Custom Built Trailers

St. Croix Trailers engineers custom food trailers, ice houses, work and dump trailers, and more. Every unit is built from a real mainframe, no shells, no ghost frames. Code compliant nationwide and comes with a warranty up to 6-years.

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Our Clients

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The St. Croix Trailer Standard

Welding the frame for a custom trailer

100% Custom Built Trailers

We don’t buy old and used cargo shells. Each build starts from welding the actual frame, determined by your unique trailer blueprints.

Trailers Built in Minnesota

We build our trailers on our shop floor in Stillwater, Minnesota. We ship our trailers nationwide.

Warranty & Support

Each trailer series and custom build comes with a structural warranty as well as varying equipment warranties.

Code-Compliant Nationwide

Every county has a different criteria a trailer needs to meet to remain compliant. We build for your jurisdiction.

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The Trailer Series We offer

Each trailer is custom-built to fit your specific needs. We start from a mainframe, not a converted cargo shell.

Food & Concession

From pizza food trailers to an enclosed concession trailer, we offer the equipment you need for a solid work-flow that will set up you and your team for success.

Ice Houses

We’re located in Stillwater, MN. We know cold; even better, we know how to build for it. Your custom ice house trailer is built with Minnesota strength in mind so you stay warm while catching some fish.

Equipment & Deck-Over

Customized length and width deck-over and equipment trailers to fit whatever it is you’re hauling. We create what’s best for your use case.

Custom & Specialty

Don’t fall into one of the other categories? We build for that too. Some clients require mobile retail store, offer mobile services such as dog grooming, or need a mobile office on the road.

Aluminum Cargo & Haulers

COMING SOON

Aluminum cargo and hauler trailers are used for hauling cars, snowmobiles, landscaping machinery, and more. We define your use case and we build for it.

Dump Trailers

COMING SOON

From pizza food trailers to an enclosed concession trailer, we offer the equipment you need for a solid work-flow that will set up you and your team for success.

The St. Croix Trailers Standard

A custom trailer. Not a Cargo-shell conversion.

Every trailer we build is custom for our clients. Each business or person has a different use case and that requires custom framing to produce something that truly lasts.

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See the Custom Trailers that Leave the Shop

Take a peak at some of the trailer’s we’ve built.

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Custom food trailer kitchen setup
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Curious about the shop?

Schedule a shop tour  to see where your future custom trailer is actually being built.

Financing Available

Structural Warranty

Nationwide Delivery

Owner-Inspected

A Peak of Our Trailer Build Process

Each client has a different use case for their trailer. Some are building a mobile business, others are trying to catch some walleye in the dead of a Minnesota winter. Either way, each build follows the same process.

Consult & Design

We take your vision into a 2D design and confirm scope.

Engineering

We begin planning the entire layout of your build.

Fabrication

Our team builds the frame at our Stillwater warehouse; then we build out the interior. 

Deliver

After an owner inspection and approval, we deliver the trailer to you.

Financing Available

Structural Warranty

Nationwide Delivery

Owner-Inspected

Check out clients on the road.

Some of our clients felt we should be able to keep up with their trailers while they’re on the road. We agreed. See where our custom builds are: local events, job sites, or on the ice.

Commercial Financing

We’ve partnered with Equinox Funding so our commercial trailer clients can spread out payments without delaying their business plan.
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Let’s Get Started With Our Builder

Choose your trailer series and start by choosing your base specifications such as the height and width. You’ll choose your equipment or amenities, and the finish. You get to see a 3D rendering of your build, and a strong estimate on your specific build.

We make the customizations to the specs so we build a setup that fits your needs.

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are a few common questions we get from prospective clients.

Do you build custom trailers?

Yes. We build trailers around your operation, including the layout, equipment, utilities and exterior design. Tell us how you’ll use yours and what matters most, and we’ll develop a practical build plan.

Do you build food, coffee, beverage and ice cream trailers?

Yes. We build coffee, beverage, ice cream, catering, BBQ and full cooking trailers. Your menu and preparation methods guide the layout, equipment and systems.

What affects the price of a custom trailer?

Size, construction, equipment, utilities, ventilation, finishes and custom features all affect price. Your project estimate identifies the included work, options and exclusions so you can compare choices against your budget.

How long does a custom build take?

Custom builds average 8–12 weeks, with the production slot confirmed separately. Design, approvals, equipment availability and complexity affect timing. We confirm estimated start and completion dates; ordering does not start an 8–12-week delivery countdown.

Do you offer financing?

Yes. Our financing partner is Equinox. We provide project estimates and build information for your application. Equinox determines eligibility, approval and financing terms.

What deposit and payment schedule do you use?

Our standard schedule is 50% before fabrication, including the credited design retainer; 20% at the agreed progress milestone; and 30% before release. A different signed payment schedule takes precedence.

How does the design process work?

We start with your needs and a preliminary estimate, then develop the layout and coordinate equipment and systems. You approve the final scope and price before fabrication.

How much is the design and engineering retainer?

The standard retainer is $2,500 unless agreed otherwise in writing. It starts the agreed design work and is credited once toward your purchase price and required production payment. Your design agreement defines deliverables and included revisions.

Will I approve the design before fabrication?

Yes. You approve the layout, equipment, materials, scope and price before fabrication. Confirm doors, windows, working space and utilities during design. Later changes are reviewed for their effect on cost and schedule.

Can you work on a trailer I already own?

Yes. We modify, install equipment and complete build-outs on customer-supplied trailers. Send photos, dimensions and your goals for review. Our workmanship coverage applies to the agreed work; unrelated existing defects remain separate.

Can I supply my own equipment?

Yes. Send the make, model, dimensions, weight, utility requirements and installation instructions before buying or shipping equipment. We review fit and installation needs. Equipment warranties remain separate from our installation workmanship coverage.

Will you help with permits and inspections?

Yes. We provide build information and help address inspection questions about our work. Share operating locations early. Your scope identifies application, fee and scheduling responsibilities; the responsible authorities issue final approvals.

Are all trailers ready for winter operation?

Winter preparation is optional unless included in your quote. Tell us your expected temperatures and storage conditions so we can plan insulation, heating and system protection and explain operating limits.

Do you offer wraps and graphic design?

Yes. We offer graphic design from scratch, print preparation and trailer wrap installation. Bring your branding or start with a new concept. Your quote defines the design work, wrap coverage and installation included.

What hitch system do you normally use?

Our normal setup uses an easy-latch coupler system. We use both Dexter and Demco products, matched to the trailer’s ratings and your tow vehicle. We confirm the required setup before pickup

Can you add hydraulic or electric jacks to any trailer type?

Yes. Hydraulic and electric jacks are available across all our trailer types, with customized capacity, mounting, controls and power. Your quote identifies the included system and upgrades.

Can you arrange delivery?

Yes. We coordinate delivery based on your destination and trailer configuration. Distance, transport method, access and carrier availability affect cost. Delivery is separate from the build price unless your written agreement includes it.

What warranty comes with my trailer?

Coverage depends on the trailer series and written warranty. Review the coverage periods, exclusions and claim process before ordering. Purchased equipment has separate manufacturer warranty terms.

Can I visit the shop?

Yes. Visits to our Stillwater, Minnesota shop are available by appointment. Contact us ahead of time so we can set aside time and confirm which projects are available to view.

What information do you need for an estimate?

Send your intended use or menu, operating location, preferred size, equipment ideas, budget and target opening date. Include existing equipment, your tow vehicle and pickup or delivery needs. Sketches and inspiration photos help.

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