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The Pre-Winter Hauling Checklist for El Paso County Properties
Front Range winters arrive fast — the first hard freeze often lands in October in El Paso County. Knock out the hauling before it: firewood and pellets in, hay and feed stocked, snow equipment moved, brush and project debris out. A $90/day 7x14 utility trailer covers most of this list in one weekend; larger loads step up to a $100/day flatbed.
What should be hauled before the first storm?
| Job | Best trailer | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Firewood & pellet stock-up | 7x14 utility (a full cord fits) | $90/day |
| Hay & feed for horse properties | 20 ft flatbed — forklift-friendly | $100/day |
| Brush, slash & leaf cleanup runs | 7x14 utility with sides | $90/day |
| Snow blower / plow / ATV repositioning | 7x14 utility or 18 ft car hauler | $90–$100/day |
| Skid steer or tractor to a job | 22 ft equipment | $125/day |
| Furniture or tools that must stay dry | 20 ft enclosed | $150/day |
Why do this in September and October?
Because the weather window closes abruptly. El Paso County's first freeze typically lands in early-to-mid October, and the season's first real snow often follows within weeks. After that, every haul fights shorter days, icy ramps, and chinook wind events. October is also when everyone else remembers their firewood — supply gets thin and delivery lead times stretch. One dry weekend with a trailer in late September beats three cold ones in November.
What about slash and fire-mitigation debris?
Fall is when El Paso County residents cut scrub oak and thin trees for wildfire mitigation, and the branches have to go somewhere. The county and area fire districts run seasonal slash drop-off programs (check the El Paso County site for current locations and dates) — a 7x14 utility trailer with sides swallows a serious brush pile per trip, and at $90/day you can run the route to a drop site all afternoon. Load branches butt-forward, strap every layer, and tarp anything light enough to fly.
Which loads justify the bigger decks?
Hay is the classic one: a 102-inch-wide, 20–22 ft flatbed takes a pallet forklift-loaded from any side and carries a winter's worth of bales in far fewer trips than a pickup bed. Moving a tractor or skid steer to a last-chance dirt job before freeze-up calls for the 14,000 lb GVWR equipment trailer — our skid steer loading guide walks the tie-down. And anything that can't get wet — a shop's worth of tools, stored furniture — rides in the enclosed trailer instead of under a flapping tarp.
What's the weather-smart way to plan the rental day?
Watch the forecast, then book the calm day, not the weekend. Front Range wind advisories are routine from late fall on, and an empty trailer in a 50 mph gust is no fun for anyone — our wind and winter towing checklist covers speeds, tongue weight, and the traction law. We're open seven days a week, so a Tuesday haul is as easy as a Saturday one, and same-day pickup is often available when a trailer's on the lot.
What we see every fall at the yard
The same call, every October: "It snowed and I still have a brush pile / no firewood / a snow blower across town." We're a family-owned Colorado Springs outfit and we winterize our own place too — the renters who book a utility trailer in September get the easy version of this season. Every trailer leaves with the winch, straps, and ramps included, so the loading part is handled the moment you hook up.
How do I book?
Reserve at bookings with a $50 booking fee that applies to your total, or call or text 719-661-3946. Weekly rates (about 15% off) fit multi-day cleanup projects — compare all seven trailers on the fleet page.
Quick answers before you book
How much firewood fits in the 7x14 utility trailer?
A full cord (4x4x8 ft, roughly 128 cubic feet) fits within the 7x14 deck with room to stack safely below the side rails. Green pine runs heavy — a cord can approach 3,000–4,000 lb — well within the trailer's 7,000 lb GVWR, but strap the stack and tarp it against wind.
Can I keep the trailer for a whole cleanup weekend?
Yes — the daily rate covers each rental day, and weekly rates save about 15% if the project stretches. The 7x14 utility is $90/day or $540/week; book the days you need at /bookings/ or call 719-661-3946.
Do you rent in the winter too?
Year-round, seven days a week. Winter renters should read our wind and winter towing checklist, watch for traction-law days on the highways, and budget extra time for icy ramps when loading.
What do I need to bring to rent a trailer?
Three things: a valid Colorado driver's license, current auto insurance, and a credit card for the refundable deposit. The $50 booking fee you pay online is applied to your rental total.