U-Haul utility trailer

[flying68]

Has anyone ever rented a U-Haul utility trailer? I am looking at renting one of the 5x9 utilities with a ramp to haul about 1000 lbs of stone 500 miles. U-Haul gives a "recommended" top speed of 55 mph but that would be painfully slow on 500 miles of 75 mph interstate. My only concern is about the speed rating on those trailer tires. Total trailer weight would be around 2300 lbs of a listed capacity of 2890 lbs. I figure I would be doing 70-75 on the highway, that light of load with such a low profile shouldn't be any difficulty.

I would have the stone shipped but quotes for a single pallet are as much or more than the cost of the stone itself.

 

[Goclmbmnt]

Send it. I’ve towed those a bunch and never minded the speed recommendation.

 

[flying68]

Send it. I’ve towed those a bunch and never minded the speed recommendation.

That is what I figured, mostly a CYA for U-Haul, provided of course the tires are in good shape and properly aired.

 

[RBalboa]

I towed my Subaru Outback on top of a car carrier by U-haul trailer for over 65 miles at highway speeds (65-70mph) with no problem with my 2014 Expedition XL EL

 

[ssmock]

I have towed those U-Haul trailers and a U-Haul Auto Transport many times at regular highway speeds. Never a problem.

 

[JVinOlathe]

The towing vehicle should not be a problem, just be sure the tongue weight is where it should be. The issue will be the trailer and in what condition it is, particularly the tires. 55MPH is the normal recommended maximum speed when towing a trailer, it is up to you to determine what is your safe speed. By the way, 1600 lbs. is the max. load allowed for that trailer, 2,890 lbs. is the maximum gross weight which includes trailer and cargo.

 

[ManUpOrShutUp]

I've rented the Uhaul utility trailers 100+ times in the last few years and have had no issue at higher speeds provided the trailer is loaded properly.