@danejurasley5957 how is a 6x10 trailer a 6x10? How is a 6x12 a 6x12? I asked the question. If my trailer is a 6x10 then why am i getting longer measurements? He didn't answer
Good video and to the point. It is not often I get good information without 2/3 of the video wasting my time. Thanks and have a good one from west Tennessee
i own 4 carryon trailer a 6x12 utility.a 6x14 enclosed cargo with rear ranp/ a carryon 18 ft car trailer and a small 5x6 utility trailer. for taking my mowers to the whop when i need it. they are great trailers. never had a issue with anyof them.the enclosed trailer is for my motorcycle.i did find otto buy a gator left for the heavy rear ramps/ i love carryon, thier warrenty is easy, even on stupid light that aare bad. and connections to the truck they are great. one phone call and new parts were on the way/ i did make some mods like a better jack with wheels. painted the floor on the enclosed trailer/ and water proofed the exposed wood the the utility trailers.i even custom painted the enclosed trailer and put chrome wheels on it. carry on is a great trailer
Thanks for demonstrating how to measure for balance. I once bought a brand new trailer an had to return it because it was pulling to the right. The seller did not haggle . I think they resold it two days later. I will use your techniques on my next purchase .
Thanks for this tutorial on selecting trailers. I'm starting to think about my next one, and I will certainly be able to apply what I have been taught here so I will get a good one. As far as tires - I would just like to add that I have had WAY better luck with good Ol' American made, Goodyear Marathon radial trailer tires {now called Endurance). Though I am always very careful to keep my trailer tires rotated and properly inflated, the Chinese ones have always worn funny and not lasted very long, and they have even had a tendency to blow out at highway speed. However, I have never failed to get great service and life from the Goodyear ones, and have never suffered a single catastrophic failure when running them. They are worth every penny of the extra cost incurred at the time of purchase.
I’m in the market for a good and economical utility trailer to haul my Honda Pioneer 700. I’ve whittled it down to Big Tex and Karavan 6x12. Thank you so much for your information.
I appreciate you sharing info. Would you please give me some advice on buying a trailer for strictly residential use. I do a have full size truck. I do a lot of home improvement projects and where I use plywood etc…I also occasionally haul drainage rock to use around my property. What would be the minimum size and carry capacity would you recommend? Carrying things like sofas, freezers and bags of mulch etc. Just typical stuff around the house. Any help that you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
If you have say 1000 pounds to tow, or 800 or whatever... my question is does it pull the same or differently if you are pulling the weight from behind instead of having it on the car's body itself? Is it better for the same amount of weight to be pulled instead of on the axle and body weight of the car itself?
Every scenario is different, and you should always adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines. That being said, on my farm, I try to load 60% on the tongue side and 40% on the back half. I hope this helps!
Are OrangeLine SU-35 utility trailers any good? Buying a Kubota zero-turn mower and the OrangeLine trailers can be added to the ZT mower Zero Percent financing...
Often ignored is the fact that the weight supported by the vehicle's bumper does not count toward the gross weight of the trailer. Normally a bumper-pulled trailer should have 10-15% tongue weight. In your example, your 1,000 pound trailer with a 6,000 pound load, if the load is properly distributed with, say, 10% tongue weight (700 pounds), the actual trailer gross weight across the scales would be 6,300 pounds, giving you considerable more useful load.
Hi, thank you for this highly informative video. I'm located in South Florida, and I found a 20' tandem axle bumper pull utility trailer listed on the fb market site. In speaking to the seller oh, I learned that she had just purchased the trailer back in April and, likely as a result of not taking heed to some of the Priceless information that you've provided here, suffered a tire blowout on the highway. Upon having a new tire installed, she says that she realized then that the axle was bent from the pothole-induced blowout. It must have been pretty bad because it prompted her to have the now defective axle removed and completed the trip home with one of the two axles remaining. My main question would be this: does this add up to you or does it seem like there's a lot more than what she has described going on here? If I had to guess based upon our limited dialog oh, I would say that she likely was embarking upon and Endeavor for which she had made little preparation and done little or no research. Her goal was to build a tiny home structure on this trailer, which would lead me to believe that she either was pipe dreaming about doing that or there is more to it than simply replacing the now-removed axle. I would think if you can build a camper you could at the very least have the ability to Source out somebody who could weld a replacement on at a reasonable cost. I don't need to even ask if $500 is reasonable for a 20 ft tandem axle utility trailer; I'm well aware that it is. ☆ My question then would be: assuming I follow your guidance on diagonal measurement and the frame is within the +/-¼" range of acceptable tolerance, along with the weld quality etc, would you consider the trailer to be worth pursuing?
