Trailer Frequently Asked Questions

The right car-hauler size depends on the vehicle’s length, width, ground clearance, and weight. Many passenger vehicles fit on a 16- to 20-foot car hauler, but you must confirm that the trailer’s deck dimensions, payload capacity, and gross vehicle weight rating can safely handle your vehicle. RBS Trailer Sales can help you compare your vehicle measurements with trailers currently in stock.

Choose a dump trailer when you primarily need to transport and unload loose material such as mulch, gravel, soil, or debris. Choose an equipment trailer when you need ramps, a flat deck, and secure tie-down points for machinery, tractors, skid steers, or other wheeled equipment. Your cargo weight and towing capacity should guide the final choice.

A bumper-pull trailer connects to a hitch receiver at the rear of the tow vehicle and is often easier to use for lighter or occasional hauling. A gooseneck connects to a hitch mounted in the bed of a pickup truck, which can provide improved stability and higher capacity for larger loads. The best option depends on your truck, hitch setup, cargo, and intended use.

Check the tow rating, gross combined weight rating, payload rating, hitch rating, and tongue- or pin-weight limits published for your exact tow-vehicle configuration. The loaded trailer, passengers, cargo, and hitch equipment must remain within every applicable limit. If you are unsure, bring your vehicle specifications to RBS Trailer Sales so our team can help you compare them with a trailer’s ratings.

GVWR is the maximum allowable weight of the trailer and everything loaded onto it. Payload capacity is approximately the GVWR minus the trailer’s empty weight. Always compare the weight of your cargo with the listed payload capacity, and never exceed the limits of the trailer, hitch, axles, tires, or tow vehicle.

A monthly trailer payment depends on the purchase price, down payment, loan term, interest rate, credit approval, taxes, and fees. A larger down payment or longer term may change the monthly amount, although a longer term can increase total interest paid. Contact RBS Trailer Sales for current financing options and a payment estimate based on the trailer you want.

Yes. RBS Trailer Sales offers new and pre-owned trailers, subject to current availability. Inventory changes frequently, so check the online inventory or contact our team if you are looking for a particular size, brand, category, or price range.

Bring a valid driver’s license, your preferred payment method, and the information required for registration and insurance. Financing applicants may need additional identity, income, residence, and insurance documentation. Confirm the exact requirements with RBS Trailer Sales before your visit so pickup can go smoothly.

Yes. RBS Trailer Sales provides trailer service, maintenance, repairs, parts, and accessories. Contact the service team with your trailer’s year, make, model, VIN, and a description of the work needed to request an appointment.

RBS Trailer Sales has locations in Sykesville and Oakland, Maryland. Store hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Both locations are closed Saturday and Sunday. Visit the Contact Us page for addresses, phone numbers, and directions.