Trailers expand what a vehicle is able to transport and are used every day for hauling a variety of cargo and equipment for both work and play. Trailer manufactures offer many different types of trailers designed for general hauling or trailers for specific items like motorcycles, three wheelers or other types of equipment or goods.
When choosing the purchase of a trailer, the first thing a consumer should take into consideration is what vehicle will be pulling the trailer and what is its towing capacity. The next decision is what type a trailer is needed. There are open trailers, great for easy access and the hauling of odd shaped items and there are enclosed trailers that have limited vertical space, but do protect cargo from weather, wind and burglary.
When those decisions have been made the next step is to calculate the combined weight of the cargo and the trailer. Make sure that the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the trailer is higher than the total weight of the trailer and cargo and that the total weight is below the recommended towing capacity of the vehicle doing the towing.
Most trailers use a ball style hitch that can be installed on almost any vehicle. Trailers also have taillights. The electrical systems on a trailer are wired into the towing vehicle’s system so that when the vehicle lights are turned on, the trailer’s taillights go on and when the brakes are engaged, the trailer’s brake lights illuminate, alerting drivers that the trailer is slowing or stopping. A trailer must have these lights and they must be operational in order to be street legal and safe. Trailers need to be licensed as well if they will be taken on public roads.
Like any vehicle, trailers need regular maintenance and servicing to operate at peak performance and remain safe on the road. A professional trailer service center can perform safety checks, regular maintenance, do repairs and make sure the trailer is safe and ready to go.
Those looking for Trailer Service in Shingle Springs can go to Vintage Transport to have their trailer serviced. They also have new trailers available and can even customize a trailer to meet the needs of their customers. Trailer service centers can make sure that axels, wheels, frame, payload area and electrical systems are safe and in good repair before motorists hit the road for either work or play. Click here for more details.
