Great video, Kevin. I appreciated that you explained WHY things are done the way they are, instead of just telling us what to do without any explanation. This helps memory retention and increases understanding. Excellent.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you my videos are about teaching knowledge is strength
@siikedonnelly
4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for telling me about weight distribution in the 4x8. Makes sense and I wasnt even thinking about it. I'll definitely make sure the mads weight is in the center. Again, I appreciate the help. I just subscribed. Many thanks.
@2strokeguru
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you I am happy to help please let people know about this channel
@remaguire
3 жыл бұрын
Really great videos!!! Can't tell you how glad i found them. Learned all kinds of important info i had no clue i needed to know! And love the Florida accent! :-)
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
New England accent that was my first time to Florida very welcome happy to help
@niazminas
2 жыл бұрын
Great tips, very informative. Thank you!
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@thuy8091
Жыл бұрын
great great great video. Easy to understand although it is 3 years old. Thank you so much for making this.
@2strokeguru
Жыл бұрын
Very welcome happy to help
@eudd87
3 жыл бұрын
Good information Kevin! Considering using one of these to drive 167 miles to my new location here in Florida. I had no idea.😅 Thank you so much! God bless you!🙏🏽😍👌🏽
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome happy to help God bless you too
@ceeveloz296
Ай бұрын
167 really lol
@TheDavey333
4 жыл бұрын
Good sound advice 👍
@Pokemon-hobby
4 жыл бұрын
Very helpful. I oen a 2015 mazda 5 and just installed a Draw tite hitch👍
@Ahmed-hw2ni
Жыл бұрын
9:16: "So, make sure your ball in good shape." This is the best advise ....
@RandomThoughts65
5 ай бұрын
I've been using rusty balls for 40 years...ooooops
@jesusb5385
4 жыл бұрын
Great tips! Thank you.
@2strokeguru
4 жыл бұрын
welcome
@nenitababbygirl
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for that info.
@thekidsgroup179
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info
@pradeepkumartl
Жыл бұрын
Great info🎉
@LightworkerKuri
4 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Good stuff to know!
@2strokeguru
4 жыл бұрын
Welcome happy to share my knowledge
@mujjuman
3 жыл бұрын
excellent tips
@tamaraYvonne02
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing! We are moving from RI to NC soon towing one for the first time!
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Very welcome stay safe
@ceeveloz296
Ай бұрын
Did you make it
@tamaraYvonne02
Ай бұрын
@@ceeveloz296 Yes , we pulled it with my Chrysler town & country van.
@ceeveloz296
Ай бұрын
@@tamaraYvonne02 that's great..I was worried about my upcoming trip from California to ak but these videos help a lot...thanks 🙏
@tamaraYvonne02
Ай бұрын
@@ceeveloz296 I was nervous at first then got use to it as I drove. First time I put it in reverse scared me. My back up notifications were going crazy thinking I was backing into the trailer😅
@millenialbroadcast
Жыл бұрын
Excellent tips thank you
@2strokeguru
Жыл бұрын
Welcome
@WhiteWolfos
2 жыл бұрын
I was always told a 40/60 weight distribution was best even by uhaul themselves but this sounds reasonable as long as the stuff inside doesn't move.
@btmorris380
2 жыл бұрын
This is not correct. The 60/40 rule is the best practice. Over the axle will provide ok stability but slower recovery response than 60/40 distribution.
@rod1147
7 ай бұрын
40/60 rule only males sense to me for trucks and semis, not towed trailers with pinto hooks/hitches. The physics is different with tow hitches, especially if you have a front wheel only drive vehicle where there is less control the more you push down on the tow hitch
@austinnipper6460
3 жыл бұрын
Great video, but need to fix a few things. You want most of your weight over your axle but you NEED more tongue weight than rear weight or the trailer can become dangerous. Your chains also need to be tighter or as tight as you can get them without hindering turning. Your tow ball does need to be in good shape, but your rust wont hurt anything. The little bit of rust will be rubbed off in the first couple miles. Put a little grease on it and all is good. As for the lights, Im not sure how everyone else checks them but I turn on my runnings and hazards and that should be all you need for a quick run around while checking everything else for the road. Good video to start with and keep learning to hopefully reach folks who need this info.
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
As i explained in part 2
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
I explained it in part 2
@vonsdressing2465
Жыл бұрын
Great video ‼️
@2strokeguru
Жыл бұрын
Thank you
@serministry1050
3 жыл бұрын
Hi thanks for this video. We are making a cross country trip NC to CA. Will be using Honda Pilot w 4wd w/ tow. Any tips since we will be driving about 3K miles with 4x8 U-Haul covered trailer?
