Once you know roughly what size enclosed trailer you need, the real comparing starts. Two 7x14 trailers can look identical from the road and work very differently once you open the back. Interior height, door style, axle setup and tie-down options decide whether your equipment rolls in easily, whether you can stand up inside, and how the trailer handles on the Downtown Connector with a full load.
If you are still choosing a size, start with our guide on what size enclosed trailer you need. This post covers the features that separate one enclosed cargo trailer from another.
Interior Height: Can You Stand Up Inside?
Interior height is easy to overlook and hard to change later. Enclosed trailers on our lot come in a few common heights:
- 5 feet: fine for boxes, tools and low equipment, and lighter to tow. You will be bending over to load.
- 6'3" or 6'6": lets most people stand or nearly stand inside, which makes loading, organizing and shelving much easier. Recent 6x12 trailers on our lot came in both heights.
- 7 feet: common on 8.5-wide trailers. Useful for tall equipment, stacked storage and mobile business conversions.
If you will be in and out of the trailer every day, like a contractor or a lawn crew, a taller interior is easy on your back. Just remember that a taller box catches more wind on the highway.
Rear Doors: Ramp or Barn Doors?
Rear Ramp Door
A ramp door folds down to make a loading ramp, so you can roll in mowers, motorcycles, ATVs, dollies and carts. Most enclosed trailers on our lot have one. If anything you haul has wheels, a ramp door is usually the right call.
Barn Doors
Barn doors swing open to each side. They work well when you back up close to a dock or a wall, load by hand or forklift, or want to open the trailer without room behind it for a ramp. They are a common choice for storage and boxed cargo.
Side Door
A side door lets you grab a tool or a box without unloading everything from the back. Most units on our lot include one, and contractors and vendors end up using it constantly.
Single Axle vs. Tandem Axle
Smaller enclosed trailers, from 5x8 to 6x12, usually ride on a single axle. They are lighter, simpler to back into a driveway and easy to move by hand. Larger trailers, 7x14 and up, usually have tandem axles to carry heavier loads and tow more steadily.
You will find both on a 6x12 enclosed trailer. A single-axle 6x12 suits mowers, tools and small moves. A dual-axle 6x12 carries more and rides steadier at highway speed, which matters if you run I-75 or I-85 every day or travel across the state. Listing titles on our site say "Dual Axle" when a trailer has two.
Width: 6, 7 or 8.5 Feet
Outside width is only part of the story. What matters is the usable space between the wheel wells. A 7-foot-wide trailer gives you more room for a wide mower deck or two motorcycles side by side. An 8.5-wide trailer is what most side-by-sides, golf carts and cars need, and it gives a mobile business more floor to work with.
The 7x16 enclosed trailer is a good middle ground for many buyers. It offers a long, open floor for two mowers, longer materials or a two-bedroom move without jumping to a full 8.5-wide trailer.
Tie-Downs and Interior Options
An enclosed trailer protects your cargo from Georgia rain and keeps it locked up, but only if the load stays put inside. Compare:
- D-rings: fixed anchor points in the floor or walls. Good for a few heavy items.
- E-track: rails that let you move strap points anywhere along the wall or floor. Useful if your loads change from job to job.
- Shelving: turns the trailer into rolling tool storage for contractors and handymen.
- Lighting and vents: interior lights help with early starts and late finishes, and roof vents let hot air out during Atlanta summers.
If a standard trailer does not have what you need, we can build one with taller interiors, extra doors, E-track, shelving, lighting or A/C.
Match the Trailer to Your Tow Vehicle
Whatever features you choose, the loaded trailer has to stay within your vehicle's towing capacity and hitch rating. A single-axle 6x12 pairs with many midsize SUVs and pickups. A tandem 7x16 is commonly matched with a half-ton or three-quarter-ton pickup or a full-size SUV, depending on how you load it. Every listing shows the trailer's weight details, and we can help you check the match.
Who Uses Enclosed Cargo Trailers Around Atlanta
- Contractors and handymen who need locked, rolling tool storage
- Lawn care crews hauling mowers and hand equipment
- Families moving across town or out of state
- Motorcycle, ATV and side-by-side owners
- Vendors and small businesses that need a mobile storeroom
Paying for an Enclosed Trailer
Paying over time? We offer traditional trailer financing, no credit check rent to own on new standard trailers with 15% down for Georgia buyers (and buyers in 20 other states), and lease-to-own options through ClickLease, which starts with a soft credit pull and is available in all 50 states. Call or text us and we will walk you through each one.
See Enclosed Trailers for Sale in Georgia
The fastest way to compare door styles and interior heights is to step inside a few trailers. Browse our enclosed cargo trailers near Atlanta for current units with real photos, prices and stock numbers. A&A Center Trailers has been in Jonesboro since 1973.
Come see us at 8834 Tara Blvd, Jonesboro, GA 30236, just south of Atlanta. We are open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM. Call (770) 603-8511 or text (404) 383-8194 and tell us what you need to haul.
Frequently Asked Questions
What interior height should I get on an enclosed cargo trailer?
If you will be in and out of the trailer often or want shelving, 6'3" or 6'6" lets most people stand or nearly stand inside. A 5-foot interior is lighter and fine for boxes and low equipment, and 7-foot interiors are common on 8.5-wide trailers.
Is a ramp door or barn doors better on an enclosed trailer?
A ramp door is usually the right choice if anything you haul has wheels, such as mowers, motorcycles or carts. Barn doors work well for hand or forklift loading and for backing up close to a dock or wall.
Do I need a tandem axle enclosed trailer?
Not always. A single axle suits lighter loads and is easier to maneuver. A tandem axle carries more weight and rides steadier at highway speed, so it helps if you haul heavy loads or tow long distances often.
Can you add E-track or shelving to an enclosed trailer?
Yes. We can build enclosed trailers with options such as E-track, shelving, extra doors, lighting, vents, taller interiors and A/C. Call (770) 603-8511 to price one.
Where can I see enclosed trailers for sale in Georgia?
Our lot is at 8834 Tara Blvd in Jonesboro, GA, just south of Atlanta. We are open Monday to Friday 9 AM to 5 PM and Saturday 9 AM to 4 PM.