If you are hauling ATVs or a side-by-side in Wisconsin, there is a good chance you are not just moving machines. You are moving helmets, fuel cans, coolers, boots, hunting gear, tools, spare belts, extra clothes, and maybe a muddy pile of everything else that comes with a weekend outside. That is why enclosed hauling is so attractive. The machine stays clean, the gear stays dry, and you can lock everything up overnight instead of wondering who is walking through the motel parking lot.
The trailer size that makes the most sense for a lot of those jobs is Fondy's 7.5x16 enclosed. It is a really practical middle ground. Bigger than the standard 6x12 cargo trailer, easier to tow than the 8.5x24 enclosed car hauler, and wide enough for the jobs that smaller enclosed trailers make annoying.
What the 7.5x16 Is Best At
This trailer is best for two standard ATVs, one side-by-side plus gear, or one side-by-side plus a smaller ATV loaded nose-to-tail. It is also useful for mixed powersports loads where you want to bring machines plus camping gear, hunting supplies, or extra equipment in the same trailer.
If you are trying to haul two full-size side-by-sides, this is not your trailer. That is an 8.5x24 enclosed car-hauler-type job. But for two quads or one machine plus support gear, the 7.5x16 is a really strong fit.
Why Enclosed Matters for ATV and UTV Rentals
Plenty of people use open trailers for ATVs and side-by-sides, and that can be fine for short local runs. But if you are going several hours north, staying overnight, or hauling in messy weather, enclosed is just nicer. No road spray coating the machines. No rain soaking your soft bags. No loose gear bouncing in the truck bed. No campsite or motel stop where everything is sitting out in the open.
There is also a security angle. A locked enclosed trailer is not magic, but it is a lot better than a visible side-by-side strapped to an open deck with coolers and helmets sitting around it.
Common Wisconsin Use Cases
Deer camp
ATVs are everywhere during deer season. A family hauling two quads to camp is one of the most natural fits for this trailer. The machines ride inside, and the extra floor space can carry totes, gear, and supplies that would otherwise clutter the truck.
Trail weekends up north
Whether you are heading to the UP, the Nicolet area, or another regional trail destination, enclosed hauling makes arrival easier. Everything unloads dry and ready to ride.
Marketplace or dealer pickup
Bought a used ATV from several hours away? Enclosed towing keeps the machine protected during the trip home and gives you a lot more flexibility if the weather is bad.
Family combo loads
One side-by-side for the adults and one smaller ATV for a kid or teen is a very common real-world setup. That is exactly the kind of job where 16 feet of trailer length earns its keep.
How to Load Two ATVs
Two standard quads usually load best side by side. Put the first ATV to the driver-side wall and the second to the passenger-side wall. Leave a center access lane if possible. Because the trailer includes E-track, you have much better control over anchor placement than you would in a trailer with only a couple of random floor rings.
Use four straps per machine where possible: two front and two rear. Pull outward to create stability, not just straight down. Once the machines are strapped, use the remaining space for gear bins, helmets, boots, and coolers.
How to Load One Side-by-Side Plus One ATV
This usually works best nose-to-tail instead of side by side. Load the side-by-side first and place it forward. Strap it securely, then load the smaller ATV behind it. That keeps both machines independent and avoids the side-clearance problems that happen when people try to crowd two wide powersports machines next to each other in a trailer that is not built for it.
Practical sizing rule: two ATVs = 7.5x16 is usually right. One side-by-side plus one ATV = often still 7.5x16. Two full-size side-by-sides = jump to the 8.5x24.
What Else Fits Alongside the Machines?
That is one of the biggest reasons this trailer is so useful. If you are doing a camp or trail trip, you are rarely only hauling the machines. You are bringing gas cans, a floor jack, a small toolbox, straps, riding jackets, rain gear, boots, a compressor, spare parts, maybe a pop-up tent and folding chairs. The 7.5x16 gives you a real chance to bring those things inside without burying them or stacking them dangerously.
It also helps when the trip includes a messy camp load. Muddy boots, extra fuel, recovery gear, spare axle parts, and even a small generator all fit better when the trailer has real width. That is where the 7.5x16 beats a narrow cargo box. You are not trying to play Tetris with every item leaning on the machine itself.
Loading strategy for mixed gear
Keep the heaviest loose gear low and forward. Put fuel cans in a bin. Keep coolers and soft gear near the side wall so they do not get crushed by the main load. If you have a generator or compressor, strap it to the wall side so it cannot walk around behind the ATVs.
Tow Setup and Weight
The 7.5x16 weighs around 2,100 pounds empty and carries up to 5,390 pounds of payload, with a 7,000 pound GVWR. That is a healthy window for ATV and UTV loads. Most half-ton pickups are a natural tow vehicle for it. Larger SUVs can work too depending on their rating. You need a 2 inch receiver, a 7-way plug, and a brake controller because the trailer has electric brakes.
Why Not Just Use an Open Utility Trailer?
You can. But if the weather is sketchy, the trip is long, the gear matters, or you are staying overnight, enclosed is usually the better experience. It turns a sloppy travel day into something much more controlled. That matters more than people think, especially in fall when hunting trips, muddy conditions, and changing temperatures all show up at once.
Open trailers also force you to think differently about tie-downs. Wind becomes a factor. Rain becomes a factor. Road spray becomes a factor. If the whole point of the trip is to get to the trail or camp ready to ride, enclosed takes those problems off the table.
How to Pack the Trailer for a Long Weekend
For a long weekend, I would load in this order: machine first, then big gear along the walls, then soft bags and loose items last. That gives you a stable core load and avoids the common mistake of packing the trailer so full at the back that you cannot close the door without rearranging everything.
If you are bringing multiple helmets, a second set of boots, rain gear, and a cooler, keep those in a clean tote so they do not get buried under muddy recovery gear. The more organized the load is before you leave, the less annoying unloading will be when you get home.
Pricing
- 4 hours: $95
- 24 hours: $105
- 3 days: $300
- 1 week: $585
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I fit two full-size quads?
Usually yes. Very wide aftermarket tire setups can change that, so if your machines are unusually wide, text first.
Can I fit two side-by-sides?
Not full-size ones. That is what the 8.5x24 enclosed car hauler is for.
Does the trailer include straps?
Yes. It includes 8 ratchet straps plus E-track tie-down points throughout the trailer.
Can I take it to Michigan or Minnesota?
Yes. No mileage limits ever.