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Cowboy Trailers’ 16-foot enclosed cargo trailer

12-Foot vs. 16-Foot vs. 20-Foot Enclosed Trailers: Which Should You Rent?

For an enclosed trailer rental in McKinney, choose the 12-foot for a compact load, the 16-foot when you need more usable floor space and height, or the 20-foot when width and loading room matter. Measure your largest item and check your loaded towing weight before booking. Door clearance can be smaller than the advertised cargo dimensions.

Compare the 12-, 16- and 20-foot enclosed trailers

TrailerListed cargo sizeGVWRApprox. payload
12-foot12 × 6 × 6.6 ft7,000 lb5,000 lb
16-foot16 × 7 × 7 ft7,000 lb5,400 lb
20-foot Outback DLX20 × 8.5 ft9,900 lb6,200 lb

GVWR is the maximum permitted weight of the loaded trailer. Payload is the cargo weight the trailer can carry within its rating. The product pages list empty weights of about 2,000 pounds for the 12-foot and 3,700 pounds for the 20-foot. Confirm door and ramp clearances, wheel-well spacing and the trailer’s data-label ratings if your load is a close fit.

12-foot enclosed trailer for a small move or a motorcycle

Cowboy Trailers’ 12-foot enclosed cargo trailer
The 12-foot enclosed trailer is the most compact of the three options.

Start here for boxes, several pieces of furniture, a motorcycle or a compact set of tools. The smaller footprint can be easier to position in a tight driveway. The rear ramp helps with rolling loads, and the listing includes E-Track, ratchet straps, movable anchors, motorcycle wheel chocks and a spare tire. Check availability and reserve the 12-foot trailer.

16-foot enclosed trailer for more floor space

Choose the 16-foot if you need room for appliances, furniture and boxes in the same load, or more clearance around a compatible ATV or rolling equipment. The listed 7-foot cargo height helps with upright items, but measure the door before assuming they will pass through. It has a rear ramp, E-Track, straps, movable anchors, motorcycle wheel chocks and a spare. Check availability and reserve the 16-foot trailer.

20-foot Outback DLX for wider or bulkier loads

Front angle of the 20-foot Outback DLX enclosed trailer
The wider 20-foot Outback DLX offers more room to position bulky cargo.

Consider the 20-foot for large furniture, several rolling items or a jobsite load that needs more room for tie-downs. It has a rear ramp, wall and floor E-Track, an installed loading winch and an accessory kit with straps, anchors and chocks. For a vehicle or UTV, verify opening width, wheel-well spacing, ramp rating and total load weight with the rental team. Check availability and reserve the 20-foot Outback DLX.

Protect your cargo and keep it from shifting

An enclosed trailer helps protect furniture, tools and boxes from weather and road debris. The walls also keep the contents out of sight during stops. Use rated straps and fittings with the installed E-Track, and choose anchor points that restrain movement in every direction. Chocks help position wheels and should be used with appropriate restraints. Follow the rating of the weakest component in each tie-down arrangement. A loading winch does not replace transport restraints.

Floor-mounted E-Track rails inside the 20-foot enclosed trailer
Floor-mounted E-Track adds tie-down positions for compatible fittings.

Make sure your vehicle can tow the loaded trailer

All three listings call for a 2-5/16-inch hitch ball. Confirm the 7-way connection and a working electric trailer-brake controller with the rental team. Compare your expected loaded trailer weight with your vehicle’s tow rating, and check truck payload, tongue weight and hitch ratings together. Allow for passengers and gear in the tow vehicle. Review the trailer rental and towing requirements and ask for help matching the trailer to your vehicle if you’re unsure.

Enclosed trailer rental FAQs

Should I rent by room count?

Use an inventory instead. Measure large items, sketch their floor space and allow room for straps and loading. Room count alone can be misleading when appliances or bulky furniture are involved.

Can I haul a motorcycle or ATV?

Check its loaded weight, door clearance and ramp rating. Ask which chocks and straps are available for your model and how to use them before leaving.

What if I need to move soil or demolition debris?

Read our dump trailer sizing guide for help estimating weight and choosing a trailer for loose materials.

How do I book a trailer in McKinney?

Use the availability links above or reserve online with Cowboy Trailers. Choose your dates and arrange a pickup time before arriving. Ask about paid delivery if towing is impractical.

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