Avoiding the biggest mistakes when buying a trailer Australia wide often comes down to looking past the price tag and checking the compliance plate. Many first time buyers underestimate their weight requirements, purchasing a standard 6×4 only to realise it’s legally over capacity the moment they drop a load of gravel or wet soil into it.
Another massive blunder is ignoring the tow ball weight. If you buy a trailer that is too heavy for your car’s specific hitch rating even if the car can “pull” the total weight you’ll experience dangerous lifting at the front of your vehicle, ruining your steering and braking. Always check your vehicle’s owner’s manual against the trailer’s Aggregate Trailer Mass (ATM) before handing over your cash.
