| ou planning a long haul trip or moving house with your | | | | should be able to accommodate various load |
| family to another city? And are you a bit worried | | | | equipments like snowmobile, automobiles and much |
| about the management of your furniture and | | | | more. By flexibility we mean that it should be |
| possessions? How will you carry items like beds, | | | | adjustable to varying hauling requirements. Basically a |
| cupboards, your play station, clothes, and all the other | | | | trailer should have enough strength and durability to |
| things? How would you manage? Well the answer is | | | | carry the requisite amount of load which is required, |
| simple, get yourself a utility trailer. | | | | without too many hassles. |
| A utility trailer is an engine-less and a motor-less trailer | | | | Utility Trailer- sizes and elements |
| used to carry items. It is pulled by a powered vehicle | | | | Utility trailers are available in different sizes and shapes |
| with engine. It might be your car or might be a truck.. | | | | as per your needs. The sizes of utility trailers vary |
| Utility trailers are used all over the world for | | | | extensively such as 5 x 8/10, 5.3 x 8, 6.4 x 16 and |
| transportation of heavy goods for long distances. | | | | many more. Manufacturers from all over the world |
| Trailers can carry large number of goods at a time. | | | | make 5x 10 utility trailers for general usage. |
| Utility trailers are used for transporting almost anything. | | | | The size of the trailer bed is 5 ft. x 8/10 ft long. |
| They can be used as bike trailers, car trailers, truck | | | | Maximum capacities of trailer beds vary. A general |
| trailers or snowmobile trailers. Let’s discuss | | | | capacity of a 5 x 10 utility trailer is 3500 pounds. The |
| some aspects of utility trailers here. | | | | capacities of trailers vary as they differ in size. It could |
| Types of Utility trailers | | | | go up to 24,000 pounds. This weight is inclusive of the |
| Utility trailers are basically available as enclosed and | | | | trailer weight. |
| open utility trailers. Open utility trailers are the one which | | | | Utility trailers are made up of steel or aluminum. They |
| do not provide coverage to the cargo from external | | | | have a floating axle, which allows them to adjust to |
| elements. If weather is not a problem for you, buying | | | | different load requirements. It also contains a long |
| an open utility trailer would be a wise and economical | | | | tongue for vehicle maneuverability and spacing. A utility |
| choice. These open trailers usually range from about | | | | trailer also includes heavy-duty spring suspensions, |
| $900 to $2500. | | | | wheels, tires, safety chain and side lighting. A utility |
| You can buy a utility trailer if you are planning to start a | | | | trailer has an essential back bumper. Trailer brakes |
| small landscaping business. You can carry your | | | | form an essential part of utility trailers. Though the |
| essential equipments quite easily in this trailer. Open | | | | usage of a trailer is dependent on load and the tow |
| utility trailers are also lighter as compared to enclosed | | | | vehicle, still they make a considerable part of utility |
| trailers. On the other hand enclosed utility trailers | | | | trailers. Trailer lights, rear lights and running lights are |
| provide security to your cargo. They combine essential | | | | also an important component of utility trailers. |
| features of weather protection and theft protection. | | | | Before Buying a Utility Trailer |
| These trailers are lockable to give your cargo | | | | Buying a utility trailer certainly fulfills your needs, but |
| maximum protection. These trailers cost around | | | | what exactly is your need. The first thing before |
| $1600-$5000. There are several other types of utility | | | | buying a utility trailer is discovering your need— |
| trailers available to you. | | | | why you want to buy it. |
| Boat Trailers | | | | You should consider the type of braking system you |
| Small Box Trailers | | | | want for your utility trailer. You can choose from the |
| Flat Bed Trailers | | | | electric braking and surge braking. |
| Stock Trailers | | | | You should carefully check the trailer for bolts. If a |
| Van Trailers | | | | trailer is joined by a good number of bolts, you should |
| Semi Trailers– if pulled by a power unit of less | | | | not consider buying it; instead consider buying a trailer |
| than 26,000 GVW | | | | which is welded together. |
| Pole Trailers– if pulled by a power unit of less | | | | Further ask a lot of question on various aspects of |
| than 26,000 GVW | | | | utility trailers from the dealer. Clarify any concerns with |
| Horse Trailers | | | | your dealer to ensure that you are buying the right |
| Utility trailers are made, keeping in mind some basic | | | | trailer for you. And enjoy hassle-free load |
| things like strength, towing stability, versatility and | | | | transportation. |
| flexibility. By versatility of a utility trailer we mean that it | | | | |