Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc.
900 Exiss Blvd.
El Reno, OK 73036
Phone: (405) 262-6471
Fax: (405) 262-9277
1-877-55-EXISS
1-877-553-9477
Visit the Universal Trailer family of brands:
Exiss Aluminum Trailers, Inc.
900 Exiss Blvd.
El Reno, OK 73036
Phone: (405) 262-6471
Fax: (405) 262-9277
1-877-55-EXISS
1-877-553-9477
Visit the Universal Trailer family of brands:
How you load your trailer will determine how well your trailer handles on the road and can greatly impact the safety of your trip. Common sense is one of the best assets to have when loading a trailer.
Begin with heavy items first. Tie these items down from several angles so they do not fall when cornering, starting or stopping. Smaller items should fill the spaces around them.
Try to keep the center of gravity low to provide the best handling. About 60 percent of the cargo weight should be in the front half of the trailer. However, keep in mind the tongue load limits for your unit.
Also, balance the load from side to side. An unbalanced trailer can turn over on sharp corners.
Keep in mind, your trailer and all of its components — springs, axles, tires — are designed to handle a certain maximum load. Exceeding this load limit, the gross vehicle weight rating, is dangerous. Eventually, some component will fail.
Finally, make sure you have secured all cargo. Unsecured loads can shift
during braking or cornering, causing a loss of control. Carpeting glued
to the floor of the trailer can help prevent cargo from sliding.