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.
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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.
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 2019 Cargo Mate 7x16 Enclosed
Ranked by wallet impact. These are documented, recurring problems — not freak accidents. How we decide that.
Steel enclosed trailer roof panels and seams need sealant. Water intrusion stains the interior walls and rusts the floor.
Repair cost (estimate): $100-$2,000 — about 25% of what this car is typically worth
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Steel floor panels rust when water gets in. Check the floor for rust, soft spots (if plywood decked), and any lifting.
Repair cost (estimate): $300-$1,500 to replace floor
Source: not yet checked against public records.
Rear swing doors or ramp door hinges wear from repeated use. Check all doors open, close, and latch correctly.
Repair cost (estimate): $50-$300
Source: not yet checked against public records.
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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