Good information, one thing I'd like to add. My Son's an Auto Mechanic and they work on all types of trailers, we're up in Cottage County. Most of the problems are electrical and brake problems, and wheel bearings on boat trailers. He's told me almost every aluminum trailer he's worked on has a cracked or broken frame over the axles. If you're going to buy a used aluminum trailer have it checked out before you buy it!

You give a very good, unbiased review of cargo trailers. That’s usually hard for a person to do. You gave good reasons for the choice you made. Your trailer is super sharp looking. The point you made about it blending in was really apparent as you were saying it. You did a lot of research and shared it well.

Great information. I think one thing you failed to mention is the length of the tongue that adds a lot to ease of backing the trailer into a parking spot or driveway. This is a very important point to consider.

thank you ! Your video is helping select my first cargo trailer.

Ahhh Fur Elise love the piano intro 😆👍🏾

Great informative video tx!! I am looking to purchase a 6 x 12 as well to haul 2 BMW 1250 RTs and after watching the video I now have a better idea of what to look for in these. Keep up the good work

Thanks for sharing! I’m in the market for a 6x12 for landscaping. Very good info!

Very good content, sound and delivery. Thank you very helpful

I live in Wisconsin so I’m well aware of the rust issue. I wash my cars at least every week, often more since I have a monthly subscription for a reasonable price. But I didn’t think about that when I decided to save that $2k. Weight is a big factor, and I think the weight was only about 150lbs. Now I’m wishing I had went aluminum. Washing it in the summer is simple, when it’s not that important. In the salty winter months it is not an easy option. I doubt that it will go thru the car wash. As for color, I was happy to find a dark grey, which does match my tow vehicle (odyssey) which is nice. It’s a 10x6. Steel. Since my anticipated usage will be limited, I may not have an issue with this. My trailer is Black Horse. ATC was comparable in price, I recall. I didn’t know they were a top tier brand. The Black Horse seems very nicely made, but I have decided that the 1/4” plywood was not sturdy enough. I’m adding additional strength by adding 1/4” plywood into the inset areas, using contact cement and mechanical fasteners. On top of that I have added another 1/2” plywood layer, also secured by the same. Giving me an inch of wall thickening, to this I intend the shelving and working surfaces. It’s all a first time project and I’m not sure how I will ultimately justify this. A recent divorce has made it an absolute necessity. Had a great 2car garage workshop for my work and home/auto repair needs. Wish things had been different. Thanks for your great informative video.

Great video. I’ve had a bunch of trailers of all sizes. The V knows versus the flat makes a difference if you’re going down the highway.

Thank you for the video it was very helpful for my decision

20:03 down here in sc you definitely want that roof vent during summer especially if you cut grass all that heat off the mower in between jobs ain’t no joke

Outstanding that you for the knowledge

Very informative video and you have a beautiful looking property.

Amazing video, thank you very much

We ended up buying a "show or demo" sled trailer. It's a Stealth Predator All Alluminum. We like it.

Great video. Thank you.

Excellent video!! Tx! I am currently looking into a 6 x 12 single axle trailer to haul 2 BMW 1250 RTs so I was interested by what you had to say about hauling your Harley. Keep up the good work!

Fantastic video. Tons of valuable information nice Trailer, keep the rubber side down.

Well done Stuff that really matters

Nice job! Thanks!

Thank you. Great information. I'm not using in the winter but live in the north so thinking I may be able to get away with steel? I can't stand OSB. I'll have to look into weight difference between steel and aluminum. This really helped.

👍👍 Excellent video. Thank you. ✌

Cool video. Thanks 👍

Great information. One other item to consider is the height of the stone guard on the front. Cheaper trailers typically have a much lower stone guard to cut costs.

Thanks for making this video. Shopping for aluminum, 7x12. Going to do a build out and looking to carry more potable water than normal so opting for T/A. Many do not make a 12' with tandems. I like the ATC and DuraBull. DuraBull has a small tandem with a very nice roof rack system with ladder. Anyone know of some good quality brands?

Dave, Like your video, I am looking for a trailer and looking for aluminum trailer. Dave check your trailer lights on the fenders. One is backwards. Yellow should be forward and red back. Another youtuber had the same issue where the builder installed his backwards. I'm looking for a cargo trailer to haul my Can-Am Spyder RTS SE6 and maybe turn the trailer into a camper. Thanks for a great video. GDoc🚔🇺🇲

My build, Alcom Aluminum Stealth UTV. Pewter, 7.5 X 16, torsion axles, white interior walls insulated, LED interior lighting, v nose cabinetry, Nudo flooring, aluminum wheels, rear LED light overhang, floor track tie down system, polished aluminum interior trim, one piece aluminum roof. Alcom builds one of the finest enclosed trailers on the market.

Great video

Thanks for sharing!

Thanks

Have used a ATC 6x12 for the past 5 years doing storage locker auctions. Did notice the drag on the flat front until I put a cap on my truck.Just replaced tires and I broke the roof vent with roof rake in the winter and that is all as far as maintenance or issues

OMG I'm glad I just watched this. I was going to add a front end like yours on my 6'x12' (keep the inside the same just exterior work) but now I won't and put that money towards other upgrades. I had a trailer built up in WI in 2010, 3/4" plywood walls, electric single axle brakes, 7' inside height, curve rounded top but driving the trailer feels like I have a parachute behind my truck. I really thought the V nose would help. I'm about to strip all the lights and raptor spray the entire thing and make it last a much much longer. Great video btw as I'll also be hauling my '21 SGS in it from time to time.

Super helpful.

Nice trailer. Nice video. What about that jack at front? Looks like it may interfere with tailgate drop? I had to switch to a swivel tongue jack in order to have truck tailgate clearance. Thanks again for the video.

