Salem, Oregon · By appointment
What You Need to Tow a Rental Trailer
Check hitch ball sizes, towing limits, rental documents, and the $10 hitch option before renting a trailer from Cascade Valley Rentals in Salem, Oregon.
Hitch sizes for our trailers
These are the hitch sizes listed for our current fleet. The ball must match the size stamped on the actual coupler; different ball sizes are not interchangeable. Confirm your setup with us before pickup.
5×8 Utility Trailer
1-7/8" or 2" Ball
Listed capacity / rating: 1,800 lbs
7×18 Flatbed
2-5/16" Ball
Listed capacity / rating: 10,000 lbs
7×18 Car Hauler
2-5/16" Ball
Listed capacity / rating: 10,000 lbs
8.5×20 Car Hauler
2-5/16" Ball
Listed capacity / rating: 10,000 lbs
Eagle 7×14 Dump Trailer
2-5/16" Ball
Listed capacity / rating: 14,000 lbs
A listed trailer rating is not a verified cargo allowance. Confirm the trailer’s label and empty weight before calculating payload.
Check your towing limits
Use your vehicle manufacturer’s ratings for your exact vehicle and equipment. Count the trailer itself plus cargo and accessories—not just the load. Stay within all applicable towing, combined-weight, payload, axle and tongue-weight limits, as well as the ratings of the hitch, ball mount and ball.
Confirm compatible wiring, working lights, safety chains, trailer brakes and any required brake controller before departing. Call us if you are unsure.
Rental checklist
- Valid driver’s license: upload front and back
- Proof of insurance uploaded with your agreement
- Signed rental agreement and confirmed appointment
- A properly rated, compatible tow vehicle and hitch
Need a ball mount? Add the $10 adjustable hitch rental at checkout. It helps match hitch height; it does not increase your vehicle’s towing capacity.
General guidance only; follow manufacturer instructions and applicable laws. Source: NHTSA, Towing a Trailer: Being Equipped for Safety.
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