Anyone Tow a Car with U-Haul Auto Transport Trailer???

[gooffeyguy]

I think you'd be fine using that Uhaul to tow a Tahoe. I'm sure they are conservative on their weight rating, for liability reasons.

A NNBS Tahoe curb weight is from 5200-5500 depending on options, 3rd row or none, etc.

When you go to rent it, tell them your gonna haul a (pic car of your choosing), and not a truck

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[gpracer1]

I think you'd be fine using that Uhaul to tow a Tahoe. I'm sure they are conservative on their weight rating, for liability reasons.

A NNBS Tahoe curb weight is from 5200-5500 depending on options, 3rd row or none, etc.

When you go to rent it, tell them your gonna haul a (pic car of your choosing), and not a truck

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Yup, I told them it was a Honda Civic.

 

[aspendale]

Towed my 1965 Impala on U-Haul double-axle behind my 2008 Yukon twice now. Pulled fine with zero issues. As others said, check the tire air and brake fluid on the trailer before starting.

 

[JAWO]

I towed 95 M3 track car appx 500 miles from Boston to Watkins Glen in New York with my 04 Tahoe on a UHaul and it did ok. It wandered going down hill at 70 and the only way to stop it was to step on the gas. Just be careful.

I bought a two axle Mission 18ft car hauler and it tows like a dream. I towed that with the 04 Tahoe and it was great. I now have a 05 Yukon with the 6.1 and have done multiple 500 mile tows and many shorter ones without any wander without a WDH.

Try to borrow a good trailer or just take it easy with the UHaul. They claim you can only do 50 mph i think.

 

[gpracer1]

If it’s unstable or wanders you most likely need MORE tongue weight.

 

[mountie]

If it’s unstable or wanders you most likely need MORE tongue weight.

I've hauled nearly everything...... "A trailer wandering" is due to too much weight toward the rear, of trailer axles.. ( Even if the tongue weight may seem correct )
DANGEROUS!! It will send you over the side of the road.

Dollies work OK. U-Haul double axle trailers are commercial duty built. I do NOT trust the idiots at U-Haul to maintain the trailers. If you rent one, be on top of the check list, tires, surge brakes & wheel bearings. ONLY rent the newest trailer. Never an old looking one. Do not let them convince you otherwise!

Have U-Haul jack up each side of trailer, spin the tires and show you the tires are still round.
If tires are NOT perfectly round, then they were run with low pressure and overheated.
Meaning, the tread is trying to come off.

It is easy to not notice a problem with trailer tires. You don't feel it much in the truck.
But suddenly you get a blow-out!!

 

[gpracer1]

I've hauled nearly everything...... "A trailer wandering" is due to too much weight toward the rear, of trailer axles.. ( Even if the tongue weight may seem correct )
DANGEROUS!! It will send you over the side of the road.

Dollies work OK. U-Haul double axle trailers are commercial duty built. I do NOT trust the idiots at U-Haul to maintain the trailers. If you rent one, be on top of the check list, tires, surge brakes & wheel bearings. ONLY rent the newest trailer. Never an old looking one. Do not let them convince you otherwise!

Have U-Haul jack up each side of trailer, spin the tires and show you the tires are still round.
If tires are NOT perfectly round, then they were run with low pressure and overheated.
Meaning, the tread is trying to come off.

It is easy to not notice a problem with trailer tires. You don't feel it much in the truck.
But suddenly you get a blow-out!!

Yes, so putting more weight in front of the axles increases the tongue weight.

 

[mountie]

Yes, so putting more weight in front of the axles increases the tongue weight.

Just a little bit.... Or get a correct hauler for the tow.

You could always rent !!

 

[mattt]

If it’s unstable or wanders you most likely need MORE tongue weight.

That is a U-haul trailer for you. Their trailers are junk and tow like sheet. Their reverse stickers on the fenders are there because their trailers become unstable above 55mph or thereabouts. U-haul makes these trailers unbalanced so the tongue weight is light, which allows more vehicles (vehicles not designed to tow any real amount of weight) to rent and tow their trailers.

By shifting the weight balance on their trailers rearward, it makes the trailer unstable at speed, & makes for a lighter tongue weight which works for towing with say a minivan. I've towed with a U-haul trailer once, never again. Ever notice how long the trailer tongue is.

