By Getting a booking is great. Getting repeat rentals is even better. Repeat rentals can help you build more steady income, create stronger customer relationships, and make your trailer business feel a lot more predictable over time. Instead of always trying to find brand new renters, you can focus on giving people a rental experience that…
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Trailer Rental Business 101: How to Market Your Trailer Rental Business
Starting a trailer rental business is about more than just owning a trailer and putting it online. One of the biggest things that separates hosts who get occasional rentals from hosts who stay booked is marketing. The truth is, the hosts we see getting the most rentals every month are usually not just sitting back…
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Trailer Brake Controller: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Choose the Right One
If you are towing a trailer with electric brakes, a trailer brake controller is one of the most important pieces of equipment in your setup. It helps your trailer brake smoothly and safely by sending power to the trailer’s brakes when you slow down or stop. Whether you are hauling a car hauler, equipment, utility trailer, or…
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Unwinterizing Your Boat: How to Get Ready for the Water This Season
As temperatures warm up and boating season starts calling your name, it is time to get your boat back in action. After months of winter storage, unwinterizing your boat is an important step that helps make sure everything is running properly before your first trip to the water. Whether you are getting ready for lake…
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Ski boat and inboard boat trailers: what to know before you tow
If you own a ski boat or inboard boat, you already know the fun part starts on the water. But the trip to the ramp matters just as much. The right trailer setup keeps your boat safe, protects your tow vehicle, and makes launch day way less stressful. This guide breaks down how ski boat…
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How to Make Sure Your Trailer Is Eligible for towlos Protect+
Insurance is one of the biggest concerns for trailer owners thinking about renting. That’s exactly why we built Protect+, towlos’ built in damage protection program designed specifically for peer to peer trailer rentals. But here’s the part many hosts overlook: Your trailer must meet certain requirements to be eligible for Protect+ coverage. If you want…
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Trailers for Rent: What to Know Before You Book and Tow
Whether you’re hauling a side by side for the weekend, moving furniture across town, or grabbing materials for a last minute project, trailers for rent can save you time and money without the commitment of owning. The key is choosing the right trailer, understanding the real costs, and knowing what to check before you pull out of…
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January Host of the Month: Austin- Building a Trailer Rental Business at 23
Some businesses start with a big plan. Austin’s started with something a lot of people can relate to: life got expensive, times got tough, and he needed a second income that didn’t require living at work. That’s when the trailer rental business came to mind. “I was working an absurd amount of overtime, trying to…
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Retractable Ratchet Straps: What They Are, How They Work, and How to Use Them Safely
If you’ve ever wrestled a pile of tangled tie-downs in the back of a truck, you already understand the appeal of retractable ratchet straps. They’re designed to do the same job as traditional ratchet straps—secure cargo during transport—but with a built-in retraction system that keeps the webbing neat, compact, and quick to deploy. Below is a…
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Types of Tractors: A Simple Guide to Picking the Right Tractor for Your Land
Shopping for a tractor can get overwhelming fast. There are so many types of tractors—compact, utility, row crop, sub-compact—and they all promise to do it all. This guide breaks down the most common types of tractors, what they’re best at, and how to choose the right one for your property or farm. We’ll also touch on…
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