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Answers to common questions about Miska Trailers, our products, and services.
The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is maximum total weight of the fully loaded trailer including cargo. This weight rating must never be exceeded.
The Gross Axle Weight Rating is maximum total weight to be carried by a single axle. This weight rating must never be exceeded.
Carrying capacity is calculated by taking the GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) and subtracting the trailers empty weight (tare). The remaining balance is the legal payload. * EXAMPLE: 10,000 lbs. (GVWR) -minus 2,200 lbs. (Empty Weight) = 7,800 lbs. Payload
Miska Trailers™ has the most diverse line of trailers available in the industry, as well as, custom manufacturing capabilities. Miska Trailers™ is a production based manufacturer, with unlimited ability to custom build any trailer to your specifications. You may contact our friendly sales department at 800-306-2111 with your questions and needs.
Miska Trailer™ Factory is your one-stop shop for trailer parts, service, repairs and accessories. We have qualified, certified mechanics and welders to repair any of your trailer needs. Whether you are looking to do the work yourself and need all the parts, or you want it done by the professionals, we have the parts and the skilled staff to get it done. We service all types, and all makes and models of trailers.
Yes! Parts can be ordered online from our Parts Superstore and delivered to your door within days. Or you can come to the factory to pick them up yourself. Your Choice!
The recommended Hydraulic Fluid is AW 32, or equivalent. It is most commonly used with mobile equipment operating in environmentally-sensitive sites year-round.
Majority of trailers have leaf-spring axles. However, torsion axles have been increasingly used due to their superiority in longevity, stability, and safety. Leaf springs provide cushion in a trailers suspension by attaching to axles with U-bolts. On torsion axle trailers, the cushioning function is built into the axle. Self-contained and sealed, torsion axles resist rust and corrosion better than traditional leaf spring axles. Torsion axle trailers lower the center of gravity of the load you are hauling, thereby providing more stability for the trailer, but if you have a flat tire a torsion axle requires a spare wheel before you are able to continue pulling the trailer. A torsion axle trailer also has the drawback of a low variable-rate, giving less flexibility when loaded or going over harsh terrain. Some experts say that leaf springs are the better option while torsion axles are the best option.
Electric brakes are the most commonly used brake package with trailers, unless it is a boat trailer or watercraft hauling trailer, which mainly come with surge brakes because electric brakes can short out if the trailer is backed into the water. Electric brakes allow you to control them from the vehicle as were surge brakes rely on pressure being applied to the hitch to activate them.
Each tow vehicle has a different tow capacity. You should always check your tow vehicle's owners manually to find the specifications for towing a trailer.
It depends on the weight of the trailer, what you are hauling, and your provincial rules and regulations. Please refer to the Ministry of Transportation website. In Ontario, “a Trailer having a gross weight of 1,360 kilograms (3,000 Ibs) or more shall be equipped with brakes adequate to stop and to hold the vehicle.”
All of our trailers come with EZ Lube axle spindles. All you have to do is remove the rubber plug on the wheel bearing dust cap and by using a standard grease gun, simply pump fresh grease into the bearings. This should be done a couple times a year depending on the amount of use.
In-house financing is available on a select group of trailers and subject to approved credit. Contact one of our sales associates for more details.
You require an annual safety inspection if both your truck and trailer meet the following: The truck's actual weight, registered gross weight or gross vehicle weight rating exceeds 4,500 kilograms (9,920 lbs), or The actual weight of the truck, when added to the actual weight of the towed trailer or trailers exceeds 4,500 kilograms (9,920 lbs), or The gross vehicle weight rating of the truck, when added to the gross vehicle weight rating of the towed trailer or trailers exceeds 4,500 (9,920 lbs) kilograms.
Learn about financing options to make owning a Miska Trailer easier.
We're proud to offer both commercial lease/finance options for business use and installment payment (finance) agreements for personal use!
Our typical agreements assume equal monthly payments with terms as short as 12 months (1 year) and up to 72 months (6 years). We also have deferred, seasonal, and semi-annual payment options for your consideration.
Here at Miska, we’re proud to say we guarantee same day approvals. In fact, most applications are processed within one hour!
No. Our application is very simple and can be completed in just a few minutes online HERE.
No. Our financing process is completely digital. You can get pre-approved HERE. Once approved you just need to pick a payment option (your options will be emailed to you shortly after you submit your application). Then finally, your agreement will be emailed to you which you can sign in seconds on your computer or smartphone.
While our agreements are not open you can absolutely payout early anytime. The cost would equal the balance of the remaining payments. No additional fees or penalties apply.
We try our best to deliver a solution to all credit types. Our lending model includes options for A, B and C credits (higher interest rates apply to deemed higher risk applicants). We can’t guarantee an approval for everyone, but we’ll certainly do our best! In the event of a declined application, we can always retry with money down and/or a co-applicant.
Absolutely!
Yes, insurance is required. You can provide confirmation of your own insurance OR ask our finance team about “in-house financing options” for your new trailer.
Yes, insurance is required. You can provide confirmation of your own insurance OR ask our finance team about “in-house financing options” for your new trailer.
The amount of money that you make monthly vs. the amount of regular monthly payments you have for debt. This includes all credit cards or line of credits that may not be being used at the time. They calculate these as if they were being used to the maximum.
