Choosing the Right Utility Trailer

Utility trailers are incredibly versatile and can help private owners and professional workers alike. But even though a basic trailer is versatile, there is still some nuance from model to model and your needs will ultimately dictate which model you settle on. Follow our guide from True Value Trailers & Power Equipment to help you find the right trailer for you, and then stop by our dealership to check out what we have available right now. We welcome all patrons from Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Fountain, and Canon City, Colorado. 

What Are You Hauling?

What you’ll be hauling can have a major impact on what you get. Influencing factors can range from size to shape to weight, but it’s all going to require a slightly different model in order to accommodate it. For example, some cargo would benefit from an enclosed trailer for added security and protection, but this can cost extra, so not everyone needs to spend the money. At the very least, make sure everything is going to fit on the bed and that the trailer can accommodate the extra weight. 

You’ll probably want a specialized kind of trailer if your cargo is livestock. Certain models come with unique features to make your animals more comfortable and less irritable and fatigued when you arrive at your destination. There are other specialized utility trailers to better suit more specific needs, like dump and equipment trailers. Exactly which one is right for you will boil down to what you’re hauling. If you’re unsure how your particular cargo should be transported by trailer, simply make a list of items you’ll regularly transport and bring it with you when you come to check out available models here.

How Far Are You Going?

How far you travel, or how often you travel, can also have an effect on what you buy. The more time you spend on the road, the more durable you’ll need your trailer to be. This can mean a pricier model, but it’ll save you in the long run when you don’t immediately have to replace it. You may also want to consider how frequent travels to far off and new places will prompt you to invest more in security. That may mean coming back to that enclosed trailer we mentioned earlier. Other upgrades, like lights, stabilizers, and spare tires can also be worthwhile when you’re on the road a lot.

What’s Your Budget?

Few aspects of any major investment play as influential a role as your budget. Simply put, even if certain features are in your best interest or might make traveling easier, if you don’t have the money, then you don’t have the money. However, there are ways to be smart about your budget. 

Start by setting a range that’s both feasible for you and realistic for the market. Simply searching the price points that you can expect can give you an idea of what is and isn’t in your budget. Consider looking at smaller trailers where possible, but only if your cargo needs allow it. They’ll not only be cheaper, but more fuel efficient. 

Also remember other important spending points that aren’t related to the initial price. This can include storage fees (if necessary) and maintenance costs. Spending money unnecessarily is a good way to suck your finances dry, but you’ll want to still prioritize the most essential features you’ll need from your trailer.

With all this in mind, it’s time to stop by True Value Trailers & Power Equipment to check out our utility trailers for sale. We’re happy to help answer any questions or address concerns you may still have and show you some examples of trailers that are right for you. We welcome all patrons from Pueblo, Colorado Springs, Fountain, and Canon City, Colorado.