Moving With a Cargo Trailer
Cargo trailers are useful for a broad variety of tasks, and this is why so many homeowners and business owners make use of them. One of the best things that cargo trailers can do is help you move! When you’re ready to switch houses or find a new apartment, your cargo trailer can come in handy as a moving trailer, hauling your furniture and boxes from Point A to Point B easily and affordably so you never have to worry about renting a van or borrowing a truck.
This guide to moving trailers comes to you courtesy of Glenn's Trailer Sales in Hobe Sound, serving Jupiter and West Palm Beach. Here are our tips for how you can use a cargo trailer to help you move houses or apartments without trouble.
What Are Cargo Trailers?
It’s a good idea to know exactly what a cargo trailer is before you purchase one! These towable trailers are designed to haul cargo, including furniture and boxes, from place to place. Cargo trailers hitch up to a towing vehicle and have either two or four wheels. Some are open-bed with a short enclosure around the frame, while others are fully enclosed with walls and a roof. Many cargo trailers have ramps to make them easy to load.
What Size Do You Need?
Cargo trailers come in many sizes and shapes and you don’t want to end up with a model that is too small or too large for your purposes. A trailer that’s not big enough will require you to make many more trips and it won’t be useful at all for moving out of state. A trailer that’s too big will waste gas and cause your cargo to shift around in transit. You should also make sure that the weight capacity of your chosen trailer can handle your cargo.
How Far Are You Traveling?
It’s important to consider the distance you have to travel. If you’re moving around the same city, you won’t struggle much with a basic trailer. However, if you’re planning to move to a new state, you’ll probably want a trailer that has more features, like LED lighting, stabilizers, spare tires, latches, locks and a sturdier frame. You’ll definitely need to consider tie-downs or even an enclosed trailer if you’re moving over a long distance to ensure that your cargo is secure.
Moving Tips
When moving items with your trailer, follow these tips to prevent damage to your belongings:
- Wrap blankets or large pieces of felt around your furniture to protect it.
- Use pillows and blankets to further insulate your items.
- Load your trailer evenly from side to side and front to back so that it’s not unbalanced.
- Take apart any furniture that you can disassemble to make it easier to load.
- Tie down your cargo and use a tarp over the top of it if your trailer is open-bed.
Looking for moving trailers in Florida? Stop by our dealership location in Hobe Sound, FL, to take a look at our wide selection of new and used trailers of many types, including cargo trailers that you can use to move. We even provide trailer financing options. Glenn’s Trailer Sales proudly serves the cities of West Palm Beach and Jupiter, FL.