Inside width of a trailer is measured to its widest point. If the specs say a trailer has an inside width of 7 feet, this does not mean that the entire inside of the trailer is 7 feet wide. If the trailer has inside fender boxes, they are not included in the measurement. This means that the inside width will be narrower in the area between the fender boxes.
If you require the entire width inside your trailer to be a specific width, make sure this is written clearly on your order. Ex: “Entire inside trailer finished width requirement …” Notice that the example included the word “finished”. It is important to understand that when a buyer wants the walls to be finished (covered with plywood or other material) this will reduce the inside width by the thickness of the material. If a buyer orders a 7 foot width and wants it finished with ½ inch plywood, the inside width will be 6 feet 6 inches.
MAKE SURE TO SPECIFY ON YOUR ORDER WHAT INSIDE FINISHED WIDTH YOU NEED, AND IF YOU NEED THE WIDTH TO BE THE ENTIRE INSIDE OF THE TRAILER, NOT JUST THE WIDEST POINT.
Note: If the narrower area between the fender boxes is not going to be wide enough, ask your dealer if they can install fender box ramps. These are ramps that will allow you to drive over the fender boxes.
