Great video, Kevin. I appreciated that you explained WHY things are done the way they are, instead of just telling us what to do without any explanation. This helps memory retention and increases understanding. Excellent.
Thanks for telling me about weight distribution in the 4x8. Makes sense and I wasnt even thinking about it. I'll definitely make sure the mads weight is in the center. Again, I appreciate the help. I just subscribed. Many thanks.
Good information Kevin! Considering using one of these to drive 167 miles to my new location here in Florida. I had no idea.😅 Thank you so much! God bless you!🙏🏽😍👌🏽
Really great videos!!! Can't tell you how glad i found them. Learned all kinds of important info i had no clue i needed to know! And love the Florida accent! :-)
This is not correct. The 60/40 rule is the best practice. Over the axle will provide ok stability but slower recovery response than 60/40 distribution.
40/60 rule only males sense to me for trucks and semis, not towed trailers with pinto hooks/hitches. The physics is different with tow hitches, especially if you have a front wheel only drive vehicle where there is less control the more you push down on the tow hitch
The UHaul video says to put 60% of the weight on the front of the trailer. I've always loaded a trailer the way you say to here, with the most weight over the axle. Otherwise, it seems to me anyway, you're putting more weight on the tongue of the trailer & rear of the vehicle, lifting the front wheels (potentially) off the ground. Not likely, I know, but traction would be compromised, I'm sure. Thanks for the common sense video and some confirmation I've been doing it right all along.
Great video, but need to fix a few things. You want most of your weight over your axle but you NEED more tongue weight than rear weight or the trailer can become dangerous. Your chains also need to be tighter or as tight as you can get them without hindering turning. Your tow ball does need to be in good shape, but your rust wont hurt anything. The little bit of rust will be rubbed off in the first couple miles. Put a little grease on it and all is good. As for the lights, Im not sure how everyone else checks them but I turn on my runnings and hazards and that should be all you need for a quick run around while checking everything else for the road. Good video to start with and keep learning to hopefully reach folks who need this info.
@@ceeveloz296 I was nervous at first then got use to it as I drove. First time I put it in reverse scared me. My back up notifications were going crazy thinking I was backing into the trailer😅
Hi thanks for this video. We are making a cross country trip NC to CA. Will be using Honda Pilot w 4wd w/ tow. Any tips since we will be driving about 3K miles with 4x8 U-Haul covered trailer?
You are the only person that took into consideration the car capabilities, everyone keeps telling me to place the heavy equipment in the back of the trailer, Yes it's better to be heavy on the back but not if the hitch breaks down at 55mph due to the thong weight you are putting in the car. It's a different story if you have a truck or a 4runner... Good video. I installed the hitch in my car, know how it's attached to it and thong weight is in the back of my mind all the time.
This video was super helpful! I’m moving to Florida from MA in Sept. and want to use my Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2.0 AWD to tow a 5x8 trailer with around 1500. Hyundai USA says “towing not recommended” but the AU and EU Kona has all the towing info.. and it’s the same car. I’m super nervous so hoping you can give me some piece of mind!!!
Great video, I am planning a cross-country move and was nervous for my Subaru since their towing capacity is roughly 1500 ish. So I wasn't sure if having a trailer would work tbh
that was very informative. especially for someone like me thinking about towing a trailer. how do we get that connection for the brake & turn signal lights by the way? i see there are wires sticking out from the car. where do we get that wired connection/ how do we wire it?
Hello I have a question I will be grateful if you answered me I will travel from California to Florida with my nissan altima 2015 4 cylinders with a uhaul 5x8 I will put 700 pounds on the trailer whether or not it is a good idea please I need an answer thanks
Yes it can pull 700 make sure the bulk of the weight is over the axel not the tongue of the trailer you want the trailer level when it is fully loaded not sagging in the middle
sir, please advise me...i am putting a sectional couch in there first and a wooden dining room table for 6 people and chairs. whatever is left over i add. So how should i place the items the couch separates into 2 parts.
24) In order for the Hitch ball to be secured properly, what should be the last part assembled? (A) Nut (B) Shank (C) Cotter Pin Ah thanks. Was answering Uhaul job application. Looks like the Cotter Pin is the answer.
