Penguin Trailer Hire - Port Elizabeth

We are situated at 66, Seventeenth Avenue, Charlo, Port Elizabeth.
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Local, National & One Way Rentals

We are a Port Elizabeth based business that offers local, national and one way rentals to our agents in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and George. Are you and your family / friends flying into Port Elizabeth and hiring a car? That extra luggage / golf-bag may take up more space than you anticipate. We can work with your car rental company to have the trailer connected and waiting for you when you arrive. Need to move some furniture or cargo? View our selection and make your choice.

Penguin Trailer Hire Business Hours

NB - Business hours are for Penguin Trailers only. Please contact each agent for their own business hours.

• Monday to Friday - 08h00 to 17h00
• Saturdays - 08h00 to 12h00
• Sundays and Public Holidays - CLOSED

Requirements to hire a trailer

1. Unendorsed Drivers Licence.
2. ID / Passport.
3. Proof of residence.
4. Deposit and rental paid in advance.
5. Deposit will be forfeited if 14 days cancellation notice is not given.
6. Suitable roadworthy vehicle.
7. SABS approved tow-hitch and electrical socket.

Correct Towing Vehicle Information

Section 151 of the Road Traffic Act stipulates that the Gross Vehicle Mass (GVM) of a trailer without parking brakes and being 750kg or less is limited to half the tare of the drawing vehicle.

The GVM of a trailer with overrun brakes and being more than 750kg but less than 3500kg the GVM may not exceed the tare of the drawing vehicle.

It is the customers responsibility to make sure that they are towing with the correct vehicle.

Towing Safety Tips

• Check that trailer coupler is secured correctly on drawing vehicle tow-hitch.
• Check that coupler release pin is in closed position.
• If trailer is fitted with a run-on brake make sure the hand-brake lever is in the disengaged / off position when connected to towing vehicle.
• Check that safety chain is placed over tow-hitch.
• Check that the electric plug is connected to vehicle and all lights are working.
• Check that tyres are correctly inflated.
• Check for wheel-bearing looseness. Consult a mechanic if in doubt.
• Check that all doors, lids and gates are securely closed.
• Make sure that you have the correct size wheel spanner to fit the trailers wheel nuts.
• Load trailer evenly over axle with 60% of load towards the front of trailer.
• Never have the trailer heavier at the back than the front.
• Do not overload trailer. See data plate.
• Do not speed. Suggested towing speed is 100km/h or less.
• Increase your following distance to the vehicle in front of you. Keep a minimum of a 4 second gap between you and the vehicle in front. In poor weather conditions increase this gap to 5 or 6 seconds.
• Anticipate stops and brake early.