Too_Many_Tools wrote:

On Dec 17, 1:29 am, Too_Many_Tools wrote:
I am considering getting an enclosed trailer..something about 16-18'
long.

I would like to hear opinions on brands, features one should get and
mods that one can do to the trailer.

It will be a general purpose trailer to be used for anything that
might fit in it.

Also what is the recommended pulling vehicle for such a trailer?

thanks

TMT

Finally, any trailer sites that you would recommend one visit?

Thanks

TMT

The various brands are all largely the same for a basic cargo trailer,
just check for trailer dealers in your area and see what they have.

A cargo / auto trailer with a rear ramp door and a regular side door is
the most versatile, and a winch in the trailer is handy for dragging
stuff up the ramp. LED lighting is also a plus as are interior lights,
and if you have a winch, a local battery is both necessary and also
helpful in providing power for interior lighting when not connected to a
tow vehicle. You could also rig a switch to allow you to power the
marker lights when not connected to the tow vehicle which can be useful
depending on where you need to park the trailer at times.

The tow vehicle would be somewhat dependent on how much the trailer will
weigh loaded, and that could vary quite a bit. Assuming a trailer GVW of
around 10K which would give you around 6K cargo capacity, you'd
certainly want a 3/4T truck at a minimum, and a weight distributing
hitch. You'll also need a good brake controller in the tow vehicle.

For comfortable towing there is no such thing as too large a tow
vehicle, but if you'll be towing a lot of miles then you'd want to go
with something closer to the minimum size necessary in order to get the
best economy, though the comfort level will suffer.