7x18 Car Trailer

2026 Carry-On 7×18 Steel-Deck Car Hauler

Car Hauler Rental with 14,000 lb Electric Winch & Solar Charging | Sanford & Orlando, FL

Our 2026 Carry-On 7×18 steel-deck car hauler is designed for transporting cars, project vehicles, non-running vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, and compact equipment.

Featuring a durable steel deck, tandem 3,500 lb axles, electric trailer brakes, and an upgraded 14,000 lb electric winch with solar charging, this trailer is an excellent choice for automotive enthusiasts, repair shops, contractors, and vehicle transportation.

Trailer Specifications

Manufacturer: Carry-On

Model Year: 2026

Trailer Type: Open Steel-Deck Car Hauler

Deck Size: Approximately 7 ft wide × 18 ft long

GVWR: 7,000 lbs

Factory Empty Weight: 1,800 lbs

Factory Calculated Cargo Capacity: 5,200 lbs

Axle Configuration: Tandem axle

GAWR: 3,500 lbs per axle

Combined Axle Ratings: 7,000 lbs

Deck Construction: Steel

Electric Winch: 14,000 lb rated pulling capacity

Charging System: Solar charging panel

Hitch Ball Size: 2-5/16 inches

Electrical Connection: 7-Way RV Round

Braking System: Electric trailer brakes

Tow Vehicle Brake Controller: Required

Weight Capacity Explained

This trailer has a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 7,000 lbs, including the trailer and all cargo.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight: 7,000 lbs

Factory Empty Weight: 1,800 lbs

Factory Calculated Cargo Capacity: 5,200 lbs

Important: The installed winch, solar panel, mounting equipment, and other accessories reduce the actual available cargo capacity if they were added after the factory weight was recorded. The final payload must be calculated using the trailer's current empty weight.

14,000 lb Electric Winch & Solar Charging

This trailer features an upgraded electric winch designed to assist with loading suitable non-running vehicles and wheeled equipment.

Features:

14,000 lb rated winch pulling capacity

Electric-powered vehicle recovery and loading assistance

Solar charging panel to help maintain the winch battery

Ideal for loading suitable disabled vehicles, project cars, and rolling equipment

Winch Safety: The 14,000 lb rating represents the winch's rated pulling force under specified conditions. It does not increase the trailer's 7,000 lb GVWR or cargo capacity.

Winch operation requires appropriate attachment points, properly rated recovery equipment, and safe loading procedures. The winch must never be used to lift suspended loads.

What Can You Haul?

Suitable for:

Sedans and compact passenger cars

Sports cars and appropriately sized performance vehicles

Classic cars and restoration projects

Non-running vehicles that can be safely winched onto the trailer

Small SUVs and crossovers within weight limits

ATVs, UTVs, and recreational equipment

Motorcycles and powersports equipment

Compact tractors and wheeled equipment within weight limits

All cargo must fit within the trailer's usable dimensions, remain within its actual payload capacity, and be properly secured.

What This Trailer Is NOT Designed For

Vehicles exceeding the trailer's actual cargo capacity

Heavy-duty pickup trucks and oversized SUVs exceeding trailer limits

Vehicles too wide or long for the usable deck

Vehicles with insufficient ground clearance for safe loading

Equipment exceeding the loading ramps' weight rating

Loads that cannot be secured using approved tie-down points

Loose bulk materials such as gravel, dirt, or demolition debris

Hazardous or improperly secured materials

Towing Requirements

Hitch Ball: 2-5/16 inches

Electrical Connection: 7-Way RV Round

Trailer Brake Controller: Required and must be functioning

Tow Vehicle: Must be rated for the actual loaded trailer weight

Hitch Receiver: Must support the loaded trailer and tongue weight

Safety Chains: Must be properly attached

Tongue Weight: Generally 10–15% of loaded trailer weight, subject to manufacturer specifications

Loading & Safety Information

Never exceed the trailer's 7,000 lb GVWR.

Verify the actual available payload after accounting for installed accessories.

Confirm vehicle weight, width, wheelbase, and ground clearance before loading.

Use properly rated vehicle straps and approved tie-down points.

Secure the transported vehicle at all four corners using appropriate equipment.

Never exceed the loading ramps' rated capacity.

Maintain proper tongue weight and balanced axle loading.

Never transport passengers inside a vehicle being hauled.

Never rely on the winch alone to secure a vehicle during transport.

Verify tow vehicle and hitch ratings before booking.

Convenient Self-Service Car Hauler Rentals

Available through Turnpike Trailer Rentals, serving Sanford, Orlando, Lake Mary, and surrounding Central Florida communities.

Whether you're transporting a project car, moving a disabled vehicle, or hauling recreational equipment, our winch-equipped car hauler offers a convenient transportation solution.

Book online at turnpiketrailers.com for live availability, pricing, and convenient self-service pickup.