Why Is It Not A Good Decision To Invest In A Cheap Semi-Trailer?

The markets are full of gimmicks with abundant options to find cheap trailers. The word cheap is fascinating indeed but comes with its server repercussions. You have to understand cheap does not assure quality and sturdiness. Investing in a cheap trailer takes a toll on productivity, work progress, time and money. The problem is that cheap prices and high quality do not come in combination while you opt for semi-trailer leasing. 

This article will guide you thoroughly on how buying or renting cheap trailers has its repercussions and how to determine the quality of the semi-trailers you are investing in. 

● Check the Quality of Axles

The primary factor to consider is the kind of axles a trailer has. A semi-trailer is a box on wheels. The majority of the trailer manufacturers opt for American made axles. So if your axles are American then you can be assured of their quality and durability. 

On the other hand, if a trailer has foreign-made axles, you need to understand they do not hold the same reputation as the American Axles and would not provide the same level of reliability and sturdiness. And a cheap trailer would not have the American Axles.

What to Look for in Frames? 

After you are done checking the axles, it is time to pay attention to the frames. The material which has been used in making the frame of the trailer is crucial as it is a pivotal determinant of its potential strength. The best material for a frame is without any doubt tubular sheets. 

If you wonder what tubular sheets are then you should know that tubular sheets are steel tubes with 4 walls. They come in various dimensions. The tubes which are utilised in trailer constructions are usually 1’tubualr sheet in the walls and 2″ x 4″ or 2″ x 6″ in the frames.

And a cheap trailer will not have such superior types of materials. Often the manufacturers who sell inferior rated trailers use angle iron in the walls and I-beams in the frames. So it is obvious that these materials are not as strong as tubular steel. Being a crucial part of the trailer the frames should be of high quality. 

● Consider Tripe Tube Hitch 

Another structural factor to go through is the trailer’s hitch. The hitch is a crucial part of the trailer that is connected to your vehicle. If we consider the best trailers they will feature a triple tube hitch in them. A triple tube hitch is a hitch with three tubes. One on the left side, one on the right side and a third tube down the middle to reinforce the hitch.

And the cheap trailer has a double tube hitch, one on the left and the other on the right but there is not any tube down the middle. So make sure you have a trailer with a triple tube hitch.