My Carson car hauler tandem axle trailer is stable as can be in comparison. Electric brakes give you an extra measure to get sway back under control with the electric brakes vs. having to floor it to straighten things out. YMMV

 

[gooffeyguy]

@swathdiver
A bit off topic, but I know you've towed with your burb. What size drop ball mount is usually used for these NNBS?

I know it really depends on the trailer and I should measure both and do the math, but I'm just looking for a general idea.

I have my 01 setup to tow my 18' tandem axle trailer, but the receiver on that sits below the bumper and lower than my 12.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

@swathdiver
A bit off topic, but I know you've towed with your burb. What size drop ball mount is usually used for these NNBS?

I know it really depends on the trailer and I should measure both and do the math, but I'm just looking for a general idea.

I have my 01 setup to tow my 18' tandem axle trailer, but the receiver on that sits below the bumper and lower than my 12.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

Six to eight inch drop. I used a fixed 5.5" drop first time around (in stock at Walmart) but trailer was not level even after being loaded. Then I bought this with both balls and it's been great:

https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-7089444-Tactical-Adjustable/dp/B079Y4Y5WR

Paid only $45 at Tractor Supply last year, Bass Pro Shops carries the Reese Tactical line too. They've become mighty proud of them it seems! I like the clevis and have already made use of that several times with the tow strap.

#7089400 - (includes 2" Ball 7090000)
#7090100 - 2-5/16" ball
#7090200 - 5/8 Hitch Pin Clip (only comes with 1)

I don't leave it on so no lock, dog bone locks that match are $20 at Bass Pro Shops. Note, those balls have a 1 inch thick, six inch long shank for the clevis, very tough.

 

[gooffeyguy]

Six to eight inch drop. I used a fixed 5.5" drop first time around (in stock at Walmart) but trailer was not level even after being loaded. Then I bought this with both balls and it's been great:

https://www.amazon.com/Reese-Towpower-7089444-Tactical-Adjustable/dp/B079Y4Y5WR

Paid only $45 at Tractor Supply last year, Bass Pro Shops carries the Reese Tactical line too. They've become mighty proud of them it seems! I like the clevis and have already made use of that several times with the tow strap.

Wow, that much of a drop!

What makes this 'tactical'? The subdued finish or the checkered edge surfaces.... Lol

As much as I like Bass Pro, I find their prices higher than other places, like Cabelas. That may have changed recently since Bass Pro ownes Cabelas now.

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

Wow, that much of a drop!

What makes this 'tactical'? The subdued finish or the checkered edge surfaces.... Lol

Both!

Think about it, our hitch is part of the frame and bumper unlike your older truck, bringing it up several inches. The bottom of my truck's receiver is 22-23 inches and most trailers have a coupler/hitch height of 14 to 18 inches.

 

[petethepug]

I’d say go for it. Get your hitch down to spec, use common sense in how you load the tow and tow vehicle.

Nothing wrong with peace of mind in her safe arrival as well as avoiding an unintended repair where it would be sketchy if you weren’t there.


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[mountie]

Moving to Florida from Southern California, I had my truck transported. It cost just a tad more than what my gas bill would have been. Talk about avoiding wear & tear!

But, Boy !! Was it dirty !!

 

[bfourman]

6" drop levels my car hauler with the 900 vs a 4" drop with my 800.

 

[gooffeyguy]

So according to my calculations I need a 7" drop for my unloaded trailer. Without getting an adjustable drawbar, would a 6" or 8" be better? I'm guessing 6", better to be higher in front than lower when unloaded, or does it matter with the air auto-leveling rear suspension?

2001 Yukon SLT
2012 Yukon Denali XL
2011 Yukon Denali RIP 5/20/18

 

[swathdiver]

So according to my calculations I need a 7" drop for my unloaded trailer. Without getting an adjustable drawbar, would a 6" or 8" be better? I'm guessing 6"

6" - less strain on the compressor and shocks to maintain ride height. My local Walmarts stock a 5.5" drop bar, which I used until getting the proper setup. Mine has the dumb suspension so it's only going up or down based on weight.

 

[BoxChevy216]

Towed my 85 Caprice with a Uhaul, on a Sierra 1500. No issues whatsoever