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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Can I Put Larger Axles Under My Trailer? Quick Summary: The Physical Answer: Yes, you can physically bolt heavier axles to most trailers. The Legal Answer: No, this does not increase your trailer's legal payload or GVWR. The Frame Risk: A trailer built for 3,500 lb...

Electric vs. Surge vs. Hydraulic: Which Brakes Do You Need? Quick Summary: Electric Brakes: The industry standard. Instant response, great control, but lower total stopping power than hydraulic. Surge Brakes: The "Rental" standard. No controller needed, but terrible...