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Glad it was helpful! I watched a few other videos before renting this trailer and knew I could make a better one, so I did.

You bet!

Same thing here

Any advice?

@@xyzdcp yeah maybe a few You’re going to be tired af if you go a long ways Big trucks/long vehicles who hover in your shoulder area will cause the trailer to sway if it’s not loaded correctly Going too fast will make it sway Don’t stomp your brake or you’ll die so plan your stops well in advance Uhaul trucks don’t have window tint so you might get sunburn on your nipples if you drive with your shirt off which really sucked Don’t eat too much canned tuna or you’ll hate yourself but do hang a grocery bag over a spare hook/seat for an easy trash bag People will race to cut you off, honk, and brake check you because they’re comically stupid Plan your gas stops well in advance with google maps so you can minimize sketchy left turns and/or turning around Don’t be afraid of turning around because it’s going to happen and sometimes you just have to get out of the truck and see wtf is happening Don’t forget to ratchet down your second tow straps. There’s enough going on so don’t add to the rodeo like I did 🤣 If you drive past enough train tracks you’ll see at least one smooth brain race a train and lose. It took 3 hours for the roadway to clear enough for me to turn around because of how the road was laid out and how stupid the people around me were acting Every microscopic inch of Louisiana is ass. The roads are made of recycled Martian soil from 40K years ago. Your phone may overheat in the cab of the truck so plan for that especially if you’re using it for a gps Solar powered usb charger is an awesome tool You can drop the truck and trailer off at the same location as your storage rental even if the tardo on the phone says otherwise Sometimes Uhaul will split, move, AND cancel your storage room reservation IN ROUTE! That one. That one right there almost sent me into a blind rage but fortunately I was too tired to give a damn and kept driving If you get a ticket or automated toll they’ll charge you by axel so my toll was $27 which was a hilarious reminder of my trip 2 weeks later You can return your unused materials for a full refund Sometimes there’s hand trucks, appliance dolly’s, and furniture dolly’s for free at the Uhaul center that you can ask about and sometimes keep The longer ratcheting cargo straps are always always always better than the shorter ones even if they cost more The blankets can be used as packaging cushions if you screwed up placement of something and don’t want to move stuff 1-2ft around Furniture dollys and moving blankets can be rigged up in such a way that you can move extremely large and heavy items alone so long as you can lift a corner on your own A cordless leaf blower is boss af for cleaning out the truck but a dollar tree broom is also clutch Sunburn on the nips is a real bitch to heal up from and trust me bubba it ain’t just a white person thing. Don’t play that game it ain’t worth it. The Waze app was awesome for planning when I wanted to leave on each day of my trip and I stopped roughly every 1-2 hours after my first 4 hour leg to check my trailer and a mental brake from driving this dang Uhaul I found the middle lane to be my safe place after a while Paying the Uhaul guy to help load my car did nothing in reality of actually helping but was good for insurance purposes so I could blame them if something happened Good luck! Try to have fun and take pictures for your memories even if you hate it

like how often do you suggest tightening the straps? Only after a mile? or tighten them at every gas stop??/

@@anveshm5397 yeah, tighten the straps after a mile you should be good. Check it every once in a while, then you should be good. Good luck!

@@publicEnima thanks for your response. I was about to hit a 2000 mile road trip with U-haul truck alongside towing my car. Its my first time and nervous as the day is approaching. Any suggestions?

Yeah or five miles. After having drive a flat bed tow truck for a bit, I can attest to this. Lol

@@anveshm5397 when you make turns swing wider than normal and watch your height at gas stations. Your side mirror is your friend. Try pull into somewhere where you can drive out and not back out. Its ok to take up multiple spots when you are in a parking lot. Most people will understand. safe travels.

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I towed my classic car for the first time with one of these trailers last year to a show, it was about 150 miles. It wound up being very easy, you almost don't even realize there's a car behind you. I'm getting ready to do it again next week, have a good trip.

@@irocitZ just seeing your message but thank you we did have a good and safe trip setting in just fine been here a month and 1 week and so far so good just like you said it felt like a didn’t have my car behind me

@@raveenb7239 outstanding, good stuff. Me too all was good, now that I did again there was one thing. Evertime I looked in the rear mirror it felt and looked like someone was tailgating me until I realized it was just my own car.

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Wats a wheel chock?

​@@sooofunny37 your mom might know...

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YES! WD-40 or silicone spray is a good idea.

Thanks for the compliments! :-)

I never allow others to hook up a trailer I'm doing, because they may not do it correctly.

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I'd recommend some sort of tie-downs on the back of your Defender. I set the parking brake but never showed that in the video.

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Thanks!

Yep, parking brake applied when I loaded it up.

I like the Demco EZ-Latch Couplers. I'm tempted to upgrade one of my Home Depot trailers with one.

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It's a 2" ball.

Thank you! Cheers!

Thanks for the tip! The person at U-Haul hooked them up like this.

That should work just fine. Just make that arrangement with the U-Haul rental center when you go in to rent the truck and trailer.

I didn't notice and odd behavior with the brakes. I've never towed a trailer with surge brakes before so I was surprised at how well they worked.

Thanks for the tip on the chains. The problem was that this trailer was damaged - one of the front wheel bars was bent and deformed from what I remember, so both wheels couldn't rest against the front wheel stops.

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I think it was a 2" ball

Two straps is all these trailer have. I really can't answer the question about proper loading a rear engine car. Ask U-Haul that question.

