Whether you’re moving, or you need to transport several large pieces of equipment, you may wonder if you’re better off renting an enclosed trailer or a moving truck. How can you decide? Well, they both have their benefits but the one you ultimately choose will depend greatly on your functional needs and budget.
Trailer rental vs. moving truck rental: we’re here to help you decide.
1. When to Choose Enclosed Trailers Over Moving Trucks
Enclosed trailers have certain benefits over moving trucks:
- They have a higher storage capacity than moving trucks because there’s no need to account for the actual truck cab. Translation: You can fit more items in the enclosed trailer, imperative for a big move.
- Enclosed trailers are removable, so you can park the trailer somewhere (such as a parking lot or campground) and still drive your vehicle. This is a big convenience factor when you just want to drive to the store to pick up something quick without having to drive a big moving truck. Also, when you have a vehicle that is separate from the trailer, you get additional storage space, placing objects in the truck of the car, bed of the truck, or backseat of the SUV.
- With an enclosed trailer, you don’t have to rent a moving truck and a car hauler to be able to move your personal vehicle. If your vehicle is used to haul the trailer, there’s no need to coordinate with another driver or extra hauler to move your car.
2. When to Choose Moving Trucks Over Enclosed Trailers
On the flip side, there are some benefits that come with moving trucks over trailer rentals, the biggest one being when your personal vehicle is not equipped or big enough to haul a trailer. In the event you have to rent a truck to haul the trailer, the cost of this combined setup could be higher than that of just renting a moving truck.
Loading ramp height is another concern, but this would depend on what you are hauling. Many moving trucks come with extended ramps and low truck floors to ease the loading and unloading process. Not all trailers come like that, although many of the trailer rentals we offer here come with extended ramps.
Benefits of Open Trailers Over Both Above Options
One other option to consider is an open car hauler, which can be used to transport lumber, tools, construction materials, recreational vehicles, bricks, and more. Heavy loads that aren’t tall enough to fill an enclosed trailer, or awkward sizes that will not fit inside a moving truck would be better suited to an open rental trailer. That’s because they have multiple stake pockets as well as tiedown locations, allowing you to customize your trailer so that it supports your load.
Choosing the Right Trailer Rental
If you have decided on a trailer rental, it’s time to figure out which kind and size you need. This will depend on how large the load is, how you plan to get it from A to B, whether you need a closed option so you can lock it up, and whether you want to leave the trailer somewhere in order to drive your vehicle around. Often times, renting a moving truck ends up being a waste because of the size or height of your load. That’s why so many of our customers choose trailer rentals for ease of use, and the sheer options available to them.
Contact Easy Car Haulers
Ready to book your trailer rental in Howell MI? Call us at 888-672-1206 or fill out our online form for a free quote. We just need a $250 deposit and a valid ID (must be 25 or older).