Enclosed Cargo Trailers

[woodruffhunter]

I am looking for some direction and advice for enclosed trailers. I believe that your experience will likely help me more than a salesman.....

I plan to use the trailer for storing and hauling my UTV, along with tents and some gear. My UTV is a crew cab Kawasaki Teryx. I have used a flatbed trailer in the past, which has worked fine, but I like the idea of storing my UTV in an enclosed trailer (mostly in winter) when I am not using it.

A couple of questions I have are:

1- What length do you recommend?
2- Do you like/recommend the aluminum construction?
3- So you like having the side door entrance, is it worth it?
4- Have you upgraded the interior (floor coating)?

Is there anything you would change about the one you bought?

Would welcome your feedback....

Thank you!

 

[Sparks Shooter]

I've got one that I use often and wouldn't be without. I bought it new in 2019. Its a 16' Charmac with 2-3500 lb axles. It easily hauls 2 4-wheelers and all my camping stuff. I camp in it quite a bit as well. Here are my answers to your questions:

1- What length do you recommend? 16'
2- Do you like/recommend the aluminum construction? I like the aluminum construction. Even fully loaded, it tows pretty easy with a standard gas pickup. Aluminum skin picks up a lot of dents when traveling on gravel roads.
3- So you like having the side door entrance, is it worth it? Definitely worth it. Great for fueling access and if you end up camping in it like I do.
4- Have you upgraded the interior (floor coating)? I didn't upgrade the floor but it would be a good idea. I have a carpet that I put in it that can be removed and cleaned.

If I did it again, I might look for a model with a wider box and the fender-wells inside. If I could keep the same amount of ground clearance, the extra width would be nice. The deck on mine is a bit high but I love the clearance. A ramp rear door with stabilizers is a must for loading ATVs. -------SS

 

[Stillwater165]

The above post is spot on, 16 ft is the ticket with the side door ! The longer they are the bigger pain to get around !

 

[woodruffhunter]

SS: I like your setup and the advice you gave. I was thinking about the 16-foot length as well. Thanks

 

[elkassassin]

This Is What I'd Get!

Mine Does Have A Side/Man Door!

Mine Is Shorter Than The One In This Picture!

Interstate Trailers Are Perty Decent Quality!

The Ford will easily Pull The Bigger Longer Trailer!

Mine Is A Storage Shed For My Sleds & Other Misc BS!

BIG BUBBAS Kinda Up Your Way Use To Sell Interstates,I Don't Know If He Still Does?

You Better At Least Look At The Interstates!

You Know What They Say woodruff?

The BIGGER The BETTER!

 

[woodruffhunter]

This Is What I'd Get!

View attachment 152292

Mine Does Have A Side/Man Door!

Mine Is Shorter Than The One In This Picture!

Interstate Trailers Are Perty Decent Quality!

The Ford will easily Pull The Bigger Longer Trailer!

Mine Is A Storage Shed For My Sleds & Other Misc BS!

BIG BUBBAS Kinda Up Your Way Use To Sell Interstates,I Don't Know If He Still Does?

You Better At Least Look At The Interstates!

You Know What They Say woodruff?

The BIGGER The BETTER!

Man, that looks like plumbing money; a little out of my budget
What is the length of your trailer?
That sounds like a great setup.
I am tired of pulling around a flat bed....

 

[elkassassin]

I'm Not Sure The Length On Mine?

It Was Built For 2 Sleds With Some Elbow Room Up Front For MISC BS!

One Thing I Was Just Looking At Is If I'm Not Wrong?

Looks Like Interstate Trailers Have Made Some Changes?

I See Some Of Their Enclosed Trailers Don't Even Look Like There's Any Vents On The Roof?

I Know They Are A Pain & Kinda Cheap Built But Anything You Haul Store In The Trailer That Runs On Gas Is Gonna Vent Vapors In To The Trailer,I Have 2 Vents On Mine & I Leave Them Slightly Cracked Open All The Time!

Looks Like Some Of The Newer trailers Have Side Vents!

Man, that looks like plumbing money; a little out of my budget
What is the length of your trailer?
That sounds like a great setup.
I am tired of pulling around a flat bed....

 

[1989Cohunter]

This Is What I'd Get!

View attachment 152292

Mine Does Have A Side/Man Door!

Mine Is Shorter Than The One In This Picture!

Interstate Trailers Are Perty Decent Quality!

The Ford will easily Pull The Bigger Longer Trailer!

Mine Is A Storage Shed For My Sleds & Other Misc BS!

BIG BUBBAS Kinda Up Your Way Use To Sell Interstates,I Don't Know If He Still Does?

You Better At Least Look At The Interstates!

You Know What They Say woodruff?

The BIGGER The BETTER!

I have a 26’ sled trailer. I have 4 sleds that live in it during the winter. And it holds my boys dirt bike and my atv in the summer. The super clamp sled and atv tie downs. Plus I can safely haul other random crap.

 

[elkassassin]

I Just Looked woodruff!

The Rectangular/Box Part Of My Trailer Is 14' Long!

The V-Nose On The Front Is Another 5' Long!

And Then A Couple More Feet For The Tongue!

So Around 21'-22' Total Length!

If I Were You I'd Go Longer!

But.....................!

Them Longer Trailers In The Hills In The Winter Time Can Get You In A Bind Perty Easy!

My SIL Law Has A Longer Model & Once In A While......................,Ya!