Welcome to Tow Moments, by TJ's Trailers

Welcome to Tow Moments — the blog where real trailer life gets talked about honestly.

This is where we break down trailers, towing, and hauling without pretending mistakes don’t happen. Because they do. And when they do, they usually turn into a Tow Moment.

You’ll find:

• Straightforward trailer advice

• Real-world towing tips

• Buying guidance so you don’t buy twice

• Stories that start with “I thought it would be fine…”

• And lessons learned before (or after) the hitch was locked

At TJ’s Trailers, we don’t believe a trailer is “just a trailer.” The right one makes your job easier. The wrong one makes a story.

Tow Moments exists to help you choose smarter, tow safer, and laugh a little when things don’t go exactly as planned.

Because everyone has a Tow Moment.The goal is to avoid yours — or at least learn from it.

What Is a “Tow Moment”?

We’ve All Had One: The Tow Moments Nobody Warned You About

Before you become a trailer owner — or before you confidently say “it’ll be fine” — let’s cover the basics. Because trailers are simple… until they’re not.

This is your starting point. No judgment. Just the stuff everyone wishes they knew sooner.

First Things First: Trailer Types (They Are Not All the Same)

Choosing the wrong trailer is how Tow Moments begin. On our homepage you will find a list of the most common trailers:

Utility, Car Haulers, Equipment, Gooseneck, Dump, Enclosed/Cargo

Choosing the Right Trailer (Read This Twice)

Before you fall in love with a trailer, ask yourself:

What’s the purpose?

What are you actually hauling most of the time? Not once. Not someday. Most of the time. Buy the trailer for what you haul most, not the one time you might haul something wild.

What can your vehicle tow?

Your truck’s towing capacity is not a suggestion. Check the manufacturer’s specs and stay within them. If your truck is already nervous, that’s not the trailer.

How big is too big?

More space sounds great — until you’re backing into a tight spot or fighting wind on the highway.

Choosing right now saves money, stress, and future apologies.

The Not-Fun-But-Important Stuff: Legal Basics

Registration & Insurance

Some states require trailers to be registered separately. Insurance is also a smart move — accidents and theft happen.

Weight Limits

Overloading isn’t just unsafe — it can also cost you. Know the limits and stay under them.

To summarize: Choose a trailer that fits your load, your truck, and your confidence level — in that order.