This rule is more of a towing safety guide, especially for inexperienced drivers, and is not enforced legally. You can go as fast as 55 mph when hauling a trailer. Some states in the U. Make sure to confirm which driving speed applies to you before moving. If you drive a UHaul trailer faster than 55 mph, you risk losing control of the trailer if swaying or whipping happens. Also, you will be breaking trailer regulations, and can be charged penalty points which can ultimately lead to your license being suspended.
What bfd said. Are you towing a trailer of fiberglass insulation with a GMC Sierra or towing your monster truck with a Miata? They are trying to cover their asses no matter what stupid things you do. In tha Posted by: Z. Load it evenly fore and aft, side to side and go. You'll be fine. Posted by: zachdog. Be sure to check the air pressure and all the lug nuts. I rented one with a flat tire and missing lug nuts and had to refuse it and rent elsewhere. Maintenance is not a high priority among many retailers.
Posted by: mattkime. Thanks, everybody. I'll be towing it with my Buick Rendezvous: I'm going to see if I can fit it in my car and not even have to rent the tow unit. It's been taken apart as much as it can be, I believe. The top survace is an unbroken 5' x 3' surface about an inch and a half thick. I'll have my wife and 3 y. I'm hoping for it fitting in the back of the car at an angle.
I'll try to follow-up to let you all know what ends up happening. Thanks, again. Roof Rack? I would definitely go with the roof rack. Joined: Mar Crow hunter. I pulled a few of them across the country several times for moves when I was in the military.
I can testify that they do just fine at Colorado Rocky Mountains. Who drives at 55 MPH these days. Check tires and safety chains. Joined: Dec Chassohowitzka, FL. Never forget that they also rent to people that could not backup a trailer 12' if their life depended on it Joined: Jan Canton GA.
Speed limit is fine. As stated, make sure you have sufficient tongue weight for stability. I know for a fact that those same U-Haul tires on a car hauler will survive a brief stint to mph with a Nissan Exterra on the trailer.
Don't ask me how I know. To anger a conservative, lie to him. To annoy a liberal, tell him the truth. Joined: Nov State of Jefferson. Check the speed limits for towing in the states you'll pass through. My home state has different posted speed limits on the interstate for passenger vehicles vs commercial trucks and anyone towing a trailer, 65 vs 55 in most area, 70 vs 60 in one. I assumed that 55 mph limit on the U-Haul trailer was to keep people in compliance with towing laws.
That's just an assumption though. As long as the tow vehicle is up to it, adequate wheel base, brakes for the trailer's weight, etc, and as long as the load is positioned in the trailer correctly, I don't think there's any practical need to stay at 55 or below, but.. Here be dragons Judging by the amount of people towing U-Hauls who keep up with me or pass me when I am doing 75 mph, it shouldn't be a problem unless you need to perform an emergency maneuver or stomp on the brakes.
Southern Idaho. I'd be afraid of getting rear-ended going I'd go at least as fast as the semi trucks. A true sportsman counts his achievements in proportion to the effort involved and fairness of the sport.
Joined: Sep Old North State. Originally Posted by mtnsnake. If you are concerned about the stability of the trailer, rent one slightly larger. You will appreciate more width and a taller ceiling anyway to facilitate getting your motorcycle inside and securing it properly.
Southern Ohio. We weren't going crazy but probably 70 - 75mph At one point I was ahead of him by several car lengths when we came over a hill and traffic was stopped. I had no problem stopping. I looked up in my rear view mirror as I was close to coming to a stop and saw his truck go sideways with the trailer and then both of them were doing a barrel roll down the highway taking up pretty much the width of the 2 lanes of I coming toward me.
It was an ass puckering moment for me as I was in the family truckster and pretty much blocked in where I couldn't get out of the way. Fortunately for me they rolled down into the median and ended up beside us. Both the driver and the passenger crawled out of the passenger door relatively unscathed but certainly shook up taking the lords name in vain repeatedly at the top of their lungs. So I'm sure you can get to speed I pull a snowmobile trailer with 8" wheels at 70 mph and have never had a problem.
I don't think anyone listens to the 55 mph claim. When you stop for food or gas put your hand on the hubs, if there hot to the touch your driving to fast and or have wheel bearing problems if not hot than you're fine.
Northern Colorado. I own a 8'X5' Pace enclosed trailer and tow it at interstate speeds or maybe a little faster with full size pickups, a suv, and even a jeep. Never a hint of a problem. It just stays in place and hauls stuff. Originally Posted by tzone.
NRA Benefactor member. Molon Labe.. Originally Posted by OrangeOkie. If you are concerned about the stability of the trailer, rent one slightly larger longer. Joined: Oct Originally Posted by Redneck. An unemployed Jester, is nobody's Fool. The rest, is understanding what you're seeing. Hooter Hollow, PNW. Originally Posted by wbyfan1. I've pulled trailers close to a million miles going to rodeos all over the west. From 1 horse single axles to 36' stock trailers and some tractor trailers.
Load them tongue heavy and put 10 pounds more air than the tires are rated for. Keep them level or tongue low when loaded. A few of the trailers like your renting are prone to whip so if the above doesn't help get a bigger one. Speed doesn't seem to affect this at all. YMMV, Fred. I've hauled a number of U-Haul trailers many times between 70 and 80 mph without a problem.. Just use common sense and drive appropriately for the traffic conditions..
