The most economical way to tow your vehicle. U-Haul is the
only national company that rents towing equipment independent of truck
rentals.
Capacity
Max load: 3,450 lbs. when towing a front-wheel drive vehicle, 3,900 lbs.
when towing a rear-wheel drve vehicle
Empty weight: 650 lbs.
Features
Ratchet-operated tire straps
Vehicle security chains
Advisements
Your towing vehicle:
Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV. U-Haul
does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard
top to tow U-Haul equipment.
Must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight), and at least 750 lbs. more
than the vehicle being towed
Must have Class 2 tow hitch (3,500 lbs. minimum weight-carrying rating)
Must have 1-7/8", 2" or 2-1/8" hitch ball (3,500 lbs. minimum)
Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
Must have external mirrors on both sides
Must have fully operational lighting
Tow dolly lighting must be operational at all times, day and night,
loaded or unloaded
Maximum recommended speed is 45 MPH
The vehicle being towed:
Must not weigh in excess of 3,450 lbs. if it is front-wheel drive, and
3,900 lbs. if it is rear-wheel drive
Must have a maximum outside-to-outside tire width of 72"
Note: outside tire width over 69.5" must use a swivel-platform U-Haul
Tow Dolly.
Must not exceed a body width (at the doors) of 75"
Note: body widths over 72" must use late-model U-Haul Tow Dolly
(identifiable by silver galvanized color)
Must have a maximum wheelbase (distance from front axle to rear axle,
usually posted on the driver's side door jamb) of 133 inches.
Low-hanging equipment on the vehicle being towed such as spoilers, air
dams, ground effects, etc., may be damaged by contact with the tow dolly
during loading and unloading. Make sure there is enough clearance for these
items.
Tow lights (tail/stop/turn) required at rear of vehicle being towed