Cargo Management
Recommended Air Conditioning Unit for an Enclosed Trailer The most cost effective air conditioning unit we have for your enclosed trailer is the Advent Air Rooftop RV Air Conditioner part #ACM135. This unit has a 13,500 Btu rating which will do an excellent job of keeping your alpacas cool, three speed… view full answer...
Keeping Cargo from Moving and Shifting in Enclosed Trailer Adding trailer suspension enhancement such as #TTRA1702 can definitely help with ride quality but I think the best solution to keep loads on the pallet is some cargo control devices. You could start with a cargo net, I have included a link to the… view full answer...
What is the Difference Between a Class II and a Class III Hitch? The difference between the Class II and Class III hitches has to do with their Gross Trailer Weight (GTW), their Tongue Weight (TW), and their Hitch Receiver Size. Class II trailer hitch receivers have a 1-1/4 inch receiver and can be rated up to… view full answer...
Can Storage Boxes be Mounted on Front of V-Nose Trailer We have seen people mount storage boxes on either side of the nose of a V-nose trailer like what you see in the picture I attached. The part #DZ91717P would work well if you have room for it like that. The dimensions of the box are 36" long… view full answer...
What Does Class S Mean For Snow Tire Chains Some newer cars, vans and small trucks, especially those with large, aftermarket tires, may require the use of Class S chains. Class S tire chains are designed for use on vehicles with restricted wheel well clearance. I have attached a photo that… view full answer...
Replacement Door Parts for Featherlite Trailer We carry all sorts of RV door parts including hinges and latches that you can see on the linked pages. I included links to hinges, latches and weather-stripping like #WS1434 and vinyl trim like #CAM25103. Since trailer makers do not keep track of… view full answer...
How to Select Trailer Tires with Correct Load Range Rating for Trailer Gross Weight Your math is correct in your trailer weight load example. If a fully-loaded tandem axle trailer weighs 4000-lbs then each of the 4 tires will bear 1/4th of that load, or 1000-lbs. In this case a tire rated for 1300-lbs would provide a good safety… view full answer...
Recommended Camera System For Pre-Wired Forest River Trailers For your 2018 Forest River 197BH, I recommend the Furrion RV Observation Camera System w/ Monitor and Bracket #FOS43TASF. This camera is prewired in your trailer to function when you shift into reverse. It can be rewired to work anytime the running… view full answer...
Installing a Battery on a Trailer and Wiring it to Run Interior Trailer Lights I recommend a 12 volt car battery rather than a breakaway battery because you may end up needing the larger battery down the road. What you will do is attach a battery box (see link for options) to the trailer frame. From the trailer side 7-Way… view full answer...
Increasing the Load Weight Capacity for My 5x10 Trailer First thing I would recommend would be to see if you can identify the weight capacity of the axle by locating a tag near center of the axle. If you have a 2,000lbs. axle it would be possible to upgrade to a higher capacity system. It is important to… view full answer...
How to Tie Down a Motorcycle in a 7x14 Foot Enclosed Trailer If I were you I would go the route of using a wheel chock like our Rackem Wheel Chock #RA-17 and then use the E-tracks to tie down your bike by compressing the forks. The other method you described where you said you wanted to hang the bikes could… view full answer...
Is the CargoSmart Fire Extinguisher for E-Track Strong Enough for Vehicle Use? The CargoSmart Fire Extinguisher Holder for E-Track or X-Track Systems #3481732 is strong enough for your truck bed. You are correct that the torque is on the top of the unit, and that is why there is the clip as well as the outer arms for the… view full answer...