FAQ | 5280 Trailers — Denver Dump Trailer Rental Questions

Questions

Frequently asked

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Do I really need a brake controller?

Yes. Our trailers have electric brakes on both axles — Colorado law and physics both require them working. Most ¾-ton trucks have a controller built in. If yours doesn't, any auto shop can add one for around $150.

Can I tow with a half-ton (F-150 / 1500)?

Loaded, these trailers exceed most half-ton ratings, so our minimum is ¾-ton (2500 / 3500-class) and up. Whether any particular vehicle is suitable is for you to verify against the manufacturer's ratings — we can't make that determination for you.

How far ahead should I book?

As soon as you know your dates. Trailers book out fast — especially Thursday through Sunday and through roofing season — so reserving ahead is the surest way to lock in the days you need. When you send a request, the site checks the calendar live and tells you whether your dates look open.

Where's the lot?

A secured self-storage facility in Centennial, near I-25 and E-470. You get the exact address and gate code once the agreement is signed and payment is in. Pickup and return are self-service, any hour.

What about dump fees?

You pay the landfill directly for whatever you dump — we never mark that up. Tower Landfill in Commerce City and the Denver Arapahoe Disposal Site are both close.

What can't go in the bed?

No hazardous materials, liquids, fuels, asbestos, hot asphalt, or wet concrete / washout. Everything else that fits under the tarp and under 12,000 lbs is fair game.

What if I'm late bringing it back?

Text us before 11 AM on your end date and we'll work it out. A late return without notice runs $25 an hour past the deadline, capped at one daily rate per day, taken from the deposit.

What if something breaks?

Stop, text us, and we handle it. You're never on the hook for normal mechanical wear — only damage from misuse or overloading, which is what the deposit and photos are for.

Ready when you are

Tell us your dates and what you're hauling. We confirm availability the same day.