Should You Buy An Aluminum Or A Steel Cargo Trailer? - Cargo Concepts By Formula Trailers

Formula Trailers strives to be the premium brand the compliments your lifestyle. Formula Cargo Trailers has a new segment to answer all your Cargo Trailer questions and give you valuable information to assist you on your journey with your premium Cargo Trailer. Whether you are new in the market and looking to buy a Cargo Trailer or a long time owner of a Cargo Trailer, Formula Trailer's will be with you every step of the way in your Cargo Trailer experience. In this addition to Cargo Concepts Alex Bontrager, Marketing Manager at Formula Trailers, and Brad Bell, Sales Manager at Formula Trailers, explain the difference between Aluminum Cargo Trailers Vs. Steel Cargo Trailers.
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[@maurice-ericrancourt5764]

Steel rusts, that is why I prefer aluminum. Is there a steel trailer that is none rusting?

[@blkgodisfurious3258]

I have a 7x21 all aluminum cargo trailer been sitting on my side property for 3/ yrs soap and hot water and it’s like new can’t say the same for Steele and that’s why I didn’t get Steele plus aluminum is very light weight very easy to pull not to bad on the transmission.

[@problemslayer3538]

Aluminium cracks over time time when the welds become brittle. Steel may be heavier but its more robust over the long term provided its had quality protective coatings. The debate around alu v steel is still active

[@JGr3asy]

Great video! Thank y’all!

[@xdmatt1320]

So on a 7x16 with a 7’ ceiling would would be the weight difference between aluminum and steel
I am looking for one for a job trailer but want to be able to pull it with my suv at times

[@djdnl]

For me it was a difference alu 1900 pounds vs steel 3200 pounds. 7.5x16.

[@thomasrollins5220]

I been looking at a 6x12 sur Trac aluminum trailer to a riding mower around are they worth buying

[@formulatrailers9442]

Hello Thomas you can view all of our products online->>> www.formulatrailers.com/trailers and you can also contact a local dealer to see what model will work best for you->>> www.formulatrailers.com/dealers-locator :)

[@niveknospmoht8743]

On the fence here and honestly I'm hesitant to purchase anything out of Indiana. So many builders keep making the same crap under a different name.

[@edwinmendez9037]

I am wanting to buy a 16ft enclosed trailer to use for my moving company. At the moment i have a 2012 ram 1500 5.7 hemi sport crew cab that i want to put to use any suggestions or advice..?

[@formulatrailers9442]

Hi Edwin. Thank you for your response. Please reach out to us using our contact page: formulatrailers.com/contact/ - or we would advise connecting with a dealer nearest you using our dealer locator: formulatrailers.com/home/find-a-dealer/?zip - this would probably be your best options as we only sell directly to dealers. Thank you for reaching out. Please do not hesitate to reach out if you have any additional questions.

[@kmsti8677]

I'd like to know approximately much lighter is a comparable Aluminum car hauler from a steel car hauler.

[@JustMe-999a]

Look both up. The specs aren't a secret

[@cordelmar]

Witch is more aerodynamic , V nose fronts or flat front panels with rounded corners?

[@Mannievh]

Based on what I’ve heard the rounded corners are

[@blkgodisfurious3258]

V nose 💯 pct

[@anonymoususer1824]

​@@blkgodisfurious3258nope. Saw a video where they compared and v nose was worse fuel economy.

[@blkgodisfurious3258]

@@anonymoususer1824 gotta watch more then one video I guess

[@billpeirce7127]

Aluminium has always been cheaper to buy. Why does it cost more for a Aluminium Trailer?
Aluminium material is cheaper than stell!!!!
Aluminium won't rust!
Steel rust.
Aluminium Trailer will last a lifetime.
Steel Trailer will not last a lifetime.

[@formulatrailers9442]

Hey bill!
Alum tube is actually more expensive than steel in today's market. Alum trailers are more expensive to purchase than steel trailers because they resist rust, are easier to maintain, and last longer. They not only cost less in maintenance but they tend to keep a higher resale value too.
Thanks!

[@cordelmar]

Aluminum might be cheaper but a professional aluminum welder is not.

[@problemslayer3538]

Aluminium is not as strong as steel. Plenty of online information around aluminium welds and cracking. Steel won't. As for rust if its been properly coated you won't have a problem

[@problemslayer3538]

​@formulatrailers9442 what makes you say they last longer ? Wouldn't that come down to use ? A
I'd argue a well looked after steel trailer that had had a proper quality coating every couple of years will still be going along with alu

[@Hamrik_Oswald]

You kind of answered your own question.