Salvage Cargo / Enclosed Trailers

About Cargo Or Enclosed Trailers

Enclosed cargo trailers are typically light-duty trailers with gross vehicle weight ratings (GVWR) of 10,000 pounds (4,536 kilograms) or less, although there are some exceptions. They often have either single or tandem axles. Construction varies, but most cargo trailers are made of either aluminum or steel.

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Rainbow Trailers Aluminum Enclosed Cargo Trailer

Aluminum trailers are lighter and may support larger payload capacities. Steel units, although heavier, are often more durable and can stand up to harsher working conditions. The trailer frame may also be made of either aluminum or steel with metal exterior wall panels and interior wood lining.

It is also common for cargo trailers to have a rear door as well as one or more side doors that allow for loading and unloading items toward the middle or front of the unit. Some manufacturers also sell enclosed cargo trailers that double as toy haulers, with a door in the rear or in the front near the trailer coupler that folds down and acts as a ramp.

Cargo/Enclosed Trailer Benefits

One chief advantage that enclosed cargo trailers have over other types of utility trailers is they can protect cargo from outside weather conditions. For anyone planning to transport valuable items, it’s advisable to add a lock to the rear door and make sure that the side doors, if the trailer has them, feature built-in locks.

Another benefit of enclosed trailers is their ability to carry loads that might otherwise be susceptible to blowing away in the wind or toppling out of an open trailer. For example, someone moving into a new house could safely load an enclosed cargo trailer with boxes with paper documents, clothing, and other lightweight items without fear they’ll be lost during transport.

Find The Trailer For The Job

You will find a large selection of new and used enclosed cargo trailers for sale on UtilityTrailersToday.com. Popular manufacturers include Bravo, Doolittle, and Rainbow Trailers, among others. Rainbow Trailers, for example, sells enclosed aluminum trailers ranging from 5 to 7 feet (1.5 to 2.4 meters) wide and 7 to 18 ft (2.4 to 5.5 m) long, with a GVWR between 2,990 and 7,000 lbs (1,356 and 3,175 kg). The company also sells steel cargo trailers. By contrast, Bravo’s Scout line of cargo trailers range in width from 5 to 8.5 ft (1.5 to 2.6 m) wide with lengths between 10 and 24 ft (3 and 7.3 m) and a GVWR between 2,990 and 7,000 lbs.

Other types of utility trailers include dump trailers, flatbed trailers, and landscaping trailers. Dump trailers have one or more hydraulic rams that raise the cargo box and allow rock, sand, and other bulk materials to sift through the rear gate. Flat and landscape trailers commonly have metal frames and wood floors with a rear tailgate that can serve as a ramp when folded down; they may also have mesh sidewalls. Landscape trailers are distinct, however, as many models also have drop-down sidewalls and built-in racks for carrying trimmers, shovels, and other tools.