Tow Vehicle Capacity and Hitch Requirements for
Car Trailer Rentals
The combined weight of the car hauler trailer and the vehicle being transported needs to fall within the tow vehicle's rated towing capacity. A trailer rated for a single vehicle plus the empty weight of the trailer itself can approach or exceed 5,000 lbs depending on the car being hauled — well within the range where brake controller and hitch class requirements become important.
Confirming hitch ball size and brake controller function before picking up a car hauler trailer for rent in Carrollton avoids delays at the rental location. Big Rentals performs a compatibility check at pickup, but arriving prepared keeps the process moving.