By When you need to move a vehicle without the hassle or expense of professional transport, a tow dolly rental offers an accessible solution. Whether you’re hauling a car home from Facebook Marketplace, taking a second vehicle on a road trip, or helping a friend move, a tow dolly keeps things simple, affordable, and beginner-friendly. If you’ve never…
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Starting a Trailer Rental Business: How Maggie Built Hers From the Ground Up
Thinking about starting a trailer rental business but not sure what the first step even is? You’re in good company. Before she ever bought a trailer, Maggie, towlos’ marketing coordinator, felt the same way. She’d seen tons of successful hosts on the platform, and finally decided it was time to jump in herself. Here’s the real…
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Brand New 2025 Doolittle 14k 8.5×20 Rental-Ready Car Hauler
The wait is over our giveaway trailer has been built, and it’s officially ready to roll. This brand new 2025 Doolittle 14k 8.5×20 car hauler (retail value: $8,300) is custom engraved with towlos branding and built tough for work, play, and everything in between. One lucky towlos host will be driving away with it but first, we’ve…
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Host of the Month: Bruce and Jennifer from Small Town Hauling Solutions
This month, we’re excited to spotlight Bruce and Jennifer’s business, Small Town Hauling Solutions LLC. Their company is a trusted trailer rental service based in Plaistow, New Hampshire. They serve southern New Hampshire and eastern Massachusetts, including the Boston area, and have quickly built a name by offering high-quality trailers and top-notch customer service. From Lending…
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The Top 5 Things Renters Look for in a Trailer Listing
If you want your trailer listing to stand out on towlos and get more bookings, it’s not just about having a trailer — it’s about how you show it off. Renters often scroll through a lot of listings before making a choice, and these five tips can help make sure they stop on yours. 1.…
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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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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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Understanding Trailer Weight: What You Need to Know Before You Tow
When it comes to towing a trailer, one of the most important (and often misunderstood) factors is weight. Whether you’re a seasoned hauler or renting a trailer for the first time, understanding how trailer weight works can save you from serious safety issues—and even legal trouble. 1. Trailer Weight Terms 101 GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating):This…
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Your Brand Is Your Business
When you think about growing your trailer rental business, your mind probably goes to things like adding more trailers, increasing bookings, or maybe even quitting your day job one day. Whether you’re here to earn a little extra on the side or build something bigger, there’s one thing that will impact your success more than…
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