Featured Product: 8.5 x 34 Enclosed Car Hauler

Our latest featured trailer model is the 8.5 x 34 Enclosed Car Hauler. Manufactured out of our Texas facility, the 8.5 x 34 Enclosed Car Hauler is our largest car hauler model and features a 5 Year Manufacturer's Limited Warranty. Ideal for transporting a mid-size or large vehicle, this enclosed ball hitch car hauler comes standard with a ton of impressive options and can be customized to meet your needs.

Featured Product - 5 x 8 Single Axle V-Nose Aluminum Enclosed Trailer

Our featured product this month is the 5 x 8 Single Axle V-Nose Aluminum Enclosed Cargo Trailer, aka the Lightning Series Economy Enclosed Aluminum Cargo Trailer.

This beauty may be small, but she's built with quality materials right here in the USA. Why sacrifice quality or buy off the lot and pay for features you don't need? With The Trailer Showroom, buying an aluminum economy-size cargo trailer means making a custom, made-to-order purchase from a trusted company. The 5 x 8 Lightning Series Economy Enclosed Aluminum Cargo Trailer could be the perfect solution for your motorcycle, ATV or snowmobile hauling needs. It can also be used for transporting equipment for your small mobile business, or simply for personal use.

What to Look for When Buying a Concession Trailer

With the food truck scene really taking off, it's no wonder the demand for these trailers has increased. Maybe you've been thinking of starting your own mobile concession stand or food truck? But first thing's first--you'll need a quality built trailer that can be outfitted to your specific needs.

Before you start browsing online or shopping around the lots for your concession trailer, read the following tips so you'll know what to look for (and what to avoid.)

1. Pricing

Budget is often the first and foremost thing on any trailer customer's mind. It is especially important to set a budget and stick to it when shopping for a trailer that will be supporting a business. Remember, the shopping around process can get overwhelming, so if you start out with a clear price range in mind, it will help narrow the selection process.

Also keep in mind that some trailers that are larger or loaded with customized features may be out of your price range. The main thing is to find something that has what you need--there's no sense in paying an arm and a leg for a bunch of bells and whistles that won't add anything of value to your particular vision. This is just one reason why custom-built trailers are usually a great value.

2. Consider Style and Layout

Depending on what you'll be serving out of your food truck/concession stand, a particular layout may be more or less beneficial. Concession trailers can come in several different styles, including v-nose, trolley and gooseneck. It might be wise to research these different styles ahead of time and determine which will work best for your needs.

Concession trailers/food trucks can also vary in how they are designed and constructed based on what the owner will be serving out of them. For instance, a mobile bakery may have very different needs than a wood-fired pizza trailer or smoked barbecue truck. Once you know what you want to serve, speak with a custom trailer professional to determine the best layout and design features.

Featured Product: 8.5 x 24 Enclosed Economy Series Car Trailer

This month our featured cargo trailer is the 8.5 x 24 Enclosed Economy Series Car Hauler, available in two axle sizes with a variety of custom options to ensure your trailer is exactly what you want and need for your car hauling excursions. Read on to learn more about this popular trailer model, standard features, pricing and special discounts.

Tips for Hauling a Trailer in Higher Elevations

The biggest benefit of having a cargo trailer is that you can take your precious cargo with you wherever you choose to roam. Whether you're relocating, going on an extended road trip or simply making a trip from point A to point B, if your plans include traveling through elevated terrains, be sure to take a few extra precautions.

Tips for Hauling Your Trailer Through Mountains

• Take it slow. Go down the mountain NO faster than you went up. Since your trailer load will be pushing you along, maintaining a slow and steady speed is critical for maintaining control of the towing vehicle. Use a low gear and keep your speed around 25 to 30 mph whenever possible.

• Don't ride the brakes. This is especially important when you're traveling from a high elevation to a lower one. Keeping continued pressure on your brakes can actually cause them to fail. Instead, simply slow down to a safe speed and ease off. Allow your brakes to cool and repeat this process until you've made it safely down the incline.

• Find out if your vehicle is equipped with a Tow/Haul feature. This feature can come in handy during long hauls through elevated environments.

• Keep your distance. Always try to maintain a safe distance from any vehicles in front of you. 

