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Offline ChallengerHK

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Re: U Haul Trailer Rental
« Reply #15 on: October 17, 2013 - 11:24:36 AM »
I've actually usedthe U-Haul trailer a lot, mostly because I could get it for free. I don't think it's bad as long as you treat it with respect for its limitations.


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Re: U Haul Trailer Rental
« Reply #16 on: October 17, 2013 - 05:21:32 PM »
a lot of good advice here. U-haul car trailers usually have hydraulic brakes. that's so almost any vehicle can connect to it.
make sure you have at least a 10,000 lb rated ball on your hitch. u-haul might require more, check with them. u-haul car
trailers, (at least the ones i've used), didn't allow for you to adjust the tongue weight. drive the car on the trailer till it hits
the front stops and strap it down with the tire bonnets. depending on how far of a trip it is, you might want to get some
straps for the rear of the car, u-haul might not provide them. u-haul car trailers are short, but nothing to worry about, my
challenger fit nicely on it.

if you feel real comfortable with the trailer and someone won't allow you to change lanes, give it the 'ol trailer wiggle  :naughty:
and watch everyone back away from you  :grinyes: . it works every time  :thumbsup:

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Re: U Haul Trailer Rental
« Reply #17 on: October 17, 2013 - 11:22:45 PM »
the last time I got a wiggle with a U haul trailer I ended up in a 3 vehicle pile up with my Warlock sitting on top on my duster while strapped to the trailer  :banghead:

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Re: U Haul Trailer Rental
« Reply #18 on: October 18, 2013 - 09:05:59 AM »
DOH! that ain't good  :22yikes:

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Re: U Haul Trailer Rental
« Reply #19 on: October 18, 2013 - 09:24:21 PM »
Thanks to everyone for the advice. No problems today on the trip to Lakeland. Will take plenty of pics tomorrow.