Storage Trailers vs Storage Facilities: Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Trailer Instead of a Storage Facility

If you’re shopping for additional storage, and you’re considering going the traditional route with self-storage units or deliverable pods, we invite you to explore your options before you make an investment or sign any long-term contracts. There are many benefits in owning a storage trailer, commonly referred to as a cargo trailer, over a standard storage unit. To help you make the best decision during your purchase, we’ve outlined below the top-five benefits of buying a trailer instead of a storage facility.

Accessibility

A portable, inclosed trailer allows you to take your goods wherever you are. You won’t need to drive to a storage facility to get a specific tool, appliance, or toy. While some storage units may have limited hours of operation, your trailer will be accessible to you 24/7, 365-days a year.

Whether you are working on a specific job site, or you just need a secure space to store your winter-weather gear, you’ll always know that your trailer is as close, or as far away, as you want it to be.

Usability

Another great selling point for a trailer is its versatility. When compared to a standard storage unit that’s sole purpose is to store goods at a static location, a trailer significantly opens doors to new possibilities.

Let’s say you no longer need the trailer as a traditional storage unit — the kids move out and now they can keep their own boxes of memorabilia, or your building project is over so you no longer need to store all of your tools and supplies. Now, you have a free space to store and/or transport items wherever you’d like. Cargo trailers are able to carry tons of equipment, furniture, or even recreational vehicles such as motorcycles, ATVs, and UTVs, making these trailers the perfect, versatile investment to accommodate your ever-changing needs.

A storage unit may also limit the goods you’re able to store on their premises. If you own your own cargo trailer, what you store in the trailer is completely up to you. You are also able to secure the items in your trailer however you wish. So if you have more valuable goods in the trailer, you may want to invest in a more intense security system, or you may wish to keep the trailer somewhere that is easy for you to regularly monitor. All of these options are yours when you choose to invest in a cargo-storage trailer.

Portability

If you happen to be an outdoorsy type, you may also find that a trailer is better suited for your storage and transportation requirements. Perhaps you like to fish, so you keep your rods, your luers, your kayak, and your wading pants stored in your trailer. When you invest in a storage trailer, you can transport all of those supplies with you without ever having to pack or unpack your things. Simply hitch your trailer to your truck or towing-car, and then you’re off to your next adventure.

But portability isn’t just something outdoorsmen enjoy, the transportation-ease of a trailer can be useful for a variety of lifestyles. Whether you are a contractor, small-business owner, collector, craftsman, thrill seeker, or the likes, you can still benefit from the portability of a trailer over a traditional storage unit.

Size

Many storage units come in standard sizes which may not accommodate the amount of storage you actually need. For instance, you may have a smaller amount of items that you need to store, but you end up with a giant storage room that you’ll never fill. Alternatively, you may have just enough items that you can’t fit it all in one storage unit, so you end up buying two when you only need a bit more room.

One of the many benefits of an enclosed trailer is its size. When selecting a trailer, you’re able to pick the perfect trailer for your specific needs. If you’re only going to be storing your ATV in the trailer, you can select a smaller size with just enough space for the storage capacity you require. Alternatively, you could purchase a trailer big enough for your ATV, and all of the other necessary equipment you’ve purchased to ensure your ATV is performing at its highest capability.

Cost

The fifth and final consideration you should make when deciding whether to rent a standard storage facility or invest in a storage trailer is the cost. While traditional storage units or pods may have a monthly rate that you pay to rent the unit, a storage trailer serves as an investment.

Additionally, some storage-unit facilities may require long-term or annual contracts that may not fit your storage needs. The versatility of a storage-trailer coupled with its cost-effectiveness makes it the optimal short- or long-term storage solution. If you find that you don’t need the trailer down the road, you can always consider selling your trailer to M&G Trailer, or on the used market.

If you’ve decided to go with a cargo or storage trailer over a standard storage unit, we want to congratulate you on making that decision. Now, you’ll need to find the right trailer for you — M&G Trailer is here to help. Our experienced team can help you find a new or used trailer that best supports your storage requirements. We even offer special financing through our easy, online application. Contact us today to take the first step towards investing in accessible, portable, and cost-saving storage.