Towing tips

Loading your trailer can make or break the quality of your trip. Whether it's a long haul out of state or an in-town move, the way you load your trailer effects you and your cars safety.

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Follow these guidelines

2Make sure to check your owner's manual to learn the towing capacity of your vehicle. Many vehicle manufacturers also list towing capacity on their websites.

3Every U-Haul trailer has an empty and maximum gross (fully loaded) labeled on the inside of the trailer at the front.

1Load your trailer with at least 60% of the cargo weight in the front half of the trailer closest to your car.

4Secure your load with rope to the trailer tie downs. This will prevent the load from shifting or damaging your belongings.

Hitch guide

Use our hitch guide to help you choose a tow hitch.