Aluminum Enclosed Contractor Trailers — Mobile Workshops, Job Sites & Service Rigs | AAA Trailer Howell, MI

If you run a mobile business — detailing, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, lawn care, mobile mechanic, custom installation, vending — your trailer is your storefront. A rusty steel cargo trailer with peeling paint costs you jobs. A clean, professional aluminum AmeraLite Storm trailer earns trust the second it pulls into the customer's driveway.

Why Contractors Pick Aluminum Over Steel

• Pro image, year after year. Aluminum doesn't rust. Your trailer looks the same in year 8 as it did in year 1 — no paint touch-ups, no body rot, no underbody salt damage.
• Lighter = better fuel economy. A 6×12 AmeraLite Storm weighs ~1,400 lbs vs ~2,000 lbs for an equivalent steel trailer. On a daily-driven service rig, that's hundreds of dollars a year in fuel savings.
• More payload capacity. The lighter trailer means more weight rating left over for tools, generators, copper, materials, and inventory.
• Tax-deductible business expense. Section 179 typically covers a trailer purchase if it's used more than 50% for business. Talk to your accountant — most contractor trailers qualify.
• Higher resale value. When you upgrade to a bigger trailer or sell the business, aluminum holds its value far better than steel.
• Made in the USA by Forest River with a multi-year structural warranty. AAA Trailer handles all warranty service locally — no shipping the trailer back to the factory if something needs adjustment.

Common Contractor Use Cases — Sized for AmeraLite Storm 5×10, 6×10, 6×12

Trade / Business	Recommended Size	Why
Mobile Detailing	6×10 or 6×12	Pressure washer + water tank + supplies + locked storage. Spring Edition's electric package optional.
Lawn Care / Landscaping	6×12	Two push mowers + trimmers + blower + gas cans + small zero-turn (depending on width).
HVAC / Plumbing / Electrician	6×10 or 6×12	Tool storage + parts inventory + ladders. Wall D-rings (optional) keep cargo organized.
Mobile Mechanic	6×12	Toolboxes + portable lift + air compressor + parts. Optional 30-amp electric package powers tools on-site.
Custom Install / AV / Solar	6×10 or 6×12	Long materials + delicate equipment + secure overnight storage at jobsite.
Vending / Concession Support	6×12	Stock + supplies + setup gear. Easy to brand with vinyl wraps on the smooth aluminum exterior.
Mobile Tool / Demo Rig	5×10 or 6×10	Compact, easy to maneuver in residential driveways and tight commercial lots.

Standard Features That Save You Money on Day One

Every AmeraLite Storm comes with what you'd usually pay extra for on a budget steel trailer:

• All-aluminum tube frame, 24" on center
• One-piece aluminum roof (no seam leaks)
• 3/4" engineered wood floor (handles tool weight)
• 3/8" engineered wood walls (mountable for shelving, peg board, racks)
• Ramp door (or rear cargo doors on the 5' wide)
• 32" side door with bar lock
• 24" stoneguard front
• LED clearance, tail, brake, and back-up lights
• Interior LED dome light with switch
• 2,000 lb tongue jack with sand pad
• Smooth aluminum fenders
• Underslung triple tube tongue, double-hollow A-frame

Optional Upgrades Worth Considering for a Service Rig

• Essentials Package — 4 floor D-rings (5,000 lb), 6 wall D-rings (1,200 lb), fold-down stabilizer jacks, spare tire + carrier. Massive upgrade for tool security.
• 30-Amp 110V Package — Four 4' LED lights, 4 outlets, 30-amp marine plug + 25' cord. Powers your power tools when plugged in at the jobsite.
• 50-Amp 110V Package — Same as above with 50-amp service. Required for compressors, welders, larger tools.
• Blackout Package — Black trim, fenders, locks, hinges, screwless glued seams. Modern look — pairs well with a vinyl wrap.
• 12" ATP Kickplate — Heavy-duty interior kickplate over the wood for trailers that take a beating.
• Rear Spoiler with LED Loading Lights — Already standard on Spring Edition. Light up the work area at night.

Cross-Shopping Other Aluminum Brands?

If you're comparing AmeraLite Storm to brands like Legend, NEO, Featherlite, ATC, or Pace, read our Aluminum Cargo Trailer Buyer's Guide first. Some brands count the V-nose toward the advertised size (so a "6×13" actually has a 6×12 floor). AmeraLite measures the rectangular floor honestly — what you see is what fits your tools.

What's In Stock at AAA Trailer Right Now

Financing — Approvals in 10 Minutes for Most Businesses

Sheffield financing is available on every in-stock AmeraLite Storm — including for sole proprietors, LLCs, and S-corps. Most approvals come back in under 10 minutes during business hours. Pre-qualify online or stop by the lot. Apply now →

Why Buy from AAA Trailer

• 28 years family-owned — same lot, same crew, same Howell, MI address since the day we opened.
• Authorized AmeraLite dealer — direct from Forest River, full warranty support local.
• Same-day pickup when in stock. Have it hitched and ready by the time you arrive.
• Statewide delivery available — call for a quote based on your zip.
• Parts + service for the life of your trailer — couplers, tongue jacks, lights, axles, brake controllers, all in stock.

Your trailer is your business card. Make it aluminum.
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