by Cale | Feb 6, 2026 | News
The Ultimate Guide to Burnishing Your New Trailer Brakes Congratulations on your new trailer! Before you load up for your first big trip, there is one critical maintenance step you must perform: Burnishing (or "Seating") the Brakes. A lot of users just say breaking in...
by Cale | Feb 3, 2026 | News
The Great Debate: Aluminum vs. Steel Trailers (Which one actually wins?) When you're shopping for a trailer, the question is inevitable: “Is aluminum worth the extra cash?” Our favorite answer? It depends. I know, I know—"it depends" feels like a cop-out. But barring...
by Cale | Jan 21, 2026 | News
Is Jayhawk Trailers Easy to Get To? Driving Times from Nearby Cities If you are already on the road and just need to plug us into your GPS, here are the quick answers: Trailer Sales: 5591 E 72nd Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022 Parts & Service: 7255 Ivanhoe Street,...
by Cale | Jan 8, 2026 | News
Which Axle Should You Trust? Dexter vs. Lippert vs. Duratek Generally, the axle you run isn't something most people worry about, but among trailer users, the "Dexter vs. Lippert" debate is real. Many operators both in person and on forums will tell you Dexter is the...
by Cale | Dec 31, 2025 | News
Why 6,000 lb Trailer Axles Are Rare Quick Summary The Reality: 6k axles are the "awkward middle child" of the industry. The Engineering: They are often "hybrid" units that max out the capacity of 6-lug hubs without the safety factor of 8-lug hubs. The Risk: finding...
by Cale | Dec 30, 2025 | News
The "Two-Foot Regret" I see happens all the time. A customer pulls onto the lot with a specific measurement in mind. They have a car that is exactly 18 feet long, so they single out the 18-foot trailers. It makes sense on paper: My cargo is 18 feet long, the trailer...
