Car Trailer & Car Hauler Rentals in Sanford, FL

The 7x18 car hauler with winch

The 7x18 is a strong choice for a car that won't start. The 7x18 has a 14,000 lb electric winch with a solar panel that keeps the winch battery charged, so you can pull a dead project car, a non-running daily driver, or a rolling chassis onto the deck without pushing it up the ramps. The steel deck holds up to 5,200 lbs, which covers most sedans, compact cars, classic cars, small SUVs, motorcycles, and ATVs.

The winch helps you load, but it doesn't raise the weight limit. The car plus anything else on the deck still has to stay under 5,200 lbs.

Why Sanford is a smart place to pick up a car hauler

Sanford sits where I-4 meets SR 417, so it's a common starting point for vehicle moves in and out of Central Florida. Renters use our car haulers to:

• ✓Bring home a car bought from a private seller or an online auction
• ✓Move a project car to a body shop, an upholstery shop, or a mechanic
• ✓Take a race car or track car to a weekend event
• ✓Relocate a second car during a move
• ✓Get a broken-down car home without paying for a tow

One Sanford renter said it was his "first time hauling a vehicle on a trailer," and the owner was "very responsive" the whole way through.

The 7x22 equipment and car trailer

The 7x22 adds 4 feet of deck and 2,890 lbs of cargo capacity over the 7x18. It's built for pickup trucks and SUVs that fit its dimensions, longer cars, and equipment like compact tractors and skid steers within the weight limits. It has a winch for loading a vehicle that won't start. The 7-foot width is measured overall. The usable space between the fenders is narrower, so measure your vehicle's width and ground clearance before you book.

The 24x8.5 equipment and car trailer

The 24x8.5 is the widest and longest open car hauler we rent. Its wood deck is 8.5 feet by 24 feet, and drive-over fenders give extra usable width for loading wider vehicles. It can carry up to 11,560 lbs, with a 14,000 lb maximum loaded weight. That's the trailer for a full-size pickup, a dually that fits the deck, a long-wheelbase truck, or equipment like a skid steer or compact tractor within those limits. It has a winch for loading a vehicle that won't start.

The extra width helps, but you still need to check your vehicle's width, tire placement, and ground clearance before you book. The 11,560 lb cargo figure doesn't automatically mean every vehicle that heavy can be loaded. Ramp capacity and how the weight sits on the deck matter too.

First time towing a car? Read this

1. 1Check your tow vehicle. All three open car haulers need a 2-5/16 inch ball, a 7-way round plug, and a brake controller. Your vehicle's tow rating must cover the full loaded weight: up to 7,000 lbs for the 7x18, 9,990 lbs for the 7x22, and 14,000 lbs for the 24x8.5.
2. 2Measure the car. On the 7x18 and 7x22, the usable width between the fenders is narrower than 7 feet. The 24x8.5 has drive-over fenders that add usable width, but you should still check your vehicle's width and ground clearance, especially for a low sports car or a wide truck.
3. 3Load it facing forward, with the engine toward the front of the trailer, so about 60% of the weight sits ahead of the axles.
4. 4Use the winch for a car that won't run. All three open car haulers have a winch. It helps pull a dead car up the ramps, but it doesn't raise the cargo limit: 5,200 lbs on the 7x18, 8,090 lbs on the 7x22, and 11,560 lbs on the 24x8.5.
5. 5Strap all four corners with straps or wheel nets rated for your car's weight, then recheck them after the first few miles.
6. 6Drive slower and brake earlier. A loaded car hauler adds a lot of weight and stopping distance.

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