2019 PJ Trailers 5x10 Utility — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $2,500–$4,500. This is one of the more reliable vehicles in its class — here's what to watch for anyway.
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PJ builds excellent quality steel utility trailers — better welds and thicker steel than most competitors at the same price. The 5x10 is the most commonly used utility size for landscaping, ATVs, and general hauling. Simple, durable, and easy to inspect.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Towable trailers are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another trailer’s recall on this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2019 PJ Trailers 5x10 Utility
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Steel utility trailers rust from outdoor storage without paint maintenance. Surface rust is cosmetic; rust that has pitted through the steel is a structural concern.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$300 to wire brush and repaint, more if structural
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Utility trailer bearings need annual repacking if used regularly. Check for play.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Check the receiver coupler for play (worn coupler is a safety issue) and safety chains for wear, corrosion, or missing hooks.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$200
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Rust that has pitted through the steel frame tubes
- ✗Coupler with significant play when the trailer is hitched
- ✗Missing or damaged safety chains
Good Signs
- ✓Surface rust only — no structural rust
- ✓Coupler that locks solidly on the ball with no play
- ✓Safety chains intact and in good condition
- ✓Bearings repacked recently
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