Custom Trailer Colors and Customization Options
You found the right enclosed trailer, but it’s not in the color you want. Whether you need a custom build for your business or a specific look for hauling, you have options. Order it from the factory in the color you need, or buy what’s on the lot and customize it after. Here’s how both paths work for buyers in Spokane, Idaho, and across the Inland Northwest.
Want It in a Different Color?
You don’t have to settle for what’s on the lot. If the trailer you’re looking at doesn’t come in the right color, there are two solid paths to get what you want.
Order It in a Specific Color
Many enclosed cargo trailers from Haulmark, Alcom, and Diamond Cargo can be built to order in a specific color. Color availability and lead times vary by model and manufacturer. Custom build orders typically take 6–12 weeks, though that can stretch longer during peak demand or for specialty finishes. Factor in transit time to the Inland Northwest in addition to the factory schedule.
This path is best for buyers with flexible timing and who want a factory finish. Customizing trailer colors involves selecting the paint type and surface preparation at the factory level, ensuring a uniform, durable finish that’s ready for the road from day one. Powder coating provides better resistance to chips and corrosion than standard paint, so it is worth asking about for frame components and hardware when you call.
What trailer color options are available?
Northwest Rides stocks trailers across a range of standard color options, and custom trailer colors are available by request. Browse the colors below, or call to ask about a specific shade for your build.
WHITE
BLACK
CHARCOAL
SILVERFROST
VICTORY RED
ROYAL BLUE
Additional colors such as Electric Blue, Orange, Yellow, Green, Woodgrain available as well.
Buy It and Wrap It
A trailer vinyl wrap lets you change a trailer’s color after purchase and gives you access to a wider range of finishes than any factory paint chart.
Wraps offer finish options you won’t find from the factory: gloss, matte, satin, metallic, color-shift, and textured looks like carbon fiber. Gloss finishes are easier to wash than matte finishes, while metallic finishes can be difficult to color match for repairs, so choosing your finish is worth some thought up front. Bright colors can fade faster if coatings lack UV protection, so premium cast vinyl with UV-protective over-laminates is the right investment for trailers that spend time in the sun.
High-quality trailer wraps are fully removable. The film peels off without harming the underlying paint or metal panel when installed and removed correctly by a professional. This is the right path when you want the trailer now, and your preferred color isn’t in stock. You skip the factory wait and get the exact look you want on your schedule.
A few things worth considering when choosing a color: dark finishes absorb more heat and show scratches and dust more than lighter ones. For work trailers that see heavy use, white and gray tend to be easier to resell. High-visibility options like commercial yellow and industrial orange are worth considering for trailers that operate on or near public roads.
Call (208) 500-8700 to ask about our discounted trailer wraps.
Other Ways to Customize Your Trailer
Color is one of several ways to make a trailer fit your needs. If you want to go further, Northwest Rides offers additional options to get the trailer configured the way you want it.
Build a Custom Trailer
If you have specific requirements that off-the-lot trailers don’t meet, you can build one from the ground up.
Choose your size, layout, features, and finish before the trailer is manufactured. This is the right path for buyers who know exactly what they need and want it done right the first time.
Build Your Custom Trailer from Scratch
Exterior Graphics and Lettering
Business name, logo, phone number, and website can all be applied directly to the trailer surface. Contractors, service businesses, and tradespeople use this to turn a work trailer into a rolling advertisement on every job site. Enclosed trailers provide large, flat panels for maximum visibility, and the branding goes wherever the trailer goes.
Northwest Rides can connect you with trusted local installers in the Inland Northwest who do trailer graphics and wraps. Whether you want full-panel design work or simple lettering, the team can point you in the right direction.
Interior & Exterior Upgrades
Shelving, flooring, lighting, insulation, windows and tie-down systems are common additions for buyers who want the trailer set up for a specific use from day one. The right interior build can transform a standard enclosed trailer into an organized workspace with tools, materials, and equipment secured for the road.
Call (208) 500-8700 or contact the team to talk through what’s possible for your build.
Add-On Accessories
Extra doors, rear ramps, roof vents, stabilizer jacks, and other accessories let you configure a trailer that fits the job. These features can be added during a factory build or after purchase depending on the trailer and the accessory.
Trailers That Make Good Customization Candidates
Enclosed trailers with flat exterior panels take color, graphics, and wraps well. Here are three popular starting points.
Cargo Trailers
A popular base for wraps, branding, and custom interiors. Enclosed cargo trailers offer a blank canvas for hauling.
Race Trailers
Color-match to your hauler, build sponsor colors into the design, or create something that stands out at the track.
Contractor Trailers
Put your name on display at every job site. A clean panel with your business info shows customers you’re serious.
Serving the Inland Northwest
Northwest Rides is based in Rathdrum, Idaho, and works with buyers across the Inland Northwest. People come from Spokane, Coeur d’Alene, Post Falls, Sandpoint, Hayden, Spirit Lake, Bonners Ferry, Lewiston, and as far as Missoula when they want a trailer built or customized the way they want it. Whether you’re ordering a factory build or buying off the lot and making it your own, the team at Northwest Rides can help you get there.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, in many cases. Color availability depends on the manufacturer and model. Haulmark, Alcom, and Diamond Cargo each offer a range of standard and custom colors. Custom colors typically carry additional cost, and lead times generally run 6–12 weeks. Call (208) 500-8700 and the team can check what’s available for the specific trailer you’re looking at.
Ordering a custom color means the trailer is built at the factory with that finish applied during manufacturing. The coverage is seamless and the finish is applied before the trailer ships. Wrapping is done after purchase by a vinyl installer and gives you access to a wider range of finishes including matte, satin, metallic, and specialty effects. Wrap installation requires a clean, smooth surface to adhere correctly. Both are valid paths depending on your timeline and what finish you’re after.
A professionally installed vinyl wrap typically lasts 5–7 years with basic care. Avoid pressure washing directly at wrap edges, skip harsh cleaning products, and hand wash with mild soap when possible. Specialty finishes like chrome or color-shift may have a shorter lifespan. Parking in shade when possible helps extend wrap life, particularly in high-UV regions.
Yes. Northwest Rides can connect you with trusted local installers in the Inland Northwest who do trailer graphics and wraps. Whether you need simple lettering or a full design build, the team can point you toward the right shop. Call (208) 500-8700 to ask about next steps.
No. Vinyl wraps are removable and do not affect the underlying surface when installed and removed correctly by a professional. This makes wraps a practical option for buyers who may want to rebrand, update their look, or return to the original finish down the road.
Let's Figure Out the Right Path for You
Every buyer’s situation is different. Some people are ready to wait for the right factory build. Others need a trailer now and want to customize it after. The Northwest Rides team can walk you through what’s available and what makes sense for your budget and timeline. Financing is available.
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