Spécifications de l'équipement U-Haul : Remorque ouverte de 4 pi x 7 pi (2024)

FAQs

Can you really only go 55 mph with a U-Haul trailer? ›

The maximum recommended speed is 55 mph when towing a U-Haul trailer. Do not exceed any posted speed limit. DRIVE DEFENSIVELY – anticipate stops, brake early, and never follow closely. BEFORE GOING DOWNHILL, slow down and shift the transmission into a lower gear.

With cargo capacity totaling 142 cubic feet, household items such as loveseats, kitchen furniture and children's beds fit seamlessly into our 4x8 cargo trailers. Enclosed trailer rentals are popular for both personal moves and businesses in many ways.

UV—4' x 8' cargo trailer: Empty weight 850 lbs GVW 2,500 lbs max Page 3 U-Haul Equipment Designations Towing Equipment: AT—Auto Transport A rental product that provides a complete carrying bed for a towed vehicle and which substantially reduces the wear that normally occurs to the towed vehicle while it is being towed.

Slow down when towing

Reduce your speed from what you would normally drive without a tow dolly under similar road conditions. The maximum speed is 55 mph when towing a U-Haul tow dolly. Do not exceed any posted speed limit.

According to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, a loaded tractor-trailer traveling 55 miles per hour requires 196 feet to come to a complete stop under ideal conditions.

Space. Ten feet may not sound like a long enough truck to fit your whole life into, but you can fit much more than you think. If you have larger items to move, such as couches, mattresses or desks, along with your many boxes, there is plenty of room to do so.

Full/Double – Cargo Van, 10′ and up moving trucks, and 5'x8′ cargo trailers and up. Queen – Cargo Van, 10′ and up moving trucks, and 5'x8′ cargo trailers and up. King – 10′ and up moving trucks, and a 6'x12′ cargo trailer. California King – 10′ and up moving trucks, and a 6'x12′ cargo trailer.

The smallest cargo trailer is 4 ft. x 8 ft. in size.

Dictionary of Terms and Acronyms —2— APPLIANCE DOLLY (KO)— A two-wheel, hand-propelled conveyance with a forward lip and no sides, designed to move heavy objects such as refrigerators, washing machines and clothes dryers into and out of U-Haul trucks and trailers. Sometimes referred to as a hand truck.

What is the size of the smallest U-Haul truck? ›

The 10ft truck is our smallest box truck rental available for long distance One-Way moves and local In-Town moves. The 10ft moving truck can easily fit a king sized bed, frame, loveseat, two end tables, and a four piece dining room table with spare room for boxes filled with household items.

All U-Haul trailers use a 1-7/8″ or 2″ ball. Because of this, you only need to pay attention to weight capacity.

The 5x8 enclosed trailer can hold a queen-size bed and tow up to 1,800 lbs! All cargo trailer rentals have a soft ride, rub rails, multiple tie-downs and lockable doors to protect your belongings.

U‑Haul recommends loading 60 percent of your cargo's weight in the front half of the trailer (near your vehicle) and 40 percent in the back half. This will help to keep your trailer stable and reduce the likelihood of swaying during your drive. Place big furniture items, such as dressers, in the trailer first.

Why is trailer speed limited to 55 mph? Many states have speed limits for trailers in tow, and in several locations, that limit is 55 mph. Lower speeds are recommended to reduce the risk of trailer sway, which can happen at higher speeds.

Why are the speed limits for vehicles towing trailers in California only 55 mph? The broad reason for differential speed limits for vehicles has to do with human nature more than anything. The general theory is that there are mitigating factors. For instance, larger vehicles take more time to respond to braking.

California. Maximum speed for any vehicle towing another vehicle is 55 mph.

The speed limit when towing a caravan or trailer on a dual carriageway is always 60mph or less.