Beautiful Beethoven: Fur Elise. Beautiful trainers, but probably quite expensive. Sanjosemike (no longer in CA)

Great video boss

What do you think about Rock Solid cargo trailer? I am thinking about buying a 6 by 12 enclosed single axle white one. I bought the same one before back in 2018 for $2,300 with an extended triple-tube tongue. Now a dealer is charging $3,600 without the extended tongue

I went with a brand that’s been around since the 80s. Carmate 8x18

I like the dropped front roof angle … I think that should help on wind resistant idk

What are your thoughts about single vs dual axle?

I didn't know a lot about cargo(enclosed)trailers,but I ended up with a Cross Alpha V-nose 7x16 tandem axle,and I am doing my best to do a self conversion on the trailer. Does anyone know, is Cross a good brand to have?

"Some funky stuff like red or blue" lmao

Colour doesn’t affect temperature. Heat energy is in the infrared spectrum and is not visible.

Nice video. Two things though. Can latch handle be added on to side door? For extra security. And second is what do you think about under trailer with raw exposed wood that is not protected from elements. Especially where you live and same for me. Salt rain slush and whatever else. I was thinking about painting it eventually to not take in moisture. What are your thoughts?

Great vid. Learned a lot from it. Can you AC to this trailer?

That is not particle board. That is OSB "oriented strand board". Particle board is what very low quality furniture is made of which swells easily and desintegrates when exposed to moisture. OSB board is basically waterproof compared to particle board. Plywood is heavier than OSB board and plywood warps when it gets wet, so OSB is more desirable than plywood.

What are you towing this with? I am trying to figure out what to do for a trailer to haul a bagger also and tow with a 2 door Bronco. I rented a 6x12 for a day that had a wheel chock and it was pretty nice loading, but it was tall and I didn’t really like it at much over 70 miles an hour with the short wheel base in the side wind. I’m trying to decide between a 6x10 or a 5x8 or 5x10 thinking they would pull a little nicer or maybe I wouldn’t notice a difference. A 5 wide wouldn’t hang out the sides much and not be as tall, not sure if it would help or not. If I had a half ton pickup I would do 6x12 all day. Anyway, thanks for all the valuable information on enclosed trailers.

I would like to hear your opinion Sir, I’m looking to add some storage, I’m based in Ohio. I’ve looked at storage buildings & I’ve looked at enclosed trailers, the buildings require permits & some labor for pad prep, the trailer requires license plates….which way should I lean is my question, basically I’ll be storing a UTV & a zero turn

I read on the internet that color has nothing to do with heat retention, some scientist posted why I was confused like always....

How high are the walls. Head clearance? Does 6 foot wall mean I’m banging my 6 foot head and helmet against the roof?

I know this is unlikely to happen but what if you have both a RV side door and a bar lock on your trailer you’re sleeping in and someone comes along and closes the bar lock on you! I’m thinking about a trailer and that has crossed my mind, especially if you don’t have windows to egress from! That’s why I’m shying away from the combination of both for the side door. May seem paranoid but in this crazy ass world who knows. Especially if you’re boondocking somewhere away from others.

How much does your trailer weight?

Question for the channel, you indicated 6 x 12 for hauling motorcycles. I need to get the smallest and lightest trailer possible but once or twice a year I will have to haul two Harley Ultra Limiteds which have the bat wing and lower fairings. Just under 900 lbs when fueled and ready. Can it be done in a 6 x 12? I've heard conflicting information. Thanks in advance.

I've been looking at Alum 7x14s may end up with a 7x12 don't want to overtax my ford F150/ 5.4.

There will most certainly be a difference in fuel mileage between towing a flat front trailer and a V-nose, especially as the trailer gets taller & wider than tow vehicle. Aerodynamics matters much more than weight for fuel economy when towing a trailer.

I might not been listening,but is the outside....on that brand have thick tin on it? What is common?And does the exterior tin have a Luan or thin plywood or osb backing?

Is the floor OSB treated on the bottom side?

Are you ready to sell it yet? I'm looking!❤

0SB floor? Need plywood for the floor. Especially underneath.

What is the name of the trailer @ 3:40??

Maybe a stupid question but without a window on your door, can't someone lock you into your trailer 😂. Even with a lock on the clamp, the latch can still catch the lock 🤷

Im torn apart whether to purchase a 6' or 7' wide trailer... towing it with SUV why do you think?

Would you give me the approximate price that you paid for this trailer? I’m in the Florida region so looking for aluminum with the salty air. Thanks

How much did you pay for this trailer? Thanks for the video?

surprised to see the spring is bolted to the frame like that - galvanic corrosion will eat the AL frame in this area.

How much is it?

What is your tow vehicle?

You need a spare tire! Hope for the best but plan for the worst.

Particle board and osb aren't the same thing. That's osb

No difference between a vnose qnd a flat nose ?really lol

Terrible choice of music unless you are fruity

I want to stop the condensation on the roof, walls of my aluminium animal trailer, any idea on a insulation or something I can put on the roof walls to prevent condensation? Many thanks

Great informative video tx!! I am looking to purchase a 6 x 12 as well to haul 2 BMW 1250 RTs and after watching the video I now have a better idea of what to look for in these. Keep up the good work

Great informative video tx!! I am looking to purchase a 6 x 12 as well to haul 2 BMW 1250 RTs and after watching the video I now have a better idea of what to look for in these. Keep up the good work!!!

Great informative video tx!! I am looking to purchase a 6 x 12 as well to haul 2 BMW 1250 RTs and after watching the video I now have a better idea of what to look for in these. Keep up the good work!!!