A natural disaster is an event no one wants to live through orface, but is an unfortunate reality for many across the country. Thankfully,there are many great organizations that go into harm's way to help with rescue,relief, and recovery, and Advantage Trailer is happy to be able to providesolutions for those organizations.

A disaster response trailer is an incredibly useful tool fororganizations ranging from local churches to contractors to large corporations.We have done several of them over the past few years and have a few in stockthat would be ready to go in an instant if needed.

St. John’s Lutheran Church in Wheaton got a 24-footdisaster response trailer for their Lutheran Emergency Response Team (LERT) acouple years ago and has used it for disaster relief trips afterHurricane Michael in Panama City, Fla., as well as tornadoes in Illinoisand other surrounding states.

The Salvation Army recently purchased a 28-foot car hauler to haul large ATVs and serve as a mobile command post following local and regional disasters.

We also built a laundry trailer for LG Electronics to taketo areas affected by disaster and offer laundry services to those in need. Theydid so afterHurricane Florence in the Carolinas as well as other events, and recentlyhad their trailer renovated for future use.

So what types of trailers would work for disaster response?Below are a few that we currently have on our lot (click on them to view their full listing), but we are happy to workwith you to design exactly what you need based on your intended use.

Enclosed CargoTrailer

The simplest option is an enclosed cargo trailer, especially one that is outfitted for landscapers or contractors. Fill itwith equipment and supplies and haul it to your destination.

This 7’x16′ Formula Triumph enclosed cargo trailer is a perfect example. This one features 6-inch extra interior height, an 8,000-pound upgraded tongue jack, a summit-style rear ramp door, and sidewall vents. Currently listed at $7,795. 

If 7’x16′ is too big for your needs, you can go all the way down to a 5’x8′ (or anything in between). This 5’x8′ ATC enclosed cargo trailer is small enough to tow easily, but still able to hold plenty of tools and supplies. With rear cargo doors, stabilizer jacks, and a roof vent, this trailer is conveniently priced at $3,195. 

Dump Trailer

Another option is a dump trailer that can be used to haulaway debris. Often following natural disasters, this is one of the mostoverlooked details, but the longer debris sits on site, it can serve as a firehazard or decompose, so it’s best to get it hauled away in an environmentallyfriendly way.

This 7’x14′ Sure-Trac low profile dump trailer makes it easy to load and unload equipment or debris. A heavy-duty tube frame and c-channel cross members provide superior payload capacity, while a Dual Ram hoist and a 14k GVWR make this a great dump trailer for the price. Currently listed at $8,395. 

If you are in need of a larger dump trailer, we also have this 8’x20′ Big Tex dump trailer on consignment. While it is used, it’s in great shape and features a 26k GVWR, a tandem dual gooseneck, heavy duty 10-gauge floor, and electric hydraulic scissor lift with 45-degree dump angle. This one is listed at $15,000.

Toy Hauler

Typically used for hunting, fishing, or camping, a toyhauler can serve as an ideal command center for your team following a naturaldisaster. With space in the rear to fit an ATV, canoes, or other equipment, abathroom with shower and a kitchen at the front of the trailer, and fold-downsleeper sofas in the middle, your team has what it needs to work, rest, eat,and clean up.

This 18-foot Stealth Nomad toy hauler isn’t yet on our website, but is on our lot and available for purchase. The biggest benefit of this one is that in addition to a toilet, sink, shower, and kitchen, it has heat and air conditioning so you and your team can comfortably recover after a hard day’s work. It also has a power awning that creates a patio for relaxing out front and a rear hide-a-screen that allows you to get fresh air inside the trailer without letting bugs in. The Nomad is priced at $24,295.