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How Much Weight Can My Vehicle Tow?

How Much Weight Can My Vehicle Tow?

From time to time you may wonder, "Can I rent a trailer and haul that giant marble statue I want to buy so badly?" Luckily, U-Haul's website makes it easy to see how much you can expect to tow with your vehicle and one of their trailers! The first step is to go to the...

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Buying vs. Renting a Trailer

Buying vs. Renting a Trailer

Spring is here, and summer is right around the corner, which means it is time to start checking tasks off your never ending to-do list. Whether you are packing up for a move, heading on a camping trip, or doing landscaping work, a handy dandy trailer is essential to...

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Reasons to Install a Hitch on Your Car

Reasons to Install a Hitch on Your Car

I own a small sedan and I love it. I really do. It's good on gas and easy to park. Yet, there are times when I can see the downsides of a small vehicle. I recently moved and I was able to fit a total of four medium boxes in the car. Truck and interior space...

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How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in a Trailer

How to Keep Your Belongings Safe in a Trailer

Keeping your belongings safe in a trailer begins with proper packing and follows through the entire loading, driving and unloading process. In order to safely move your items in a trailer, you need to have all of the right supplies. Packing a Trailer For starters,...

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Towing A Trailer in the Winter

Towing A Trailer in the Winter

Stay safe while towing a trailer in the winter with a little extra planning, preparation, and common sense. As the weather gets colder and the snow starts to fall, road safety is more important than ever to keep you, your loved ones, and everyone else on the road safe...

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At What Speed Can I Drive a Moving Truck?

At What Speed Can I Drive a Moving Truck?

When considering renting a U-Haul truck that will be packed with all of your personal belongings, one of the questions you may have is “At what speed can I drive a moving truck?" Here are a few important tips to keep in mind. Plan for additional time. In order to...

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How to Tow a Project Car

How to Tow a Project Car

You've spent months scouting for the perfect project car, you’ve negotiated with the owner, and taken care of the proper paperwork with your local motor vehicle department; now it’s time to tow your project car to its new home. The car may be buried under 30...

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The Perfect Trailer for Your Next Tailgate

The Perfect Trailer for Your Next Tailgate

Yes, pickup trucks are a tailgating must-have, but what can you do if you don't have a pickup truck? Does this mean no tailgating? Of course not! Trucks are great for tailgating, but the real tailgating MVPs are trailers. Because regardless of what you drive, as long...

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How to Load a Car onto a Tow Dolly [VIDEO]

How to Load a Car onto a Tow Dolly [VIDEO]

If you need to move your front-wheel-drive vehicle without actually driving it, you should consider using a U-Haul tow dolly. A tow dolly will allow you to easily load and tow a vehicle behind another vehicle or moving truck. This is a great option for people making...

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How to Tow a Hot Rod on an Auto Transport

How to Tow a Hot Rod on an Auto Transport

Whether you need to move it across town or across the country, personally towing your hot rod, classic roadster or next project car is not only more cost efficient, but it gives you complete control. Follow these easy tips to successfully tow a hot rod. 1....

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Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Does Towing a Trailer Affect Turning?

Whether it's your first time moving with a trailer or your 20th time, the same rules still apply...slow down when trailering. Driving a car trailer combination is not the same as driving your car alone. You should always reduce your normal driving speed when towing....

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Driving Cross-Country with a Camper Trailer

Driving Cross-Country with a Camper Trailer

For generations summer has meant a time to vacation, and often this means hitting the road and exploring the open spaces and the myriad cities, towns, and attractions within. One of the best ways to do this is by towing a small...

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