Cargo Trailer Shopping

The 20' trailers rated at 7000 lbs weigh 3000 lbs and the 10k lb models weigh 3500 lbs this takes almost half of the 7200 lb Cannon extension capacity before you even start loading it. Mine is essentially a lower optioned Pro Series at 3500 lbs but I use a 12k lb rated SuperTruss.

I would not look at what the trailer will resale rather than looking what is the best match for his application.

With 16' crucial for car hauling is V-nose, what makes the center 18' long.
When I drove my cars into the trailer, I was ready to exit via window, yet I found that putting the car 2" off center, made space for door opening wide enough for my belly. With wide body I fit my Mercedes E class and could "walk" around.

16 ft is kind of short for a car trailer. You may not need the extra length but if you decide to sell it it would be easier if it was long enough to put a average size car in.

Extra height and a RV or extended tongue are mandatory for me. Mine is 20' long 8.5" wide and 7' interior height. I was originally looking for 16', found a heck of a deal on a used 20' and wish I had 24'.

I am also a big fan of the torsion axles over the leaf springs but it wouldn't be a deal breaker. Mine is a Carson trailer and it has served me well. If cost is not an issue I would buy a featherlite trailer 24' long, 8.5 wide, and 8'tall.

I am not very familiar with WDH and got a hand me down to use with my trailer that had bars that were lower than the trailer tongue. My trailer tongue sets too low. I would have scraped trying to go over a speed bump.

SoonDockin wrote:
I have been eyeing this one. It claims a weight of 2090.
Interstate Loadrunner

Double the price of Diamond trailer (triple when you compare MSRP), while having 3000 lb ramp capacity.

I have been eyeing this one. It claims a weight of 2090.
Interstate Loadrunner

I went with a 20' Interstate rated at 10k lbs so I could also use it to carry a car, but it is 3500 lbs when empty. I would suggest an enclosed trailer with aluminum frame and chassis for your use so the trailer weighs 2000-2500 lbs empty. When shopping ask for the widest 1/2t towable enclosed trailers to get in the general model range. Don't discount snowmobile trailers as an option - Many are aluminum and have the wheels under the deck giving them more underside clearance. Finding a trailer with a 4' or longer tongue will help with tight turns or when there dips in the road surface. Plan on using a weight distribution hitch regardless of the trailer you choose and adjust it so that the front axle does not lose any weight when hitched. A shorter trailer is easier to move around tight spots, but you will find a longer trailer tracks better behind the truck and is easier to back up than short one.

Diamond trailers
This it the catalog for manufacturer that I used.
Not the best assemble quality, but decent designs with strong frame.
I had my doubts driving 5000 lb convertible over 2" thick ramp door, but it hold just fine.

Trailers I am looking at are all dual axle. I also need to get some extra height. I am in OK. Most i have looked at are over double what you paid. I have been pulling a 12ft single axle. It works well just not wide enough and not enclosed so I worry when I leave it in a parking lot while shopping.

Cargo trailers are build regionally, while you choose not to disclosure your location?
Wells Cargo are very expensive, while when I needed trailer for moving- I found a dealer in Las Vegas, who was selling trailer made in Georgia.
I actually went to the Georgia plant on my travels and it is huge manufacturer of affordable trailers.
I choose 16' V-nose for about $3000 as that size fits cars inside, what is always valuable option. Almost all bigger cargo trailers are wide-bodies.
Had to redo some screws on it, but I consider it good value.
The trailer tracks behind my dually with no issue and I never used WD bars.
Generally short, single axle trailers are most prone to fishtailing.