Yes it will be fine. I towed my Crosstrek at 65 mph

I towed this trailer with the Crosstrek on it 300 miles across WA State and it did fine. There were no issues.

You will need to check with U-Haul for that answer. I don't have the answer because I don't work for U-Haul. It Depends on what you intend to tow and what the tow capacity is of your Explorer.

No, it isn't. I'd really like to be able to make a proper tiedown of the rear tires instead of relying on those chains.

I haven't done that kind of a trip.

I'd just pick your gas stations wisely and not go to the ones that aren't made for easy maneuvering. If you are travelling along the interstate highway system, big gas stations are easy to find right off the exits.

There's no place for a lock on the coupler due to the style of coupler these trailers use. No, I don't have a video showing how to connect it to a tow vehicle. You just raise the jack high enough to clear your hitch ball, back the truck under the coupler then lower the trailer down onto the hitch ball. and connect the wiring and safety chains.

You don't.

The tires are Falken Wildpeak A/T. They perform amazing in the snow I deal with every winter in Northeastern WA state. www.falkentire.com/tires/light-truck-suv-cuv-tires/wildpeak/t-trail-tire

@@deltabravo1257 So, do your run them all year, or just as a Winter tire? We live near Olympia, WA, so not much snow, mostly wet. Some occasional gravel roads.

I suppose they could do that, which would require driving your tow vehicle with the trailer, and the car you want to put on the trailer back to the U-Haul rental location. I have hauled Jeeps on trailers many times (had my own flatbed trailer) and I'm familiar with using these ratcheting style tie-downs, so I had the knowledge to do this myself.

I am not sure.

LU-haul does that for liability purposes. I can't say how safely you can tow it because I don't know what your tow vehicle is, what your towing experience is, etc. I can't won't say one way or the other due to liability concerns.

ZERO extra weight in the truck. I was simply owing the car home from when I bought the truck. I didn't trade in the car.

This trailer will work behind any of U-Hauls rental truck, if that's what you are curious about.

Check with the U-Haul rental place for that info. I don't want to give incorrect advice on that aspect.

Done

I don’t have parking brake bruh

I don't know.

Not that I know of.

Yes, it can be towed behind a U-Haul truck.

Get a different hitch, so the ball height is higher, then the front of the trailer will be higher.

Glad it was helpful! There are a few videos showing tips on loading a very low ground clearance car such as an R8, be sure to watch those videos as well.

Great idea, I never thought about that.

@@deltabravo1257 of course maybe that put the weight to far back also. Never seen anyone do it. Would be curious what a scale would say. Of course depends on the car as well

@@RetiredUnderachiever nooooo do not, I repeat do not do this. It looks like a good idea but due to the total weight being further towards the rear you can get what’s called whipping and if you respond to it incorrectly you have a high likely hood of becoming a statistic. There’s a reason you don’t see it done and when you do, if they get up to speed and it starts swaying you better stay out of the way.

A properly loaded trailer has 10-15% of its total weight on the tongue. Any less and it will sway dangerously.

I don't know. I didn't measure the trailer when I rented this one back in 2021. You will need to call you're local U-Haul rental place.

Yes, parking brake engaged is a good idea.

A lot of people that rent these trailers have ZERO previous towing experience. U-Haul states "55 MPH MAX" for liability reasons. I won't say what you should tow with or what speed you should drive while towing, also due to liability reasons.

@@deltabravo1257 Thanks

I depends on what your tow vehicle is and what you want to put on the trailer. Check online at U-Haul's website to check your vehicle compatibility with this trailer

@@deltabravo1257 i have a chevy silverado 1500 ill be towing a mini cooper? will that work

There isn't a way to lock the trailer coupler.

@@deltabravo1257 thanks. This won’t work for me then. Taking my sports car on a multi day trip for a track day. Would be too worried about the overnight stays if anyone can disconnect the trailer. Seems like a big error on uhaul’s part.

@@FredSHerr I slept in the U Haul truck with my Beretta while in San Antonio while the family stayed in the hotel. Got to keep an eye on the trailer towing my sports car😎

That's just how the U-Haul trailers are. They don't have a rear tie-down system for the vehicle being hauled. The chain is just a safety mechanism I guess.

I really don't know. You will need to look at U-Haul's website, and it will tell you what cars will fit.

@@deltabravo1257 well after 2 days of traveling I can tell you a Tahoe fits🤣🤣🤦🏽‍♂️..tomorrow is my last day of traveling and dropping it off,hopefully it’s a smooth 5hours

Planning the same thing this coming weekend have you done it any advice would be appreciated!

@@Maxamedx I guess we’re still waiting on him to reach MN so he can answer this question.

It depends on the size of the truck.

Not sure. Maybe use a come-along to winch a dead vehicle onto the trailer?

Pushing a car up onto the trailer will take 3-4 people.

Yes, it should. GO to U-Hauil's website and look at this trailer. It will tell you what fits.

I don't know.

If you use a vehicle to try and pull the dead car on to the trailer, the trailer will move and the dead vehicle will not ascend the ramps. This might work if you chock the tires of the trailer, but i think the trailer will still try to move as you attempt to pull the dead vehicle on to the trailer.

@@deltabravo1257 ok thank you so much..on my way to try anyway.

@@tonij4073 how did you end up getting the dead vehicle onto the trailer? I have the same issue.

@@kristinak2211 i had couple guys push it one stayed inside tha car to steer make sure line up wheels straight where needs to go on trailer gain some speed and on the trailer lol.. i did it in 2 tries.