Description
This 2026 car hauler trailer is a galvanized open trailer on tandem axles with a 10,000 lb GVWR. The listing describes the deck as “18+2 x 20”, which in car hauler terms usually means a flat section plus a short dovetail at the back. We’ll confirm the exact deck measurements for you before you buy. It is for sale now.
What you get with this car hauler trailer
You get a flat, open deck built to carry a car or a light truck, with a dovetail that lowers the loading angle so low cars don’t scrape. Galvanized steel means the frame shrugs off rain, mud and road salt. The 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) GVWR leaves a solid payload for most cars and many pickups once you take off the trailer’s weight.
Being open, it’s quick to load and easy to see around. You can also use it for a compact tractor or pallets when it’s not carrying a car.
Who it suits
- Car dealers and garages
- Track-day and classic car owners
- Recovery and towing services
- Anyone who moves vehicles a few times a year
Car hauler trailer specifications
| Year | 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deck | Listed as 18+2 x 20 (flat deck plus dovetail, ask us to confirm) |
| Axle | Tandem |
| Finish | Galvanized, silver |
| Type | Open car hauler / equipment |
| GVWR | 10,000 lb (4,536 kg) |
Ask us for the deck width, ramp type, winch plate and empty weight.
Open or enclosed for cars?
An open car carrier trailer is lighter, cheaper and easier to tow than an enclosed one. You also don’t have to worry about the height of the box at fuel stations. The trade-off is that the car is exposed to weather and road spray. For most local moves and trips to the track, open is the practical choice.
Towing a car hauler trailer
Loaded with a typical car, you’ll need a pickup or large SUV rated for the combined weight and a brake controller. The gross vehicle weight rating covers trailer plus car. Check your car’s kerb weight before you buy; heavy electric cars can be surprisingly close to the limit.
Loading a car
Drive or winch the car on slowly with someone guiding you. Park it with the engine end forward, so about 10 to 15 percent of the total weight sits on the hitch. Strap over the wheels with wheel nets or axle straps, never over the bodywork or suspension arms.
Mistakes to avoid
Loading the car backwards is the classic one. A rear-engined car aside, most cars are nose-heavy, so face them forward. The other mistake is strapping to the suspension, which lets the car bounce and loosen the straps.
Pre-trip checklist
- Coupler latched and pinned, safety chains crossed and hooked
- Breakaway cable clipped to the vehicle, not to the chains
- Trailer brakes tested at walking speed
- All lights and indicators working
- Tire pressures and wheel nuts checked
- Load chained or strapped, weight just ahead of the axles
- Jack raised and ramps or doors secured
Run through this every time you hook up your car hauler trailer. Then check the load again after the first few kilometres, because things settle.
Trailer terms explained
Useful words when you shop for a car hauler trailer:
- GVWR: the most the trailer and its load can weigh together.
- Payload: the GVWR minus the empty weight of the trailer.
- Deckover: a deck that sits above the wheels, giving full width with no fenders in the way.
- Dovetail: a short sloped section at the back of some decks that lowers the loading angle.
- Stake pockets: slots along the deck edge for posts, side boards and tie-downs.
- Brake controller: the unit in your vehicle that runs the trailer brakes.
How owners use a car hauler trailer
Dealers move stock between lots. Enthusiasts take cars to shows and track days. Some owners use a car hauler trailer for a skid steer or pallets during the week and a car at the weekend.
Storing it
Park on firm, level ground with the jack on a block so it does not sink. Touch up chips before winter so rust does not get started. If the trailer sits for weeks, move it now and then so the tires do not flat-spot, and check pressures before the next trip. A coupler lock or wheel clamp is cheap insurance when your car hauler trailer is parked where people can see it.
Compare other car haulers and flatbeds
The galvanized car hauler has a 14,000 lb rating for heavier vehicles. If you want the car under cover, see the enclosed car trailer. For machines, the 7×20 equipment trailer is worth a look.
Read our guide to choosing the right trailer for every hauling need.
Accessories worth adding
A good set of chains and binders comes first for heavy machines. After that, owners usually add wheel chocks, a spare tire, a tongue-mounted toolbox for chains and gloves, edge protectors for straps and LED work lights for loading in the dark. A front winch saves a lot of pushing with cars and machines that do not run. These small extras make a car hauler trailer safer and quicker to use every day.
Before you buy
List every machine you plan to carry with its operating weight, width and length, plus attachments. Check your truck tow rating and payload, and confirm you have a brake controller. Think about how you load, from the back with ramps or from the side with a forklift. Measure your parking and turning space too. If those numbers fit, this car hauler trailer suits your work. If you are unsure, send us the details and we will give you an honest answer.
Driving with heavy equipment
A machine on the deck raises the centre of gravity, so take corners slowly and brake early. Check chains after the first few kilometres and at every stop, since loads settle. Watch for low bridges and wires if the machine is tall. Leave plenty of space to the vehicle in front. A loaded car hauler trailer behaves very differently from an empty one, so drive to the load, not the speed limit.
Common questions
Will my car fit on this car hauler trailer?
Send us the make, model and weight. We’ll check the deck width and the payload.
Does it have a winch plate?
Ask us to confirm the front setup on this unit.
Can I carry a pickup?
Many light pickups fit within 10,000 lb. Check the truck’s weight first.
Chains or straps?
Chains and binders for steel machines. Straps for lighter or soft loads, with edge protection.
Can I leave a machine on it overnight?
You can, but lock both the trailer and the machine and park out of sight if possible.
Do you offer delivery?
Ask us about delivery to your area when you order your car hauler trailer.
What to check when it arrives
Check ramps, deck, tie-down points, lights, brakes and tires.
Matching the hitch
Ball size has to match the coupler exactly. A 2 in ball in a 2 5/16 in coupler can pop off over a bump. Check the rating stamped on the ball, the drawbar and the receiver, and go by the lowest of the three.
Ride height matters too. Your car hauler trailer should sit level or a fraction nose down when hitched. If it tips back, get a drop or rise drawbar to fix it rather than living with it, because a nose-high trailer sways more and wears its tires unevenly.
Backing up without the stress
Put your hand at the bottom of the steering wheel. Move your hand left and the back of the trailer goes left. That one trick sorts out most of the confusion. Go slowly, make small corrections, and get out to look whenever you aren’t sure. Nobody minds waiting ten seconds; everybody minds a dented gate post.
Longer trailers are easier to reverse than short ones because they react more slowly, so don’t let the length of a car hauler trailer put you off. Half an hour in an empty car park with a couple of cones does more than any amount of reading.
Tires and wheel bearings
Trailer tires age faster than they wear. A set can look fine on tread and still be cracked in the sidewalls after five or six years, especially if the trailer sits outside in the sun. Check the date code on the sidewall when you buy spares, and keep them at the pressure printed on the tire, not the one on your tow vehicle door.
Bearings want fresh grease about once a year or every 12,000 miles (20,000 km), whichever comes first. Feel the hubs with the back of your hand at a fuel stop. Warm is normal. Too hot to touch means stop and look before going further. A spare wheel that fits your car hauler trailer is cheap insurance, so carry one.
Talk to us before you order
Every buyer tows something different and carries something different. If you want to double-check that this car hauler trailer suits your vehicle, your hitch or the load you have in mind, send us a message with the details. We will give you a plain answer, tell you what we know about this exact unit and point you to another model if it fits your needs better. No pressure, just straight advice.
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