Looking a the video it looks like you have a 2.5 inch rise for your ball mount. Probably 4-5" would work better for your car to be more level. I have a Civic, our receivers are low.
Look up the vid of a guy using his Toyota Yaris towing a 4x8. Pretty surprising because that is a very small vehicle. There is also a guy who tows using a VW GTI car; he uses information from the UK with weight because they do a lot of towing with small vehicles. Lastly, look for a vid with a couple who uses their Mini car traveling across the country with towing a camper into the Colorado mountains. Impressive! None of those vehicles are supposed to tow, but do fine.
@@alissiaadorni9669 you can go to the uhaul dealer near you and can go over your vehicle with you there's actually only 1 style hitch for Mazda 3 and it can easily pull the 5x8 trailer like the one in my video
55 is the safest I have gone from Massachusetts to Florida I was comfortable with the speed limit as long as you are not heavy my load I was hauling was light so 70mph was not big deal if you are hauling heavy drive to where you are comfortable don't push the the vehicle
@@2strokeguru we are actually going to be hauling very light. We are using it to travel to and from vacation and using the trailer to save space inside the car since we have 5 people traveling in the car. I just didn't know if the 55 mph was really an outdated number since the highway speed back years ago was 55 mph.
@@MrTerraphobia with 5 people and hauling light just driving carefully and see how your vehicle responds 55 is uhaul safty speed accidents that happen above 55mph my not be covered by insurance because it's posted keep that in mind
Tha coupla! Don't tow a trailah witha wore out coupla, and don't wear out ya coupla unless your ball (teehee)... unless your ball is in good condition. I personally won't tow a trailah unless the ball is wicked pissa. Thanks for watching, TOM BRADY IS THE BEST EVER!!!!
No, you don't. See the hole on the side of the ball coupler directly below the black cam latch? A pin or bolt goes through the hole to keep the latch from coming up and releasing the ball.
Great video, Kevin. I appreciated that you explained WHY things are done the way they are, instead of just telling us what to do without any explanation. This helps memory retention and increases understanding. Excellent.
Thank you my videos are about teaching knowledge is strength
Thanks for telling me about weight distribution in the 4x8. Makes sense and I wasnt even thinking about it. I'll definitely make sure the mads weight is in the center. Again, I appreciate the help. I just subscribed. Many thanks.
Thank you I am happy to help please let people know about this channel
9:16: "So, make sure your ball in good shape."
This is the best advise ....
I've been using rusty balls for 40 years...ooooops
Good information Kevin! Considering using one of these to drive 167 miles to my new location here in Florida. I had no idea.😅 Thank you so much! God bless you!🙏🏽😍👌🏽
Very welcome happy to help God bless you too
167 really lol
Really great videos!!! Can't tell you how glad i found them. Learned all kinds of important info i had no clue i needed to know!
And love the Florida accent! :-)
New England accent that was my first time to Florida very welcome happy to help
great great great video. Easy to understand although it is 3 years old. Thank you so much for making this.
Very welcome happy to help
I was always told a 40/60 weight distribution was best even by uhaul themselves but this sounds reasonable as long as the stuff inside doesn't move.
This is not correct. The 60/40 rule is the best practice. Over the axle will provide ok stability but slower recovery response than 60/40 distribution.
40/60 rule only males sense to me for trucks and semis, not towed trailers with pinto hooks/hitches. The physics is different with tow hitches, especially if you have a front wheel only drive vehicle where there is less control the more you push down on the tow hitch
Very helpful. I oen a 2015 mazda 5 and just installed a Draw tite hitch👍
Great tips, very informative. Thank you!
Welcome
The UHaul video says to put 60% of the weight on the front of the trailer. I've always loaded a trailer the way you say to here, with the most weight over the axle. Otherwise, it seems to me anyway, you're putting more weight on the tongue of the trailer & rear of the vehicle, lifting the front wheels (potentially) off the ground. Not likely, I know, but traction would be compromised, I'm sure. Thanks for the common sense video and some confirmation I've been doing it right all along.
