Southeastern Trailer and Equipment
Choosing the right utility trailer starts with a simple question: What are you planning to haul? It sounds straightforward, but trailer size involves more than deciding whether you need a 10-foot, 12-foot, or 16-foot trailer. You also need to consider the weight of...
A question we get a lot is, "Do I need a CDL for this trailer?" Well, the answer is very black and white, but very grey at the same time.
WHAT IS GVWR? So what’s the deal with words like GVWR, payload capacity, and curb weight? You’ll hear us refer to these a lot when talking shop about trailers, and it’s crucial to understand the differences and meanings behind these terms and how they relate to you...
The way you load a trailer can determine how easily you can tow it. While loading, keep in mind that the tongue weight should be 10% to 15% of the overall trailer weight. Not enough weight on the trailer tongue can cause sway. To keep your trailer from swaying, place heavier cargo forward, in front of the trailer's axle. Also center the cargo left-to-right and use tie-downs to keep the load from sliding.
Electric brakes are the most commonly used brake package with trailers, unless it is a boat trailer or watercraft hauling trailer, which mainly come with surge brakes because electric brakes can short out if the trailer is backed into the water. A trailer with electric brakes that will be used to back a watercraft into water should be coated to prevent corrosion, and all plug-in connections should be filled with silicone grease to prevent short outs. Electric brakes allow you to control them from the vehicle, whereas surge brakes rely on pressure being applied to the hitch to activate them.