Buying a Flatbed Trailer

If you need a convenient and simple way to haul around cargo or vehicles, a flatbed trailer might be just the ticket. Flatbed trailers are easy to use and rather affordable, so they’re a popular choice for both residential homeowners and people who manage a business. This quick guide will help you figure out if a flatbed is right for you and what you need to consider before you buy one.

Benefits

Flatbed trailers aren’t enclosed; they lack a roof and have very low walls, so they are a lot more affordable than their enclosed counterparts. Also, this lack of a roof means you aren’t limited in terms of height, so flatbed trailers are good for carrying taller items or things that are kind of bulky and too awkward to fit inside an enclosure. Flatbed trailers are typically low to the ground, which also makes them easier to load up.

What to Consider

When looking for you a flatbed trailer, you should think about the weight of your cargo, as well as the weight limits of your towing vehicle. The gross combined weight rating (GCWR) is usually listed in your vehicle’s owner’s manual.

You’ll also need to think about the dimensions of your trailer as well as what type of hitch you want. Bumper-pull hitches are simple and universal, while gooseneck hitches require trucks with a bed to use them properly.

Stop by our location in Hewitt, TX, to view our current stock of new and used flatbed trailers for sale. Flat Rock Trailers serves our customers in Waco and Killeen, TX.