Anyone tow their jeep in a U-haul Utility trailer |
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dasvis
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Damn, dual axle even. That's livin.
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1953 CJ3A #453-GB1 11266 "Black Beauty" 1964 Thunderbird convertible ..... & one of them moves under it's own power!! |
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otto
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That's the same trailer that I rented- the version W/O the ramp. Funny thing was, there were already oil spots in the center of the trailer when I picked it up- so maybe they haul more cars than you think.
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muley
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what ever you do.. when renting a trailer photograph and document EVERY ding and scratch BEFORE you leave the lot..
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Downs
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IMO they build them very heavy for the job they do. Heavy wall galvanized steel all over. They have to build them with the lowest common denominator user in mind which means they need to withstand abuse. The non ramp 6x12 for instance is nearly 1800 lbs empty. The model with the ramp is nearly 2300 empty.
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OnlyOneDR
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Their trailers receive next to zero maintenance, the brakes rarely work correctly, and in all that crazy paperwork they make you sign it is right there in ink that they are not responsible for the serviceability or good repair of their trailers. They are so confident in their trailers that they place the 55mph speed limit on them. If you doubt me just read the fine print.
I would never, ever, ever, rent from U-Haul.
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1950 CJ-3A #37751 In Pieces 1969 Chevy Blazer Resto-Mod Waiting for its day... 2001 Nissan Frontier Crawler Adventure Rig |
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Downs
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I usually rent from them about once a year. Ive never had their surge brakes give me issues, never had a problem from bearings or tires. Yeah I'm pretty sure even my Penske and Budget rental trucks I used when I was in the military had similar fine print. I dont really trust their trucks compared to a company like Penske but their trailers have been a non issue for me.
As for the 55 mph thing. I'd imagine that has more to do with their confidence in the general public who rents their equipment and not necessiarly the equipment itself. I work right up the road from one of their maintenance facilities. They have a pretty steady flow of trailers through there. We have a Penske maintenance facility right up the street the other way as well.
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Jeff J
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I have rented a few u-haul trailers over the years. The first one wouldn’t let me back up. The surge brake kept locking. It was my first encounter with surge brakes and I couldn’t find a pin or lever to block the brake from working. To this day I have yet to see a good way to block a surge brake. I have never seen one new or had the instructions to one. The trailers equipped with the flat 5-pin connector will block the brakes electronically using the vehicle’s reverse light to power the solenoid. I had to rig a trailer harness on my tractor so I could push boats around the yard. Not sure I will handle it when a solenoid fails and the brakes can’t be blocked. Probably drain the brake fluid and go without like the previous mechanics did before my time.
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