Custom Color Choices for Enclosed Cargo Trailers

When ordering a customized cargo trailer from TrailerShowroom.com, customers can choose from a wide range of upgrades and optional equipment, including custom colors. Choosing a custom color for your trailer can help express your personal style, enhance your business' branding efforts or show support for a charitable cause.

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