Car Haulers For Sale in Scott City, MO

Buying a Car Hauler

Car haulers are one of the best and most convenient ways to transport an automobile over long distances because they help ensure that the vehicle arrives in the best condition possible. Of course, finding the car hauler model that’s right for you isn’t always as easy as it sounds. That’s why the team at Flying A Motorsports has created this helpful buying guide.

Closed or Open

Car haulers come in both closed and open designs. Closed trailers provide the vehicle with much greater protection against weather, vandalism, and thievery. Of course, it also takes a lot more material to produce a closed car hauler model compared to what it takes to manufacture an open car hauler model. That’s why open car haulers tend to be a lot cheaper than closed ones. Using an open car hauler can also make the loading/unloading process a bit easier. 

Construction Material

Currently, almost all car haulers are manufactured using either aluminum or steel. While steel is arguably a bit stronger, it’s also much more vulnerable to corrosion. Some manufacturers prefer to use aluminum even though it’s slightly weaker than steel since it’s much lighter and more flexible. Of course, while this lighter weight and greater flexibility make for an easier towing experience, it can be a problem when transporting heavier vehicles. If you plan to use an aluminum car hauler to transport a heavy vehicle, it will need to be slightly bulkier to compensate.

Tow Vehicle

Another thing to consider is your tow vehicle and its Gross Vehicle Weight Rating. The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating or GVWR is the maximum weight that your tow vehicle can safely haul. Both the weight of your cargo and the weight of your trailer itself contribute to the GVWR, meaning that purchasing a heavier trailer might limit how much you can safely haul at one time. 

Trailer Size

Car haulers come in different sizes depending on how many cars you intend to transport at one time. Smaller trailers will only be able to handle one car at a time, while larger ones will have enough space for multiple vehicles. The key is having a big enough trailer to transport as many vehicles as you want to transport without exceeding the GVWR.

For more information or to shop our selection of car haulers for sale, visit Flying A Motorsports in Scott City, Missouri. We also offer financing, parts ordering, and servicing. We’re proud to serve communities like Redbird, Wesco, Bourbon, and Safe, and we hope to see you soon.