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Insurance Coverage for Your Trailer: What You Need to Know

Owning a trailer can be an investment. Like any valuable asset, ensuring your trailer is adequately protected is important. This guide will walk you through the essentials of trailer insurance, helping you understand what coverage options are available and why they matter.

1. Do You Need Insurance for Your Trailer?

The need for trailer insurance often depends on how and where you use your trailer. While auto insurance may offer some protection when your trailer is hitched to a covered vehicle, this coverage is typically limited. If your trailer is unhitched or used for business purposes, you may not be covered under your standard auto insurance policy. In these cases, having separate trailer insurance can be crucial.

2. Types of Trailer Insurance Coverage

When considering trailer insurance, it’s important to understand the various coverage options available:

Liability Coverage: This covers damages or injuries you may cause to others while towing your [...]

Things to Consider Before Purchasing a Trailer

When it comes to purchasing a trailer, making the right choice can save you time, money, and frustration down the road. Whether hauling heavy equipment, moving goods, or transporting perishable items, choosing the right trailer involves carefully considering various factors. Here are the essential things to consider before purchasing:

1. Determine Your Needs

Usage Requirements:
The first step in selecting a trailer is understanding how you intend to use it. Are you transporting heavy machinery, landscaping equipment, or household items? Perhaps you need a trailer for recreational purposes, such as transporting ATVs or motorcycles. Clearly defining the primary use of your trailer will help narrow down the types and features you’ll need.

Load Capacity:
Estimate the weight and volume of the loads you plan to carry. Overloading a trailer risks damage to the trailer and your vehicle and compromises safety on the road. Choosing a trailer with the appropriate load capacity for your [...]

Air-tow’s Single-Axle Trailers: Versatile Solutions for Heavy Equipment

When it comes to transporting heavy equipment like scissor lifts, sweepers, and pavement rollers, reliability, and ease of use are essential. Air-tow’s single-axle trailers are designed with these needs in mind, offering versatile solutions that make equipment transport smooth and efficient. Available in both flatbed and utility styles, these trailers are perfect for a variety of industries.

Single-axle trailers often prove to be the better choice for urban environments and areas with strict vehicle regulations. Their smaller size and weight make them more maneuverable on crowded streets and easier to park. Many cities have specific restrictions on dual-axle trailers, such as size limits or bans during peak traffic hours. A single-axle trailer offers greater flexibility and convenience for those navigating complex urban landscapes.

Flatbed Models:

S8-35: This model offers a deck size of 8 feet long, 52” wide, and a load capacity of 3,500 lbs, making it ideal for smaller equipment like scissor lifts.

SN10-55: [...]

Essential Tools for Your Trailer

When you’re on the road with your Air-tow trailer, having a well-stocked toolbox can make a significant difference in handling roadside repairs efficiently. Here’s a guide on what tools and essential items you should consider keeping in your trailer’s toolbox:

Basic Tools:

Socket Set and Wrenches: Include a set of metric and standard sockets along with corresponding wrenches. This helps tighten or loosen bolts and nuts.

Screwdrivers: Both flathead and Phillips screwdrivers in various sizes are essential for different fastenings.

Adjustable Wrench: Useful for tasks where a specific wrench size isn’t available.

Pliers: Include regular and needle-nose pliers for gripping, cutting wires, and other tasks.

Tire Iron and Jack: Essential for changing tires. Ensure they fit your trailer’s lug nuts.

Tire Pressure Gauge: Important for maintaining the correct tire pressure, which can prevent tire blowouts.

Electrical and Lighting:

Electrical Tape and [...]

How to Hook Up an Air-tow Trailer: A Step-by-Step Guide

Hooking up a trailer, whether it’s a standard Air-tow model or a gooseneck, requires attention to detail and adherence to safety protocols. Here’s a comprehensive guide to ensure you connect your Air-tow Trailer correctly:

General Steps for Hooking Up an Air-tow Trailer: 1. Preparation:

Check Compatibility: Ensure your towing vehicle is compatible with the trailer’s weight capacity and hitch type.

Inspect Equipment: Verify the trailer and towing vehicle are in good condition, including tires, lights, and brakes

2. Positioning the Trailer:

Level Ground: Park both the trailer and towing vehicle on level ground to facilitate easier hitching.

Engage Brakes: Activate the trailer’s braking system, use wheel chocks, or lower trailer’s deck to ground level to prevent movement.

