to grasp how weight limitations work for optimal use. Our 7x14 utility trailer is one of our most popular trailers sold so lets use that as our example for todays lesson. Trailer Specifications and Ratings Our utility trailer features an axle rating of 3,500 pounds. However, due to federal regulations, if the Gross Vehicle [...]
Understanding GVW, GVWR, and How They Relate to Trailer Load and Vehicle Towing Capacity.
Understanding GVW, GVWR, and How They Relate to Trailer Load and Vehicle Towing Capacity. When towing a trailer, whether for hauling a boat, RV, or just moving materials, understanding the terminology around weight limits is essential for both safety and efficiency. Two important concepts you'll encounter are Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) and Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR). These terms help determine the limits of both your vehicle and trailer, ensuring you don’t exceed the vehicle's capabilities and put yourself [...]
Winter Trailer Care
Winter Trailer Care As winter approaches so does the harsh weather that plagues our outdoor equipment both aesthetically and mechanically. Salt from the the road can degrade the paint on our trailers causing corrosion and rust while the freezing temperatures and snow can cease hinges and damage trailer beds. For most of us, storing our trailers in a nice climate controlled garage all winter is not an option so let's discuss a few things that we can do to [...]