Towing Two Cars At Once: What Are Your Options?
Towing two cars at the same time is a challenging feat, but you are not without options if you need to transport two vehicles at once. Your options will most likely be determined by your available funds and skill level at driving large trucks with trailers attached. The following are four options for towing two cars at once, whether you’re making a cross-country move or simply need to get multiple vehicles to a separate location.
Rent a Ramp Carrier Truck
Renting a truck that can carry a car inside is one option. These trucks should come with a ramp for easy loading, and the attachments and tow rating to accommodate most compact-sized cars. Check that the ramp truck also has a wheel lift mounted on the back to attach the second vehicle’s front end. Make sure you have the confidence to handle a commercial-sized truck carrying a load before venturing out onto the roadways.
Rent a Multi-Car Carrier Trailer
In certain locations, actual car carrier trailers may be available for rent as well. Multi-car carrier trailers hold at least three but up to six or more vehicles at one time. These trailers have a high tow rating, and cars are mounted fifth-wheel style, requiring transport using a heavy-duty truck. Multi-car carrier trailers are difficult to tow with no experience — only choose this method if you have commercial driving or towing training in your past.
Hire a Transport Service
Perhaps the simplest option for towing two cars at the same time would be to hire a professional auto transport company to complete the task for you, but these services come at a price. The distance between both locations will determine the cost, and your budget will determine if this transportation solution is a viable option.
Attach a Car Dolly to One Vehicle
If one of the vehicles to be towed is an SUV or truck in good working order, consider mounting a car dolly to the back and pulling the second car to the destination. Tow dollies are inexpensive to rent and are easily attached to most vehicles with a hitch. The front two tires of the towed vehicle will be lifted off the pavement, as opposed to placing the entire car in a trailer behind the vehicle. This towing solution is lightweight and puts less of a strain on the front car.
Consider Stauffer’s Towing your on-call team of towing experts. You can be confident when you ask for both guidance and assistance with towing two cars at the same time that you are receiving the best advice from the most qualified professionals.