Thank you for the question! The great thing about working with metal is that it can be cut and welded to gain proper tolerance if done correctly. I can't tell you the right decision. Personally, I wouldn't mind taking a gamble for the right asking price dependent on a proper repair job.
I'm not familiar with either of those manufacturers and they are not located anywhere close to Tyler, TX (where I live). Follow the suggestions I discussed in the video, ask for refrences and base your buying decision on your findings.
Great question, you may want to research what the average dimensions of 3 tons of pellets to determine the size, a tandem 16' trailer with two 3500 lb axles should be to handle 3 tons if loaded properly. I hope this helps.
Hey bud I’m kinda stuck. I’ve recently purchased a piece of equipment for my business, it’s 2 ft wide x 5ft long x 4 ft high and weighs 2,100lbs. It was delivered via a flat bed and fork lift. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to find a smaller trailer to carry it. It’s a pretty small tool so I was hoping to find a 5x8 enclosed trailer but none of them are rated to carry anything over about 1,200lbs. Without going to a 12 or 16 ft trailer how do I manage this? Maybe get an after market axle? I’m also on a budget since the machine cost so much (4-8k budgeted for trailer). Till I figure it out I’m renting a uhaul trailer to move it. Any advice?
Option 1: Consider visiting with a local or nearby builder/manufacturer. Most of those guys will try to work with you and customize those things on a budget. Option 2: If you're finding success using a uhaul trailer, you may consider buying a used one.
The puppy's name is Moxie and she tries really hard to live up to her name. She is definitely the Star of the show! Thank you for watching the channel.
I was going to buy a truck but dont really need one so Instead Iam looking to buy a 4x8 cargo max utility trailer just in case I need to haul something but iam afraid they will steal it:( I will be leaving it in my driway all the time. I live in the city of Clovis ca.
Most utility/farm trailers will have a straight axle. The more specialized the design, the more varied the axle. For example, many livestock trailers will have drop axles.
Thank you for your question. Trailers are all about user preference. With that being said, most utility trailers will haul much more than your GVWR of just your vehicle. Thus extending your maximum capacity.
Thank you for watching the channel! The ramps on the little bumper pull are the culprit of the squeak. They sound off every time I move the trailer. It's an economy model and was built with the minimum in mind.
I feel more confident buying a trailer. Thank you mister.
Glad the video helped! Knowledge is power.
@danejurasley5957 how is a 6x10 trailer a 6x10? How is a 6x12 a 6x12? I asked the question. If my trailer is a 6x10 then why am i getting longer measurements? He didn't answer
Good video and to the point. It is not often I get good information without 2/3 of the video wasting my time. Thanks and have a good one from west Tennessee
Just have to say Thank You. So glade I came across this video. Going to look at 2 trailer’s tomorrow.
Glad I could help!
i own 4 carryon trailer a 6x12 utility.a 6x14 enclosed cargo with rear ranp/ a carryon 18 ft car trailer and a small 5x6 utility trailer. for taking my mowers to the whop when i need it. they are great trailers. never had a issue with anyof them.the enclosed trailer is for my motorcycle.i did find otto buy a gator left for the heavy rear ramps/ i love carryon, thier warrenty is easy, even on stupid light that aare bad. and connections to the truck they are great. one phone call and new parts were on the way/ i did make some mods like a better jack with wheels. painted the floor on the enclosed trailer/ and water proofed the exposed wood the the utility trailers.i even custom painted the enclosed trailer and put chrome wheels on it. carry on is a great trailer
Thanks for demonstrating how to measure for balance. I once bought a brand new trailer an had to return it because it was pulling to the right. The seller did not haggle . I think they resold it two days later. I will use your techniques on my next purchase .
Thank you for watching the channel.
Exceptional information and knowledge!! ✔️
Thanks for this tutorial on selecting trailers. I'm starting to think about my next one, and I will certainly be able to apply what I have been taught here so I will get a good one.
