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About Enclosed Car Carrier Trailers

Car carrier semitrailers come in two main subtypes: open (also referred to as “frame body” carriers) and enclosed. Although most car haulers on the road today are of the open variety, enclosed models are the go-to solution for private owners, car dealerships, auctioneers, and other shippers when it comes to transporting expensive vintage, exotic, classic, and antique vehicles or high-value cars and SUVs. This is because these trailers’ hard or curtain sides protect their cargo from being damaged by inclement weather or road debris.

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Kentucky Trailer XL-12 Car Hauler

Capacity

Some enclosed car carrier semitrailers situate their cargo on a single level, and as such are limited to hauling two or three vehicles, while others have two levels and a greater vehicle capacity. Kentucky Trailers’ XL-12 Car hauler, for instance, has a capacity of six or seven vehicles, depending on their size. There are even enclosed car haulers on the market capable of hauling as many as nine cars or four SUVs, although most hold fewer than this.

Features & Options

The majority of enclosed car carrier semitrailers have a standard fifth-wheel hitch, but there are gooseneck models, as well. Steel and aluminum sides are common, and many models have wood flooring, roadside and rear swing doors, and hydraulic lifts for loading and unloading vehicles. You’ll also commonly find enclosed models with aluminum (and possibly articulating) ramps, winches for pulling inoperable vehicles into the trailer, wireless and battery-operated liftgates, climate control systems, and tie-down and strap systems to secure the vehicles during transport. Kentucky Trailer’s aforementioned X-12 includes such options as a 12-volt jump station and a tire inflation system. Custom models for sale may include features such as folding sides and hydraulic lifting roofs to prevent damage during loading and unloading.

Find Enclosed Car Carrier Semitrailers

TruckPaper.com offers a number of a new and used enclosed car carrier semitrailers for sale from leading manufacturers such as Dorsey, Kentucky Trailer, Manac, Utility, Wabash, and others. If you’re in the market for an open car carrier semitrailer, you’ll find an even bigger selection of these for sale on the site.