The 6x12 enclosed is the most-rented trailer in the Fondy fleet, and the reason is simple: it hits the exact size that solves 80% of everyday hauling problems without being a beast to tow. But most renters underestimate what it will actually hold. This guide walks through real-world loads — apartment moves, motorcycles, appliances, tools, gear — and what fits where in that 490 cubic feet of enclosed, lockable space.
The Numbers
- Interior dimensions: roughly 6 feet wide, 12 feet long, 6 feet tall
- Cubic feet: about 490 — comparable to a 10-foot moving truck
- Payload: typically 2,500-3,000 lb depending on axle configuration
- Rear door: ramp door, so heavy items roll on/off without lifting
- Side door: curbside walk-in for easy access to specific items
- Interior: D-ring anchors in the floor, tie loops on the walls, all weather-tight
Volume vs weight. The 6x12 fills up on volume for lightweight household stuff (boxes, bedding, furniture) long before you hit the weight cap. It fills up on weight for dense loads (appliances, tools, engine blocks, stone) long before you hit the volume. Know which one you're planning around before you load.
Apartment Moves
Studio apartment
One 6x12 enclosed does a studio move in one trip with room to spare. Queen mattress, box spring, dresser, small couch, kitchen table with two chairs, TV, 10-15 boxes, bedding, kitchen gear. You'll have a couple of cubic feet left over.
One-bedroom apartment
One trip is possible with a full 6x12 enclosed if you Tetris well. Queen bedroom set, full-size couch, TV console, kitchen table, 25-35 boxes. Loveseat instead of a full couch buys you a lot of margin.
Two-bedroom apartment
Two trips in the 6x12 enclosed. Trip one is the big furniture (bedroom sets, couches, dining table, appliances if you own them). Trip two is boxes, kitchen, closets, and the odds and ends. Two trips in the 6x12 is often faster than one trip in a 20-foot moving truck when the move is local.
Three-bedroom home
Consider the 8.5x24 enclosed car hauler instead — roughly 1,650 cubic feet, comparable to a 26-foot truck.
Motorcycles
The 6x12 enclosed is the motorcycle-hauler favorite for Wisconsin riders. Enclosed means no bug wash, no rain damage, and lockable overnight security on trips north or south.
- One full-size cruiser (Harley Road King, Indian Chief, etc.) with room around it for gear, tools, and a small ATV or e-bike
- Two mid-size bikes side by side with a wheel chock and careful strap routing
- Three dirt bikes with a front wheel chock line and center-aisle walk space
- One sport bike or standard plus a full toolbox, riding gear, spare wheels, and canopy for a track weekend
Appliances
- Full-size refrigerator + full-size washer + full-size dryer + microwave — comfortably in one load
- Add a range or dishwasher if you strap the fridge upright against the front wall
- Water heater plus multiple appliances — also fine, easy weight-wise
The ramp door is the reason. You roll appliances up on an appliance dolly, strap to the front wall, done.
Tools, Contractor Gear, and Trades
The 6x12 enclosed is a mobile job site for a lot of one-truck operations.
- Full-size rolling tool chest + miter saw stand + air compressor + generator + material rack — still walk-around room
- Painter's rig: ladders (up to about 10 feet fits diagonally), sprayers, paint, drop cloths, plus a small work bench
- Flooring installer: tile saw, kneepads bin, adhesive buckets, transitions, pad rolls, plus 6-8 boxes of tile or planks
- Small landscaper: push mower, string trimmer, blower, hand tools, plus a couple bags of mulch or fertilizer
Sports and Recreation
- Two kayaks side by side or stacked, plus paddles, PFDs, and camping gear
- Four to six bicycles hung on wall hooks (bring your own hooks or wall mounts)
- Full ice fishing setup: portable shanty, auger, tip-ups, tackle, plus a small ATV or snowmobile
- Tailgate setup: canopy, grill, tables, chairs, coolers, generator, plus one small vehicle like an e-bike or Coleman scooter
Estate Sale, Auction, and Antique Runs
Enclosed = weatherproof + lockable. That combination is exactly why estate buyers, antique dealers, and auction runners love the 6x12. Furniture and delicate items ride wrapped in blankets, tied to wall loops, protected from rain and prying eyes overnight.
What Does NOT Fit
- Full-size vehicles. Cars go on the car hauler, not in the 6x12.
- Riding mowers and zero turns. Height and length — the 18-foot utility is the right trailer.
- Full-size ATVs and side-by-sides. The 18-foot utility (or open deckover for bigger machines) is a better fit.
- Skid steer or mini-excavator. Weight and width — the 8.5x24 tilt deckover or the 30+5 gooseneck handles these.
- Full 4-bedroom house of furniture in one trip. Step up to the 8.5x24 enclosed car hauler.
Loading Order for a 6x12 Enclosed
- Heaviest single item first, right over the axle (fridge, motorcycle, tool chest)
- Second-heaviest items just forward of the axle
- Furniture stacked with blankets between hard surfaces
- Boxes filling in gaps — heaviest on the floor, lightest on top
- Loose gear (bedding, pillows, soft bags) as void-fill
- Straps to wall D-rings every step, not at the end
Book the 6x12 Enclosed
Text Nick at (920) 381-9770 with the day you need it, how long, and what you are hauling. If the 6x12 enclosed is not the right pick, he will tell you before you drive to Fond du Lac. No mileage limits, fully equipped, ramp door, side door, real anchor points.