2019 Cargo Mate 7x16 Enclosed — Should You Buy One?
Typical asking price: $6,000–$10,000. There are 2 high-severity known issues you need to know before handing over a check.
Kestrel Take
Cargo Mate builds affordable enclosed steel trailers that see widespread use for moving, motorcycles, and equipment. Quality is mid-grade — functional and widely available. At 6 years old, inspect the roof, door seals, and frame welds.
Known Issues for the 2019 Cargo Mate 7x16 Enclosed
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents.
Steel enclosed trailer roof panels and seams need sealant. Water intrusion stains the interior walls and rusts the floor.
Repair cost range: $100-$2,000
Steel floor panels rust when water gets in. Check the floor for rust, soft spots (if plywood decked), and any lifting.
Repair cost range: $300-$1,500 to replace floor
Rear swing doors or ramp door hinges wear from repeated use. Check all doors open, close, and latch correctly.
Repair cost range: $50-$300
Walk-Away Red Flags
- ✗Water staining on interior walls or ceiling
- ✗Rusty floor or soft plywood floor
- ✗Doors that don't seal or latch correctly
- ✗Roof panel seams with missing sealant
Good Signs
- ✓Interior walls and ceiling clean and dry
- ✓Floor solid throughout
- ✓All doors sealing and latching correctly
- ✓Roof sealant maintained
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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.