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Enclosed vs. Open Trailer: Which to Buy Used

The most common trailer question. It comes down to what you haul, whether it needs to stay dry and secure, and how much you want to spend and tow.

	Enclosed	Open/Utility
Weather & security	Protected, lockable	Exposed to weather and theft
Used price	Higher — more materials	Cheaper, simpler
Tow weight / MPG	Heavier, more wind drag	Lighter, easier to tow
Versatility	Cargo, moving, mobile shop	Landscaping, hauling, dump runs
Maintenance	Roof seams, ramp door	Deck boards, lights

Choose Enclosed if…

you haul valuables, tools, or anything that must stay dry and locked.

Choose Open/Utility if…

you haul dirt, mowers, or bulky loads and want the cheapest, lightest option.

Used enclosed cargo trailers listed now

Used 2026' DARKHORSE 8.5'x 18' TA52 Enclosed Trailer (202254)) — $12,500 in fort collins / north CO

$12,500▲ above typical

2026' DARKHORSE 8.5'x 18' TA52 Enclosed Trailer (202254))

fort collins / north COcraigslist

Used 2027 NEW ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER 8.5X20 XXLL 10K HEAVY DUTY — $12,400 in Broward County

$12,400▲ above typical

2027 NEW ENCLOSED CARGO TRAILER 8.5X20 XXLL 10K HEAVY DUTY

Broward Countycraigslist

Used 2027 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $11,789 in Tucson

$11,789▲ above typical

2027 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer

Tucsoncraigslist

Used 2026 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $10,989 in Tulsa

$10,989▲ above typical

2026 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer

Tulsacraigslist

Used 2026' DARKHORSE 7.5'x 14' TA52 Enclosed Cargo Trailer (200300) — $10,400 in fort collins / north CO

$10,400▲ above typical

2026' DARKHORSE 7.5'x 14' TA52 Enclosed Cargo Trailer (200300)

fort collins / north COcraigslist

Used 2026 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $9,939 in Battle Creek

$9,939▲ above typical

2026 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer

Battle Creekcraigslist

Used 2026' DarkHorse Polycore 7.5'x14' TA35 Enclosed Cargo Trailer (203529) — $9,900 in fort collins / north CO

$9,900▲ above typical

2026' DarkHorse Polycore 7.5'x14' TA35 Enclosed Cargo Trailer (203529)

fort collins / north COcraigslist

Used 2027 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $9,829 in Jonesboro

$9,829▲ above typical

2027 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer

Jonesborocraigslist

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