Where can my band get a trailer for our upcoming music tour?

As summer hits full stride, many bands are getting ready tohit the road for their summer or fall tours. With any music tour comes the needfor trailers to haul equipment and sell merchandise.

As the premier trailer dealer in greater Chicagoland,Advantage Trailer is stocked with a wide variety of cargo trailers, concessiontrailers, and retail trailers to meet the need of any touring band.

Of course, safety is paramount, both in terms of towing thetrailer from city to city and keeping your gear from getting stolen, so itmakes sense to purchase or rent from a reputable trailer dealer. With 30 yearsin the trailer business, we have sold trailers to bands such as The EmptyPockets, Plain White Tees, Local H, and Kill Hannah, to name a few.

We also carry a large selection of trailer parts andaccessories, such as door locks and hitch locks to help prevent theft. We caneven go a step further and wrap your trailer or apply spot graphics with any designyou want (i.e. not your band logo) to throw off any would-be thieves.

Here are a few trailers that we currently have on our lotthat would be perfect for touring bands:

Equipment Trailers

7'x16’ MTI Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $5,795

The largest enclosed cargo trailer we currently have is a 7’x16′ MTI enclosed cargo trailer. Made with a steel frame, it’s sturdy enough to get the job done with space to haul all of your band equipment and merch and the white exterior is conspicuous enough to avoid attention.

Key features:

• 6-inch extra interior height (6.5-foot)
• Stabilizer jacks
• Flo-Thru vents
• LED interior dome lighting
• Rear ramp door with transition flap

7’x14’ ATC Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $6,695

If 7’x16’ is too big, this 7’x14′ ATC enclosed cargo trailer in polar white is a great option. ATCis considered to be top of the line with their lightweight aluminum tubeconstruction and screwless exterior panels, so you know you will be getting aquality trailer that will last a long time.

Key features:

• 16-inch on-center floor cross members
• 6-inch extra interior height (6.5-foot)
• Rear ramp door
• Rear fold-down stabilizer jacks
• All-LED lighting

6’x12’ ATC Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $4,895

Perhaps 7’x14’ is too big for your needs, but you like thelevel of quality provided by an ATC enclosed cargo trailer. This 6’x12’ with asilver frost exterior comes with a lower price tag and looks great, especiallywith the reflective aluminum trim. We also have the same trailer in black and a 2019 model in white.

Key features:

• Rear ramp door
• Stone guard
• Roof vent
• 6-inch extra interior height (6.5-foot)

6’x12’ Stealth Titan Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $3,995

If you like 6’x12’, but don’t want the premium ATC quality,this Stealth Titan 6×12 is a solid choice. We currently have two of them in white,although it’s important to note that these two do not have stabilizer jacksinstalled.

Key features:

• Rear ramp door with transition flap
• Interior LED dome lights
• Flo-Thru vents
• 0.30-inch screwless metal panels

6’x12’ MTI Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $3,695

This MTI 6×12 is made with steel construction instead of aluminum,but is still a sturdy and reliable option. This one has a black exterior.

Key features:

• Screwless exterior panels
• Flo-Thru vents
• Rear stabilizer jacks

6’x12’ Stealth Mustang Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $3,595

At the low end of the 6’x12’ offerings is this Stealth Mustang, which is exactly like the Stealth Titans listed above, but withslightly thinner 0.24-inch metal panels.

Key features:

• Rear ramp door with transition flap
• Interior LED dome lights
• Flo-Thru vents
• 0.24-inch metal panels

5’x8’ ATC Enclosed Cargo Trailer with Cargo Doors – $3,195

If 6’x12’ is still too big, you can consider a 5’x8’ and wehave a few of those available. First is the ATC 5×8 with the aforementionedhigh-quality aluminum tube construction and screwless exterior. This one is insilver.

Key features:

• Rear cargo doors
• Stabilizer jacks
• Roof vent

5’x8’ Stealth Titan Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $2,895

Slightly less expensive than the ATC is a silver Stealth Titan. Like the 6’x12′ Titans above, this one has no stabilizer jacks.

Key features:

• Rear ramp door with transition flap
• Interior LED dome lights
• Flo-Thru vents

5’x8’ MTI Enclosed Cargo Trailer – $2,795

This MTI 5×8 is another great value option and the mostmoderately priced. With a black exterior, rear cargo doors, and it’s smallsize, it’s perfect for easy towing. We also have one just like it with a white exterior.

Key features:

• Rear cargo doors
• Stabilizer jacks

Concession Trailers and Merch Trailers

If your band is looking for a trailer to sell merch, we have some great concession trailers and retail trailers that have concession doors. Any of these can be easily outfitted with slat wall or other types of merch display racks. If you are interested in any of these, please give us a call at 888-280-6695 or email sales@advantagetrailer.com for a quote. 

18-foot Mobile Pop-Up Trailer with Rear Stage

This 18-foot mobile pop-up trailer from ATC is perfect for merch sales. With two flip-up concession style doors, two separate lockable entry doors, a rear fold-down stage door, and LED interior lighting, your team can display merch in style.

Key features:

• 2 flip-up concession style doors
• 2 separate lockable entry doors
• Rear fold-down stage door
• LED interior lighting
• Screwless exterior and interior panels
• Wheel well cabinets

Stealth 16-foot Mobile Retail Trailer

Slightly smaller than the ATC mobile pop-up is a 16-foot mobile retail trailer from Stealth. This trailer is virtually the same as the ATC, but does not have the built-in wheel well cabinets. 

Key features:

• 2 flip-up concession style doors
• 2 separate lockable entry doors
• Rear fold-down stage door
• Stabilizer jacks

Clear View Product Display Trailer

A little unconventional but no less impactful is this 8.5’x11′ clear view product display trailer. Originally custom-built for a Meijer back to college mobile tour, it’s perfect for displaying merch. It also has built-in TV monitors with HDMI connections so you can feature digital messaging or band-related content. 

Key features:

• Custom grid wall for product display
• Clear acrylic wall panels
• Two mounted TVs with HDMI
• Rear cargo doors and steps
• Top signage ready
• Sub-floor storage

If you have a larger budget, you could also consider a stage trailer. We currently have a 24-foot flat-front stage trailer with a 15-foot fold-down stage as well as a 24-foot wedge nose stage trailer with a 16-foot fold-down stage. 

If you aren’t sure what type of trailer you need, don’t be afraid to reach out and let our seasoned team guide you in the right direction. We want you to have the trailer that not only best fits your needs but also keeps you and your gear safe and sound for the duration of your tour. Give us a call at 888-280-6695 for email us at sales@advantagetrailer.com.