Should You Buy an Enclosed or an Open Trailer?

Owning a trailer gives you an easy and cost-effective way to transport all types of cargo, including bulky and heavy items that won’t fit in your trunk. There are two primary types of trailers: enclosed trailers and open or flatbed trailers. This brief comparison should help you determine which option is best for your needs.

Is Your Cargo Oddly Shaped?

If you’re hauling boxes or small items that easily fit within an enclosure, you won’t have to worry about finding an enclosed trailer that’s big enough. But if your trailer is especially tall or bulky, an open or flatbed trailer is a better option, since it can accommodate all shapes and sizes of items.

Do You Want Weather Protection?

If you need your cargo to be shielded from weather damage, the sun, theft, or vandalism, then an enclosed trailer with a locking gate is your best bet. Enclosed trailers protect your cargo and keep it secured, so you don’t even have to unload them at night if you lock them up.

Is Weight a Concern?

If your towing vehicle is smaller or lighter in weight, an enclosed trailer may be too heavy for it. Flatbed trailers are always going to weigh less and can typically be transported by most types of towing vehicles.

Visit our dealership in Alachua, FL, to check out our wide stock of new and used trailers for sale. Let us know if you’d like assistance with financing your trailer purchase. Polaris® of Gainesville serves the Florida cities of Gainesville, Lake City, and St. Augustine.