Buying the Right Type of Trailer

Trailers are incredibly useful tools, but that utility requires that you have the right trailer for the job. We want to make sure you get the most from your tools, so we’ve put together some information to help you buy the right type of trailer. To learn more, or to see the trailers we have for sale, get in touch with us today!

Versatile Models

If you need an all-purpose trailer for a number of different cargo types, you’ll likely want something that’s a jack of all trades, like:

• Utility trailers
• Cargo Trailers
• Tilt Trailers
• Flatbeds

Utility trailers have low walls but very little else to them, making them a perfect and affordable general-use trailer option. Cargo trailers are similar, but they are fully enclosed with walls and a ceiling protecting the cargo from the elements and, potentially, sticky fingers—but the walls can limit the types and size of cargo you can carry.

Tilt trailers have hydraulics that lower the back end for easier loading. Flatbeds are just open platforms with no walls, so they’re perfect for bulky or oddly-shaped cargo so long as you secure them very carefully.

Specific Models

If you need a trailer for a specific job, then you can consider these styles:

• Dump trailer, with hydraulics that let it dump loose material like dirt or gravel
• Car hauler, perfect for transporting passenger vehicles safely

Goosenecks

Gooseneck trailers refer to a specific type of hitch, which curves up and into a pickup truck’s bed rather than hooking to the bumper. They’re more stable and easier to drive, but require the right truck and a special bed.

We hope that this guide helps you find the perfect trailer! For more information, or to see our selection of trailers for sale, contact us at Victory Custom Trailers in Metamora, MI. We proudly serve the people of Detroit and Flint.