Take Your Car With You

When you rent a tow dolly or car carrier from us, you'll get your vehicle to your new destination safely. Find the towing equipment that fits your vehicle. Review the following safety precautions before using a tow dolly or car carrier:

  • Carefully review and follow the towing equipment instructions.
  • Attach the towing device to your Penske rental truck before loading your vehicle.
  • Penske is not responsible for any damage to a towed vehicle. Consult your insurance carrier before towing a vehicle or talk to your Penske rep about the Penske Towing Insurance plan available with any towing equipment rental.
  • Use only your Penske car carrier or tow dolly behind your Penske truck.
  • When loading and unloading your vehicle, have someone guide you from a safe distance. Do not load possessions, people or pets in your towed vehicle.
  • Avoid backing up your rental truck with a towing device attached. Severe damage to your vehicle and the tow device could result. If backing up is necessary, remove your vehicle from the towing device, then unhook the towing device from the truck and move them separately.
  • Vehicles with a low front end or air dams may not have enough ground clearance to drive up the car carrier ramp or tow dolly platform.
  • Your vehicle must be centered with its front end facing forward on the towing device. Never back a vehicle onto a towing device.
  • Always do a walk-around inspection of your truck and loaded car carrier or tow dolly before departing.

Find Out if You Need a Tow Dolly or Car Carrier

Penske Truck Rental offers two devices for towing your vehicle, a tow dolly and a car carrier. Use the table below to select the right device based on your towed vehicle.

Tow Dolly

Tow-Dolly

Car Carrier

Car Carrier
Load capacity
4,300 lbs. 4,055 - 5,000 lbs.*
Strap system
3-point tie-down 3-point tie-down
Ramp type
Attached ramps 84 in. with 13.75°
For towed vehicles with:
Front-wheel drive
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Four-wheel drive

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All-wheel drive

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Maximum width
74 in. 80.5 in.
Minimum width
42 in. inside of tires 42 in. inside of tires
Max. wheel base
125 in. 128 in.
Tire diameter**:
22 – 27 in.
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22 – 28 in.

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* Car carrier load capacity is dependent on the Penske truck rented. Vehicle weight may not exceed 4,055 lbs. on 16 ft. trucks, or 5,000 lbs. on 22 ft. ft. and 26 ft. trucks.

** Calculate overall tire diameter.

Tow Dolly

Tow-Dolly

Car Carrier

Car Carrier
Load capacity 4,300 lbs.
4,055 - 5,000 lbs.*
Strap system 3-point tie-down 3-point tie-down
Ramp type Attached ramps 84 in. with 13.75° angle
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Maximum width 74 in. 80.5 in.
Minimum width 42 in. inside of tires 42 in. inside of tires
Max. wheel base 125 in. 128 in.
Tire diameter
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* Car carrier load capacity is dependent on the Penske truck rented. Vehicle weight may not exceed 4,055 lbs. on 16 ft. trucks, or 5,000 lbs. on 22 ft. ft. and 26 ft. trucks.

** Calculate overall tire diameter.

Using a Car Carrier
Using a Car Carrier

Learn how to move your vehicle using a car carrier with our helpful video and step-by-step instructions.

Using a Tow Dolly
Using a Tow Dolly

Learn how to move your vehicle using a tow dolly with our helpful video and step-by-step instructions.

Coverage
Coverage

From limiting the risk of a serious vehicle repair bill to protecting your cargo, it's important that you have the right insurance to cover common moving accidents.