5' x 8' Cargo Trailer

Our most economical and popular trailer.

Trailer user instructions:
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Tips and guidelines for safely towing a trailer:
Safe trailering handbook
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How to hook up a U-Haul trailer:
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Capacity

  • Volume: up to 208 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 1,800 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 2,700 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 900 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 8' x 4'8" x 5'4" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 4'0" x 4'10" (WxH)

Features

  • Lowest deck
  • Softest ride
  • Padded rub rails
  • Holds queen size Bed

Recommended moving items

  • 5' x 8' x 8' storage room
  • 20 boxes
  • 1 roll of tape
  • 1-2 dozen furniture pads
  • 1 rope
  • 1 lock
  • Mattress bags
  • Utility dolly

Advisements

Your towing vehicle:

  • Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV or Jeep. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
  • The curb weight of your tow vehicle must exceed the weight of the loaded trailer.
  • In order to tow, your vehicle must be equipped with an adequate hitch system and lighting connections. Your hitch system includes the receiver hitch, ball mount and ball. The overall rating is determined by the lowest rated component of the three. How to determine your hitch system rating.
  • Must have 1-7/8" or, 2" hitch ball (2,000 lbs. minimum)
  • Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
  • Must have external mirrors on both sides
  • Tow vehicle and trailer lighting must be operational at all times, day and night
  • The allowed cargo in this trailer will be calculated based on the curb weight of your vehicle and the lowest rated component of your hitch system.
  • Maximum recommended speed is 55 MPH

Remember

  • Load trailers heavier in front.
  • Reduce normal driving speed.
  • Wear a seatbelt.