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How to Buy a Cargo Trailer

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Before purchasing your enclosed cargo trailer, check our these helpful tips on how to buy a cargo trailer.
How you will use it and what will be hauled in it? Do you need an in stock cargo trailer or a custom cargo trailer?

Payload Weight plays a big role in the type trailer configuration you choose. Reference this How To Buy page for essential information on topics such as hitches, tongue weights, axles and more.

At any point during your shopping process you need our assistance, we are ready to help build the perfect trailer and exceed your expectations! Our super helpful team is standing by!


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Getting Started

A Helpful Tips on How to Buy a Cargo Trailer

Knowing how to buy a cargo trailer doesn’t have to be complicated!  
Even with all of the choices and options we offer, the team at Boss Cargo Trailers will make your buying experience easy and convenient. 
Shop online and build your trailer using our secure, online store or let us walk you through the ordering process. 

CLICK HERE to start building your trailer online 

If you’re not quite ready to shop online, you can simply request a Quick Quote! CLICK HERE to request a Quick Quote

Have more questions about how to buy a cargo trailer?  We are ready to assist you!  Connect with us via online chat, phone, email!

To make your ordering process quicker, we will need to know information to make sure your trailer is right for you!

  • What are you going to be using your trailer for? 

  • What Length do you need?

  • What Width do you need?

  • How much weight are you going to carry?

  • How much time do you have?
    (Some trailer options take several weeks to complete)

  • What height at the rear ramp door do you need?
    (Rear Ramp and Barn Doors are shorter than interior height)

  • Do you need to upgrade your rear ramp door?
    (8.5 Standard ramp holds 4000lb 7’ Wide standard holds 2000lb)

  • Do you want to upgrade metal Thickness?
    (This is and option you will always be glad you chose)

  • Are you in an area with Snow? 
    (If so you need to upgrade your roof bows)

Get Started!

1. Select Your Base Model

We are a Dealer for the top cargo trailer manufacturers in the country and we sell all of the popular sizes.  We sell trailers enclosed cargo trailers, goosenecks and stackers. You will select options as you build your trailer in the to ensure your trailer has the right equipment for the job!

2. Select Your Options

There are many options to choose from when ordering your trailer.  As you navigate your shopping cart, you will be able to add options that enhance the appearance and functionality of your trailer.  

At any time during the process of configuring your trailer you need out help, we are ready to help you walk through the steps of choosing the right options.  Please note that more options mean added production time.

3. Set Up Your Payment

A deposit is required to hold your trailer while awaiting pickup.  
The deposit can be paid with a credit card (a 3% fee applies) or mailed in by Cashier’s check.  

Remaining balance will be due when you take ownership of your trailer.  
Final payment can be made by Cash, Cashier’s Check, or Bank Card.  A 3% fee will be charged on all bank card transactions.  If we customize your trailer, a deposit of 30% is required.

 ALL DEPOSITS ARE NON-REFUNDABLE ON SPECIAL ORDERS

Financing is Available!

4. Arrange for Pickup or Delivery

Trailer Pickup Hours

Pick Up Hours:
Monday- Friday 8:00AM – 4:30PM
We also schedule after hours pick up free of charge
Your pickup time will be arranged when we finalize your sale. 
We will work with you personally to schedule this.
A charge will apply to all unscheduled pick ups

Delivery in the US

We offer delivery across the continental US.  Your Boss Cargo sales team member will go over delivery charges based on the size of your trailer and your location. 
Charges are based on a per mile rate and a flat rate for local delivery.

Delivery times vary based on your location.
Speak with your Boss Cargo sales professional for details and pricing.

More Helpful Buying Information
on How to Buy a Cargo Trailer

How Long Does it Take to Get My Trailer?

We work with three manufacturers to source the best and fastest delivery for you.  Need it super quick?   In-stock trailers are your quickest bet for the fastest delivery.  The more options added, the longer the trailer takes to produce.  Options trailers take longer to build depending on the options you chose.  If your trailer requires a larger degree of customization, your sales team member will discuss delivery dates with you.

How Does the Delivery Service Work?