@jessicasheppard5007
3 жыл бұрын
This video was super helpful! I’m moving to Florida from MA in Sept. and want to use my Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2.0 AWD to tow a 5x8 trailer with around 1500. Hyundai USA says “towing not recommended” but the AU and EU Kona has all the towing info.. and it’s the same car. I’m super nervous so hoping you can give me some piece of mind!!!
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Make sure you buy the hitch for your application uhaul can install the hitch and wiring for your application
@rogervigulaboy
2 жыл бұрын
How was the trip? I am in a similar situation, my car says the same here in the US but the Australian version can tow. So confusing.
@jedasta
2 жыл бұрын
@@rogervigulaboy we didn’t end up towing with the Kona, it was just too nervous to damage the car and void any warranty.
@rogervigulaboy
2 жыл бұрын
You are the only person that took into consideration the car capabilities, everyone keeps telling me to place the heavy equipment in the back of the trailer, Yes it's better to be heavy on the back but not if the hitch breaks down at 55mph due to the thong weight you are putting in the car. It's a different story if you have a truck or a 4runner... Good video. I installed the hitch in my car, know how it's attached to it and thong weight is in the back of my mind all the time.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
You want the load to be over the axel and depending on size of the load towards the tongue
@4everbassets
4 жыл бұрын
The UHaul video says to put 60% of the weight on the front of the trailer. I've always loaded a trailer the way you say to here, with the most weight over the axle. Otherwise, it seems to me anyway, you're putting more weight on the tongue of the trailer & rear of the vehicle, lifting the front wheels (potentially) off the ground. Not likely, I know, but traction would be compromised, I'm sure. Thanks for the common sense video and some confirmation I've been doing it right all along.
@racylaserjet
3 жыл бұрын
U-Haul has a similar video to this kzitem.info/news/bejne/2G96zaybbmplhqg demonstrating just that.
@DeWitteWilson
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@tonguecheek8516
2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I am planning a cross-country move and was nervous for my Subaru since their towing capacity is roughly 1500 ish. So I wasn't sure if having a trailer would work tbh
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
thank you i hope you have a safe trip yes this little trailer would pull great behind a subaru
@tonguecheek8516
2 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru Thank you! I am just a worrier and going from CA to MA. So don't want my vehicle to have more stress on it then necessary.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
@@tonguecheek8516 welcome I live in Massachusetts great state welcome
@MACNTOSFAM
2 жыл бұрын
that was very informative. especially for someone like me thinking about towing a trailer. how do we get that connection for the brake & turn signal lights by the way? i see there are wires sticking out from the car. where do we get that wired connection/ how do we wire it?
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
They sell a plug and play wiring kit for your car easy to install or you can make an appointment with uhaul and they will install it
@Recon6
3 жыл бұрын
sir, please advise me...i am putting a sectional couch in there first and a wooden dining room table for 6 people and chairs. whatever is left over i add. So how should i place the items the couch separates into 2 parts.
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Couch in 1st table on top and do your best to even the load
@heberhidalgo5848
3 жыл бұрын
Hello I have a question I will be grateful if you answered me I will travel from California to Florida with my nissan altima 2015 4 cylinders with a uhaul 5x8 I will put 700 pounds on the trailer whether or not it is a good idea please I need an answer thanks
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Yes it can pull 700 make sure the bulk of the weight is over the axel not the tongue of the trailer you want the trailer level when it is fully loaded not sagging in the middle
@wsjlcsw
2 жыл бұрын
I have a gx 460 can I load it however since it’s a v8?
@RPEagles
2 жыл бұрын
Good info! With your accent, sounding like your from the Boston area?
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Yes Massachusetts
@T4mchrissss
Ай бұрын
Does uhaul provide everything to be able to attach the trailer?
@2strokeguru
Ай бұрын
The hitch and wiring they can install its not part of the rental if your vehicle has the hitch you can purchase the receiver from uhaul
@mujjuman
3 жыл бұрын
hellow thank you
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
Welcome
@cal7110
Жыл бұрын
Looking a the video it looks like you have a 2.5 inch rise for your ball mount. Probably 4-5" would work better for your car to be more level. I have a Civic, our receivers are low.
@2strokeguru
Жыл бұрын
For my application trailer sits level
@user-ik8vy1rg8f
3 жыл бұрын
24) In order for the Hitch ball to be secured properly, what should be the last part assembled? (A) Nut (B) Shank (C) Cotter Pin Ah thanks. Was answering Uhaul job application. Looks like the Cotter Pin is the answer.
