Are you ready to take your handyman services to the next level by creating a mobile shop on wheels? If so, then an enclosed trailer can be just what you need. You can outfit it to hold your tools, as well as to provide a workspace for small jobs, like cutting pipes to length or minor carpentry. The following tips can help you pick the best trailer for your needs.
How many axles do you need?
For a small shop trailer, you can probably save money by choosing a single axle trailer. Just keep in mind that this trailer will only be stable when it is hooked up to your work truck or if it has it's jack stands down. While most models will have a built-in jack stand on the tongue of the trailer, a helpful upgrade is to also have integrated stands built into each corner of the trailer. This will give you a much more stable trailer, whether you are still hitched to your truck or not. This can be very useful, as well as safer if you will be using tools inside the trailer at your job sites.
What build-out options do you need?
Although you can get a trailer that is completely built out to your needs, as a handyman you will likely want to handle this part on your own. Not only will it save you money, but you can also completely personalize it to your specific desires. Make sure the trailer you choose can easily be built out. For example, many enclosed trailers have thin aluminum walls, so you will need a trailer with a sturdy interior frame or include tie-down loops so you can attach storage shelves, workbenches, or mount tools.
You should also consider weight. While wood may be easy to work with as you customize, it can be heavy. This can cost gas as well as be more weight than the trailer is rated for. Either use lighter materials, like aluminum, for your build or make sure you choose a trailer rated for the load.
Do you need power?
A small amount of power for the safety or interior lights will come from your vehicle, but are you planning to also need power for your tools? This could be the case if you tend to take jobs at off-grid locations, such as new builds. If so, make sure you can mount a power option to the trailer and easily hook it up to an outlet system. You can achieve this with a battery bank or by having a small generator mounted to the tongue of the trailer.
For more help, contact a service that has enclosed trailers for sale.
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