As far as tires - I would just like to add that I have had WAY better luck with good Ol' American made, Goodyear Marathon radial trailer tires {now called Endurance). Though I am always very careful to keep my trailer tires rotated and properly inflated, the Chinese ones have always worn funny and not lasted very long, and they have even had a tendency to blow out at highway speed. However, I have never failed to get great service and life from the Goodyear ones, and have never suffered a single catastrophic failure when running them. They are worth every penny of the extra cost incurred at the time of purchase.
Good quality American tires can make a big difference. Thank you for sharing!
Thanks for sharing your knowledge!
Glad it was helpful!
Thank for all the great info. I didnt know many of the thing you said to check.
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I have to say. I really enjoyed your video. Thank you. You should do more guide videos if you ask me. 👍🏼
Thank you!
Well done video.
Thank you!
Terrific info. I’m looking into getting my first trailer (in TX too). Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching!
I’m in the market for a good and economical utility trailer to haul my Honda Pioneer 700. I’ve whittled it down to Big Tex and Karavan 6x12. Thank you so much for your information.
Thank you for watching the channel.
Thank you for the info
I'm glad you liked it.
Helpful information.
Well explained, thank you ! /cheers
I'm glad it helped!
@polkadotfarms is excellent. Im looking at a 5x10
This was very helpful. Thank you.
Thank you for watching!
I'm preparing to create more videos on utility trailers. Are there any questions or suggestions that would be helpful?
@@polkadotfarms Maintenance! Safe hauling/bucking. I see so many people hauling way more than their trailer is rated for it's unbelievable.
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I agree, I really despise people that have 15 plus round bales on a trailer, and not one of them will be strapped or tied down.
@@polkadotfarms yep
Very good video, thank you for sharing.
Glad you liked it and be safe out there!
Sir
You make good videos, ton of info and to the point
Thank you!
Great video.
I should have done some research before I bought mine. Seems like it may be too small.
I hate to hear you had a bad experience. You may want to consider selling and getting the appropriate size trailer. Best of luck!
I appreciate you sharing info. Would you please give me some advice on buying a trailer for strictly residential use. I do a have full size truck. I do a lot of home improvement projects and where I use plywood etc…I also occasionally haul drainage rock to use around my property. What would be the minimum size and carry capacity would you recommend? Carrying things like sofas, freezers and bags of mulch etc. Just typical stuff around the house. Any help that you can offer would be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
That's a great question. Consider buying a trailer that would accommodate your heaviest load.
Very good info
Thank you for watching.
If you have say 1000 pounds to tow, or 800 or whatever... my question is does it pull the same or differently if you are pulling the weight from behind instead of having it on the car's body itself? Is it better for the same amount of weight to be pulled instead of on the axle and body weight of the car itself?
Every scenario is different, and you should always adhere to local, state, and federal guidelines. That being said, on my farm, I try to load 60% on the tongue side and 40% on the back half. I hope this helps!
@@polkadotfarms Thank you
Are OrangeLine SU-35 utility trailers any good? Buying a Kubota zero-turn mower and the OrangeLine trailers can be added to the ZT mower Zero Percent financing...
I'm not familiar with that trailer, but I think you'll be okay if you follow the principles in the video.
Often ignored is the fact that the weight supported by the vehicle's bumper does not count toward the gross weight of the trailer. Normally a bumper-pulled trailer should have 10-15% tongue weight. In your example, your 1,000 pound trailer with a 6,000 pound load, if the load is properly distributed with, say, 10% tongue weight (700 pounds), the actual trailer gross weight across the scales would be 6,300 pounds, giving you considerable more useful load.
Hi, thank you for this highly informative video. I'm located in South Florida, and I found a 20' tandem axle bumper pull utility trailer listed on the fb market site. In speaking to the seller oh, I learned that she had just purchased the trailer back in April and, likely as a result of not taking heed to some of the Priceless information that you've provided here, suffered a tire blowout on the highway. Upon having a new tire installed, she says that she realized then that the axle was bent from the pothole-induced blowout. It must have been pretty bad because it prompted her to have the now defective axle removed and completed the trip home with one of the two axles remaining.
