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If you have never tried to either move houses or move heavy equipment from one place to another, then this is probably one struggle you cannot relate to. However, seeing as you are on this page, I am just going to take a wild guess and say that this is a question that is on your mind right now or has been on your mind lately and you want a quick answer. Well here is an answer for you… No. You cannot tow a trailer with a rental vehicle but, there are different (not to mention less stressful ways) you can handle that problem and in a few short minutes, I will share those solutions with you. But first, let us answer the question of why anyone would need to tow a trailer in the first place.
Like the first question, the answer to this is very simple. You are towing a truck because you need to move heavy equipment by road. This equipment could be anything from your home furniture to actual equipment and most likely, these are things that cannot fit into the car you rented. Now, if you make the attempt to tow go against this, you risk;
1. Damaging the car
Every vehicle comes with a specific weight limit regarding what you can hitch and since you are dealing with heavy equipment the odds are that because you're using the trailer you’re putting yourself and other road users at risk not to mention the damage you could incur on the equipment you're trying to move.
2. Violating the terms of your agreement with the rental company
Most rental companies would not even allow you to use their vehicles for this purpose in the first place and even if you do, there is that issue of damage again.
If you are worried about the hassle of moving your stuff, the best option would be for you to look into your service director and contact a professional moving company. All you have to do in that case is pay the bill and tell them where they are going to be picking up your things and dropping them off. That said, if you are up for the challenge of getting it done yourself, you have three options.
A) Hire a truck, Ute or a van
B) Hire a trailer
C) Do both
For the first option, these vehicles are designed for the kind of heavy-duty work moving things can be. Typically, they come with the right gear for the job and as such, they are better equipped to get your things on the road and to your destination safely. If the truck you hire is big enough to handle your stuff, you can eliminate the need for a trailer entirely.
The second option offers you a variety of trailers that might be customised for compactly moving whatever it is that needs to be moved and sometimes, it works with the vehicle you have in mind. There are cage trailers, furniture trailers, horse floats, plain trailers and so much more. The last option gives you the best of both worlds. A vehicle built and equipped for towing as well as a trailer made for whatever you are moving.
When you decide on this, there is a final check you have to make… the driver. It is important that whoever is assigned to drive the vehicle is able to drive, park, reverse and confidently maneuver the road with the trailer attached. Secondly, you need to check that the vehicle is ‘fit’ to go the mile (literally speaking). Check the tyres because heat, the extra weight, and tyre size could make your job that much harder. Before you hit the road, check everything twice and you are good to go.
For more information on the best trailer for your next moving project, contact your local trailer rental service provider.
Like the first question, the answer to this is very simple. You are towing a truck because you need to move heavy equipment by road. This equipment could be anything from your home furniture to actual equipment and most likely, these are things that cannot fit into the car you rented. Now, if you make the attempt to tow go against this, you risk;
1. Damaging the car
Every vehicle comes with a specific weight limit regarding what you can hitch and since you are dealing with heavy equipment the odds are that because you're using the trailer you’re putting yourself and other road users at risk not to mention the damage you could incur on the equipment you're trying to move.
2. Violating the terms of your agreement with the rental company
Most rental companies would not even allow you to use their vehicles for this purpose in the first place and even if you do, there is that issue of damage again.
If you are worried about the hassle of moving your stuff, the best option would be for you to look into your service director and contact a professional moving company. All you have to do in that case is pay the bill and tell them where they are going to be picking up your things and dropping them off. That said, if you are up for the challenge of getting it done yourself, you have three options.
A) Hire a truck, Ute or a van
B) Hire a trailer
C) Do both
For the first option, these vehicles are designed for the kind of heavy-duty work moving things can be. Typically, they come with the right gear for the job and as such, they are better equipped to get your things on the road and to your destination safely. If the truck you hire is big enough to handle your stuff, you can eliminate the need for a trailer entirely.
The second option offers you a variety of trailers that might be customised for compactly moving whatever it is that needs to be moved and sometimes, it works with the vehicle you have in mind. There are cage trailers, furniture trailers, horse floats, plain trailers and so much more. The last option gives you the best of both worlds. A vehicle built and equipped for towing as well as a trailer made for whatever you are moving.
When you decide on this, there is a final check you have to make… the driver. It is important that whoever is assigned to drive the vehicle is able to drive, park, reverse and confidently maneuver the road with the trailer attached. Secondly, you need to check that the vehicle is ‘fit’ to go the mile (literally speaking). Check the tyres because heat, the extra weight, and tyre size could make your job that much harder. Before you hit the road, check everything twice and you are good to go.
For more information on the best trailer for your next moving project, contact your local trailer rental service provider.
