Buyer Research

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.

Kestrel Take

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

No public record to reconcile against

We don't yet have a public record to check this one against. Federal complaint records thin out badly on older vehicles, so there is little to check against. 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.

Roof seam sealant maintenanceHigh — wallet impact

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.

Floor condition from 7 years of useMedium

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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Known issues on this page are based on documented owner reports, NHTSA complaints, class-action records, and manufacturer technical service bulletins. Individual vehicles vary. A pre-purchase inspection by a trusted mechanic is always worth doing.