New England B.S. Thread

Epsom salt is a life saver. I had issues with toe nails in high school which ultimately ended up with surgery at the Doctors. Not fun.

 

Seems to be doing a bit better, for now at least. I'll take what I can get. I weld all night straight , and that's my wire feeding hand. Was a bit uncomfortable

 

Could have been alot more fun if you had the surgery at Chuckie Cheese...

 

Where a kid can be a kid! Right?.... I actually never went to one. Only Discovery Zone, probably 20 years ago.

 

Interesting bit of info I found in the Auto Trailer's manual:
"Other Hitch Systems

Weight distributing or sway control devices ARE NOT USED for towing an auto transport trailer. Towing a properly loaded auto transport trailer does not require these devices. These devices may have a negative effect on vehicle handling and braking and may restrict the operation of the trailer coupling mechanism."

@jpereira2 @jethro @BadDNA

 

I'm not sure but i feel like they are talking about a different type of auto transport trailer. I can't imagine why a uhaul trailer wouldn't apply but then again I'm certainly no pro.

 

You can not use a weight distribution hitch with a surge brake activated trailer. I don't know what the U-haul trailer will be but if it doesn't have surge brakes, then you not only have to buy a hitch, a drop and ball, and a wire harness- you also have to get a brake controller.

 

Holy throwback

 

Uhaul says they have surge brakes so I'd only need the drop & ball technically. I'm on the interwebs of knowledge to see what others have done with their Tacos and see feasibility beyond suggestions/advice from you guys. Definitely going to run the real numbers like @js312 suggested. Uhaul states they want the tow vehicle at or above 80% of the total trailer weight.

 

Just drive the Mustang up to ME and see if you can get your person TW Expressed back down to MA

 

Now that would be funny to see reactions in the TW Express thread when I ask about getting a body moved from ME to MA

 

I wish there was an easy way to do this with a toe lol

 

You know someone has to be willing

 

Will work for beer

 

Well you will be over the 80% easy. And I doubt they weigh or factor your car, so they are likely using the max GVWR of the trailer which if it's a dual axle is probably 7000lbs or more. I think your first course of action should be to call U-haul and talk to someone and tell them what your vehicle is and what trailer you are looking to rent because I have heard multiple cases of people getting turned down trying to rent trailers to tow with their Tacomas. I actually think it's somewhat blacklisted. You may find this to be a non-starter right there.

 

I've seen similar things; may be worthwhile to call them

 

Your truck already has the cab, and bed off the frame.

 

Take more pictures!!!

 

Voodoo blue is pretty ridiculous....

 

I'll echo what others have said, you can do it but it'll be right at the limits of the truck and not a great idea for your first tow if there's snow on the ground. Uhaul trailers are a gamble also, sometimes they're maintained, sometimes they're a complete piece of crap. For a tow of any distance, it's helpful to know what you're getting into before hooking on to one of their trailers. I rented a trailer from them a couple years ago and turned down 2 trailers before they came up with one I'd actually tow. The wheel bearings on 2 of them were absolutely shot!

x2, no weight distribution on Uhauls. I'd really push to wait for a nice weekend and drive the 'Stang.