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As one of the leading trailer dealers in the United States, we aim to educate our customers so they can make informed decisions. Read through our blog posts to learn more about Advantage Trailer, see what we are doing in the community, and expand your knowledge about trailers.
Featured Post
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December 22, 2022 | Trailer RentalPrimitive Pits Smoker Trailer Rental
Calling all barbecue competition teams, caterers, restaurants, or people hosting a big party! We have a 500-gallon Primitive Pits smoker trailer available to rent by the day, weekend, or week.
News
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November 29, 2022 | Advantage Trailer NewsAdvantage Trailer Announces Retirement of Founders Dan & Marchon Webb
Advantage Trailer announced today that founders Dan and Marchon Webb are retiring after 33 years with the company.
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May 19, 2022 | Advantage Trailer NewsATC Toy Hauler and Cargo Trailer Rebate Program is on!
If you are in the market for an ATC Game Changer Toy Hauleror a 6-wide or 7-wide cargo trailer, now…
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May 10, 2022 | Advantage Trailer NewsWhy is my trailer delayed? Supply chain crisis, staffing shortages, and fuel prices are all to blame
We’re now more than two years removed from the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, but the delays and price increases…
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February 21, 2022 | Advantage Trailer NewsWorldwide Aluminum Shortages are the Next Challenge to Trailer Industry
(photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) As with most things over the past couple of years, the trailer industry continues to…
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June 24, 2021 | Advantage Trailer NewsAs July approaches, trailer lead times are long, prices are high, and stocks are low — here’s why
Back in January, and again in March, we described the stateof the trailer industry as the world emerged from the…
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March 25, 2021 | Advantage Trailer NewsWhy Can’t I Find a Trailer? Why are Trailer Prices so High? Here’s Why
Why can’t I find a trailer? See all that blacktop? In a typical year, you can see wayless of it….
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January 6, 2021 | Advantage Trailer NewsAs Trailer Demand Outpaces Supply, Price Increases and Long Lead Times Continue into 2021
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought plenty of changes to ourdaily lives, from social distancing and mask wearing to restaurant and…
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October 2, 2020 | Advantage Trailer NewsAdvantage Trailer now Carrying Cross Trailers
Like many other industries, the trailer industry has beenhit with supply shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have felt the…
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January 18, 2019 | Advantage Trailer NewsIntroducing a new brand identity for Advantage Trailer
After three decades in the business it's time to look towardthe future of Advantage Trailer. Today, we are excited to…
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June 12, 2018 | Advantage Trailer NewsReliable Chicago Trailer Rentals
Do you need a trailer for your next trade-show event or someother experiential marketing need? When it's not practical to…
Education
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March 24, 2021 | EducationDo I Have to Use Safety Chains on my Trailer?
When buying a trailer, no one wants to think about the worstcase scenario, but it's important for the safety of…
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February 5, 2018 | EducationHow to Choose Quality Snowmobile Trailers
The holiday bustle may be over, but we're revving up theexcitement around the best winter activity of all — snowmobiling!…
Experiential Marketing
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March 17, 2023 | Custom TrailersWhy Bumper Pull Trailers are Perfect for Mobile Marketing
From customizability to quick setup to portability and more, there are many benefits of bumper pull trailers for mobile marketing.
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March 3, 2023 | Experiential Marketing Trailers8 Customers That Need This Fully Loaded Mobile Kitchen Trailer
A fully loaded mobile kitchen trailer has a plethora of uses. Especially when it’s both well-built and well taken care of. The good news is we have one in stock and ready to go at a moment’s notice! Here are 7 perfect uses for this 46′ fully loaded mobile kitchen trailer.
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January 25, 2022 | Experiential Marketing TrailersTrailers Available to Lease for Mobile Tours
Each new year brings renewed hopes, new resolutions, and freshmarketing budgets. Three weeks into 2022, many brands and experientialmarketing agencies…
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October 11, 2021 | Custom TrailersSandhill Coffee Using Mobile Cafe Trailer to Serve Coffee to Chicago Suburbs
Sandhill Coffee launched his mobile coffee shop in the Chicago suburbs with a custom trailer from Advantage Trailer.
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July 30, 2021 | Experiential Marketing TrailersGoodman Theatre Returning to Chicago Parks for Free ‘Zulema’ Performances
For the second straight year, Chicago’s Goodman Theatre is puttingon a free summer performance in the Chicago parks, and one of…
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April 16, 2021 | Experiential Marketing TrailersGet Your Brand Back on the Road with an Experiential Marketing Trailer
An article in the March issue of Event Marketer magazinehighlighted the benefits of mobile activations using a trailer as trade…
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March 8, 2021 | Experiential Marketing TrailersPennsylvania State Police Using Concession Trailer to Help Fund Youth Camps
While the bad news tends to make the headlines, a goodpolice force makes a positive impact on the community in…
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February 8, 2021 | Custom TrailersAdvantage Trailer’s Top 10 Custom Trailers of 2020
One of our favorite times of the year is when we take a lookback at our best projects from the…
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December 30, 2020 | Experiential Marketing TrailersLooking Ahead to the Live Music Scene in 2021 and How We Can Help
Like many across the country, I miss live music more thanmost things I have had to do without during the…
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November 24, 2020 | Experiential Marketing TrailersNew Experiential Marketing Trailers Available Now
As 2020 winds down and the promise of a new year drawscloser, brands and marketing agencies are in full swing…
Advantage in the Community
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February 20, 2023 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage ‘Cue Crew Competes in Winter Burn with 500-Gallon Primitive Pits Smoker
With our Primitive Pits smoker and the 26′ BBQ trailer in tow, the Advantage ‘Cue Crew got a great learning experience from Winter Burn Off BBQ competition in Des Plaines.
