FAQs

Determining the payload, GVWR, or empty weight of the trailer can be done using the following formulas:

• Maximum Payload = GVWR - Trailer weight
• GVWR = Maximum Payload + Trailer weight
• Trailer weight = GVWR - Maximum Payload

To determine if your vehicle can haul a trailer, you will consult your vehicle Owner’s Manual and the information from above to determine if the trailer falls within your vehicle’s hauling capabilities.

Yes, the landacape gate can be used as a drive-on gate, it has been designed to handle
50% of the payload of the trailer. It can also fold-inside the bed of the trailer to accomodate longer loads.

The gate is designed to hold 50% of the payload of the trailer.

• Kit Trailers: At this time, we do not manufacture sides for the kit trailers, but all kit
  trailers come with the stake pockets required to build sides to customize the trailer to
  fit your needs.
• Utility Trailers: Our solid side utility trailers come equipped with 15” sides and we do
  not manufacture taller sides at this time. We do not manufacture any side panel options for our open rail side trailers.

The maximum load capacity on the trailer is determined by a combination of components, such as frame, axle, and tires. The trailer is designed to handle the capacity indicated on the VIN label and it is not possible to increase the load capacity of the trailer.

Most provinces or states require that you license and title your trailer before your tow it. You are required to check with the Ministry of transportation (MOT) in Canada, or Department of motor vehicles (DOT) in US, with regards to licensing a trailer. Licensing laws will vary from province to province and state to state.

In Canada

Before you may register your trailer, the New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) must be filled out by the dealer and then signed by you. To register the trailer, you will need to take your Bill of Sale and the completed New Vehicle Information Statement (NVIS) to the Ministry of Transportation. After paying the provincial fees, your trailer will be registered. At this time, you will be issued a trailer license plate.

In USA

Before you may register your trailer, the Certifate of Origin must be endorsed by the dealer to you. To register the trailer, you will need to bring Bill of Sales and the completed Certificate of Origin to the Department of motor Vehicles, where after paying the state fees your trailer will be registered and/or titled. The local DMV then issues a Certificate of Title or some other ownership document to the new vehicle purchaser.

If you are experiencing difficulties registering your trailer, please contact support@westbrooktrailers.com with proof of purchase and the VIN of the trailer, and we will be assist you.

All our trailers are equipped with a 4-way flat connector, with the following color code:

• White = Ground
• Brown = Running Lights (The brown wire is split between the passenger/driver side)
• Yellow = Left Turn Signal & Brakes
• Green = Right Turn Signal & Brakes

The kit trailer will ship in three boxes and comes with all the assembly instructions required. The paperwork needed to register will be affixed to the outside of the tire box.

4’ x 4’

• Box #1 - Tires, Fenders, Lights, Coupler, Wiring & Documents: 25” X 28” X 11” - 79 lbs.
• Box #2 - Axle and Frame Box: 74” x 9” x 6” - 74 lbs.
• Box #3 - Spring Box: 26” x 6” x 4” - 15 lbs.

4’ x 6’

• Box #1 - Tires, Fenders, Lights, Coupler, Wiring & Documents: 25” x 28” x 11” – 79 lbs.
• Box #2 - Axle and Frame Box: 74” x 9” x 6” – 83 lbs.
• Box #3 - Spring Box: 26” x 6” x 4” – 15 lbs.

4’ x 8’

• Box #1 - Tires, Fenders, Lights, Coupler, Wiring & Documents: 25” x 28” x 11” - 79 lbs.
• Box #2 - Axle and Frame Box: 74” x 9” x 6” - 104 lbs.
• Box #3 - Spring Box: 26” x 6” x 4” - 15 lbs.

5’ x 8’

• Box #1 - Tires, Fenders, Lights, Coupler, Wiring & Documents: 27” x 29” x 11” – 87 lbs.
• Box #2 - Frame Box: 74” x 9” x 5” - 90 lbs.
• Box #3 - Spring & Axle Box: 80” x 8” x 7” - 51 lbs.

The kit trailers comes with eight stake pockets, each of which has four mounting holes already predrilled. A fifth hole must be drilled in order to attach plywood to it.

The only lights that can be submersed into water is on the boat trailers. I would also be conscious on how different types of water (i.e. salt or fresh) can affect the galvalume finish.