Enclosed Trailer Rental in Troy, IL: What Can You Haul?
Written by Kyle Debourge, Towing & Hauling Expert at KD Trailer Rentals in Troy, IL. Kyle helps customers across the Metro East choose the right trailer for their project every day.
An enclosed trailer gives you something an open trailer can't: a covered space for your load. That makes it useful when you're moving furniture, equipment, belongings, or anything else that shouldn't be exposed to rain, road debris, and other conditions during transportation.
If you're searching for enclosed trailers for rent in the Troy, IL area, the right size depends on both the weight of your load and how much enclosed space you actually need.
Best for
- Furniture and household belongings
- Equipment and tools
- Loads that need to stay dry
- Longer-distance transportation
Not best for
- Loose material like dirt or gravel
- Oversized items wider than the door
- Loads that need side or top loading
What Is an Enclosed Trailer Good For?
Enclosed trailers are commonly useful for:
- Moving furniture and household belongings
- Transporting equipment
- Hauling tools and supplies
- Protecting valuable items during transportation
- Moving loads that need to stay covered
- Transporting items over longer distances where weather exposure is a concern
The biggest advantage is simple: your load stays inside the trailer instead of being exposed to the road.
When Should You Choose an Enclosed Trailer?
Think about what you're hauling and what could happen if it gets wet or dirty.
Furniture, tools, electronics, equipment, and personal belongings may be better protected inside an enclosed trailer than on an open utility trailer.
If you're hauling something that can handle weather exposure and is easier to load from the side or top, an open trailer may be more practical.
How Much Can an Enclosed Trailer Hold?
Don't judge a trailer only by its length.
You need to consider:
- Total load weight
- Available floor space
- Height of the items
- How the load will be positioned
- How everything will be secured
KD Trailer Rentals offers a 5x10 enclosed trailer with a 2,500-pound capacity and a 22-foot enclosed trailer with a 7,500-pound capacity.
The larger trailer isn't automatically better. Choose the size based on the load you're actually transporting.
Enclosed Trailer vs. Utility Trailer
The simplest difference is protection.
A utility trailer gives you an open deck that's easy to load. An enclosed trailer — sometimes called a cargo trailer or box trailer — gives you walls and a roof that protect the contents during transportation.
If weather protection is important, an enclosed trailer is usually the better fit.
If easy access and an open loading area matter more, a utility trailer may make more sense.
Enclosed Trailers for Vehicle Transport
An enclosed car trailer rental is worth considering when the vehicle you're moving should not be exposed to weather, road debris, or prying eyes during the trip. For a classic car, a show vehicle, or a longer-distance haul, enclosed auto transport trailer rental gives you the protection an open car hauler can't.
KD Trailer Rentals' 22-foot enclosed trailer has a 7,500 lb capacity and enough interior space for many cars and trucks. Before booking, make sure the vehicle's length and loaded weight fit within the trailer's capacity and that your tow vehicle meets the required towing specifications.
Renting an Enclosed Trailer in Troy, IL
KD Trailer Rentals offers two enclosed trailer sizes from its Troy location. Whether you're looking for a cargo trailer for a local move or a larger enclosed trailer for a vehicle, both sizes are available with daily and weekly rental options.
You can compare the enclosed trailer rental options and choose the size that fits your load.
If you need significantly more enclosed space, the 22-foot enclosed trailer has its own dedicated page with the trailer's current specifications.
Bottom Line
An enclosed trailer is worth considering whenever protecting the load matters as much as transporting it.
Before renting, check the trailer's capacity, your vehicle's towing rating, and the amount of space your load actually requires. If you've been searching for cargo trailer rentals near you, KD Trailer Rentals in Troy, IL has two enclosed trailer sizes available with daily and weekly rental options. If you're hauling powersports gear and want the option of a tilt deck too, our toy hauler rentals combine tilt and enclosed options in one place.