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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.

EnclosedOpen/Utility
Weather & securityProtected, lockableExposed to weather and theft
Used priceHigher — more materialsCheaper, simpler
Tow weight / MPGHeavier, more wind dragLighter, easier to tow
VersatilityCargo, moving, mobile shopLandscaping, hauling, dump runs
MaintenanceRoof seams, ramp doorDeck 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 65 ft Enclosed Mobile office trailer — $29,500 in Phoenix1h ago
$29,500▲ above typical
65 ft Enclosed Mobile office trailer
Phoenixcraigslist
Used 2026 Formula enclosed trailer, brand new, 10K rating — $18,995 in Southeast Alaska1h ago
$18,995▲ above typical
2026 Formula enclosed trailer, brand new, 10K rating
New
Southeast Alaskacraigslist
Used 2027 ALCOM 7.5x16 XPRESS Aluminum Enclosed Trailer 7K GVWR — $12,200 in Oregon Coast4h ago
$12,200▲ above typical
2027 ALCOM 7.5x16 XPRESS Aluminum Enclosed Trailer 7K GVWR
7.5x16
Oregon Coastcraigslist
Used 2026 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $11,489 in Colorado Springs6h ago
$11,489▲ above typical
2026 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer
New
Colorado Springscraigslist
Used 2027 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $11,379 in East Idaho6h ago
$11,379▲ above typical
2027 Interstate 102X24' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer
East Idahocraigslist
Used 2027 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $11,199 in El Paso6h ago
$11,199▲ above typical
2027 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer
El Pasocraigslist
Used 2027 Formula Traverse 8.5' X 20' Enclosed Cargo Trailer - 5200Lb Axles — $10,899 in Kansas City1h ago
$10,899▲ above typical
2027 Formula Traverse 8.5' X 20' Enclosed Cargo Trailer - 5200Lb Axles
5,200 lb
Kansas Citycraigslist
Used 2026 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer — $10,689 in Grand Rapids6h ago
$10,689▲ above typical
2026 Interstate 102X20' Victory Enclosed Car Carrier Trailer
New
Grand Rapidscraigslist

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