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January 12, 2023 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage Trailer Donates Court Bags for Children Through CASA of DuPage County
As part of our mission to support our local community, Advantage Trailer runs an annual holiday giving program. The goal is to get our employees involved in donating either money, items of need, or time to a local organization. This year, we supported CASA of DuPage County by filling and donating court bags.
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September 6, 2022 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage ‘Cue Crew captures Best Ribs in Elmhurst, 2nd overall at ‘Cue for a Cause!
A team from Advantage Trailer competed in the ‘Cue for a Cause BBQ competition in Elmhurst over Labor Day weekend…
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January 27, 2022 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage Trailer Donates Items of Need to West Chicago Dog Rescue
Each winter, Advantage Trailer gives back to a localorganization as part of our pledge to be involved in the community….
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March 11, 2021 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage Trailer February Food Drive Yields 400 Pounds for Local Food Bank
Each year during the Christmas season, Advantage Trailer conducts its own give back initiative to support the local community. This…
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July 10, 2019 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage assists local youth organizations in 4th of July parades
Independence Day is all about celebrating our nation’s independence from Great Britain and the freedoms that we enjoy. In addition…
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May 13, 2019 | Advantage In the CommunityBartlett Little League uses Advantage trailer for Wood Bat Blast tournament headquarters
The weather was far from cooperative, but the Bartlett Baseball Sports Association and Bartlett Little League held their annual Wood…
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May 8, 2019 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage supports local praise dancer’s quest to repeat at Rhythm of Gospel Music Awards
Charlene Rush isn’t your average 20-year old. The local college student is an award-winning gospel dancer and Advantage Trailer is…
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April 5, 2019 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage wears blue for Child Abuse Prevention Month
Would you believe me if I told you nearly 700,000 children in America are maltreated each year? Sadly, it’s true,…
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April 2, 2019 | Advantage In the CommunityJoin Advantage Trailer in supporting child abuse prevention and foster care awareness
Advantage Trailer is proud to support SOS Children’s Villages Illinois, an innovative foster care model that gives children the opportunity…
All Recent Posts
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Why Bumper Pull Trailers are Perfect for Mobile MarketingFrom customizability to quick setup to portability and more, there are many benefits of bumper pull trailers for mobile marketing.Read More
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Get Your Car Ready for Spring Break with Thule Bike Racks and Cargo CarriersYou’ve been planning your Spring Break trip for months. The annual pilgrimage to break away from the Midwest winter and…Read More -
8 Customers That Need This Fully Loaded Mobile Kitchen TrailerA fully loaded mobile kitchen trailer has a plethora of uses. Especially when it’s both well-built and well taken care of. The good news is we have one in stock and ready to go at a moment’s notice! Here are 7 perfect uses for this 46′ fully loaded mobile kitchen trailer.Read More
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Advantage ‘Cue Crew Competes in Winter Burn with 500-Gallon Primitive Pits SmokerWith our Primitive Pits smoker and the 26′ BBQ trailer in tow, the Advantage ‘Cue Crew got a great learning experience from Winter Burn Off BBQ competition in Des Plaines.Read More
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4 Reasons to Get Your Landscape Trailer Serviced NowWith spring on its way, it pays not to wait to get your trailer ready. Here are 4 reasons to get your landscape trailer serviced now.Read More -
Advantage Trailer Donates Court Bags for Children Through CASA of DuPage CountyAs part of our mission to support our local community, Advantage Trailer runs an annual holiday giving program. The goal is to get our employees involved in donating either money, items of need, or time to a local organization. This year, we supported CASA of DuPage County by filling and donating court bags.Read More
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Primitive Pits Smoker Trailer RentalCalling all barbecue competition teams, caterers, restaurants, or people hosting a big party! We have a 500-gallon Primitive Pits smoker trailer available to rent by the day, weekend, or week.Read More
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Advantage Trailer Announces Retirement of Founders Dan & Marchon WebbAdvantage Trailer announced today that founders Dan and Marchon Webb are retiring after 33 years with the company.Read More
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Advantage ‘Cue Crew captures Best Ribs in Elmhurst, 2nd overall at ‘Cue for a Cause!A team from Advantage Trailer competed in the ‘Cue for a Cause BBQ competition in Elmhurst over Labor Day weekend…Read More