• Slow and steady. It's always better to be safe than sorry. Sometimes doing the right thing will mean that a convoy of irritated drivers forms behind you. Take this in stride, be patient and stick to your guns. Mindful driving will keep you safe, as well as those with whom you're sharing the road.

• Be weather aware. Weather conditions can change very quickly in the mountains. High elevations can mean excellent visibility one moment and thick fog, or wet or icy conditions the next. Check the forecast before you begin your journey and stay tuned to the latest info via radio or weather alert app.

Remember, mountain driving can put extra wear and tear on vehicles. Therefore it's important that each component is in the best working order possible. Before settling in behind the wheel, do a safety check and focus on these points:

• All mirrors 
• All lights
• All systems synced: brakes and lights
• Horn works
• Radio works
• Hitches secure
• Tires in excellent shape, including spares
• Coolants and fluids full and have extras on hand-including wiper fluid
• Cloths for wiping away moisture and an ice scraper

Ready to learn more? 

If you have any questions about our trailer products or want to learn about any of our custom options that could improve your haul through the mountains, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.

Give us a call at 1-877-458-7245 (1-877-45TRAILER) or connect with us via our contact page. Be sure to ask about our current discounts and specials!

Featured Product - Wood Deck Car Hauler

Our next featured trailer model is the Tandem Axle Wood Deck Car Hauler, available in a variety of sizes and ideal for hauling one or two cars. As always, our trailers are manufactured with high-quality materials right here in the USA and are priced very reasonably. Why pay more at a lot when you can custom order your wood deck car trailer and pay for the features and options you need?

Here's a quick overview of Wood Deck Car Haulers from The Trailer Showroom:

• Choose from three different lengths for one or two cars
• Weight capacities from 7,000 lb. GVW to 14,000 lb. GVW
• 2-5 weeks for delivery/pickup
• Standard color is black - other colors available
• Pricing starts at $2,385 for 82" x 16' 7k GVW 

Featured Product - Hydraulic Tilt Car Traile

We are pleased to feature our Hydraulic Tilt Car Trailer as our featured product this month!

This model makes it incredibly easy to transport your vehicle. Thanks to the built-in manual hydraulic tilt feature, cumbersome ramps are no longer needed. Plus, because of its low degree angle, the hydraulic tilt allows you to drive right onto the deck.

Features and Specifications

The trailer length is 82" and you have the choice of four different widths: 16', 18', 20', or 22'. You may also choose between a full steel deck, a steel runner deck, or a wood deck. Depending on your individual needs, you also have the option of accommodating either 7,000 lbs. GVW or 10,000 lbs. GVW. As with all of the products from TrailerShowroom.com, the Hydraulic Tilt Car Trailer comes with excellent standard features. A few of these standard features include: 15-inch tires, tail and brake lights, 4-D-ring tie down points, E-Z lube axles with brakes on each and a break-away kit.

In deciding which of the Hydraulic Tilt Car Trailer models will best accommodate your specific needs, please review the information that describes each model's standard equipment. If you are not sure which one would do the best job for you, one of TrailerShowroom.com's experienced team members can guide you in the right direction. Call to speak directly with a sales representative at 877-458-7245.

As with all of our fine products, an amazing selection of add-ons is available. Each one is priced separately and due to the number of options, it is rare that any two trailers are ever exactly the same. We take pride in offering our customers the ability to create the trailer of their dreams that will perform exactly as desired!

Shop our Hydraulic Tilt Car Trailer selection here.

To get an idea of a few additional options, here is a small list of possibilities:

• Black is the standard, but if you want a different color, we offer a number of choices (see our Open Deck Trailer Color Selection)
• Landscape baskets
• Bulldog hitch coupler
• 27-foot ratchet straps
• 3-position Weed-Eater rack
• Spare tire
• Side gate
• Waterproof, lockable tool box

This tilt car trailer comes from our facility in Baxley, GA and averages 2 to 5 weeks from the time the order and deposit are received. As with each of our products, it comes with a 5-Year Limited Manufacturers Warranty. Find complete details here.

You may also call TrailerShowroom.com and speak with our helpful team of experienced, professional sales reps who will be happy to answer all of your questions, discuss prices, and special offers. They will also be able to check prices, explain deposit requirements, and turn around time. Simply call this number:
1-877-45TRAILER.