What You Shouldn't Haul with Your Trailer

Utility trailers are versatile vehicles that help you transport various goods, including equipment and materials. You can use your model for your personal and professional work projects and lend it to a friend or neighbor when you aren’t hauling things. However, not all items are suitable for moving with a utility trailer.

Keep reading this guide to learn more about the goods you should never haul with your trailer. If you have more questions, get them addressed by our experts at Connecticut Trailers.

1. Hazardous Materials

You want to be cautious when transporting hazardous materials. They can pose a risk to your safety and jeopardize the safety of others on the road. Chemicals, explosive materials, and flammable liquids are a few items you should never carry with your trailer.

2. Livestock

Although your trailer can handle the weight of your horse or cattle, it won’t have the amenities required to move your animals safely and comfortably. That’s why you should avoid transporting any livestock.

In many states in the US, there are specific local laws and regulations regarding the transportation of animals. So, be sure to check with the authorities before trying to haul livestock with your utility trailer.

3. Overloaded Items

Overloading your utility trailer can put you at risk for accidents and damage your vehicle. This can also put other motorists around you in danger because the extra weight of your rig can cause it to tip over around sharp turns and bends.

We often recommend that our customers apply caution when transporting large and bulky items, such as furniture, electrical appliances, plumbing supplies, and so on. Figure out the weight-handling capacity of your trailer, and then plan items you can transport at a time. If required, plan more than one trip to move your items safely and efficiently.

4. Wind-Resistant Items

Large items, such as mattresses and large sheets of plywood can create wind resistance and lead your towing setup to become unstable. This can also create drag and affect your towing vehicle’s fuel economy. To skip the hassle, consider the impact of wind on your cargo, and then distribute your payload evenly.

We hope this guide helps you stay safe when hauling cargo with your trailer. If you have more questions or want to upgrade your trailer to the latest model, visit Connecticut Trailers. We are in Bolton, CT, and proud to welcome our friends from Hartford County, CT, and Springfield, MA.