By If you’re thinking about renting out a trailer for the first time, welcome to a smart, flexible, and potentially lucrative side hustle — or even a full-time business. Trailer rentals can bring in solid passive income with the right approach, but like anything new, it helps to know the ropes before you jump in. Whether…
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We’re Just 16 Trailers Away from Unlocking Our First Giveaway Prize!
We’re officially closing in on Tier One of our biggest giveaway yet—and that means Prize One is almost up for grabs. If you missed the launch, here’s the scoop: towlos teamed up with Doolittle Trailers to give away a custom-built 20′ 14K car hauler—and we’re not stopping there. It’s a tiered giveaway, which means every milestone we hit…
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More Options, Better Outcomes: How Expanded Trailer Rental Choices Transform Customer Decisions
The introduction of U-Haul’s Toy Hauler represents more than just another trailer rental option – it signals a fundamental shift in how customers approach vehicle transport decisions. For the first time in decades, customers have meaningful choices between different rental models, equipment types, and service approaches that go far beyond traditional U-Haul rentals. This expansion of trailer rental…
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Corporate Fleet Expansion vs. Peer-to-Peer Networks: Competing Visions for Specialty Vehicle Transport
U-Haul’s decision to invest millions in developing and manufacturing their new Toy Hauler represents more than just product development – it embodies a fundamental business model philosophy about how to serve specialty vehicle transport markets. The debate of U-Haul vs peer-to-peer trailer rental highlights this contrast: their corporate fleet expansion approach stands in sharp opposition to the…
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List Your Trailer on towlos to Win Big – Win a 14K 20′ Doolittle Car Hauler. Then rent it out!
List your trailers to win big — and yes, it’s completely free to enter. Towlos is giving away a BRAND NEW Custom 14K 20-foot Doolittle car hauler, and every trailer you list brings us one step closer to unlocking the grand prize. The giveaway runs for two months, and each trailer you list = one entry. Already have…
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Looking to Rent a U-Haul Toy Hauler Trailer – Is 16 Feet Enough for Your Car, Truck, or UTV Needs?
In late 2024, U-Haul announced the “Toy Hauler” – a versatile U-Haul trailer designed to handle larger vehicles and recreational gear that traditional options couldn’t accommodate. Launched into production in early 2025 after more than two decades without a new trailer design, the Toy Hauler marks U-Haul’s response to changing demands in specialty vehicle transport.…
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Car Trailer Rental: When to Rent and How to Choose the Right Trailer
There comes a time in everyone’s life when they need a car trailer rental. Car trailer rentals can come in clutch more often than you might think—especially when you’ve got a vehicle that can’t or shouldn’t be driven. Whether you’re hauling your track car to the raceway, transporting a side-by-side to your hunting property, or…
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Towlos Host of the Month: Eric “Cornbread” Begley
Meet Eric Begley—though if you know him, you probably just call him Cornbread. With a heart for helping people and a serious love for smoking meat, Cornbread brings both hospitality and hustle to the trailer rental game. Cornbread first discovered towlos through the Trailer Hustle Facebook group, where a tight-knit community of trailer owners and rental…
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Trailer Delivery vs. Pickup: What’s Right for Your Listing?
One of the best parts about listing your trailer on towlos is the flexibility. Whether you want renters to pick up your trailer, prefer to offer trailer delivery yourself, or even want to provide a completely contactless experience—it’s entirely up to you. Each option has its own set of advantages, so let’s take a look…
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towlos x JZILLA Giveaway: Win a Full Track Day + Free Trailer Rental
We’ve partnered with our friends at JZILLA Track Days to bring you a giveaway built for track lovers who know the value of showing up ready. Whether you’re a regular at JZILLA events or dreaming of your first lap, this giveaway covers everything you need to get to the track and hit the pavement. What You Could…
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