FAQs Archive - Page 8 of 11 - Trailer Station USA

Q: Where are Royal Cargo Trailers Manufactured?

Royal Cargo Trailers are Manufactured in Lethbridge, Canada by Southland Trailer Corporation. Southland Trailer is the largest trailer manufacturing company in Canada. It is a family owned company with over 4 decades of experience.

Q: What lift is better for a dump trailer?

There are 4 main lift types for dump trailers and each has its benefits. Single Push. Also called a Single Ram or Single Cylinder. Most affordable. These are great for lighter loads. Dual Push. Also called a Dual Ram or Dual Cylinder. Two smaller cylinders work in tandem to lift the box. Since the cylinders are placed wide on the box, the unload is very stable and the forces on the connections are shared. This system requires both cylinders to work in sync. Scissor Lift A scissor lift spreads the lift points, so the box is typically more stable during the unload compared to a Single Push. If you are moving heavy and variable cargo, choose a scissor lift. If you are moving light and consistently weighted cargo: choose a single push cylinder lift, save the extra cash, and take your spouse to dinner. This is a good video that compares a Scissor Lift to a Single Cylinder Telescopic Lift. Also called a Telescopic Cylinder. There are three main advantages to a Telescopic Lift: 1) Impressively high lifting power. 2) The box cross members are consistent along the entire box (compared to the room that a scissor hoist requires. 3) All of the pushing power is in front – so there is no negative leverage (weight that is in front of a scissor hoist). There are two drawbacks to a Telescopic Lift: 1) The telescope is usually exposed above the box and more susceptible to damage by a bucket. 2) The hydraulics will usually reduce the toolbox size.

Q: Can you really make money with a dump trailer?

Yes, you can really make money with a dump trailer. Dump trailers make money, period. There is no other reason to purchase a dump trailer. Or any trailer. Make the trailer work for you and solve your problems. Some people make money as part of their job. Some people make money as part of their hobby (gentleman farmer). You can make money with a traditional dump trailer. Even better, you can make passive income with a dumpster business.

Q: What is the best size dump trailer?

The best size dump trailer depends on your needs and expected use case. For example, if you are moving large boulders, you might need 1) a small dump trailer 2) with a thick floor, 3) and a large GVWR. If you are moving discarded shingling, a large high side dump trailer is better. Here is a dump trailer buying guide . And use our filters to find the best dump trailer for your needs.

Q: Does Norstar make the best dump trailer?

Yes, at least for some people. You need to evaluate your needs on size, specifications, and cost. Here is a quick helper for you to evaluate your needs. Here is a dump trailer buying guide . And use our filters to find the best dump trailer for your needs.

Q: Who makes the best dump trailer?

The manufacturers with trailers at our stores! Of course, we are biased. And it depends. The best dump trailer is the trailer that best meets your needs, and that trailer might not be at our stores. You need to evaluate your needs on size, specifications, and cost. Here is a dump trailer buying guide . And use our filters to find the best dump trailer for your needs.

Q: Powder Coating vs. Paint

Is Powder Coating better than Traditional Paint? Really, it depends. We represent manufacturers that use both processes. Ultimately, we believe that the quality of the manufacturer matters more than the paint system. i.e., manufacturers with superior systems and processes will produce superior products. That is one of the reasons we choose our manufacturers wisely.

Q: What is Powder Coating?

Powder Coating is conducted in an oven where an electrostatic spray covers the surfaces of an electrically charged metal. Powder coating covers every exposed surface of the metal and does not depend on a manual paint gun. Go deep here .

Q: Are Iron Bull trailers powder coated?

Yes, all Iron Bull trailers are powder coated. Choosing a paint seems to be a religious decision for some people, but remove your emotion and make an informed decision after revieing our FAQ: Powder Coat vs. Paint

Q: Where is Iron Bull made?

Iron Bull trailers are manufactured in Texas and Mexico. Mostly Texas, because Texas is Texas. Norstar was officially founded in 2012 but their manufacturing background goes back decades.