Loading your trailer can make or break the quality of your trip. Whether it's a long haul out of state or an in-town move, the way you load your trailer affects you and your cars safety.

• Make sure to check your owner's manual to learn the towing capacity of your vehicle. Many vehicle manufacturers also list towing capacity on their websites.
• Learn your hitch system rating. This is the maximum weight your hitch system can tow.
• Every U-Haul trailer has an empty and maximum gross (fully loaded) labeled on the inside of the trailer at the front.
• Load your trailer with at least 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer closest to your car.
• Secure your load with rope to the trailer tie downs. This will prevent the load from shifting or damaging your belongings.
• See our hitch glossary to learn any unfamiliar terms