My main question would be this: does this add up to you or does it seem like there's a lot more than what she has described going on here? If I had to guess based upon our limited dialog oh, I would say that she likely was embarking upon and Endeavor for which she had made little preparation and done little or no research. Her goal was to build a tiny home structure on this trailer, which would lead me to believe that she either was pipe dreaming about doing that or there is more to it than simply replacing the now-removed axle. I would think if you can build a camper you could at the very least have the ability to Source out somebody who could weld a replacement on at a reasonable cost.
I don't need to even ask if $500 is reasonable for a 20 ft tandem axle utility trailer; I'm well aware that it is.
☆ My question then would be: assuming I follow your guidance on diagonal measurement and the frame is within the +/-¼" range of acceptable tolerance, along with the weld quality etc,
would you consider the trailer to be worth pursuing?
Thank you for the question! The great thing about working with metal is that it can be cut and welded to gain proper tolerance if done correctly. I can't tell you the right decision. Personally, I wouldn't mind taking a gamble for the right asking price dependent on a proper repair job.
Awesome video thank you. What would you suggest between a bri-mar trailer and a quality steel trailer. I’m looking for a 5 x 10
I'm not familiar with either of those manufacturers and they are not located anywhere close to Tyler, TX (where I live). Follow the suggestions I discussed in the video, ask for refrences and base your buying decision on your findings.
@PolkadotFarms What would you need to look for if you are looking to pulls 3 tons of wood pellets?
Great question, you may want to research what the average dimensions of 3 tons of pellets to determine the size, a tandem 16' trailer with two 3500 lb axles should be to handle 3 tons if loaded properly. I hope this helps.
@@polkadotfarms the wood pellets are sold one ton per skid so they would be on skids
Great content
This is good info. I would like some recommendations on where to buy these sturdy trailers in Texas.
great info! Thanks
Your welcome, I may post more trailer videos in the future.
Need to repack the bearings at 7:58?
The bearings on the bumper pull trailer in the video were a perfect example of bearings that needed to be repacked.
Hey bud I’m kinda stuck. I’ve recently purchased a piece of equipment for my business, it’s 2 ft wide x 5ft long x 4 ft high and weighs 2,100lbs. It was delivered via a flat bed and fork lift. I didn’t realize how hard it would be to find a smaller trailer to carry it. It’s a pretty small tool so I was hoping to find a 5x8 enclosed trailer but none of them are rated to carry anything over about 1,200lbs. Without going to a 12 or 16 ft trailer how do I manage this? Maybe get an after market axle? I’m also on a budget since the machine cost so much (4-8k budgeted for trailer). Till I figure it out I’m renting a uhaul trailer to move it. Any advice?
Option 1: Consider visiting with a local or nearby builder/manufacturer. Most of those guys will try to work with you and customize those things on a budget.
Option 2: If you're finding success using a uhaul trailer, you may consider buying a used one.
We all know the puppy is the real star of tbe video
The puppy's name is Moxie and she tries really hard to live up to her name. She is definitely the Star of the show! Thank you for watching the channel.
what time is info drop?
I was going to buy a truck but dont really need one so Instead Iam looking to buy a 4x8 cargo max utility trailer just in case I need to haul something but iam afraid they will steal it:( I will be leaving it in my driway all the time. I live in the city of Clovis ca.
Be careful and consider using a trailer hitch lock/king pin lock. They also make gps tracking devices specifically for trailers.
King pin and trailer locks are a necessity!
@@stevelenz6478 thank u
Some good info here
Thank you!
Great information thank you
Glad you liked the video, thanks for watching.
Don't most axles come with a bend or camber?
Most utility/farm trailers will have a straight axle. The more specialized the design, the more varied the axle. For example, many livestock trailers will have drop axles.
What is the purpose of buying a small utility trailer that can only hold 2 to 3 thousand pounds if you can just use your bed?
Thank you for your question. Trailers are all about user preference. With that being said, most utility trailers will haul much more than your GVWR of just your vehicle. Thus extending your maximum capacity.
Thank you
The longer the trailer the easier to back up lol
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Ok just text when you’re ready to do something.
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That s a squeaky ol'girl
Thank you for watching the channel! The ramps on the little bumper pull are the culprit of the squeak. They sound off every time I move the trailer. It's an economy model and was built with the minimum in mind.
Excellent job. Very informative. Your narration was great but the little black dog stole the show lol
Who is pulling tractors at 75 mph???? Lol
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