You didn’t specify what kind of trailer, so I’ve decided it’s an enclosed trailer with a locking door. I just throw the load in, throw the rope in after it, and then lock up normally. 🚛

Just utter the sacred spell after tying the knot “This ain’t going nowhere”

Not screwed at all.

I’d use a Bowline to secure the end of the rope to the trailer, and a Trucker’s Hitch at the other end.

The Bowline is easy to untie and the Trucker’s Hitch gives a 2:1 mechanical advantage.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bowline

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trucker's_hitch

Edit: Another way to secure the end of the rope to the trailer is a Timber Hitch (best for a round pipe) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timber_hitch. Super secure and can be untied very easily.

This is a weird question. Nobody cuts the ropes they use the secure things. You would always need to buy new rope.

I am surprised people think they should use a knife at all.

I’m offended that you expect me to cut the rope at the end

I’ve done this multiple times, why is it an issue ?

As scoutmaster I was just going over knots with the kids. I’m good for the next month