GT Grooming Trailer & Pet Groomer Resource.

Shoppers have shared with us their experiences with a GT Grooming Salons competitor.  Evidently, one company is “selling against” GT’s grooming trailers by saying that GT uses “horse trailers” to use as our shell.

Sort of funny (since they use a camper and call it a “proprietary design”) but GT does not use horse trailers.  We have an arrangement with a company who builds our trailer shells SPECIFICALLY FOR ONLY GT.  Nobody else can acquire our trailer shells.  Because of our volume, our shells are welded up precisely to fit GT’s equipment.  The frame is built for GT’s unique use.  For  example, the studs are spaced so we can bolt our tubs into the framing which allows for more space under the tub (which allows for a smaller trailer shell).  The headers are welded specifically for our water heaters, the doors are custom built for only GT, the examples go on and on.  

So, if a company who has sold TWO mobile grooming trailers is selling against GT’s use of a TRULY proprietary design by calling it a “horse trailer”, a responsible shopper would find that our trailers are designed from the ground up to be mobile dog grooming trailers through and through.

There is a lot of confusion over axles in the mobile pet grooming industry.  A common myth is that “two axles” on a grooming trailer is better than one.  Well, that depends…

The reason some grooming trailers have two axles is because of weight.  Most axles that are used in the industry can hold up to 3,500 pounds.  So if a grooming trailer conversion company builds large trailers that exceed 3,500 pounds, then a second axle is required by law.  However, if a conversion company is able to build efficiently, then the second axle is not needed–or wanted.

The second axle is not only a waste of money, but is actually a burden for the entrepreneur.  Because larger trailers with two axles cannot turn as easily as single axle trailers, the large mobile wears through tires at a much quicker pace–sometimes needing to change tires yearly instead of every 3 years as in GT’s case.  The reason is because double axle trailers don’t “turn”, they “side-skid.”  Side skidding eats through tire rubber like tissue paper.  

A common myth (perpetuated by companies who build only large trailers) is that a tire “blowout” is dangerous with a single axle trailer.  In reality, the trailer simply trails behind the truck safely–no dramatic scene at all.  Actually, most flat tires in the grooming trailer industry occur on double axle trailers!  The reason is because the first tire spits up nails and road debris directly into the second tire.  Next time you hear of a flat tire on a grooming trailer, ask if it was a single or double axle.

Because every detail of the GT grooming trailer is deliberate, the weight of the mobile is planned perfectly for a safe and smooth ride.  Adding a second axle would not only destroy our perfect formula, but would saddle our customers for years to come with unneeded maintenance.

A common problem that we’ve seen with cheaper quality grooming trailers is “how” they begin to fall apart.   A recent complaint about a cheaper grooming trailer was posted on an Internet social site and is typical of what we see in the industry.  The groomer explained how the “partition” in the trailer was separating.  GT doesn’t build “partitions” for several reasons, but the partition was separating from the walls because the conversion company did not do what was needed to ensure a sturdy structure.

First of All, GT grooming trailers CANNOT have this kind of problem because our trailer shells are built unlike all other companies.  But most trailers, (more…)

The popularity of pet washing franchises is actually  HELPING independent business owners.  Because most mobile grooming franchises insist on using “budget” equipment including the dreaded “hydro-system” gimmick, groomers who care about quality can offer a service that the franchises can only dream of offering. (more…)

GT Grooming Trailers was the first to develop a professional-grade mobile grooming trailer. Building large is easy; building efficiently takes some thought. However, the followers still try to catch up to GT. GT’s marketing appeals to entrepreneurs’ intelligence while the copycats appeal to ignorance.

For example, a businessperson with sense is turned off when converters break the law, commit fraud to hijack a successful company’s web traffic, or out-right lie. However, hobbyists (mobile groomers who don’t make money) tend to be reeled in by those tactics (more…)

There are about 16 different grooming trailer conversion companies; only a couple build their tubs correctly.

A VERY COMMON practice that low quality grooming trailer companies do is try to convince the public that they ARE quality by advertising a “stainless steel” tub–BE CAREFUL.

LOOK CAREFULLY at the below closeup of a competitor’s $30,000 grooming trailer’s tub (built by Ambers Mobile Pet Salons tm). Yes, it IS stainless steel, but look at how it is (more…)

Mobile grooming generators can be a confusing topic for some groomers. That’s because a lot is discussed on popular Internet social sites but real information is rarely brought up. For example, a prudent consumer conducting research has recently asked for opinions concerning the generator that GT uses and the following responses had little to do with the question–mostly fragmented thoughts about a different brand.

Therefore, here are some thoughts to consider about generators: (more…)

Substance, once again, beats fluff.

Wag’n Tails is really the only respected GIANT in the mobile grooming VAN industry. GT is big for trailers, but WGT really is the authority for grooming vans. (more…)

Wag’nTails* was the catalyst for the mobile grooming industry’s explosion and today are considered to be the gold standard for customer service. True innovation has been advanced by honest companies like MDC Romani, Inc with their Clipper Vac® but then the grooming industry began to stagnate. (more…)

GT is looking out for you! Make sure to look at the BIG picture when considering grooming van mileage. A trend is developing that advertises the Sprinter mileage as a selling point. The big picture, though, needs to take into account that some of the Sprinter designs on the market can only operate the AC when the engine is running. Therefore, the REAL MILEAGE of the grooming van is much less than may be advertised. Not only will the gas bill skyrocket, consider what an additional 40 hours per week of engine wear and tear will cost you. Then ask yourself, “Why would a company advertise the mileage when they know that normal van operation would distort the data so drastically?”