If you are buying new look at a 10K with brakes on both axles, the cost will not be that much more than a 7K. I have had both and you will get much more trailer for the money with a 10000 LB. 7000 lb have wimpy axles, bearings, and hubs. Swing by the tire store on the way home and replace the chinese tires with some good stuff and you will be set. If you dont replace the stock tires make sure they are balanced, they will last alot longer.