FAQ about Plain Ol' Trailers' Cargo Trailers, Pricing and Delivery

A: Most common sizes of enclosed cargo trailers are kept in stock. Special orders can take a week in slow season, longer in busy season. Trailers with options can take longer, depending on the options selected. Flooring, A/C, and electrical can add from a few days to, in rare cases, a few weeks to your build. It’s best to ask your sales rep about custom trailers!

A: Your trailer is available for pick up Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm. Saturdays mornings by appointment only, additional fees apply.

A: Yes. For delivery cost, use our. Ask about discounts for smaller trailers (7′ wide and under) that can be fit three or more to a load.

A: The 7′ wide trailer and the 8.5 wide trailer both come standard with electric brakes, they’re optional on the 5′ wide trailer and 6′ wide trailer.

A: No. If it’s a 28′ long trailer, it’s 28′ PLUS the v-nose. Same with 16′ trailer, etc. Standard V Nose is about 2′, a bit less for smaller trailers.

A: You will be picking your new trailer up direct from the factory, which makes over 100 trailers per week. The trailer doesn’t have to be shipped and it doesn’t have to sit on a lot costing a dealer money.

A: Sturdy, steel-frame construction for our trailers is where we start. Most of the components we use for your trailer are identical to those used by other trailer manufacturers. There are minor details that vary from trailer to trailer.

A: You can move the trailer door wherever you would like, including into the v-nose. You can also delete the rear loading door from the trailer.

A: 7′ wide trailers and 8.5′ wide trailers come standard with a round 7-way plug, while the smaller trailers come with a flat 4-way plug. Newer trucks should have both.

A: Depends on the trailer.

• 2″ X 3″ on 4, 5, 6 & 7 wide single axles
• 2″ X 4″ on 6 & 7 wide tandem axles
• 7 X 18 tandem (and all 8.5′ wide trailers) have 6″ i-beam
• 28′ and up have double 6″ i-beam

• 3500# Tires = C Rating
• 5200# Tires = D Rating
• 7000# Tires = E Rating

• 3500# Wheels = 5×4.5 (Five Lug)
• 5200# Wheels = (6lug)
• 7000# Wheels = (8lug)

• 32″ X 67″ on 6′ and 7′ Wide Trailers
• 36″ X 75″ on 8.5′ Wide

• Budget trailers come with a bar lock
• South Georgia Cargo, Diamond Cargo, etc. all come with an rv-style keyed latch, bar lock upon request

• In almost every case, you’ll have to order a flat front trailer to be able to fit the generator

A: The timeframe will correlate to the size and amount of customization on your trailer. Small sizes or trailers with low to no customization may take a couple of weeks while trailers with many custom options or complex options may take upwards of a month and it may vary between low & high season. Always consult with your sales rep about the lead time!

A: Your trailer is available for pick up from Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4:00 pm (12 – 1 pm is the factory’s lunch time, you may need to wait if you arrive at this time). Saturday pickups are an exception and fees may apply. Always notify your sales representative about your arrival, appointments are required for assistance at the manufacturer.

A: No! You will be provided the Certificate of Origin of your trailer at the factory which serves as a temporary tag for 30 days after pickup!

A: We don’t have in-house shipping, but we’ve had positive experiences with UShip, a third party shipping company. You may get a delivery quote at https://www.uship.com.

A: You may finance through your own financial institution, but we also work with a third party called Trailer Solutions Financial. For more info on their service you can call: 800-224-8180 or email: mailto:credit@trailersolutions-financial.com.

A: GVWR is calculated based on the total axle capacity times the amount of axles on the setup.

• Single 2990 lb Axle = 2990 GVWR
• Tandem 3500 lb Axles = 7000 GVWR
• Triple 5200 = 15600 GVWR

A: No! If your trailer is a 20′ long, total interior length is 20′ PLUS the V-nose extra space. The standard V-nose is about 2′, a bit less for smaller trailers.

A: On custom orders, you get to move the location of you RV door anywhere you need it! It’s best to send a print or drawing of the trailer with dimensions to ensure it gets placed where you want it.

A: 7′ wide trailers and 8.5′ wide trailers come standard with a round 7-way plug, while the smaller trailers come with a flat 4-way plug.

• 3500# Wheels = 5×4.5 (5Lug)
• 5200# & 6000# Wheels = (6lug)
• 7000# Wheels = (8lug)

• 32″ X 67″ on 6′ and 7′ Wide Trailers
• 36″ X 75″ on 8.5′ Wide

• 2990 lb Axles: 6 Ply
• 3500 lb Axles: 6 Ply
• 5200 lb Axles: 8 Ply
• 6000 lb Axles: 10 Ply
• 7000 lb Axles: 10 Ply
• 8000 lb Axles: 14 Ply