How to hook up a braked U-Haul trailer

Follow along with the video below to learn how to hook up a braked trailer to your vehicle of choice or a U-Haul rental truck.

9 Steps to Hook Up a Braked Trailer

Make sure the ball is completely enclosed by the coupler
Push up underneath on the ball clamp to engage the spring, while holding the leveler down with your thumb
Tighten the handwheel as far as possible and then push back on the trailer and tighten some more
Cross the safety chains underneath the tongue attaching to the opposite loop or hitch structure
Loop through the attachment point and connect the S hook through one of the links
Secure the rubber strap over the S hook
Loop the brake chain through the attachment point, closest to center
If necessary, twist to take up most of the slack, making it the shortest chain
Connect the lights and check, running, turn signals, and brakes

Now that you know how to hook up a braked U-Haul trailer, find one near you.

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