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What’s the Advantage of a V-Nose Enclosed Trailer?

March 24, 2022 /
7x14 enclosed trailer

V-nose enclosed trailers are known for their distinctive shape, which provides a range of benefits for the modern cargo hauler. Anyone who has hauled a v-nose over a flat trailer can attest to this design simply makes for a better towing experience. We’ll take a look at what makes V-nose trailers special, the advantages they offer, how they are designed, and the best attributes to look for as you shop our full line-up of V-nose trailer options. 

What is a V-Neck Enclosed Trailer?

With a beautifully sleek and aerodynamic look, V-nose cargo trailers come out swinging. Offering a variety of benefits, a V-neck is so named because the front of the trailer comes together at a V-like point instead of a flat front you may have seen on other enclosed trailers. V-neck trailers provide additional space up front for more cargo space and many trailer owners attest that they are easier to tow, especially in different wind conditions. 

If you are comparing two 7×14 enclosed trailers and one is a V-nose and the other is flat, the V-nose will have an additional 1-2’ up front in the nose of extra space over the same-sized flat-front. All in all, the V-neck can provide so much more bang for your buck when you are deciding to invest in a new enclosed cargo trailer.  

Advantages of V-Nose Trailers

A V-nose trailer’s unique design contains a host of features that many find to be especially useful in day-to-day trailering. Little advantages become big deals day in and day out as these benefits compound over time. A few of the many advantages present in an enclosed v-nose trailer include:

  • More Space: depending on the size of the trailer, you can expect an extra foot or two of length within the v-nose which provides an excellent nook for a wide variety of applications. We’ve had customers add shelves and overhead cabinets in their options list and then use the front v-nose area as a workstation. You could house electrical set-ups for quick and efficient distribution throughout the rest of the trailer. As well, it provides a great spot to pull up a motorcycle’s front wheel. You can kick it up a notch by adding e-tracks and d-rings for tons of tie down spots. 
  • Better Maneuvering: the shape of the v-nose makes it easier for turning and maneuvering. Some models of trucks can even have their gates down and still make tight turns in an enclosed v-nose trailer. 
  • Easier To Tow: providing more space means you have more opportunities within the enclosed trailer to balance your load about the axle. Better maneuverability, aerodynamics, and less susceptibility to sudden gusts all add up to a better experience as you’re towing a trailer. Anyone who has been doing 70mph on the interstate and passes a semi tractor trailer towing a trailer can tell you that these white knuckle moments are when you’re glad you invested in a v-nose enclosed trailer.

Although it can depend greatly on the tow vehicle, properly loading your trailer, and staying within set weight limits, many customers also report substantial gas savings when they switch to a v-nose. While it can be difficult to quantify with so many variables at play, a lot of enclosed trailer cargo haulers also report feeling like they have more control. This may be due to the shape contributing to a decrease in front drag, especially with a strong headwind.

Preventing Trailer Sway

If you’ve been hauling cargo trailers any length of time, you yourself may have experienced the hair raising moment your trailer starts to sway back and forth. With V-necks, sway can be reduced by keeping the load properly balanced around the axle and sticking under your trailer and your tow vehicle’s max weight limits. There are also additional systems to consider when you want to minimize sway, especially on long trips. 

Weight distribution hitches help take the stress of the point of connection and distribute it evenly across a uniform plane between the tow vehicle and the trailer. This means less stress at the rear of your tow vehicle, less stress at the trailer tongue, and ultimately a drastic reduction in swaying tendencies. The weight distribution hitch also can help increase your tow capacity, makes the V-nose easier to control, and increases stability like when you pass a semi or get hit with a sudden gust.  

What Do You Use a V-Nose Trailer For

V-nose trailers provide a lot of great room right up front for a variety of applications. Commonly, we’re helping our customers decide the best set-ups for their businesses or just everyday hauling needs. One of the big advantages with the extra space up front is organization. We have so many great options that help to keep tools, equipment, spare parts, and other necessities stored with a dedicated space on board the trailer. 

Anyone in the skilled trades knows that a well-organized tool crib means greater efficiency and a boosted bottom line while on the job site. Paying dividends is what getting the right v-nose trailer to meet your needs is all about. At Renown, we take it as our mission to help you find that perfect trailer to create long-term value.

Best V-Nose Enclosed Trailers 

We stock some of the best v-nose enclosed trailers on the market and we don’t just say that as a gimmick, we actually know these companies and these trailers very well. After being a leader in enclosed trailer sales, we’ve built some solid industry relationships and have learned where to spot quality. If a manufacturer doesn’t hold themselves to the same standards we have here at Renown, we simply won’t recommend those trailers to our customers. Top names in enclosed v-nose trailers include Rock Solid Cargo and Spartan Cargo Trailers but, in the end, the best trailer is going to be the one that provides the most value for the investment you’re making. 

We understand many of our customers are using these v-nose trailers in a business setting. Whether that’s a race team, a mobile concession trailer, mobile pet grooming, a landscape business, or whatever other way you earn a living, these trailers simply have to perform at the professional level. That’s why we have plenty of types and sizes to look at with option after option so you can get a completely customized enclosed cargo trailer to perfectly meet your needs.

How to Tow a V-Nose 

Towing a v-nose definitely has its perks. You’ll definitely feel a lot more in control and able to get in and out of tight spaces. The ease of towing a v-nose with the extra room up front and the better driveability especially with gusts make the experience a lot better when getting heavy loads from A to B and back again. 

Towing a v-nose is also easier with the set-ups we carry. Take the 8.5×16 trailer for example. This is a great tandem axle v-nose enclosed trailer that comes standard with a sand foot on the jack. This makes it so easy to pop the trailer on and off even if you don’t have a nice concrete surface. Whether you’re at the job site or pulling up your mobile food trailer to an event, you will be so grateful for this seemingly insignificant feature. The 2 5/16” coupler is also a very standard size and able to connect to most trucks and many SUVs with ease. This trailer and our other tandems also come standard with two 3500-pound rated drop leaf spring axles with electric brakes on both axles. This is going to make for a much smoother ride even with a full load out, as well as making it much easier to bring the trailer under control and to a safe stop. 

If you’ve ever driven a trailer without an independent braking system and tried to make a quick stop, you know how scary it can be to feel your tow vehicle pushed from behind. The two brakes on each axle are another detail that can be easy to gloss over but make towing Renown’s v-nose enclosed trailers so much nicer.

Shop In-Stock V-Nose Enclosed Trailers

As you shop all your options for the best V-nose trailers, it all comes down to the value received for the investment being made. Our team is composed of highly-experienced professionals. That means they know which trailers are going to make your life hauling cargo easier, and how to marry needs and budget together in the package that provides the best long-term value. We provide a superior level of support before, during, and after you purchase your new trailer because we want to be your trailer shop for life. 

Shop our full line-up of enclosed V-nose trailers, select all your options, get financed, and even arrange for professional delivery right to your driveway. If you need guidance at any point come see us in beautiful Douglas, Georgia or our team’s just a call, email, or chat away—please contact us however is most convenient. 

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