Packer
The Packer is a car-carrying vehicle that has appeared in Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas and Grand Theft Auto IV. In GTA Vice City the Packer could not transport vehicles, but in GTA San Andreas can carry two or three, due to the ability to elevate part of the ramp. However, cars can still roll off at sudden stops or other sudden movements. The Packer can also be used as a stunt ramp.
It is possible to safely store one car on the Packer. This is by driving it onto the bottom ramp and slowly closing the top ramp down. If you go too far, however, the car will get crushed and explode. You must have a good touch to keep the car safely in place. The GTA III era Packer bears a resemblance to the 1986 Peterbilt 379 Car Carrier.
GTA IV Rendition
The Packer in GTA IV has a newer model and is manufactured by MTL. In addition to the ramp that was available on previous versions of the Packer, it now comes with flatbed and tanker variations. Strangely, the tanker does not explode, and the ramp does not touch the ground so it can't be used for transporting cars or doing stunts. The Packer is slow and difficult to handle, but heavy and great for pushing cars. After collecting all thirty cars for Stevie he agrees to purchase cars from Niko Bellic, with the Packer fetching $4,000.
Locations
GTA Vice City
- InterGlobal Films Studios, Prawn Island
- Near the Boatyard in Viceport
- Escobar International Airport
GTA IV
- The Packer spawns at industrial areas