Should You Choose an Open or Enclosed Car Hauler
If you are thinking about purchasing a car hauler for your business or personal use, you have arrived at the right place.
Our experts at Connecticut Trailers have created this guide to provide you with some helpful information about the two most common types of car haulers—open and enclosed trailers. Read on to learn more, and for more advice, swing by our dealership in Bolton, CT, where we happily welcome our customers from Hartford and New England.
What Do You Need in a Car Hauler?
Before you start exploring options, figure out which kind of trailer will be ideal for your needs. To do that, you’ll need to find out the Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of your tow vehicle. The GVWR indicates the total amount of weight your vehicle can safely haul.
Check your owner’s manual to find out your vehicle’s GVWR or connect with your manufacturer to ask. Many models have the GVWR printed on a sticker inside the driver’s side door, so make sure you check this as well.
In addition, you’ll want to consider the type of vehicles you will haul with your car hauler. While some models can transport one car, the more versatile ones can accommodate multiple smaller vehicles. You’ll need to figure out your car trailer’s GVWR to ensure that the total weight of your cargo and that of your trailer stay well within your tow vehicle’s GVWR.
Don’t forget to consider the weight of any passengers and additional items inside the cab of your towing vehicle when crunching these numbers.
The Perks of Open Car Haulers
Open car trailers are affordable and versatile options available in a range of shapes and sizes. They are equipped with either wood flooring or steel diamond-patterned flooring. While rigs with wood flooring are cheaper, they require a little more maintenance than models with diamond-patterned steel flooring, which are more durable and often easier to load.
If you have to haul bulkier cargo, consider buying a tilt trailer that’ll offer you an even easier loading experience. You can angle this kind of open car hauler downward like a ramp and roll your vehicle aboard with ease.
However, open car haulers keep your items exposed to the elements and potential theft during transit. So, for more safety for your cargo, you might want to go with an enclosed trailer instead.
The Advantages of Enclosed Car Haulers
Since these models are enclosed from all sides, including the roof, your items are safer and more secured from damage and theft. Also, you can use your car hauler as a cargo trailer to transport your other valuables safely and efficiently. Depending on your requirements, you can choose a rig ranging from 16 to 24 feet in length. However, keep in mind that enclosed trailers are more expensive than open models as they require more materials in their construction.
On that note, we’d like you to visit Connecticut Trailers to peruse our fine selection of car haulers for sale. We can suggest models for your budget and help you pick a vehicle trailer that’s perfect for you. For more advice and to peruse our inventory, come down to our dealership in Bolton, CT. We proudly serve those from Hartford and New England, so stop by today.