2018 Look Trailers Element SI 7x16 Enclosed — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $7,000–$11,000. There is 1 high-severity known issue you need to know before handing over a check.
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Look Trailers builds quality enclosed trailers with better fit and finish than budget brands. The Element SI has a good reputation in the motorcycle and small equipment hauling community. At 7 years old, the roof seams and floor condition are the primary concerns.
What we checked
Not checked against public records
Towable trailers are in NHTSA’s database and we intend to use it. We have not switched it on yet because recall notices name sub-brands and floorplans rather than the model we key on, and folding them in carelessly would put another trailer’s recall on this page. What follows is our own write-up, and it has not been reconciled against an official record. Treat it as a starting point, not a verdict.
Known Issues for the 2018 Look Trailers Element SI 7x16 Enclosed
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Seven-year-old steel enclosed trailer roof seams need sealant inspection. Water intrusion stains and rusts the interior.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$2,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Whether plywood or aluminum floor — check for damage at load contact areas.
Repair cost (estimate): $200-$1,000
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Interior water staining
- ✗Rusty or damaged floor
- ✗Roof seams with missing or cracked sealant
Good Signs
- ✓Interior clean and dry
- ✓Floor solid throughout
- ✓Roof sealant maintained
- ✓Doors sealing and latching correctly
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