All the Donation Trailers have arrived at their donation sites!!!

Please bring your non-perishable food items – canned meat or tuna, peanut butter, cereal, canned fruit or 100% juice, pasta and pasta sauce – to any of our four locations to contribute to the “30 Days of Giving” drive and the Arkansas Foodbank. Here’s where to take the food:

Trailer Country of Cabot
3903 Hwy 367 S
Exit 16 & Hwy 167
Cabot, AR 72023

Smith Ford
908 East Oak St
Conway, AR 72032

City Motors
1207 TP White Dr
Jacksonville, AR 72076

Byron’s Jewelry
2601 E Race Avenue
Searcy, AR 72143

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Sign up for the "Be A Star" Giveway... win a Yamaha V Star and trailer from Trailer Country to pull it with!

Rockin Robert will be on the grill cooking up some Hot Dogs and drinks will also be provided.....Come by and see us and get hooked up with a sizzling summer deal!

CONGRATULATIONS to Steven McDaniel of Melbourne, AR... Winner of the Ranch Hand Grill Guard at the Big Buck Classic this past weekend!

With Halloween approaching fast, you are probably seeing more and more front yards decorated with a gauntlet of spooky spider webs, tombstones and many other freaky furnishings waiting for their chance to creep out trick-or-treaters as they make a mad dash for the pot of candy gold at the home’s door. But there are much scarier situations that you can see while driving down the road any time of the year.

One of these situations is a truck pulling a trailer that, as a result of improper loading, has begun to sway violently from side to side, as if trying to escape the grasp of the trailer hitch. The worst case scenario, often terrifying for the truck driver and other motorists, involves the trailer swaying across the double yellows and into the path of oncoming traffic. Just the thought of this can send a chill down the spine of many experienced professional drivers!

Swaying is not limited to one type of trailer, it may be a dove tail trailer or even a cargo trailer! Luckily, major truck manufacturers such as Ford, Dodge and Chevrolet have begun to take measures to help reduce trailer sway. This can be done by using the truck’s computers to sense the sway and electronically apply the truck’s brakes on just one side of the truck at a time to neutralize swaying.

Most recently, Ford has introduced a trailer sway control system on the 2011 Super Duty that takes this technique above and beyond what has been done before by using the electronic brake control on the trailer it is towing. By controlling both the brakes on the truck and the trailer, the computer can drastically reduce the amount of swaying. By 2012, most trucks will have this technology (or a variant of it) according to a federal law that will require all truck (and car!) manufacturers to make stability control standard.

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The checklist below is a handy tool to help you perform preventative maintenance on your trailer to keep it in good working order all season long.  

Tires, Bearings and Lights  

Check the pressure on both of your tires to verify that they are inflated to the proper PSI, as stated on the outer wall of the tire.   

Check the wheel bearings every 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) or every 6 months (whichever comes first). Ensure that there is plenty of grease in the hub. If required, repack the hub with clean grease and replace any damaged components. 

*** It is recommended that you check your bearings before and during any trips that exceed 1,000 miles or 1,600 kilometers.  

Examine the 4 prong flat connector on your trailer. All prongs should be clean and secure. If there is any corrosion, you may use a wire brush, electrical contact cleaner and dielectric grease to maximize conductivity.  

Coupler & Hitch  

If you have changed vehicles, check your new vehicle owner’s manual to ensure it is capable of towing your trailer. You will need to have a minimum Class 2 hitch with a 2” ball.  

Ensure that the vehicle’s hitch is set to the appropriate height. The tongue of the trailer should be parallel to the ground when the trailer is latched onto the vehicle.  

The coupler should be well lubricated for optimal performance.   

Sides, Gates & Ramps  

Examine your trailer to ensure that all hardware is secure and free of corrosion.

Replace any loose or damaged hardware.  

For utility trailers, ensure that your ring snap pins and safety straps are correctly installed and functioning properly.  

For landscape trailers, all hinges and locking bars/pins should also be checked and properly secured before towing.

What To Look For When Buying A Trailer....

With so many construction methods, finishes, sizes and options to consider when buying a trailer, it can sometimes be a little overwhelming. We want to help make the purchase of your new trailer as easy as possible. A good way to begin is to ask yourself some of the questions below to start thinking about the types of features you will need.

What are you hauling?
If your trailer will be used for hauling equipment or recreational vehicles most of the time (like power lawn equipment, ATVs or motorcycles), then you’ll want to consider a model with a landscape tailgate for easy loading. It’s also advantageous if the tailgate folds in to accommodate long loads and reduce drag when towing the trailer empty.

If you’re hauling average sized loads or loose materials (such as mulch or gardening supplies), you may want to consider a box style trailer with solid gates, sides and flooring.

How much room do you need and how much weight do you need to haul?
For larger loads, you may want an 8’ or 10’ trailer for its higher load capacity. For smaller, lighter loads, perhaps a 6’ model would suffice.

What kind of vehicle do you have?
Smaller vehicles have a lower hauling capacity and are better suited to 6’ or 8’ models depending on the vehicle and its towing restrictions.

What type of flooring do you need?
If you were looking for something that can by easily cleaned, then a mesh floor may do the trick. The open, expanded holes in the floor not only allow for mud, dirt and grass clippings to fall through, but also for equipment to be washed while still secured on the trailer.

If you will be hauling loose material (like mulch) or cargo that requires protection from road debris and spray (like camping supplies or moving boxes for a friend), then something with a solid floor would be perfect.

If extra traction, high durability and added rigidity are important, then a solid steel floor may fit the bill for extended periods of wear.

What type of sides do you need?
When hauling loose items, solid sides are best. Open sides work great for other occasions and offer additional tie-down locations for securing cargo (like an ATV).

Where will the trailer be stored between uses?
It’s important to have a storage space in mind to make things easier when you bring your new purchase home. It’s also vital to perform proper trailer maintenance when taking it out of storage. And remember, ongoing regular maintenance is always important too (especially before and after extended trips).

The key to buying the right trailer is to ensure it has the right features for the type of cargo you plan on using it for.

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