Trailers
Enclosed Cargo Trailer Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used bumper-pull enclosed cargo trailers with one or two axles, from Haulmark, Pace American, Carry-On, LOOK, Interstate, Wells Cargo and other builders. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from the VIN and ratings to the frame, coupler, floor, roof leaks, ramp door, axles, bearings, brakes and tires, plus a short tow test. Not for gooseneck, refrigerated, food or living-quarters trailers.
$19.00
Gooseneck Trailer Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used gooseneck flatbed and equipment trailers from Big Tex, PJ, Load Trail, Diamond C, Sure-Trac, Carry-On and other builders, single or dual wheels. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from the VIN, ratings and your truck's payload to the neck, coupler, frame, deck, ramps, landing gear, axles, bearings, brakes and tires, plus a short tow test. Not for enclosed, livestock, dump or living-quarters goosenecks, or fifth-wheel trailers.
$19.00
Open Utility Trailer Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used open utility and landscape trailers, single or tandem axle, from Big Tex, Carry-On, PJ, Load Trail, Sure-Trac and other builders. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from the VIN and ratings to the frame, coupler, deck, gate, axles, bearings, brakes and tires, plus a short tow test. Not for dump, tilt, car hauler, gooseneck, enclosed or boat trailers.
$19.00
Tandem Axle Flatbed Trailer Pre-Purchase Inspection Checklist
A guided, do-it-yourself pre-purchase inspection checklist for used bumper-pull tandem axle flatbed and equipment trailers, deck-over or between the fenders, from Big Tex, PJ, Load Trail, Diamond C, Sure-Trac, Carry-On and other builders. No mechanic needed: each check tells you what to look for and what counts as a fail, from the VIN, ratings and licence rules to the frame, coupler, deck, ramps, tandem axles, bearings, brakes and tires, plus a short tow test. Not for gooseneck, dump, tilt or air-brake trailers.
$19.00
How it works
- Choose a checklistPick the one that matches what you are buying, and pay by card. No account to set up first.
- Add what you are inspectingEnter the item, the asking price and where it is. Add as many as you are considering.
- Inspect it, or send itWork through the checklist on your phone, or send it to a mechanic, supervisor, colleague, or employee to do for you.
- Read the report and compareSee the problems first, with photos. Put your options side by side and decide.