Looking for advice on towing a 6x12

Hi guys,

my girlfriend is moving from Ohio to Virginia, and we are trying to figure out the best option for moving all her stuff.

we figured the 5x8 would require two trips while the 6x12 may be able to accomplish the task in one-go.

However I have zero experience with a trailer this large and have only towed a 5x8 single axle three times in my life. I am definitely a novice and have some concerns towing a 6x12 800 miles round trip.

does anyone have any pointers or advice? I’m thinking of just doing two trips with a 5x8 since I’ll feel more comfortable, but if the difference between towing the 6x12 and 5x8 is not severely different I may opt to go that route.

I have a 2018 3.5L V6 TRD Off-road Double Cab Automatic for reference.

Thanks guys

 

I'd tow a 8.5x28 if I made me only do one trip


Just slow down, pay attention to the road, and dont fuck with your phone while driving

When you do fuel stops, check tire temp with back of your fingers. If you cant hold your fingers on the tire sidewall, increase tire pressure or slow down.

If they are just warm, keep it up. All is well

 

Just pull it. There’s no difference.

 

tow mirrors would be my biggest concern. if you are under weight capacity and have trailer brakes, and dont speed to much i dont see a huge problem. go slow, things change really fast,

 

I tow a 6x14 enclosed Aluma tandem all the time. It tows great. As LoveableWerewolf mentioned, drive reasonable/responsible, towing. With the 6' wide trailer, I found no need for tow mirrors.

 

I towed a 6x12 Uhaul from FL to IL with no issues... Stay in S4, take your time, and do the thing
TuTacos2Go already mentioned. It's not bad, just the mileage sucks lol.

 

Why not rent a U-Haul/Ryder moving truck? Better mileage than your taco and peace of mind. Rental is cheaper that damaged truck.

 

I don't understand why more don't do this. I'm not afraid to use my truck as a truck, but if I can keep the miles (hard-ish miles at that) off, save money, and make the job easier, I'm renting a box truck! We do several times a year at work, it just makes sense.

 

I’d get the bigger trailer. I’ve towed my 7x14 all over the place.

extended mirrors are nice if your gonna be in traffic.

just take things slow and you’ll be fine. The other thing is make sure you balance the weight in the trailer, don’t put all the heavy stuff clear in the front or clear in the back. Weight distribution becomes noticeable on larger trailers.

for 800 miles, I’d plan on 3 fuel stops.

 

A 6x12 loaded up is no big deal with our trucks. The UHAUL 6x12’s are double axle (way better ride) and have trailer brakes...

 

I tow my 7x16 some. Truck pulls it fine just don’t be a girl, you gotta rev it. You’re gonna be near the rev limiter on some of those hills if you’re trying to stay at 70mph.

 

When I moved to Montana from Oregon I pulled a 6x12 trailer with my little 4 banger. It pulled it fine, just took a while.

When I went to move again this fall I rented a van. So much easier, and not all the hard crap on my baby truck.

I'd get a van.

 

Doing the same thing with my Taco from San Diego to Colorado in January, just hoping for no snow!

 

load the trailer weight 60% front 40% back. That helps stablize it and dont go faster than you are comfortable.

 

Do you know how to reverse with a trailer? If so, you have nothing to stress over.

 

Cost per mile on those trucks is massive on longer trips whereas a Uhaul 6x12 is flat rate. It’s also only like 1,500 lbs with a 3,500lb gvwr so OP will be fine at long as he loads it remotely properly and watches his speed.

 

I did the same thing going from Minnesota to Colorado. Loaded up to our trucks towing capacity. Just take your time and the most important advice I can give is to really load that trailer well. Watch videos on how to load a trailer, it will make or break how the truck handles it going down the road.