The Top 3 Uses for Your Tilt Trailer
You’ve heard about tilt trailers and maybe you’re thinking they’re the perfect choice for your needs. But what exactly are they and how can they help you? There are more uses for these trailers than you may realize, which is why we here at Connecticut Trailers have supplied you with some of the top ways to use your tilt trailer. That way, when you visit our dealership in Bolton, you can let us know exactly why you’d like to check out some of the models we have available right now. We also serve those from Hartford, and the rest of New England.
What is a Tilt Trailer?
First, let’s get some basics out of the way. As the name implies, a tilt trailer is a type of adjustable trailer that tilts back and down to aid in loading. As we’ll discuss, there are a few areas this can be particularly helpful, but it’s also simply more convenient.
If you choose not to get a tilt deck trailer, you might be forced to buy a ramp. Then you’ll need to store the ramp, transport the ramp, maintain the ramp, and wouldn’t it just be easier to get an all-in-one package? That’s what we think.
Perfect for Creaky Joints
As we get older, we all start to creak and ache in places we didn’t when we were younger. As a kid you could easily hop on and off a trailer deck, but maybe now it’s a little harder. Tilt trailers might just perfectly accommodate your needs. Avoid the risk of tripping or falling by making it easier to load and unload your cargo. Even if you’re in good physical condition, you might just find you prefer the less strenuous experience you get with one of these models.
1. Transporting Cars
Once you have a tilt trailer, there’s a lot you can do with it, some of which you may already know and some of which will likely be a fun bonus for you.
One of the biggest benefits of choosing a tilt deck trailer is that it makes it easier to load and transport automobiles. Even a vehicle with a standard amount of ground clearance can be difficult to navigate onto a trailer. If you’re trying to use ramps, you have to get it just right so you don’t accidentally slip off. It’s also easier to scrape the bottom of your car against a loading ramp that doesn’t have a low enough angle to avoid bottoming out.
Getting a tilt deck trailer will help you avoid all that and make loading and unloading a vehicle that much easier.
2. Transporting Powersports Vehicles
Really, any motorized vehicle will be easier to load with a tilt deck trailer, including your car’s smaller cousin, the powersports vehicle. From ATVs to UTVs to motorcycles and more, utilizing the angling feature of one of these models can make transporting your workhorse or recreational ride from one place to the next that much easier.
3. Heavy Items Are Easier to Load
Loading a trailer with heavy cargo can not only be back breaking and time consuming, it can also be dangerous. Trying to lift the cargo off the ground and onto a traditional trailer can lead to an accident that can damage the cargo or injure someone.
With a tilt trailer, there’s no lifting. You may need to walk the item onto the trailer, or use a hand truck, but this can be significantly easier and safer than trying to find a way to hoist it onto the deck and more convenient than setting up a ramp.
Versatile Application
While these are three of the most common ways you’ll see people use their tilt trailer, these models are still just as versatile as any other trailer you might encounter. Maybe you move heavy equipment one day, and lighter weight cargo the next. It’ll still haul both. Only now, you can use it to haul items a traditional trailer would struggle with.
You’d be surprised by just how handy that tilting ability can be. For safer, more efficient loading, it’s the ideal choice, and we’ve got the best models available here at Connecticut Trailers. Contact us at our location in Bolton, serving Hartford, and let us know which options stand out to you. We’re happy to help all those from all across New England, so call us today!