Tongue weight always matters. But what a hitch can handle and what is safe to tow with up to posted speed limits are often different things. Additionally, it’s hard to measure tongue weight in the real world. Accordingly, most hitch manufacturers and towing experts concern themselves more with how much tongue weight is applied to the hitch as a percentage of the total trailer weight - at least in my experience. For example, the last expert I spoke to said to target 10-15% of the total trailer weight for tongue weight. The specific number of pounds varies from trailer to trailer because of the design attributes of every trailer and the way it’s loaded. I’ve heard other experts give a slightly different range, but generally in line with that one. In my experience, having NEGATIVE tongue weight (where the trailer is lifting UP on the hitch) is more dangerous and more common than having too MUCH tongue weight. Make sure your trailer is loaded heavier in the front than the rear. If your vehicle looks stressed and the rear suspension is totally compressed, maybe you have too much tongue weight. Extremes in either regard can be dangerous - like a lot of things in life. But absent that type condition, I advise folks to be more alert for tongue weights that are too low. Never be in too much of a hurry to frequently check your load and be willing to reconfigure where your cargo is placed to improve your safety outcomes.
@ellamennop
Жыл бұрын
@@stuartshoen5096 I've got to say, I didn't have much hope I'd get a reply to my question on a 14 year old video, but to get it within minutes of asking makes my head spin! Stuart, you have my gratitude and respect. Thank you!!
@stuartshoen5096
Жыл бұрын
Just our here doing our job. ;)
@Ghost-gx3cs
Жыл бұрын
I work at you before part time I should have stayed there.
@randyherrmann3610
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the vid. What size hitch ball do I need for this model trailer?
@a.mallory9339
4 ай бұрын
2"
@davkarshobby2468
Жыл бұрын
If you have to buy all those connectors for what could be a single rental, this makes for an expensive trailer rental. U-Haul should rent out these items as part of the package..
@SnarkyRC
Жыл бұрын
I thought the title of this video was How To Hook Up A U-Haul Trailer - Baked 🤣
@JohnSmith-4U
Жыл бұрын
It's 2022........I have no point. I just wanted to say it's 2022.......
@jonathanmilland2867
Жыл бұрын
I see you don't mention the vehicles towing capacity. I would think that's more important then the towing capacity of the equipment
@milindkulkarni2269
2 жыл бұрын
Does the 8' truck have that ramp?
@insanedb
2 жыл бұрын
I can teach you how to setup a mic on your camera
@LoolJohn
2 жыл бұрын
Excellent video! One thing I was not sure on: when you talk about a "draw bar" going into the receiver tube, is the "draw bar" the same as the "ball mount" to which the uhaul website is referring? There is a diagram on the uhaul website right above where I found this video, and it does not mention a "draw bar."
@danjones3009
2 жыл бұрын
Great Helpful video even 13 years later! Thanks!
@99582795
2 жыл бұрын
I need to back it up onto a hilly drive way. How do I bypass this surge brake?
@lilcrabbybabby
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the tip about "throwing" the ramp into the slot to have it fit. We thought we had broke the ramp but your tip worked!
@MannsWoodlandPerspective
2 жыл бұрын
Good info, but probably time to film a new version.
@briandonald
2 жыл бұрын
Does any of the uhaul trailers have an electric brake?
@brettduffy1992
2 жыл бұрын
Wouldn't The surge breaking prevent you from backing up because the brakes would press on
@Devostst
2 жыл бұрын
With how the brakes function, will the trailer brakes be actuaded when reversing?
@stuartshoen5096
2 жыл бұрын
No - the trailer will back up normally
@Simpleplanqueen5
3 жыл бұрын
thank you! As soon as i rammed the ramp in, it went in all the way
@samsmusichub
3 жыл бұрын
Uhaul will charge me $250 to disconnect the trailer for roadside assistance and then another $250 to reconnect and they can't say when they will arrive. :( So I'm here now, trying to see how to disconnect by myself. My 6'x12' doesn't even have a jack or wheel chalks so, that's a lot of problems.
@brihanwoolman2217
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. and clear demonstration.
@bigmule35
4 жыл бұрын
I bought a used u haul truck . 24 foot truck 7 ' ramp. rated for 1000 pounds .. How much weight can these ramps actually take ?
@stuartshoen5096
4 жыл бұрын
I am not aware of the ramp ever being tested harshly enough to determine the ultimate failure point. I can tell you that U-Haul trucks are designed and equipped for household moves. So the ramp should facilitate any common household item. U-Haul's ramps are superior to it's biggest competition interns of width and approach angle, and I feel the ramps are a strong point of the overall truck; quantifying it exactly is something that I am unable to do, however. Some aspects of the truck can far exceed the capability of household goods, but I do not know whether the ramp is one of those items. Regardless of the weight or type of item, be aware that injuries can happen and the utmost caution should be used when the ramp is in use. Don't put yourself in a position where a failure could cause you or another person harm.
@ishkutay
4 жыл бұрын
Great explanation. I love this man.
