Work trailer

Hey TW. I’m in the market for an enclosed trailer for storing and transporting my home improvement tools. I’m figuring nothing too big??? 6x10 maybe? I have a 2nd Gen double cab v6 with the factory tow package. Anyone have any insight or input or experience on this? Appreciate it, thanks in advance

 

I have a 6x12 tandem axle and it tows well. I have a dclb with a trailer brake controller. I like having the trailer brakes and tandem axle for control but it adds maintenance and expense. It depends greatly on your personal use case and location. I live around steep hills and we have a long winter. I think my trailer is 7000lb gvw

 

6x10 is smaller then you think when you start filling it up.
I agree with the above, 6x12 tandem axle is the smallest I would buy.
If you want to gauge size you can go walk around in some u haul trailers.

 

My vote is for the smallest dual axle you can get that'll fit your equipment.

 

Wow ok I had no idea it could handle that size trailer! That’s really good to know. I was actually going to stop at a trailer place today to get a good look on the size of them. Really appreciate it guys

 

How far are you expecting to tow the trailer loaded with tools regularly?
Are you looking to work out of it or just use it for tool storage?
Will the trailer have any other purpose than toting tools around?
How much space do you have to keep the trailer?


I had a v nose 6x12 a few years back I used to move and then store my tools in. It was only 5’8” floor to ceiling as I recall which made things a little tight. If you’re going to be working out of the trailer and length isn’t an issue for parking the trailer I would go longer than 12’, and tall sides like 7’. I would recommend considering how many pounds of tools you have too. Tools weight adds up quickly.

There is the question of if you want divided doors in the rear or a ramp. Side door I would recommend an rv style handle with the accessory bar latch.

 

I own a 4x8 trailer that I have loaded with 1.5 pallets of sod as the heaviest load in that trailer and it was fine.
I have towed a 2000 pound car on a 1000 pound tow dolly once, no brakes.
I have towed a 2000 pound car on a 2000 pound auto transport twice, had brakes.
I have towed a 12x6 enclosed Uhaul trailer many times, think thats around 1000 empty, dont remember if its got brakes or not.
If I towed over 2000 pounds regularly I would defiantly get air bags or add a leaf, the stock truck starts squatting quickly.
There are people on here who have towed way way more.

You can pick up a used 12x6 tandem enclosed trailer with brakes for around $2000. V nose is nice if your going to haul on the highway a lot but you do lose room so I would bump it up to 14x6.
Most single axle trailers do not have brakes and you can hit the weight limit of a single axle at 12 feet long pretty quick, that to me would be worth getting a tandem axle, yes maintenance is more with 2 more tire/bearings and brakes but it would be much harder to go over the weight limit of a 12 or 14 foot tandem axle trailer.

 

Not an everyday thing, usually on the weekends as a side hustle

 

Whatever you do, get a setup with trailer brakes. Cost increases for axles with brakes is minimal, and a trailer brake controller and pigtail can be had for under 100 bucks.

Also weight distribution hitch will help greatly.