How to Hook Up a U-Haul Trailer

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It's an effortless process to hook up a U-Haul trailer. You can do it yourself!
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@cassie6349 Жыл бұрын

Does uhaul install the trailer on the hitch for you?

@trailerhitches Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! Visit us at uhaulhitches.com

@hackervaibhav Ай бұрын

Yes they do, it is bit costly but it is very smooth.

@NICUofficial Жыл бұрын

Nice and simple, thank you

@lkw5699 Жыл бұрын

Don't forget to inspect all 4 tires and add proper air before your trip

@trailerhitches Жыл бұрын

Great tip!

@supermotojoe1370 Жыл бұрын

Thanks

@AJ-gz6qd Жыл бұрын

What size drop ball hitch would I need for a 2017 ram 1500 with 20 inch wheels

@TJB270 4 ай бұрын

I always wondered if you could feed the chains through the attachment point and hook them back onto themselves if they were too low to the ground. I like that better than twisting them. Thanks for the tip!

@trailerhitches 4 ай бұрын

Yes you can!

@maciejgren3122 2 жыл бұрын

Thank You for good video. I dint see a spot for a lock. How do you secure the trailer to the car so you can "safely" leave it overnight at a hotel's parking lot and such? Thanks.

@ceo5855 Жыл бұрын

You use a padlock and put it though the chains so it can’t be removed from the vehicle, also padlock on the back of the trailer opening

@ivanbg5167 3 ай бұрын

Does U-haul recommend lubricating the hitch ball?

@skydancerforever Жыл бұрын

how high or low should the trailer hitch ball be from the ground? i heard 18" but this looks much lower?

@LudovicP Ай бұрын

Theres no rules other than the trailer must be leveled

@ballwizz23 2 жыл бұрын

What about when it's full? I imagine a jack of some sort will be necessary. And is the 6x12 easy to lift as well?

@christianowens3015 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn’t lift it. Definitely need some type of Jack.

@ballwizz23 2 жыл бұрын

@@christianowens3015 Nah, I've lifted them multiple times since posting that. It's not easy. But it works.

@christianowens3015 2 жыл бұрын

@@ballwizz23 maybe you are better than me. But when mine was full, I couldn’t lift it.

@ballwizz23 2 жыл бұрын

@@christianowens3015 Oh, no! I meant the empty 6x12. Not the full 5x8. There's no way I could lift that! lol.

@slotboss 7 ай бұрын

Can you lock that coupler to the ball? It does t look like it has a spot to put a lock

@trailerhitches 7 ай бұрын

Many trailers have a way to be locked to your vehicle with a lock sold on the shelf at your local U-haul Hitch center #2847DAT. Or with a bike lock like this one, www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Bike-Rack-Accessories/6ft-(1-8m)-Long-x-5-16in-(8mm)-Diameter-Python-Adjustable-Locking-Cable/?id=17310 , also sold off the shelf. You can use the handle Aaron is lifting the trailer up with to lock the trailer to the safety chain eyes on your vehicles hitch for the evening and remove before you begin towing again!

@AlbertTao 2 жыл бұрын

how high/tall does the coupler need to be off the ground to be level? does it vary on the uhaul trailer?

@AlbertTao 2 жыл бұрын

i found the answer: 18". kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n6-KeM-Supyuo2w.html

@emmetthoffman593 2 жыл бұрын

Pretty sure it depends on what size uhaul you get. I believe that info is on the uhaul website tho. I was thinking about renting one for some furniture and it had a lot of handy info there

@LJT7907 2 жыл бұрын

According to U-Haul‘s website most of them want an ideal height of 18 inches from the hitch to the ground

@deegaw11 Жыл бұрын

I rented this trailer today and will be doing a 5hr trip one way so a total of 10hrs round trip mostly freeway. The trailer says maximum speed 55mph. Is that true? If I can’t exceed 55mph on the freeway with the trailer then this trip will probably take me 15 hours. Is that really the maximum safe speed with this trailer?

@mikeh3468 9 ай бұрын

You could...but you're stupidly putting others at risk as well as whatever your hauling. Buy the bigger size and do it properly would be my suggestion

@ike7539 9 ай бұрын

I am concered about the security of the trailer. Do people disconnect the trailer and steal it? What to do to prevent? I will be going coast to coast and dont want to loose my stuff. Also, what if they break the lock in the back?

@trailerhitches 9 ай бұрын

The various trailers available for rent can use different styles of tongue and therefore will use different types of locks. Your local U-Haul center has several locks that can be purchased to lock the trailer to the vehicle, as well as padlocks to secure the cargo door.

@ike7539 9 ай бұрын

@@trailerhitches thank you, I checked and Uhaul is extremely expensive. I will be getting an RV instead. More room, comfortable and less money!

@Outdoormorefamily Жыл бұрын

How can you lock the trailer to the tow vehicle. There is no hitch locking hole??

@matthewleite1718 Жыл бұрын

Put a padlock on the chain.

@jayrab446 2 жыл бұрын

what type of connection do I need ? 4 way or 7 way to connect the trailer wire ?

@trailerhitches 2 жыл бұрын

All of our U-Haul equipment uses a 4-Flat trailer connector.

@Ketan74847 2 жыл бұрын

how can we fill gas while towing a U Haul 5*8 trailer ?

@emmetthoffman593 2 жыл бұрын

@@Ketan74847 just go to the gas station like you normally would. You may block the pump behind you (if there is one) but people do it all the time where I live

@spookmcgee5128 Жыл бұрын

What ball size is needed for 6x12 trailer?

@MacSquareVideos Жыл бұрын

2” just picked one up today

@wanglea724 Жыл бұрын

What if it's too heavy and I can't pull it up

@trailerhitches Жыл бұрын

Make sure the trailer is empty before trying to lift and grab a second set of hands if available.

@danivasquez2441 Жыл бұрын

Does this process still work with the full trailer?

@trailerhitches 2 ай бұрын

Its unlikely you can manually lift a loaded trailer since 10% of the weight in the trailer will be added to the tongue. It is advised to Hook the trailer up to the towing vehicle prior to loading, Which your U-Haul representative will do and document when Renting the trailer.

@scottzarnke8314 Ай бұрын

@@trailerhitchescan a trailer jack be mounted to the tongue?

@orangevangel 3 күн бұрын

How to lock this coupler?

@trailerhitches 2 күн бұрын

www.uhaul.com/MovingSupplies/Hitch-Towing-Security/Adjustable-Coupler-Latch-Lock/?id=281

@Muxik4k Жыл бұрын

Can I use my Ford Focus 2014 Sedan? Is it able to pull the U-Haul Trailer?

@shalomsims5578 Жыл бұрын

I'd say check out your drivers manual for your specific trim level. Generally, the more horsepower and torque you have the more you can tow. You should be okay to at least tow a 4x8 as long as it is within the designated weight limit.

@Muxik4k Жыл бұрын

@@shalomsims5578 Ford Sedan: Base engine size: 2.0 liters Engine: 2.0L I-4 Base engine type: I-4 Horsepower: 160 hp

@dalecannon6769 Жыл бұрын

A Focus?? Instead of renting a trailer,buy a different car instead