@barbarafrancis1895
4 жыл бұрын
TEMPERAMENT
@DWAtwood
4 жыл бұрын
We rented a uhaul for a 1 way trip, to be dropped off at a location 30 miles north of final destination . We arrived at the return location an hour before we were required only to find out they no longer handled uhaul. We had to take the trailer another 1.5 hours north to the next closest uhaul dealer. Uhaul scheduled a drop off to a location who never even handled their products any longer. We arrived at the second location at 2pm only to find an unattended lot with a phone number on the fence, no humans around. 4 hour round trip to return a trailer? Get it together uhaul
@derick3482
4 жыл бұрын
can a Pallet Jack Lift go on a loading ramp?
@derick3482
4 жыл бұрын
loading capacity ?
@hg2.
4 жыл бұрын
Well organized presentation, but needs a lapel mic for better audio.
@mariarodriguez-lz5zo
4 жыл бұрын
Very good video 👍🏼
@barbarafrancis1895
5 жыл бұрын
WANTED 6TO KSGC
@dpurdy135
5 жыл бұрын
Why does the chain hookup at 4:15 look like it's wrong?
@Mexicanfoodtruck
4 жыл бұрын
Because it is wrong. You never run chains the way this IDIOT DID
@candiskillebrew1854
5 жыл бұрын
Will uhaul put a hitch on my car
@benjamindeloney
5 жыл бұрын
Is this for 6x12 U-Haul trailers?
@BaconRanch
5 жыл бұрын
nice having a jack. Roxanne in customer service just told me that trailers don't come with jacks. I rented a 6 x 12 cargo today and will never use uhaul again. Hurt my back heaving that bloody thing up, ridiculous that it has no jack, not road worthy in my opinion just for that never mind having foot of snow on it. Maybe some day a customer having to stand on the fender to clear snow will fall and die or be paralyzed, I was lucky today. What is the point of a reservation if paper work is not ready, and trailer is froze to the ground covered in snow, then they charged me double for being 15 min early even though it took me an hour to hook the @#$% thing up. Jason at Uhaul wanted to argue with me about having snow on top being road worthy. I would like to disconnect the trailer and use my vehicle while its being unloaded, no way that even 4 men could lift that thing, that is another lawsuit waiting to happen. Very low bar for customer service and they do not even meet that low standard.
@robibautista3806
2 жыл бұрын
I have never heard of a trailer without a jack. They must've had no jack installed on said trailer.
@Drumsticksmcgee
5 жыл бұрын
He said it right, this part of the contraption.
@frankcrum3233
6 жыл бұрын
Plymouth Stewart
@frankcrum3233
6 жыл бұрын
Good job brother
@pomeraniacoco7252
6 жыл бұрын
Stupid camera man
@ashtonnguyen4269
7 жыл бұрын
UhauL work 🔫🔫10milke rd
@ACommonError123
7 жыл бұрын
All this to hook up a 1500 trailer lol. Travel trailers are easier than this.
@KtmriderDodgecummins
8 жыл бұрын
Always connect the breakaway chain to a location on the frame. Not the same location you use for the 2 safety chains! And it's always a good idea to cross the safety chains so if the trailer did come off the ball it has a chance of it falling down and being supported by the crossed safety chains.
@bgbdcam
8 жыл бұрын
this guy must not like to turn with his trailers. there's a difference between dragging your chains and having ENOUGH slack to be able to make sharp turns.
@casececase2308
8 жыл бұрын
YOUNG MAN , NEVER RUN THE CHAIN THUR YOUR TRAILER HOOK WILL MAKE U HAVE A BAD WRECK AND GET KILL
@casececase2308
8 жыл бұрын
YOUNG MAN, U NEEDED CROSS YOUR SAFETY CHAIN , AND IF U PUT ANY CHAIN THAT SHORT , IF YOUR TRAILER DOES COME OFF YOUR TRAILER WILL JERK THE FOOL OUT OF YOUR CAR OR YOUR TRUCK AND THEN U GOING TO HAVE A VERY BAD WRECK AND ABOUT 99% U GOING BE KIIL , FOR SURE ! .
@eowyneadig7879
8 жыл бұрын
WTF, please learn proper English before lecturing anyone.
@Imakeplanesboom
8 жыл бұрын
Lol
@TSideWes805
6 жыл бұрын
Deshawn watts, ain't nobody got time fo that. Let's head on to churchs chicken down in new awleans name sayin?
@casececase2308
8 жыл бұрын
YOUNG MAN U ARE COMPLETE WRONG ABOUT HOOKING UP YOUR SAFETY CHAIN , YOUR WAY GOING TO GET SOMEBODY KILL ! .
@TheRichiesInPeru
9 жыл бұрын
Quick question - the ramp looks steeper on that truck, 14ft? than some of the longer ones. Is the ramp longer on the larger trucks? I've seen some that are longer and the ramp appears longer as well, which would make it easier to load heavy appliances. I've rented the 14ft twice and its a great size but the ramp is rather steep. Thanks.
@mel2000
9 жыл бұрын
Does U-Haul rent portable ramps for smaller trucks and vans?
@stuartshoen5096
4 жыл бұрын
No. Many of these type of ramps pose a safety risk to first-time users. I strongly encourage anyone who needs a ramp to load their goods to rent our 15' truck.
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