24x8.5 Enclosed Trailer

2026 Interstate 8.5×24 Enclosed Car Hauler & Cargo Trailer

Heavy-Duty Enclosed Vehicle Transport & Moving Trailer | Sanford & Orlando, FL

Our 2026 Interstate 8.5×24 enclosed car hauler is built for transporting vehicles, motorcycles, ATVs, contractor equipment, furniture, and valuable cargo. Unlike a standard enclosed cargo trailer, this model features a heavy-duty vehicle loading ramp and a convenient side escape door, allowing drivers to exit their vehicle after loading.

With a spacious 24-foot cargo area, 7.5-foot interior ceiling, tandem 5,200 lb axles, and a calculated cargo capacity of 6,236 lbs, this trailer offers the versatility of an enclosed car hauler and a large moving trailer in one.

Trailer Specifications

Manufacturer: Interstate

Model Year: 2026

Trailer Type: Enclosed Car Hauler / Cargo Trailer

Nominal Trailer Size: 8.5 ft wide × 24 ft long

Interior Ceiling Height: 7 ft 6 in (90 inches)

Rear Ramp Door Opening Height: 7 ft (84 inches)

GVWR (Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight): 9,990 lbs

Empty Trailer Weight: 3,754 lbs

Calculated Maximum Cargo Capacity: 6,236 lbs

Axle Configuration: Tandem axle

GAWR: 5,200 lbs per axle

Combined Axle Ratings: 10,400 lbs

Rear Access: Heavy-duty vehicle loading ramp

Escape Door: Side vehicle escape door

Hitch Ball Size: 2-5/16 inches

Electrical Connection: 7-way RV round connector

Braking System: Electric trailer brakes

Cargo Protection: Fully enclosed, weather-resistant construction

Weight Capacity Explained

This trailer has a maximum Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 9,990 lbs, which includes the trailer and everything loaded inside it.

Maximum Loaded Trailer Weight: 9,990 lbs

Empty Trailer Weight: 3,754 lbs

Calculated Maximum Cargo Capacity: 6,236 lbs

Although the trailer has two axles rated at 5,200 lbs each, its legal maximum loaded trailer weight remains 9,990 lbs.

Cargo capacity is based on the invoice's empty weight and assumes all installed equipment is included.

What Can You Haul?

Suitable for:

Sedans, sports cars, and classic vehicles within loading and weight limits

Project cars and appropriately sized show vehicles

Motorcycles, dirt bikes, and powersports equipment

ATVs and UTVs within dimensional and weight limits

Household furniture and large moving loads

Refrigerators, washers, dryers, and household appliances

Contractor tools, equipment, and jobsite supplies

Event equipment, displays, and business inventory

Boxes, storage containers, and commercial merchandise

Vehicle Loading Advantage: The side escape door allows drivers to exit after positioning a vehicle inside the trailer without squeezing between the vehicle and trailer wall.

Important Height & Loading Restrictions

Interior Ceiling Clearance: 90 inches

Rear Ramp Opening Height: 84 inches

Maximum Cargo Weight: 6,236 lbs, subject to actual empty weight and other ratings

Rear Ramp Weight Rating: Must be confirmed for the specific trailer

Although the interior ceiling is 7.5 feet tall, equipment must pass through the 7-foot rear opening.

Vehicle width, wheelbase, ground clearance, loading angle, ramp capacity, and weight distribution must all be verified before loading.

What This Trailer Is NOT Designed For

Loads exceeding the 6,236 lb calculated cargo capacity

Vehicles or equipment exceeding the ramp's verified weight rating

Vehicles too wide or tall for the available loading clearance

Heavy machinery exceeding floor or axle ratings

Equipment that cannot be safely secured

Loose gravel, dirt, sand, or demolition debris

Hazardous or improperly secured materials

Cargo that exceeds the tow vehicle's rated towing capacity

Important: The trailer's cargo capacity and rear ramp capacity are separate ratings. A vehicle may be within the trailer's payload limit but still exceed the ramp's loading capacity.

Towing Requirements

Hitch Ball Size: 2-5/16 inches

Electrical Connection: 7-way RV round connector

Trailer Brake Controller: Required for electric trailer brakes

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 connected

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

A properly equipped tow vehicle with adequate towing capacity, payload, hitch ratings, and braking equipment is required.

Loading & Safety Information

Never exceed the trailer's 9,990 lb GVWR.

Never exceed the calculated 6,236 lb cargo capacity.

Confirm vehicle weight and dimensions before loading.

Verify the rear ramp's weight rating before loading vehicles or heavy equipment.

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

Maintain proper tongue weight and balanced axle loading.

Secure motorcycles and vehicles using appropriate transport equipment.

Never transport passengers inside a vehicle being hauled.

Verify tow vehicle capacity before booking.

Convenient Self-Service Enclosed Trailer Rentals

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

Whether you're transporting a classic car, moving a household, hauling motorcycles, or delivering commercial equipment, our 24-foot enclosed car hauler provides the space, protection, and convenient loading features needed for your next project.

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