Contractors in every industry know that without the right tools, the job just isn’t getting done. There’s nothing worse than missing an important piece of equipment — and losing a few hours because of it.
That’s why contractors don’t travel light and prefer to take everything they might possibly need with them to the job. That’s where we come in. Carpenter, plumber, landscaper or anything else, we can help you find the perfect custom contractor trailer.
Learn what makes for the perfect contractor trailer and how it can solve problems and help you work easier.
8 Features for the Perfect Contractor Trailer
- Enclosed — For most customers, deciding between an enclosed trailer and an open one is a tough question. When looking for the perfect contractor toolbox, the choice is clear: you need an enclosed trailer. The majority of the storage is located on the trailer walls, and the roof protects equipment from the elements.
- Good length — When you’re planning to carry your entire warehouse to the jobsite, you’re going to need a big trailer. To allow for a full tool-box package, you will need a minimum of an 18-foot trailer for your mobile toolbox.
- Multiple types of storage — The right trailer will allow you to store small parts in boxes and large equipment on shelves. For a plumber, that looks like storing washers in boxes and lengths of pipe on shelves or racks.
- Easy to operate doors — You’ll be heading into your trailer several times a day. You can’t waste time fighting with difficult-to-open doors every time. Make sure your toolbox trailer has easy-open doors.
- Ramp (if you have a vehicle) — This feature is particularly important for landscapers. If a vehicle or piece of a power equipment helps you get the job done, you shouldn’t need a separate trailer to bring it along to the jobsite. Not only do the perfect contractor trailers have enough space to store a zero-turn mower, but they also have a ramp for easy loading and unloading.
- Watertight — If you’re using your toolbox contractor trailer to the fullest, you’ll be saving space in the warehouse by carrying your equipment everywhere you go. You need your trailer to be watertight and weatherproof to ensure your parts and equipment don’t fall victim to the elements.
- Secure locks — Just like you need to keep your tools and materials protected from the elements, unfortunately, you need to think about keeping them safe from theft, as well. Since you bring your equipment everywhere with you, you are more at risk for theft. An enclosed trailer with a secure and easy-to-operate locking mechanism should do the trick.
- Relatively lightweight — Most trailers in this category are light enough to be pulled by a properly equipped F150 or 1500 pickup truck