U-Haul has a similar video to this ua-cam.com/video/w9Dgxe584Ss/v-deo.html demonstrating just that.
Great tips!
Thank you.
welcome
Good sound advice 👍
Great video, but need to fix a few things. You want most of your weight over your axle but you NEED more tongue weight than rear weight or the trailer can become dangerous. Your chains also need to be tighter or as tight as you can get them without hindering turning. Your tow ball does need to be in good shape, but your rust wont hurt anything. The little bit of rust will be rubbed off in the first couple miles. Put a little grease on it and all is good. As for the lights, Im not sure how everyone else checks them but I turn on my runnings and hazards and that should be all you need for a quick run around while checking everything else for the road. Good video to start with and keep learning to hopefully reach folks who need this info.
As i explained in part 2
I explained it in part 2
Thanks for sharing! We are moving from RI to NC soon towing one for the first time!
Very welcome stay safe
Did you make it
@@ceeveloz296 Yes , we pulled it with my Chrysler town & country van.
@@tamaraYvonne02 that's great..I was worried about my upcoming trip from California to ak but these videos help a lot...thanks 🙏
@@ceeveloz296 I was nervous at first then got use to it as I drove. First time I put it in reverse scared me. My back up notifications were going crazy thinking I was backing into the trailer😅
Thank you for that info.
Thank you! Good stuff to know!
Welcome happy to share my knowledge
Thanks for the info
Hi thanks for this video. We are making a cross country trip NC to CA. Will be using Honda Pilot w 4wd w/ tow. Any tips since we will be driving about 3K miles with 4x8 U-Haul covered trailer?
excellent tips
Great info🎉
You are the only person that took into consideration the car capabilities, everyone keeps telling me to place the heavy equipment in the back of the trailer, Yes it's better to be heavy on the back but not if the hitch breaks down at 55mph due to the thong weight you are putting in the car. It's a different story if you have a truck or a 4runner... Good video. I installed the hitch in my car, know how it's attached to it and thong weight is in the back of my mind all the time.
You want the load to be over the axel and depending on size of the load towards the tongue
This video was super helpful! I’m moving to Florida from MA in Sept. and want to use my Hyundai Kona SEL Plus 2.0 AWD to tow a 5x8 trailer with around 1500. Hyundai USA says “towing not recommended” but the AU and EU Kona has all the towing info.. and it’s the same car. I’m super nervous so hoping you can give me some piece of mind!!!
Make sure you buy the hitch for your application uhaul can install the hitch and wiring for your application
How was the trip? I am in a similar situation, my car says the same here in the US but the Australian version can tow. So confusing.
@@rogervigulaboy we didn’t end up towing with the Kona, it was just too nervous to damage the car and void any warranty.
Excellent tips thank you
Welcome
Great video, I am planning a cross-country move and was nervous for my Subaru since their towing capacity is roughly 1500 ish. So I wasn't sure if having a trailer would work tbh
thank you i hope you have a safe trip yes this little trailer would pull great behind a subaru
@@2strokeguru Thank you! I am just a worrier and going from CA to MA. So don't want my vehicle to have more stress on it then necessary.
@@tonguecheek8516 welcome I live in Massachusetts great state welcome
I have a gx 460 can I load it however since it’s a v8?
Thanks!
Welcome
Great video ‼️
Thank you
that was very informative. especially for someone like me thinking about towing a trailer. how do we get that connection for the brake & turn signal lights by the way? i see there are wires sticking out from the car. where do we get that wired connection/ how do we wire it?
They sell a plug and play wiring kit for your car easy to install or you can make an appointment with uhaul and they will install it
Hello I have a question I will be grateful if you answered me I will travel from California to Florida with my nissan altima 2015 4 cylinders with a uhaul 5x8 I will put 700 pounds on the trailer whether or not it is a good idea please I need an answer thanks
Yes it can pull 700 make sure the bulk of the weight is over the axel not the tongue of the trailer you want the trailer level when it is fully loaded not sagging in the middle
sir, please advise me...i am putting a sectional couch in there first and a wooden dining room table for 6 people and chairs. whatever is left over i add. So how should i place the items the couch separates into 2 parts.
