You’re looking for a trailer. If you’ve got plentiful or unlimited funds, buying a new trailer is fun, exciting, and assures you a manufacturer’s warranty. On the other hand, if your funds are limited, buying a good used trailer from a reputable dealer might be your best bet. The more reputable the dealer, the better chance you stand of getting a trailer that still has plenty of miles left in it. Of course, there are things you can do for that used trailer that will improve its appearance, durability, and versatility.
We’re going to take a look at one of those things in particular – heavy-duty steel bumpers. With new trailer bumpers, you can improve the three above listed aspects of your used trailer.
Heavy Duty Steel Bumpers’ Benefits
Truck OEMs frequently choose heavy duty steel bumpers for serious work and off-road applications. The addition of these bumpers to your trailer can be for a better appearance, to add strength, for purely practical reasons, or all three. The protective capabilities of steel bumpers can still be maintained even though they take a beating, thanks to their incredible strength. Though a bit of surface rust may rear its ugly head on occasion, the extremely long lifespan of steel makes it a superior material. In plain speak – it lasts a really long time.
What’s more, steel is customizable. It can be used to create options such as hooks, winches, and lighting. Your work vehicle can have significant versatility added to it just by the addition of steel bumpers alone. When it comes to absorbing abuse, one of the most attractive choices is heavy duty steel bumpers.
Finishes For Steel Bumpers
Depending on your application, you may want a steel bumper with a particular type of finish. There is good news here – you have a choice. Some finishes include painted steel bumpers, a stainless steel finish, or a highly polished finish. Some companies will even match the color of your painted bumper to the color of your trailer, if you so choose. Powder coating and e-coats are used for finishing by some businesses.
Factory Installed Bumper Limitations
So, you may be asking, what’s wrong with factory installed bumpers? Those types of bumpers have serious limitations because they are built only to meet minimum standards, and nothing more. They have as little aluminum or steel as possible and are engineered mostly out of plastic. They’re not versatile, and they’re not particularly attractive.
It’s not surprising that when dealing with work or off-road trucks and trailers, improving the bumpers is one of the first modifications that fleet managers choose. For the most all-inclusive improvement, when it comes to trailers, heavy-duty steel bumpers are the best choice.
Note: Factory instilled bumpers do have one positive aspect and that is that they don’t add a lot of weight to your load.
When it comes to used trailers, always check the inventory at Mickey Genuine Parts before you buy anywhere else. We can also be depended on for both parts and labor. Shelving, trailer bumpers, lighting, and more can be used to upfit your trailer and make it perfect for the job at hand. Count on Mickey for your transportation vehicle needs. Contact us today if you would like to discuss service or used trailer availability.