Cargo Trailer Customizations: Trailer Shelving

Are you thinking about buying an enclosed trailer? Do you want to maximize your cargo trailer’s storage capabilities while keeping your tools and supplies secure? Well, it may be time to customize your cargo trailer by adding trailer shelving. Keep reading for more information or call M&G to help you customize your trailer!

Benefits of Trailer Shelving

Regardless of what you use your cargo trailer for, adding shelving to your trailer can drastically improve productivity, safety, and efficiency. With careful planning you can maximize your space, cut home project times, or grow your business.

With expanded storage capabilities, a cargo trailer can be transformed into a mobile workstation or shop. Considering that most cargo trailers are bare, think of them as a blank canvas! Added trailer shelving and storage can help you to create a custom mobile workshop that works for you. By adding custom shelving and storage, you can get more work done on-site and save time between jobs.

Trailer Shelving Options

There are tons of trailer shelving options to choose from! Start by considering what materials work best for your needs, usually either metal or wood. Next, you’ll need to decide if you’d benefit more from open or enclosed shelving, and what configuration works for you. Lastly, you can accessorize your system to maximize your trailer security and safety. Of course, all these answers are contingent upon the primary use of your cargo trailer. Consider how you intend to use your space and your specific storage needs.

Open Shelving vs. Enclosed Shelving & Cabinets

Both open and enclosed shelving can be great options, but the final decision depends on your needs. A combination of the two is often the most efficient design to store a variety of tools and equipment.

While open shelving is more cost-effective, enclosed shelving is considered more secure. Because closed shelving can have locks, it offers more protection for your more expensive or hazardous tools.

However, for the tools and materials you use most often, open shelving may be best due to the ease of access. Also consider that open shelving is lighter. Yet closed shelving often looks cleaner and more organized. If you’re worried about clients seeing your trailer interior, closed shelving is likely the better choice. But, if you are worried about hauling too much weight, open shelving is the way to go.

Shelving Accessories

• Shelf dividers and doors.
• Drawers or shelf bins for small supplies and tools.
• Hooks to add on the sides of your shelving.
• Interior lighting for better visibility.
• Shelving & Storage Modules

Shelving Material

The most common shelving materials are wood and metal. Though wood is the more reasonably priced option, metal is more durable and lasts longer. Additionally, metal is typically lighter than wood and has less impact on your overall trailer weight. And, if you store liquids in your cargo trailer, metal is spill-resistant and easy to clean.

Wood shelving has its perks also! For example, it’s easier to DIY the job. Just visit your local lumber store and grab your circular saw to cut your own shelving. Remember though, DIY work is only as good as the carpenter. In the end, depending on your abilities and budget, wood could be a great option for you. Though, because wood is a natural material, it will expand and contract with temperature changes and warp over time.

V-Nose Trailer Shelving

Because V-nose trailers provide more space compared to a flat trailer, they are ideal for customization. The front V can be easily transformed into usable workspace or extra storage by adding some V-shaped cabinets. There are many storage solution combinations in V-nose trailers. For example, you could create a combination of base cabinets, countertops, and wall cabinets.  Likewise, you could opt for open shelving. Regardless, you can add accessories, such as lighting or storage bins, to further elevate your trailer shelving.

How Will You Customize Your Cargo Trailer?

Since there are numerous cargo trailer upgrades at M&G Trailer Sales, the possibilities are endless. All said and done, trailer shelving is a great way to optimize your trailer’s usability and value.

Still pondering the age-old debate: to buy vs rent a trailer? Read our blog on Storage Trailers vs Storage Facilities: Top 5 Benefits of Buying a Trailer Instead of a Storage Facility for more insight on the benefits of ownership.

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