Towing with a U-Haul Trailer
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Towing with a U-Haul Trailer
Has anybody had any experience with the U-Haul trailer long distance behind a U-Haul moving truck? Kind of nervous transporting my coupe a semi long distance (SoCal to NorCal ~ 400 miles). Any tips, tricks, or recommendations?
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obg376mt (06-12-2014)
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Also make sure to use quality ratchet straps and cross strap. If you don't have the rite ones see if they rent them. You have proper easy to find points under the car, you cant miss them. They look like the one behind the drivers side rear under the car .
Safe travels and good luck with your move.
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obg376mt (06-12-2014)
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I used the full carrier to tow a Miata from New York to Florida. Three days on I-95 and not a single issue. The car is lowered and I was still able to drive it right on the trailer without lengthening the ramps. Once you strap down the front wheels, it ain't goin' nowhere! I would do it again without hesitation.
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I did the same trip Socal to Norcal and used the full trailer pulling my Galant. It was very easy to do...just make sure you tie the car down tight. Don't want any mishaps on the 5. Good luck. Where in Norcal you moving to?
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Another random question, which is probably a dumb one. But I have a car cover that I've never been able to use. Seems like a bad idea (be a big old parachute) but just wanted some thoughts on whether or not I should cover it during the move. Or if I do decide to do it would using some straps around it in a cross fashion like wrapping a present will help?
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obg376mt (06-18-2014)
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Once you're in Hayward, you'll need to call freeways by their names. There is no "the 80" or "the 5" up here. It's "I-80" or "I-680" or "I-5." I've never understood how southern Californians started calling freeways "the 405" and "the 5."
Good luck with "the move."
Good luck with "the move."
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just to update everybody for my own sanity...
made it to the bay without the G.... car wouldn't make it on the trailer and the guy lining me up to get onto the trailer somehow let me curb my driver side rim.... and i didn't want to deal with it them anymore luckily i have the insurance and they filed a claim so crossing my fingers for a new rim or cash for new rims fly back thursday to pick up the G...
made it to the bay without the G.... car wouldn't make it on the trailer and the guy lining me up to get onto the trailer somehow let me curb my driver side rim.... and i didn't want to deal with it them anymore luckily i have the insurance and they filed a claim so crossing my fingers for a new rim or cash for new rims fly back thursday to pick up the G...