Understanding the Importance of Trailer Tongue Weight

One important but often overlooked factor when it comes to towing trailers is trailer tongue weight. This seemingly minor detail plays a large role in safety, stability, and overall performance while on the road. Let’s explore why trailer tongue weight matters and how it impacts your towing experience.

What is Trailer Tongue Weight?

Trailer tongue weight refers to the downward force exerted on the hitch ball by the trailer coupler. It’s essentially the weight the trailer places on the tow vehicle’s hitch. This weight is crucial because it affects how the trailer behaves during towing, particularly regarding stability and control.

Importance of Proper Tongue Weight:

1. Stability and Control: Adequate tongue weight helps maintain stability while towing. It ensures that the trailer tracks behind the vehicle smoothly without swaying or fishtailing. Insufficient tongue weight can lead to instability, especially at higher speeds or in windy conditions, making the trailer harder to control.

2. Safe Handling: Proper tongue weight distribution [...]

Air-tow Trailer Models and Their Loading Capacities

When it comes to versatile, reliable, and efficient trailers, Air-tow offers a range of models designed to meet different hauling needs. Whether you are transporting heavy machinery, sensitive equipment, or bulk goods, understanding the loading capacities and unique features of each Air-tow model will help you choose the right trailer for your requirements.

How to decode the Air-tow model names:

Each model is named based on what the trailer is, its bed length, and its weight capacity. The meaning behind the letters is S for single axle, T for tandem axle, N for narrow, E for enclosed, G for gooseneck, 3D for drop-deck and dump, DH for dock height, and Z for ZERO°. The first number is the trailer bed’s length in feet. Sometimes, the bed length can be longer, but it always starts with this first number. The second number is the weight capacity that the trailer holds in pounds. For example, the S8-35 model is [...]

Why Air-tow Trailers are Perfect for the Rental Industry

In the competitive rental industry, providing top-notch equipment that meets diverse customer needs is crucial. The Air-tow trailer is one standout option that rental businesses should consider adding to their fleets. These innovative trailers offer numerous benefits, making them an ideal choice for rental companies. Here’s a closer look at why Air-tow trailers are perfect for the rental industry.

Safety and Convenience

Safety is a top priority in any rental business, and Air-tow trailers excel in this area. Air-tow’s unique ground-level loading design eliminates the need for ramps, significantly reducing the risk of accidents during loading and unloading. This feature enhances safety and makes the process more convenient and faster, a win-win for both rental companies and their customers.

Versatility

Air-tow trailers are incredibly versatile and capable of handling various applications. Whether your customers need to transport vehicles, equipment, or materials, these trailers can do it all. Their versatility makes them a valuable addition to any rental [...]

Introducing Skid-X: Our Newest Accessory

We are thrilled to announce an exciting new addition to our Air-tow trailers: Skid-X, a premium polyurea non-slip coating for trailer beds. Designed to enhance safety, durability, and ease of maintenance, Skid-X is set to revolutionize trailer use.

Enhanced Safety:

One of Skid-X’s standout features is its exceptional slip resistance. The textured surface minimizes the risk of cargo movement and injuries during loading and unloading, providing peace of mind for personal and professional use. Whether you’re transporting heavy machinery or delicate cargo, Skid-X ensures everything stays securely in place.

Superior Durability:

Skid-X is built to last. With outstanding resistance to abrasion, chemicals, and corrosion, this coating offers a reliable surface that stands the test of time. No matter the weather or the demands of your work, you can [...]

Air Vs. Rubber Suspension

Air-tow Trailers offer customers a choice between rubber and air suspension systems. Both options excel in ensuring cargo safety and reducing strain on the trailer frame, but they cater to different needs and preferences. Understanding the benefits of each can help you make an informed decision on which to choose.

Rubber Suspension

For over two decades, Air-tow has relied on the durability and performance of rubber suspension systems. These systems utilize floating axles mounted in heavy-duty roller bearings. One of the distinctive features of rubber suspension is its ability to adjust stiffness based on the pressure applied. As more pressure is exerted, the suspension stiffens, effectively handling severe shock loads even at maximum capacity. This characteristic significantly minimizes the force transmitted to the trailer frame and the cargo, ensuring a smoother ride.

Compared to traditional leaf springs, rubber suspension stands out due to its smooth ride quality and lack of wearing components. Air-tow backs its rubber [...]

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