Yes we deliver to 48 states.  Prices are 1.50-2.50 per loaded mile one way.  With fluctuating fuel prices, delivery costs may escalate, but please know this is out of our control. When you purchase your trailer for delivery, you pay a deposit and the delivery fee.  We schedule the driver and give you the driver’s contact information and we give the driver your information. At the time of delivery, you will have a few papers to sign and pay the remaining balance to the driver. 

What Sizes Are Available?

We offer Single Axle, Tandem Axle, Tandem Gooseneck Axle and Triple Gooseneck Axle Trailers in various widths and lengths.
See below for a complete listing of all available sizes  available through Boss Cargo Trailers.  .

6′ Wide or Less

4 X 6 Single Axle
5 X 8 Single Axle
5 X 10 Single Axle
6 X 10 Single Axle
6 X 12 Single Axle
6 X 14 Single Axle
6 X 10 Tandem Axle
6 X 12 Tandem Axle
6 X 14 Tandem Axle

7′ Wide

7 X 12 Single Axle
7 X 14 Single Axle
7 X 14 Tandem Axle
7 X 16 Tandem Axle
7 X 18 Tandem Axle
7 X 20 Tandem Axle
7 X 24 Tandem Axle

 

8.5′ Wide

8.5 X 14 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 16 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 18 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 20 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 22 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 24 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 26 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 28 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 30 Tandem Axle
8.5 X 32 Tandem Axle

We sell Tandem Axle Gooseneck Trailers in the following sizes:

8.5 X 22 Tandem Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 24 Tandem Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 26 Tandem Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 28 Tandem Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 30 Tandem Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 32 Tandem Axle Gooseneck

We sell Triple Axle Goosenecks
 in the following sizes:

8.5 X 38 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 40 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 42 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 44 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 46 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 48 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 50 Triple Axle Gooseneck
8.5 X 52 Triple Axle Gooseneck

What Are the Trailer Weights?

Model

GVWR/GAWR

Tongue Weight

Empty Trailer Weight

Payload Capacity 3500lb Axles

Payload Capacity 5200lb Axles

Payload Capacity7000lb Axles

4X6SA

2000/2000

N/A

750 lbs.

1250 lbs.

N/A

N/A

5X8SA

2990/2990

N/A

840 lbs.

2150 lbs.

N/A

N/A

5X10SA

2990/2990

N/A

980 lbs.

2010 lbs. 

N/A

N/A

5X12SA

2990/2990

N/A

1080 lbs.

1950 lbs.

N/A

N/A

6X10SA

2990/2990

N/A

1100 lbs.

1890 lbs.

N/A

N/A

6X12SA

2990/2990

180 lbs.

1200 lbs.

1790 lbs.

4000 lbs.

5800 lbs.

6X14SA

2990/2990

N/A

1300 lbs.

1690 lbs.

3900 lbs.

5700 lbs.

7X10SA

2990/2990

N/A

1200 lbs.

1790 lbs.

9200 lbs.

5800 lbs.

7X12SA

2990/2990

N/A

1300 lbs.

1690 lbs.

9100 lbs.

5700 lbs.

7X14SA

2990/2990

N/A

1400 lbs.

1590 lbs.

9000 lbs.

5600 lbs.

6X10TA

7000/7000

N/A

1200 lbs.

5200 lbs.

9200 lbs.

12800 lbs.

6X12TA

7000/7000

270 lbs.

1800 lbs.

5200 lbs.

8600 lbs.

12200 lbs.

6X14TA

7000/7000

309 lbs.

2060 lbs.

4940 lbs.

8340 lbs.

11940 lbs.

7X12TA

7000/7000

294 lbs.

1960 lbs.

5040 lbs.

8440 lbs.

12040 lbs.

7X14TA

7000/7000

318 lbs.

2120 lbs.

4880 lbs.

8280 lbs.

11880 lbs.

7X16TA

7000/7000

339 lbs.

2260 lbs.

4740 lbs.

8140 lbs.

11740 lbs.

7X18TA

7000/7000

372 lbs.

2480 lbs.

4520 lbs.

7920 lbs.

11520 lbs.

7X20TA

7000/7000

396lbs.

2640 lbs.

4360 lbs.

7760 lbs.

11360 lbs.

8.5X14TA

7000/7000

400 lbs.

2600 lbs.

4400 lbs.

7800 lbs.

11400 lbs.

8.5X16TA

7000/7000

420lbs.