Speak softly and use a big bore Where's El Cid when we need him The Great American Southwest. Much higher, they will start to over heat because of the sidewall flexing. Can you get away with going fastermaybe. A blowout at 70 mph on a trailer is fun to watch if it happens to someone else. Remember: Just because you can, doesn't mean you should, speed that is. It's been my experience nothing good comes from being in a hurry with a trailer, forward or backward.
Remove their 55 mph sticker!!!! Haul ass ,them little tires will spin right off the rim!! Originally Posted by Crow hunter. Turn flashers on if speed drops below 45 mph. Watch your gauges and pull off the roadway if the temperature gets too high. If the engine gets too hot it will shut off by itself stall and may leave you stranded in traffic or damage your vehicle.
Slow down for curves, adverse weather, hazardous road conditions, road construction and expressway exits. Use the checklist at the end of these instructions before towing and while on the road.
Make sure your tow vehicle is properly equipped and maintained. Be sure all tires are inflated properly. Be sure children are properly restrained. DO NOT drive when you are fatigued, sleepy or distracted. Avoid driving at night. NEVER be distracted by using a cell phone while driving. Distracted driving is a major cause of crashes.
If you need to text or use a cell phone, find a safe place to exit the roadway. NEVER drive under the influence of alcohol or any substance that might impair your vision, judgment or ability to control the vehicle. NEVER allow passengers to ride in the trailer. Passengers risk injury due to shifting cargo, asphyxiation and lack of collision protection.
No open or soft-top sport utility vehicle is allowed to tow a U-Haul trailer, because in the event of a crash, these vehicles offer less collision and ejection protection. Changes made to your tow vehicle after it was manufactured can affect its ability to tow. These changes can include different tires, suspension changes, etc. DO NOT tow the trailer if your tow vehicle has changes that are not approved.
Avoid driving on a compact spare tire any longer than necessary. Follow the vehicle manufacturer's instructions. Hitches Hitches must be able to tow the weight of the trailer and its cargo.
A U-Haul representative can advise you on the type of hitch required for your intended use. A U-Haul representative can advise you on the correct ball size and weight rating for your trailer.
Towing a properly loaded U-Haul trailer does not require these devices. These devices may have a negative effect on vehicle handling and braking and may restrict the operation of the trailer coupling mechanism. Lights and Mirrors When towing a trailer, all lights must be operational. Your tow vehicle may require external mirrors on both sides.
A U-Haul representative can advise you of the systems available if your vehicle is not properly equipped. Contact a U-Haul representative for help in finding the curb weight of your tow vehicle. Step 3 : Subtract pounds from the answer in Step 2 if your trailer has 2 tires.
Subtract pounds from the answer in Step 2 if your trailer has 4 tires. The answer in Step 3 is the amount of weight you can put in your tow vehicle. This weight includes driver, passengers, cargo and any additional equipment. If the rear of your tow vehicle seems low, reduce the load in the rear seat, trunk or cargo bed areas. Too much load in the rear can affect handling. Set all tires to the proper pressure. DO NOT put more pressure in the tire than is indicated on the tire sidewall. Tire pressures go up during driving.
DO NOT let off this extra pressure. Air pressure in the rear tires of some tow vehicles may be increased to accommodate the additional weight of the trailer. Inflate rear tires approximately 6 psi above normal, but do not exceed the pressure limit stamped on tire.
Follow the instructions in this section while hooking up the U-Haul trailer. A U-Haul representative can assist you if you require assistance. Lower the coupler onto the hitch-ball and follow the instructions below to properly fasten the coupler to the hitch-ball.
Do not allow your self to become distracted. Ensure that the coupler is properly fastened to the hitch-ball before moving to the next step. Push down on the latch C and fully loosen the hand-wheel D by turning counterclockwise.
Check that the ball clamp E is positioned below the coupler B. The coupler should completely cover and enclose the hitch-ball A.
Hand tighten the coupler by pushing down on the latch C while turning the handwheel D clockwise. At least 10 complete revolutions of the handwheel are necessary. When the handwheel becomes tight, move the tow vehicle forward slightly or push rearward on the trailer to ensure that the hitch-ball is properly seated inside the coupler. Recheck that the handwheel is tight. Check all connections at each stop.
Make sure the hitch and hitch-ball are securely attached to your tow vehicle and that the trailer coupler is properly connected to the hitch-ball. Use the checklist at the end of these instructions. If you suspect or detect that something is wrong, contact the nearest U-Haul representative. The purpose of the safety chains is to keep the trailer connected to your tow vehicle in the unlikely event the coupler comes off the ball or the ball comes off the hitch.
DO NOT tow the trailer without the safety chains securely attached to the towing vehicle. DO NOT attempt to pull the trailer by the safety chains alone, unless this is necessary to get the combination off the roadway to a safe place. The left chain A crosses underneath the trailer tongue B and hooks to the right side of the tow vehicle permanent hitch C , frame or structure, or to the tow vehicle bumper brackets.
Do not attach chains to the ball or to a ball mount that is removable. The right chain hooks to the left side in the same manner.
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