FAQs
Reservations can be made online “Book Now”, or call 403-462-5528. The following information will be required:
- First and Last Name
- Company Name (if any)
- Phone Number
- Email Address
- Current Physical Address
- Trailer Size & Type
- Pickup Date & Time
- Length of Rental
A reservation quote will be emailed to the email address provided to fill in Driver License information, provide a copy of the towing vehicles insurance and method of payment.
Credit Card Payment:
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and debit cards. Corporate accounts can be set up with a completed credit application. Corporate accounts can be paid for via credit or debit card, direct deposit or cheque.
Deposit:
Mountain View Trailer Rentals reserves the right to charge any amount of deposit.
Truck Size
A 3/4 ton truck is recommended for most trailers. If you are unsure if your truck is capable of towing a trailer, look up the manufacture’s specifications for your vehicles towing capacity.
Tow Package
A class IV hitch is recommended or a tow package strong enough to handle the total weight or Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW). Tongue weight is generally 10% to 15% of the trailer + load.
Ball Size
Most of our trailers use a 2 5/16″ Ball. Our single axle trailers have a 2” ball requirement.
– We have rentals (ball & mount) with a gross tongue weight rating of 15,000 lb.
Light Plug
A 7 Pin Round Light Plug Recepter. This is commonly known as a 7 Pin RV Plug
If you only have a 4 pin plug, we rent out the adapter only for trailers with GVWR under 3000lbs.
Brake Controller
Every towing vehicle must have a brake controller. Without a brake controller, you will not have trailer brakes which is unsafe. If your vehicle does not have a brake controller, we rent wireless bluetooth brake controllers.
All cancellations must be done at least 48 hours prior to the start of your reservation for a full 100% refund of the security deposit.
One Bedroom
On average, a one bedroom home will require a moving trailer that is 16 ft by 8.5 ft wide, 980cuft.
Two Bedrooms
On average, a two bedroom home will require a moving trailer that is 16 – 20 ft by 8.5 ft wide, 980 – 1220cuft.
Three Bedrooms
On average, a three bedroom home will require a moving trailer that is 20 – 22 ft by 8.5 ft wide, 1220 – 1450cuft.