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....
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....
Whether you're in the middle of a project like moving or on your way to work or even just driving a short distance, do you wear your seat belt? Seat belt usage has grown exponentially over the past 25 years and now is at the highest percentage of...
It's the most wonderful time of the year.The wonderful baking smells permeating the air. Two days-worth of insane cooking; all consumed within 20 minutes! The ritual of selecting a tree (sometimes cutting it down ourselves) and putting it up with handmade...
Owning a motorcycle almost guarantees that you will, at some point, have to haul or tow it. Whether you've broken down on the road or you're in the process of moving, you should know what transportation options are available. Truck Probably the most...
Maybe it's hot, maybe you can only find a loading spot in close proximity after hours. It's understandable that in some cases, not every move can be planned. If you're in a situation where you have to load your moving truck at night, take precaution. With a...
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...
There is one place that attracts all types of people from adrenaline junkies to leisure lovers: the beach. Some choose to engage in vigorous water sports such as jet skiing or surfing and then there are those who enjoy lying under their beach tents and reading a book....
Hook ‘em up, Load ‘em Up, Back ‘em Up Safe-trailering what? A rodeo with trailers? Do cowboys chase down trailers from the cabins of their pickup trucks, lasso them and hitch them up to the back in some sort crazy timed event? Are the trailers wild and need to be...
There are certain situations where you will need to know how to secure cargo in a pickup truck. Here are some of them: That new leather couch you bought for your living room needs to get home somehow. Your new DIY home renovation project may require transporting large...
I was recently invited to speak to Professor Scott Calahan's "Transportation and Fleet Safety" class at Central Washington University. You see, he heard that U-Haul has been teaching driver's ed students how to safely tow a trailer for nearly 40 years, and he wanted...
Parking laws rely highly on whether a vehicle is categorized as commercial or not. Â Avoid a parking ticket by paying attention to local ordinances. The definition of a "commercial vehicle" will depend on each state or province. Â It is always a good idea to go to your...