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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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July 10, 2023 | Advantage In the CommunityAdvantage Brings Chicago No Limits Fishing Dream to Reality
Advantage Trailer helped bring Chicago No Limits Fishing’s dream to reality by fixing up their boat and making it handicap accessible.
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April 18, 2023 | Advantage Trailer NewsAdvantage Now Carrying Recreation By Design and Continental Cargo
In a continued effort to diversify our trailer offerings and meet customer needs, Advantage Trailer has added two new manufacturer…
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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 our daily lives, from social distancing and mask wearing to restaurant…
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October 2, 2020 | Advantage Trailer NewsAdvantage Trailer now Carrying Cross Trailers
Like many other industries, the trailer industry has been hit with supply shortages during the Covid-19 pandemic. We have felt…
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 worst-case 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 the excitement around the best winter activity of all —…
Experiential Marketing
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October 30, 2023 | Experiential Marketing TrailersExploring the Potential of Mobile Event Marketing Trailers
In the realm of event marketing, experiential marketing, mobile marketing — whatever you want to call it these days — the virtues of a marketing trailer are bountiful. For marketing agencies and brands gearing up for their next experiential marketing campaign, here are eight compelling reasons to embrace the concept.
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September 6, 2023 | Custom TrailersWhy a Custom Trailer is Better than a Temporary Trade Show Exhibit
A few years ago, I read an intriguing article in Exhibitor Magazine titled “Booth Burial,” in which industry experts shared…
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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 fresh marketing budgets. Three weeks into 2022, many brands and experiential…
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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 putting on a free summer performance in the Chicago parks, and one…
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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 magazine highlighted the benefits of mobile activations using a trailer as…
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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 good police force makes a positive impact on the community…
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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 look back at our best projects from…
Advantage in the Community
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July 10, 2023 | Advantage In the Community
Advantage Brings Chicago No Limits Fishing Dream to Reality
Advantage Trailer helped bring Chicago No Limits Fishing’s dream to reality by fixing up their boat and making it handicap accessible.
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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 local organization as part of our pledge to be involved in the…
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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,…
All Recent Posts
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Exploring the Potential of Mobile Event Marketing TrailersIn the realm of event marketing, experiential marketing, mobile marketing — whatever you want to call it these days — the virtues of a marketing trailer are bountiful. For marketing agencies and brands gearing up for their next experiential marketing campaign, here are eight compelling reasons to embrace the concept.Read More
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Best Toy HaulersAre you an adventure enthusiast with a passion for outdoor activities, be it off-roading, motorcycling, or camping? If so, a toy hauler trailer could be your perfect companion. Here are the best toy haulers we offer.Read More -
Best Utility TrailersWhen it comes to hauling heavy loads, transporting equipment, or moving large items from one place to another, open utility trailers play a crucial role. They offer versatility, convenience, and reliability for a wide range of applications. Here are the best utility trailers we offer.Read More -
Why a Custom Trailer is Better than a Temporary Trade Show ExhibitA few years ago, I read an intriguing article in Exhibitor Magazine titled “Booth Burial,” in which industry experts shared…Read More
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Advantage After Hours Episode 2: Buzzard’s Roost Single Barrel Bourbon ReviewIn episode 2 of Advantage After Hours, we review the new Malloy’s single barrel pick from Buzzard’s Roost Sipping Whiskey.Read More -
Best Car Hauler TrailersEnclosed car hauler trailers are self-explanatory — they are used to haul cars from one place to another. While open car haulers expose cars to the elements, enclosed car haulers provide protection from weather, road debris, and theft.Read More -
Advantage Brings Chicago No Limits Fishing Dream to RealityAdvantage Trailer helped bring Chicago No Limits Fishing’s dream to reality by fixing up their boat and making it handicap accessible.Read More
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Best Cargo TrailersEnclosed cargo trailers are versatile and efficient assets for both personal and business use. They can be used for moving,…Read More -
Advantage Trailer Sponsoring Fast Ranger Motorsports Team at Sick SummerAdvantage Trailer is proud to sponsor the Fast Ranger Motorsports team at this year’s Sick Summer race. Sick Summer, presented…Read More