I want to buy an enclosed 6x12 trailer. I have seen that there seems to be two different design's. The first is the traditional flat nose and the other is the V nose design. My question is to those who actually have a trailer and what you think as far as the difference. Any experience with either one or both? Also I can get a new Flat nose 6x12 for about $2500 and I found a used V nose used for $1800. Any opinions on that either is welcome.

 

I have an 18ft. enclosed trailer. It is just a standard toy hauler type trailer with a folding rear door. I looked at both types of trailers before I bought mine, and both have their pros and cons. The pros of the V type trailers are aerodynamics and con would be loss of some cargo space up front due to the V design. The standard flat wall gives more cargo space, but less aerodynamic. A small 12 ft. trailer shouldn't be too much of a wind sail as it is likely only 6 ft. wide compared to my trailer which is 8.

Another thing to think about is how much weight you plan to haul around in the trailer. If it is going to be more than 3k lbs total, make sure to look for a trailer with dual axles and brakes. Some of those 6x12 trailers don't have any brakes at all. Again this is only a problem if you plan to haul heavy loads in the trailer. I think the single axle trailers are rated at a 3500lbs.

 

I just plan on using the trailer to haul some of my stuff from VA to NH. 3500 lbs is probably all I need. Thanks for the post.

 

We have a 7x14 flat front trailer and it pulls almost as hard empty as it does loaded. If you are looking to haul furniture and stuff then get the v nose since you will be able to shove some smaller items up front.

 

Turns out that the trailer I thought was 2200 is actually 3200. Looks like I will try used first. I found a couple of v nose for around 1800. Looks like it's time to negotiate!

 

12' V nose trailers are actually 10' floor space with a 2' V.

12' flat nose are a true 12' floor space.

12' Single axle gross weight rating = 2,900lbs and payload = 1,900lbs

 

I didn't even think about that. Thanks

 

For estimating purposes, I loaded up a 12' trailer with my rolling tool box full of tools, other misc steel garage tools, several sheets of plywood, multiple boxes of books etc.

All were heavy items and densely packed in the trailer. The CAT scale ticket showed 2,890lbs.

After 800 miles of driving at avg. 60mph, summer time, one tire threw a tread. It was a Goodyear Marathon about 3 years old.

I now run Hankook H714's at $60 each on all three of my trailers and have been more than happy with them.

 

Sounds like I need to buy a used trailer and set it up the way I want to. It is real cheap to change out bearing and put new tires on an older trailer. Over all I would save money and have a better trailer. Since I will be driving about 1500 mile round trip, tires bearings are a big deal to me.

 

Found a 6x12 dual axle flat nose trailer with brakes on both axles brand new for $3200. Going to go take a good look at it tomorrow. The payload idea was what got me thinking dual axle. After seeing that I was only going to get about 1500lbs in a single axle I knew I had to do something different. The Dual axle has a 7000lb GVWR and a paylod of 5350lb payload capacity. This is more of what I need. I have an entire house to move and 1600lbs at a time just will not do. Plus I can use the trailer for the 4 wheeler's once I get to NH!