First, in order to tow a trailer, you\u2019ll need a hitch on your vehicle. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t already have one installed, we can help! With over 1,500 locations<\/a> our U-Haul professional technicians can install a hitch for you. But if you\u2019re up for a DIY project, you can check out our YouTube<\/a> page for step-by-step videos on how to install a hitch by yourself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Living in the dorms usually means you\u2019re limited on space. You may not have enough belongings to fill a truck, but you may need something a little bigger than your car. Our smaller cargo and utility trailers are perfect for small moves. Not only are these trailers perfect for your larger dorm items, like a futon, they can also carry up to around 1,800 lbs. Therefore, you won\u2019t have to leave any of your belongings behind with these trailers. Here are our smaller cargo and utility trailer options:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cargo Trailers: these trailers are perfect\nif you\u2019re moving locally or to another state.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Utility Trailers: these trailers are a good option if you have a local\nmove as they can only be used for in-town moves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the items you may need to haul include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Students living in an apartment or house will typically have more to move than dorm students. So with larger items like a bed, bed frame, couch, or even room d\u00e9cor, you are going to need something that\u2019s big enough to haul it all. Check out these larger U-Haul trailers for college move outs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Cargo Trailers: these trailers are perfect if you\u2019re moving locally or to another state.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Utility Trailers: these trailers are a good\noption if you have a local move as they can only be used for in-town moves.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n These trailers will not only be the less expensive route, but they will also safely transport your items. Here\u2019s a list of items that you may need to haul:<\/p>\n\n\n\n When using U-Haul trailers for college move outs it\u2019s important that you know how to load it. You should always load your trailer heavier in the front, making 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer and 40% in the back. Therefore, this will prevent your trailer from swaying and whipping. To learn more safety tips for loading a trailer, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"college](\"https:\/\/movinginsider.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/3-1024x512.png\")
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