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U-Haul Trailer Question

Discussion in 'Towing' started by Lou, Aug 3, 2022.

  1. Aug 3, 2022 at 8:58 AM
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    I'm planning to tow a 4x8 enclosed U-Haul trailer about 150 miles on Friday.

    https://www.uhaul.com/Trailers/4x8-Cargo-Trailer-Rental/UV/

    I have a 2021 ORP with stock tires and no lift. Just curious if anyone has towed something similar and what the drop on your hitch was. I have a 2" drop currently and was hoping it would work.

    Thanks!
     
    Lou, Aug 3, 2022
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  2. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    Your local U-Haul can measure it for you. Too many people got modifications to give yoy an accurate measurement.

    I personally used this article and it works every time:

    https://www.etrailer.com/faq-ballmount.aspx
     
    K-Paul, Aug 3, 2022
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  3. Aug 3, 2022 at 9:13 AM
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    Oh, and my Highlander uses a 2 3/4 and is most likely lower than your hitch, so will it work? probably not if you want the optimum height.
     
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    Reason I have a rhino hitch.

    Height adjustable and can change the ball in seconds.
     
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    The last time I towed something was in 2019 with a Tacoma. I have no need for a $300 hitch for a $27 U-Haul trailer rental every 3 years.
     
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    Its super necessary.

    Bigger the hitch the less people try to tailgate you.
     
    Dillusion, Aug 3, 2022
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    For anyone who might find this in a search later, I ended up using a 2 inch drop. I have a 2 and a 4. One was a little high, and one was a little low. I think 3 would have been perfect.

    The 4Runner handled the U-Haul trailer fine at 65 MPH on the interstate.
     
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    Glad it worked out!!
     
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