2800 lbs.

4200 lbs.

7600 lbs.

11200 lbs.

8.5X18TA

7000/7000

450lbs.

3000 lbs.

4000 lbs.

7400 lbs.

11000 lbs.

8.5X20TA

7000/7000

480lbs.

3200 lbs.

3800 lbs.

7200 lbs.

10800 lbs.

8.5X22TA

7000/7000

510 lbs.

3400 lbs.

3500 lns.

7000 lbs.

10600 lbs.

8.5X24TA

7000/7000

540 lbs.

3600 lbs.

3800 lbs.

6800 lns.

10400 lbs.

8.5X26TA

9990/9990

600 lbs.

3800 lbs.

N/A

6600 lbs.

10200 lbs.

8.5X28TA

9990/9990

630 lbs.

4000 lbs.

N/

6400 lbs.

10000 lbs.

8.5X30TA

9990/9990

660lbs.

4200 lbs.

N/A

6200 lbs.

9800 lbs.

8.5X32TTA

9990/9990

690lbs.

4400 lbs.

N/A

6000 lns.

9600 lbs.

8.5X34TTA

15600/15600

720 lbs.

4600 lbs.

N/A

11000 lbs.

16400 lbs.

How Much Weight Can the Ramp Door Hold?

Standard ramp door on an 8.5 wide hold roughly 4000 lbs of rolling weight. You can upgrade to the extra heavy-duty 5000 lbs  Super heavy-duty 6000 lbs.  The 6 & 7 wide trailer standard holds roughly 2000 lbs. You can upgrade to medium duty  which holds 3000 lbs

What Are the Dimensions of the Trailers?

Ramp Height Opening

6′ Wide:  69.5 inches
7′ Wide:  75 inches
8.5 Wide: 75.5 inches

Ramp Width Opening

6′ Wide:  63 inches
7″ Wide:  75 inches
8.5′ Wide:  89.5 inches

Do the Trailers Have Electric Brakes?

All tandem axles have electric brakes and a brake on each axle.

What Size Tubing is Used to Frame the Trailer?

All tubing used to build the trailers we sell high quality is steel square tubing that measures 1 x1.5”

What Colors Choices Are Available?

A color chart showing the different colors of paint.

Boss Cargo Trailers offers a wide variety of color choices.  We now offer a PolyCor upgrade on all 4′ to 7′ trailers and now PolyCor comes standard on 8.5′ trailers!!


What Hitch Size Do I Need?

CLASS 1

CLASS 2

CLASS 3

CLASS 4

CLASS 5

GROSS TRAILER WEIGHT

Up to 2

000 lbs

Up to 3

500 lbs

3

TONGUE WEIGHT CAPACITY

200 lbs

300 lbs

350 - 600 lbs

650-1

000 lbs

VEHICLE

Passenger Cars (sedan type) and light crossover vehicles

Midsize sedans

small trucks and  Mini Vans

Pickup Trucks

Mini Vans & Full Size SUV's

USED FOR TOWING

Motorcycles

small boats and lightweight cargo trailers 

Snow mobiles. small boats & utility trailers

Midsize Boats

midsize campers & utility trailers

Where Can I Get a Complete List of Options?

Click below to browse through all of our options!  From reflector tape to 7,000lb jacks, we have the options you are looking for!

How Can I Get Financing?

We have developed relationships with credible financing companies to provide our customers with several financing options.  Visit our Financing page to find out which option is best for you.

What Brands Do You Sell?

We sell only the best enclosed cargo trailers.  We do not sell sub-standard quality trailers for cheap.  Boss Cargo Trailers is an authorized dealer for Anvil Trailer, Diamond Cargo, and Titanium Cargo Trailers.

Need more help on how to buy a trailer? Call Us!

Buy From a Reputable Dealer

We realize that there are a lot of dealers, especially in the Douglas, GA  area where many cargo trailers are manufactured.  With so many in this area, it can be difficult to choose a dealer to trust your business with.  Boss Cargo Trailers is a full-fledged dealer with family-oriented business principles and years of experience.  We are not a part-time, secondary business.  We operate a showroom and office with regular business hours and our family works hard every day to uphold our reputation as outstanding people to do business with.

Let Us Earn Your Business Today!

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