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Safety & Regulations4 min read

Can My Truck Tow It? A Firefighter's Pre-Trip Checklist for Renting a Trailer

Tow ratings, the 2-5/16 inch ball, the round 7-pin plug, brake controllers, mirrors, and a walk-around checklist from a Class A driver and full-time firefighter.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Local Resources4 min read

Hauling Motorcycles and UTVs from St. Peters: Trails, Rides, and a Trailer That Fits Four Bikes

Our 20' enclosed trailer fits up to four motorcycles or a UTV, with E-track and a 12,000 lb winch. Where St. Charles County riders haul to, and how to load bikes safely.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Tips & Savings4 min read

Moving in St. Charles County? Rent an Enclosed Trailer With Dollies and Blankets Included

Why a 20' enclosed trailer with E-track, moving dollies, and blankets included is a smart way to move in St. Peters, O'Fallon, Wentzville, and St. Charles, plus how to load it.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Local Resources3 min read

Trailer Rental for O'Fallon, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, and Dardenne Prairie

Renting a trailer in western St. Charles County: routes from O'Fallon, Wentzville, Lake Saint Louis, and Dardenne Prairie, HOA tips for new subdivisions, and which trailer fits.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Guides4 min read

Enclosed Trailer or Car Hauler? How to Pick the Right Rental in St. Charles County

Five quick questions decide whether you need our 20' enclosed trailer or our 22' tilt car hauler, plus real St. Charles County jobs and which trailer fits each.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

How-To5 min read

How to Load and Haul a Car on a Tilt Car Hauler (Even If It Won't Start)

Step-by-step: loading a running or dead car on our 22' MAXX-D tilt car hauler with the 12,000 lb winch, tying it down, and driving it home from Columbia, Kansas City, or beyond.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Local Resources3 min read

Trailer Rental Near St. Charles, Cottleville, and Weldon Spring

A local guide to renting a trailer for St. Charles, Cottleville, Weldon Spring, and the Highway 94 corridor: routes, river crossings, and the jobs we see most.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

Local Resources4 min read

Trailer Rental in St. Peters, MO: Meet Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

A local trailer rental in St. Peters run by a 35-year tow veteran and full-time firefighter. Our two 2026 trailers, how booking works, and the towns we serve.

October 28, 2026 · By Burn the Ships Trailer Leasing

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