Help from people who use bumper pull trailers
Hello, I have a 5th wheel RV and do okay towing and backing that but I need an enclosed cargo trailer for a small business I am thinking of opening up. The trailers I am looking at are either 6 ...
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In PA, GTWR of 3,000# & up require trailer brakes. You will have 3.5k axle for that size trailer without brakes. So, 12x6 or 7' will weigh about 1200# empty or more leaving you 1800 legal cargo capacity maximum to work with. Spare tire weigh comes out of that since spare tires are options on cargo trailers.
I had a 10x6x6 enclosed cargo trailer, single axle, no brakes. I used to have it max loaded with band and sound gear and it would push my Ford Expedition around at stop lights!
With the much better weight capacity and having brakes considered, I strongly recommend a tandem axle version. IMHO, anything over 10' NEEDS brakes.
When shopping for cargo trailers, keep in mind the advertised size is the EXTERNAL box dimensions. And different makers will have different interior dimensions even with the same basic sizing. On my little 8.5x4x4, I can fit a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood only if it's tilted. However, it was still 3" bigger interior width than the other common local brand.
I had a 10x6x6 enclosed cargo trailer, single axle, no brakes. I used to have it max loaded with band and sound gear and it would push my Ford Expedition around at stop lights!
With the much better weight capacity and having brakes considered, I strongly recommend a tandem axle version. IMHO, anything over 10' NEEDS brakes.
When shopping for cargo trailers, keep in mind the advertised size is the EXTERNAL box dimensions. And different makers will have different interior dimensions even with the same basic sizing. On my little 8.5x4x4, I can fit a standard 4x8 sheet of plywood only if it's tilted. However, it was still 3" bigger interior width than the other common local brand.
