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Mistakes when loading and securing equipment can lead to accidents, damage, and costly delays. However, with the right practices and tools, these issues are entirely avoidable. Here’s a look at the top five mistakes when loading and how to avoid them.

• The Mistake: Overloading a trailer or failing to balance the load correctly is one of the most common and dangerous errors. It can lead to uneven weight distribution, trailer instability, and excessive stress on tires and axles.
• How to Avoid It: Always know your trailer’s weight capacity and your towing vehicle’s. Equipment manuals typically provide weight specifications, but when it doubt, use a scale to confirm. Properly distribute weight across the trailer, ensuring heavier items are positioned closer to the center. This prevents the trailer from tipping or swaying during transit.

Proper tongue weight is also crucial. Aim for about [...]

When winter rolls in, it brings challenges for anyone using trailers in cold weather. Whether you’re using it for personal use or you are a contractor, mover, or small business owner relying on your trailer, it is essential to keep your equipment in top shape during the colder months. Follow this guide to ensure your trailer is ready for the winter season. 

Cold weather causes the tire’s pressure to drop, which can lead to uneven wear or blowouts. For every 10° F drop in temperature, tires drop about 1 pound per square inch (PSI). Here’s what to do to avoid tire wear:

• Check Tire Pressure: Use a tire pressure gauge and ensure the pressure matches the manufacturer’s recommendations.
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Moving a safe can be challenging, whether it’s a small home safe or a larger commercial model. Safes’ weight, size, and delicate contents require careful handling, specialized equipment, and the right approach to ensure a safe and secure move. In this blog, we’ll cover some of the best methods to move safes, with Air-tow Trailers offering an ideal solution.

Before attempting to move a safe, the first step is determining its size and weight. Safes can range from small, personal models weighing just a few hundred pounds to massive vaults weighing several tons. Knowing the weight will help you select the right equipment and determine whether you need professional movers or if the job can be handled with [...]

Air-tow Trailers are engineered with either rubber suspension or air ride suspension systems to provide an unparalleled towing experience. Whether transporting heavy machinery or delicate cargo, Air-tow’s air suspension ensures a smooth, shock-free ride, safeguarding your equipment while extending the life of your trailer.

Air ride suspension uses pressurized airbags to carry the load on each axle. These airbags function like high-pressure balloons, automatically adjusting to varying load weights to maintain consistent ride height and stability. Constructed using high-strength cords encapsulated in rubber—similar to tire manufacturing—modern airbags are incredibly durable, offering years of reliable performance.

This technology has been a staple in the transportation industry for over 40 years, continually proving to deliver the smoothest and most shock-absorbing ride [...]

The Swing-Arm Axle is a unique innovation by Air-tow. It combines advanced mechanics and precision manufacturing to address key challenges in trailer performance.

1. Unmatched Ride Smoothness
   The Swing-Arm Axle is designed with a long pivot arm mounted on large tapered roller bearings, which absorb both horizontal and vertical stresses. This ensures the smoothest ride possible, even over rough terrain. This design minimizes cargo movement, making it ideal for transporting sensitive equipment.
2. Extended Tire Life
   With camber and tow-in adjustments, the Swing-Arm Axle ensures perfect wheel alignment. This precision reduces uneven tire wear, a common issue with traditional axles. Furthermore, the system includes laser-aligned and dynamically balanced tires for enhanced performance.
3. Engineered for Durability
   Unlike conventional axles that rely on plastic guides or spring bushings (which are prone to wear), the [...]

The holiday season is the perfect time to treat the trailer owner in your life (or yourself) to gear and tools that make life on the road easier and more enjoyable. Whether it’s maintenance essentials, handy gadgets, or fun accessories, this guide has something for everyone. Here are 10 gifts for trailer owners:

Trailer owners take pride in maintaining their equipment, and tires are no exception. Griot’s Garage Black Tire Shine is our personal favorite and a top-tier product that delivers a deep, glossy finish while protecting against cracking and UV damage. Not only will this make their trailer look great, but it’ll also help preserve the tires for the long haul.

Secure hauling is critical [...]

Air-tow’s Dock-Height model, the DH-10, is a smart choice for businesses that frequently transport equipment to and from loading docks. Here’s why the DH-10 stands out in the trailer world.

The DH-10 stands out because of its innovative combination of ground-level loading and dock-height functionality. This dual capability streamlines workflows by enabling easy loading at any height, saving time and creating safer operations. The DH-10 has a deck height that raises 5 feet (60 inches) high, which is designed specifically to align with standard dock heights. The DH-10 also allows the operator to load low-clearance equipment with ease in any situation. Furthermore, this model eliminates the need for ramps or heavy lifting, making it ideal for warehouses, distribution centers, and industrial operations. 

Here are some other standout features of the dock height model:

• Hydraulic Lift System: Transitions the trailer deck between dock height and ground level with ease.
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Air-tow Trailers offers a versatile lineup designed to make transporting equipment, goods, and materials convenient and safe. Whether hauling heavy machinery, construction materials, refrigerated items, or large appliances, Air-tow’s trailers were built to meet the needs of different industries. Here’s a guide to the product line and what types of equipment are commonly used for each model type.

Air-tow flatbed trailers are ideal for easily loading and unloading equipment. They come in single- and tandem-axle options, each suited for different load capacities and vehicle types.

• Single Axle Flatbed: This option is perfect for transporting smaller equipment like scissor lifts, floor scrubbers, sweepers, and motorcycles. 
• Tandem Axle Flatbed: Built for heavier equipment, this trailer can handle heavy machinery [...]

For many businesses, trailers are essential for daily operations. Whether hauling equipment, transporting goods, or handling day-to-day tasks, the right trailer can be a true asset. Air-tow Trailers are built with features that can improve efficiency and cut down on operational costs. Here are five reasons how Air-tow Trailers help businesses save time and money, making them a smart investment:

1. Time Savings with Ground-Level Loading

A benefit of Air-tow Trailers is their ground-level loading capability. Unlike traditional trailers that require ramps, Air-tow lowers completely to the ground, allowing for quick and easy loading and unloading. This design simplifies the process and reduces the risk of accidents and damage associated with ramps.

Boosting Productivity: Faster loading means you or your team can get on the [...]

Efficient and safe loading is critical in many industries. Whether in construction, landscaping, or electrical, loading and unloading equipment with safety and ease can make a huge difference in operations. Ground-level loading technology has revolutionized the trailer industry, offering numerous benefits over traditional ramp-based trailers.

Ground-level loading refers to the ability of a trailer to lower its deck completely to the ground for loading and unloading, eliminating the need for ramps or elevated platforms. Once the equipment or cargo is loaded, the trailer raises the deck back to its transport height. Trailers like Air-tow utilize this innovative design to streamline the entire process.

One of the biggest advantages of ground-level loading is its enhanced safety. Ramps can be dangerous, particularly when wet, icy, or damaged. Ground-level loading dramatically reduces the risk of accidents due to slipping, tipping, or incorrect positioning. Workers can simply walk or drive [...]