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Posted by DigitalMP on Jul-24-2006 17:47:

U-haul trailers

Has anyone ever used one? I need one for my move (cheaper than a truck, plus I dont have to let anyone drive my truck), but it says on their site that the max recommended speed is 45 MPH.

I could chill at 55 no problem, but it's a 4 hour drive. Any experiences?

btw, I'm likely going to do it regardless, I just need to know if I should kiss all of my shit goodbye

Posted by Moral Hazard on Jul-24-2006 17:50:

Re: U-haul trailers

Posted by colonelcrisp on Jul-24-2006 17:54:

trailers with improper wheel alignment, or non symetrical tounge location will get a nasty weave at higher speeds. and judging by uhauls track record with maintenance, i wouldnt recomend traveling at anything over 80 - 100 kmph with any of hteir equipment.... Ryder FTW

Posted by nusty on Jul-24-2006 17:54:

I drove one of thier biggest trucks (litterly the biggest) with a trailer behind it from New Orleans back up to NYC about 2 months ago. I managed it ok at about 60mph for the majority of the trip. I wouldn't push much/ anything over that though.
I've also driven one of their smaller trailers in that past and wouldn't recomend pushing the small ones much past 55mph.

I would recomend inspecting the uhaul stuff VERY closly before using it.

Posted by DigitalMP on Jul-24-2006 18:03:

Hmmm...Ryder doesn't have one-way rental options.

I'll probably have to just inspect the U-haul trailer carefully.

Posted by monishb on Jul-24-2006 18:21:

Re: U-haul trailers

quote:
Originally posted by DigitalMP
Has anyone ever used one? I need one for my move (cheaper than a truck, plus I dont have to let anyone drive my truck), but it says on their site that the max recommended speed is 45 MPH.

I could chill at 55 no problem, but it's a 4 hour drive. Any experiences?

btw, I'm likely going to do it regardless, I just need to know if I should kiss all of my shit goodbye

take thier insurance just incase, i used uhaul, recently in toronto, but i wouldnt trust it...

so this way if anything were to go wrong the insurance can cover u, i think it costs like 15-25$ extra

their trucks here are have US plates, but mine was a short move only 20-25 mins away.

normally i choose national otherwise.

just go and check it out incase, do it in person...

Posted by King Luis on Jul-24-2006 18:35:

I helped my cousin move back in the day. fully loaded, we maxxed it out at 160km/h took a good while to get to 130....160 took forever.

Posted by DigitalMP on Jul-24-2006 19:05:

quote:
Originally posted by King Luis
I helped my cousin move back in the day. fully loaded, we maxxed it out at 160km/h took a good while to get to 130....160 took forever.

I'll just be getting the trailer though, not the truck. It'll save on gas too. (I'm in NY)

Posted by abutony on Jul-24-2006 19:47:

borrowed it

Ye I drove one on saturday.

Posted by DigitalMP on Jul-24-2006 19:56:

Re: borrowed it

quote:
Originally posted by abutony
Ye I drove one on saturday.

and...?

trailer or truck?

if it was a trailer, how far did you drive? which one?

Posted by newr on Jul-24-2006 20:31:

I rent U-Haul trailers almost religiously... Some are in terrific shape... some arent... they are all maintained on a regular basis... i've only ever had problems with one or two trailers... when inspecting look at the chamber and castor of the wheels... any bends or severe dents in the tounge and the hitch... also tow it around the lots quickly while swerving... this will allow you to test to see if theres any drag or play in either wheel...

Posted by shanny on Jul-25-2006 01:38:

Also be aware that uhaul has a bad history of not keeping your rental there even if you have a reservation.

I have been screwed over by this in the past.

Posted by Jem_hadar on Jul-25-2006 03:15:

quote:
Originally posted by newr
I rent U-Haul trailers almost religiously... Some are in terrific shape... some arent... they are all maintained on a regular basis... i've only ever had problems with one or two trailers... when inspecting look at the chamber and castor of the wheels... any bends or severe dents in the tounge and the hitch... also tow it around the lots quickly while swerving... this will allow you to test to see if theres any drag or play in either wheel...

Newr, the man with all the answers!

Great seeing you this weekend my man! LOL

WEMF!

Posted by newr on Jul-25-2006 03:24:

quote:
Originally posted by Jem_hadar
Newr, the man with all the answers!

Great seeing you this weekend my man! LOL

WEMF!

I only have answers to questions that are worth asking...

Posted by Pett on Jul-25-2006 04:36:

Re: Re: U-haul trailers

quote:
Originally posted by Moral Hazard
Worst safety record of any equipment provider in North America.

what he said.

Posted by *~LiSa-LoO~* on Jul-25-2006 13:33:

With all these bad reviews...especially in regards to safety...I suggest going with another company!! I'm sure there's many more that just aren't as well known.

Posted by DigitalMP on Jul-25-2006 13:34:

quote:
Originally posted by *~LiSa-LoO~*
With all these bad reviews...especially in regards to safety...I suggest going with another company!! I'm sure there's many more that just aren't as well known.

unfortunately, not that allow one-way, non-local (280 miles) rentals .