Couch in 1st table on top and do your best to even the load
Trailer tongue weight should be 10% of the total weight or more or it may be hard to control. Doesn’t matter the vehicle
24) In order for the Hitch ball to be secured properly, what should be the last part assembled? (A) Nut (B) Shank (C) Cotter Pin
Ah thanks. Was answering Uhaul job application. Looks like the Cotter Pin is the answer.
Looking a the video it looks like you have a 2.5 inch rise for your ball mount. Probably 4-5" would work better for your car to be more level. I have a Civic, our receivers are low.
For my application trailer sits level
Does uhaul provide everything to be able to attach the trailer?
The hitch and wiring they can install its not part of the rental if your vehicle has the hitch you can purchase the receiver from uhaul
Can toyota corola can be used for 4 8 u haul?
Look up the vid of a guy using his Toyota Yaris towing a 4x8. Pretty surprising because that is a very small vehicle. There is also a guy who tows using a VW GTI car; he uses information from the UK with weight because they do a lot of towing with small vehicles. Lastly, look for a vid with a couple who uses their Mini car traveling across the country with towing a camper into the Colorado mountains. Impressive! None of those vehicles are supposed to tow, but do fine.
You can theoretically tow the 6x12 according to U haul. They go by hitch capacity not the car owners manual.
Good info! With your accent, sounding like your from the Boston area?
Yes Massachusetts
Do you have to have a hitch because I’m not trying to pay $526 for them to install it on a Nissan 2019 Altima
No they are different from vehicle to vehicle you can buy it form Walmart
@@2strokeguru so do I need a hitch to pull this trailer or no?
@@mzpreetyt yes you do
Is $526 worth more then safety
hellow thank you
Welcome
I have a 2016 Mazda 3 will this work for my car ?
Yes uhaul makes hitch for all makes and models
@@2strokeguru okay how do I figure out what hitch is right for my car ?
@@alissiaadorni9669 you can go to the uhaul dealer near you and can go over your vehicle with you there's actually only 1 style hitch for Mazda 3 and it can easily pull the 5x8 trailer like the one in my video
@@2strokeguru Perfect so the hedge that you use in your vehicle I could use on mine as well
Whats the highest speed you go with this trailer? Uhaul says 55 mph but whats the highest you go?
55 is the safest I have gone from Massachusetts to Florida I was comfortable with the speed limit as long as you are not heavy my load I was hauling was light so 70mph was not big deal if you are hauling heavy drive to where you are comfortable don't push the the vehicle
@@2strokeguru we are actually going to be hauling very light. We are using it to travel to and from vacation and using the trailer to save space inside the car since we have 5 people traveling in the car. I just didn't know if the 55 mph was really an outdated number since the highway speed back years ago was 55 mph.
@@MrTerraphobia with 5 people and hauling light just driving carefully and see how your vehicle responds 55 is uhaul safty speed accidents that happen above 55mph my not be covered by insurance because it's posted keep that in mind
@@2strokeguru thanks for the advice. I will definitely start at 55 and see how it goes probably in 5mph increments
@@MrTerraphobia perfect have a safe and fun trip and happy 4th of July
Tha coupla! Don't tow a trailah witha wore out coupla, and don't wear out ya coupla unless your ball (teehee)... unless your ball is in good condition. I personally won't tow a trailah unless the ball is wicked pissa. Thanks for watching, TOM BRADY IS THE BEST EVER!!!!
Mazda 5 US and canada model says it is not designed for towing.
You can tow no problem
You can tow with any vehicle, just don’t exceed the weight carrying capacity of the rear axel.
just rented the new model 4x8 trailer and now they have cables instead of chains
They are changing over hook up same way
Bro next time be careful about showing your license plate on a UA-cam video...
Thank you
Protect your ball lol
They always tell you tonpuy the heavy stuff in the front of the trailer 🤔
You have no pin through the tongue hitch latch. Very dangerous.
Have to look closely I do
No, you don't. See the hole on the side of the ball coupler directly below the black cam latch? A pin or bolt goes through the hole to keep the latch from coming up and releasing the ball.
@@wellsd1959 well there's no way I would have made it from Massachusetts to Florida with out it