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ABOUT BECK'S TRAILER STORE ST JOHNS, MICHIGAN

As the world's largest trailer dealer, you'll find more than 1,700 open & enclosed trailers for sale on 45 acres.

Find a dealer, manufacturer, or mechanic near you who is willing to do appraisals. Have this person evaluate your trailer and break down why they came to the conclusion they did. If you're satisfied with their reasoning, start with that as an asking price.

Can You Register a Trailer in Michigan Without a Title? Yes, you can register a trailer without a trailer if it weighs less than 2,500 pounds.

A 5'x10' trailer is ideal for small loads such as landscaping equipment and some furniture. A 6'x12' trailer is slightly larger and can accommodate larger items such as home appliances or be used as a motorcycle trailer. A 7'x18' trailer is ideal for larger loads such as furniture or construction materials.

Out of Alabama, the Fontaine Trailer Company is a Marmon Highway Technologies/Berkshire Hathaway company. Billed as “the largest platform trailer manufacturer in the world,” Fontaine had a better than average year in 2017, thanks to gains in the construction and housing industries.

Elkhart is known as the "Trailer capital of the world". We're just 6 miles from one of the largest cargo trailer manufacturing plants in the country.

While it's true that it's impossible to sell your RV for its original purchase price when in good condition, its resale value can be almost just as good. However, if the exterior of a travel trailer is significantly damaged, you might sell it for less than half its real value.

Kelley Blue Book Travel Trailer/RV Valuation

Kelley Blue Book is a trusted resource for determining the value of traditional automotive vehicles. However, unfortunately, they do not offer a dedicated valuation service for RVs on their website or in their printed guides.

It doesn't matter whether it's called a travel trailer, a camping trailer or a trailer coach. Specifically, if a trailer “has more than 2 wheels,” then it will be deemed a “motor vehicle” under Michigan's No-Fault law and, thus, the law will require that a valid trailer insurance policy be obtained.

What are the trailer laws in Michigan? ›

Trailer Requirements

In Michigan, the law requires that you equip your trailer with at least one working tail light; your trailer tires have a minimum tread of 2/32-inch; and a light illuminates the trailer license plate. All commercial trailers must have mud flaps on the rear wheels.

Michigan State Law Is Vague, But Some Townships Strictly Forbid It. The State Law concerning mobile homes, says that "travel trailers" and "camping trailers" are not to be used as permanent residences, but can be lived in on your property for short periods as emergency shelters.

The 6×12 Utility Trailer: This is undeniably the most popular trailer ever for small landscape crews, handymen companies, local moving, etc..

Flatbed trailers are the most common type of trailers used for transporting cargo that does not require any special handling or protection from the elements. The flatbed trailer is popular for hauling cargo such as furniture and appliances.

The most common sizes for enclosed trailers are 5', 6', 7', and 8.5' widths. They are typically somewhere between 8' long and 32' long. As far as height, any enclosed trailer is traditionally 7' tall.