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The most common hitch will be the bumper pull, the fifth wheel shipping service, and the pintle hitch and gooseneck. We have drivers to accommodate any hitch you have on your trailer.
What is a Bumper Pull Transporter?
A Bumper Pull Transporter is a type of trailer that attaches to the back of a vehicle using a ball hitch. These trailers are also known as tag-along or drag trailers.
The most common type of hitch is called a bumper pull, also known as a drag or tagalong trailer. Despite its name, the trailer doesn’t connect to the vehicle’s bumper. Instead, the trailer’s tongue fits over a ball hitch that sticks out from the back of the vehicle’s frame.
What are the advantages of a bumper pull trailer?
The main advantage of a bumper pull trailer is its smaller size compared to a gooseneck trailer, which makes it generally cheaper, easier to maneuver, and compatible with a wider range of tow vehicles like SUVs or vans. As it attaches to the vehicle’s bumper, it allows for a normal turn radius when towing; due to its common hitch design, it also tends to be a more beginner-friendly option.
Here are the key benefits of a bumper pull trailer:
- Economical cost: It is less expensive than a gooseneck trailer because it is smaller and has a simpler design.
- More vehicle compatibility: This trailer can be pulled by different types of vehicles, such as SUVs, vans, and pickup trucks, as long as the trailer size and the vehicle’s towing capacity match.
- Easy to use: Because of the bumper hitch attachment, the trailer follows the same path as the vehicle towing it. This makes it easier to handle, especially for people who are new to using trailers.
- The same turn radius: When you’re towing a trailer, it will naturally turn in the same path as the vehicle that’s towing it.
- Standard hitch: Most regular trailers use a standard ball hitch that is easy to find and use for most drivers.
- It takes up less space when parked or stored compared to a gooseneck trailer.
What are the disadvantages of a bumper pull trailer?
Downsides of Bumper-Tow Trailers: A smaller trailer means less living space. Also, if you’re transporting horses or livestock, a smaller trailer means you can’t take as many animals with you.
How much does a driver charge to haul a bumper pull?
There will typically be a charge of $1.50 to three dollars per mile for shipping a bumper pull depending on the distance.
How long does it take to ship a bumper-pull trailer from Florida to New York?
A driver will take two to four days to haul a bumper-pull trailer from Florida to New York.
How long does it take to haul a trailer from Indiana to California?
The typical driver hauling a trailer from Indiana to California will take three to four days, depending on traffic and weather.
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- RV Movers Company | Are you looking for RV Hauling Companies?
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- Fifth Wheel Transportation Company
- Professional Auto Haulers in Florida
Shipping a bathroom trailer from GA to Florida
We picked up a ball and hitch bathroom trailer from Adairsvill, GA 30103, to Sneads, FL 32460. The trailer was twenty-six feet total in length and twelve feet tall. The driver was 299 miles, and the cost to haul it was $850.00