SoMoTrailer Rentals

Questions, answered plainly

These same rules are in the rental agreement you sign at checkout.

Do I need insurance?
You confirm that your auto insurance covers towing a utility trailer. SoMo Trailer Rentals does not provide liability insurance for the tow vehicle.
What hitch do I need?
A 2" ball and a Class II or higher hitch are typical for this 3500# utility trailer. Confirm your vehicle tow rating, lighting plug, and that the ball matches the coupler before you book.
What if I damage the trailer?
Photograph the trailer at pickup and return. We place a $100 security/damage authorization hold — not a charge. If no damage is reported, the hold is released automatically 3 days after a recorded return. We can capture the hold and charge the card on file for amounts above $100.
How does pickup work?
Contactless at 9358 Lancaster Rd, Theodore, AL 36582 during 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. After payment you get a map, hookup tips, and the lockbox / hitch-pin code (when configured).
What about weather?
Rain does not cancel a rental. If we block the trailer for safety or maintenance, we refund the rental charge and release the hold.
What is the cancellation policy?
Cancel 24 hours or more before your start time and we refund the rental charge in full and release the $100 hold. Cancel with less than 24 hours notice and we keep 50% of the rental as a cancellation fee (the hold is still released).
What if I no-show?
If you do not pick up the trailer and do not cancel, the full rental charge is kept. The $100 hold is released unless damage or a dispute is on file.
What if I am late?
There is a 30-minute grace period after your return time. After that, late returns are $20 per hour or fraction of an hour, charged to the card on file, and capped at one full-day rate ($40) per day overdue.
How old do I have to be?
You must be 21 or older on the pickup date. We require a photo of your valid driver's license.
What tax do you charge?
We currently collect 5.50% (AL + Mobile County sales tax) on the rental subtotal. Theodore is unincorporated Mobile County. See the README for the legal note on Alabama rental/lease tax versus sales tax.
What does a week cost?
Seven or more full days get 15% off the daily $40.00 rate — about $34/day before tax. The savings line is shown in the price summary.