| A cargo trailer can be used to carry anything | | | | 3. Single or Tandem Axle - Cargo trailers come in |
| from your landscaping and construction tools to a | | | | single and multiple axle varieties. Single axles can |
| motorcycle, car, or construction vehicle. Cargo | | | | accommodate a smaller size trailer such as a 5x8 |
| trailers can be open or enclosed and are available | | | | foot enclosed trailer, a bicycle trailer, or an open |
| in a variety of materials with options ranging from | | | | deck motorcycle trailer. Tandem axles are |
| a ramp door, to air-conditioning and heat, to | | | | appropriate for longer trailers equipped to carry |
| lighting and floor covering. There are many | | | | heavy loads, such as a car hauler or deck over |
| variables to consider when choosing the right | | | | trailer. As you consider the size of the trailer you |
| cargo trailer for your needs. This is a list of some | | | | need, the choice for single or tandem axle will |
| of the biggest factors involved in making such a | | | | become more apparent. |
| purchase: | | | | 4. Length and Width - Cargo trailers are available |
| 1. New or Used - As you search the internet or | | | | in a wide range of sizes from the small utility |
| Yellow Pages, you'll find options for new and used | | | | trailer or landscape trailer, to an 8.5x50 foot |
| cargo trailers. Purchasing a new trailer gives you | | | | gooseneck enclosed trailer or a 10 ton pintle hitch |
| the freedom to pick and choose from customized | | | | tandem dually deck-over trailer. If you know the |
| options offered by the company. You'll get the | | | | particular cargo you need to haul, you'll have a |
| exact equipment you want, right from the time | | | | good idea of what size trailer you need. If you're |
| of purchase. Buying a used trailer may save you | | | | hauling equipment and think you have a growing |
| some money but you may be limited in adding | | | | inventory, then you might want to consider |
| custom options. If the company offering used | | | | purchasing a size larger than what is appropriate |
| trailers also offers customizable options, be sure | | | | right now. |
| to price out the options to make sure you're still | | | | 5. Financing Options - When shopping for a cargo |
| getting a good deal on the price. | | | | trailer, you must consider cost and how it fits |
| | | | with your budget. Talk to trailer companies about |
| 2. Enclosed or Open Deck Trailers - Can your | | | | the financing options they offer or can |
| cargo withstand the open air elements? Or would | | | | recommend. This is a big dollar purchase and it's |
| it be better served to be transported under | | | | important to be smart about considering all your |
| cover? If you're in the market for a car hauler, | | | | payment options. You want to be sure it's a |
| you can choose from an open runner deck car | | | | investment that pays off in the long run. |
| hauler or an 8.5 foot-wide enclosed car hauler | | | | There are even more options to consider when |
| trailer. As with the car haulers, motorcycle trailers | | | | shopping for a cargo trailer and these are only |
| also come in both open deck and enclosed. This | | | | some of the biggest points to take into account. |
| really depends on your needs and preferences. | | | | There are a seemingly infinite number of |
| Other examples of open deck trailers include | | | | customizable options for cargo trailers and you'll |
| landscape, utility, deck-over, and boat trailers. | | | | want to do your research to make sure you get |
| Enclosed trailers include toy haulers, motorcycle, | | | | everything you need and want when you |
| concession, livestock, and stacker trailers. | | | | purchase your trailer. |