@mzpreetyt
3 жыл бұрын
Do you have to have a hitch because I’m not trying to pay $526 for them to install it on a Nissan 2019 Altima
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
No they are different from vehicle to vehicle you can buy it form Walmart
@mzpreetyt
3 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru so do I need a hitch to pull this trailer or no?
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
@@mzpreetyt yes you do
@ceeveloz296
Ай бұрын
Is $526 worth more then safety
@trevor7918
2 ай бұрын
Trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the total weight or more or it may be hard to control. Doesn’t matter the vehicle
@alissiaadorni9669
2 жыл бұрын
I have a 2016 Mazda 3 will this work for my car ?
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Yes uhaul makes hitch for all makes and models
@alissiaadorni9669
2 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru okay how do I figure out what hitch is right for my car ?
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
@@alissiaadorni9669 you can go to the uhaul dealer near you and can go over your vehicle with you there's actually only 1 style hitch for Mazda 3 and it can easily pull the 5x8 trailer like the one in my video
@alissiaadorni9669
2 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru Perfect so the hedge that you use in your vehicle I could use on mine as well
@anjitakhadka5449
4 жыл бұрын
Can toyota corola can be used for 4 8 u haul?
@sageways7039
4 жыл бұрын
Look up the vid of a guy using his Toyota Yaris towing a 4x8. Pretty surprising because that is a very small vehicle. There is also a guy who tows using a VW GTI car; he uses information from the UK with weight because they do a lot of towing with small vehicles. Lastly, look for a vid with a couple who uses their Mini car traveling across the country with towing a camper into the Colorado mountains. Impressive! None of those vehicles are supposed to tow, but do fine.
@user-tb7rn1il3q
3 жыл бұрын
You can theoretically tow the 6x12 according to U haul. They go by hitch capacity not the car owners manual.
@TCASAnalytics
Жыл бұрын
Tha coupla! Don't tow a trailah witha wore out coupla, and don't wear out ya coupla unless your ball (teehee)... unless your ball is in good condition. I personally won't tow a trailah unless the ball is wicked pissa. Thanks for watching, TOM BRADY IS THE BEST EVER!!!!
@MrTerraphobia
2 жыл бұрын
Whats the highest speed you go with this trailer? Uhaul says 55 mph but whats the highest you go?
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
55 is the safest I have gone from Massachusetts to Florida I was comfortable with the speed limit as long as you are not heavy my load I was hauling was light so 70mph was not big deal if you are hauling heavy drive to where you are comfortable don't push the the vehicle
@MrTerraphobia
2 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru we are actually going to be hauling very light. We are using it to travel to and from vacation and using the trailer to save space inside the car since we have 5 people traveling in the car. I just didn't know if the 55 mph was really an outdated number since the highway speed back years ago was 55 mph.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTerraphobia with 5 people and hauling light just driving carefully and see how your vehicle responds 55 is uhaul safty speed accidents that happen above 55mph my not be covered by insurance because it's posted keep that in mind
@MrTerraphobia
2 жыл бұрын
@@2strokeguru thanks for the advice. I will definitely start at 55 and see how it goes probably in 5mph increments
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
@@MrTerraphobia perfect have a safe and fun trip and happy 4th of July
@whatthefitz8061
Жыл бұрын
just rented the new model 4x8 trailer and now they have cables instead of chains
@2strokeguru
Жыл бұрын
They are changing over hook up same way
@babyboyge
3 жыл бұрын
Protect your ball lol
@JunctionHack
3 жыл бұрын
Mazda 5 US and canada model says it is not designed for towing.
@2strokeguru
3 жыл бұрын
You can tow no problem
@user-tb7rn1il3q
3 жыл бұрын
You can tow with any vehicle, just don’t exceed the weight carrying capacity of the rear axel.
@yonigoddess
2 жыл бұрын
They always tell you tonpuy the heavy stuff in the front of the trailer 🤔
@gobbledygook5000
2 жыл бұрын
Bro next time be careful about showing your license plate on a KZitem video...
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@wellsd1959
2 жыл бұрын
You have no pin through the tongue hitch latch. Very dangerous.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
Have to look closely I do
@wellsd1959
2 жыл бұрын
No, you don't. See the hole on the side of the ball coupler directly below the black cam latch? A pin or bolt goes through the hole to keep the latch from coming up and releasing the ball.
@2strokeguru
2 жыл бұрын
@@wellsd1959 well there's no way I would have made it from Massachusetts to Florida with out it
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