"First Tow" update
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"First Tow" update
Hi Guys, I posted a question a few weeks back concerning my possible first tow using my 07 XL with the 4.2 Automatic.
I have "struck the deal" and will be driving down to Louisianna from Memphis to pick up the SUV.
I have contacted U-Haul,and plan to rent a car trailer down there,and bring the Honda CRV back.
I have seen a couple of other F-150,s at work with what looks like two(very different) trailer light connectors...Im wondering if the larger round one may be some sort of trailer braking system connector?
The other one appears to be a standard 4 pin connector....
Also...Im "assuming" this U-Haul trailer requires a 2 inch ball...has anyone out there rented one of these trailers?
Thanks
I have "struck the deal" and will be driving down to Louisianna from Memphis to pick up the SUV.
I have contacted U-Haul,and plan to rent a car trailer down there,and bring the Honda CRV back.
I have seen a couple of other F-150,s at work with what looks like two(very different) trailer light connectors...Im wondering if the larger round one may be some sort of trailer braking system connector?
The other one appears to be a standard 4 pin connector....
Also...Im "assuming" this U-Haul trailer requires a 2 inch ball...has anyone out there rented one of these trailers?
Thanks
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Agreed, the uhaul has a 2 inch ball, and the 4 pin will do fine. Just make sure the cable brake on the trailer is working and latched properly. And yes, the large round plug is for integral trailer brakes if yours is equipped. I have never used mine. Just take it easy and you might want to stop and make sure the uhaul tires are aired up correctly. makes towing it alot easier and look at the business model of uhaul, do you think the gas station, poker hall, adult gift and bait and tackle store really gets out there and checks the air pressure??? might save you some wear and tear!
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good luck. your truck should be just fine. consider that your truck with it's V-6 is just as powerful as my old 1994 F-150 with a 5.0 v-8.
you won't have the torque of course, but you'll be fine. I used to tow construction trailers all day long with my old 1998 V-6 F-150.
the round connecter is a 7 pin for bigger trailers that have integrated brakes and fancy controls.
the flat 4 pin is a simple brake, running light, turn signal connection. and it is all the U-Haul uses.
have fun, and make sure to chain that trailer down to the bumper. U-Haul used questionable stuff sometimes. and make sure to drive about 5 miles, then stop and re-tighten the trailer tongue
you won't have the torque of course, but you'll be fine. I used to tow construction trailers all day long with my old 1998 V-6 F-150.
the round connecter is a 7 pin for bigger trailers that have integrated brakes and fancy controls.
the flat 4 pin is a simple brake, running light, turn signal connection. and it is all the U-Haul uses.
have fun, and make sure to chain that trailer down to the bumper. U-Haul used questionable stuff sometimes. and make sure to drive about 5 miles, then stop and re-tighten the trailer tongue
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They usually charge grand theft for one way rentals, wouldn't hurt to price one local and take it round trip.
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Which im sure that "package" is a basic insurance policy to protect U-Haul.
I did consider renting it locally,and just turning it back in here,but the trip down will
be around 385 miles.I figure whatever savings I would get would be eaten up in fuel costs,and just general aggrivation.
If it had all good tries,I would have done a tow dolley,but Im not sure how it would effect a full time AWD vehicle as well.
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The insurance is useless from UHaul. The last time I rented a trailer from them the trailer stated on it that the speed limit for it was 45 MPH. Well of course I was going on the interstate at speeds of 65 and the insurance package would of voided had something happened since I didn't go the 45 that was stated for the trailer.
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Regardless, enjoy your new to you CRV. I hear good things about those little utes.
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Thanks guys for the info,concerning the one-way rental,It really isnt too bad...119.00,PLUS of course an additional 36.00 for the "Safe Tow" package...
Which im sure that "package" is a basic insurance policy to protect U-Haul.
I did consider renting it locally,and just turning it back in here,but the trip down will
be around 385 miles.I figure whatever savings I would get would be eaten up in fuel costs,and just general aggrivation.
If it had all good tries,I would have done a tow dolley,but Im not sure how it would effect a full time AWD vehicle as well.
Which im sure that "package" is a basic insurance policy to protect U-Haul.
I did consider renting it locally,and just turning it back in here,but the trip down will
be around 385 miles.I figure whatever savings I would get would be eaten up in fuel costs,and just general aggrivation.
If it had all good tries,I would have done a tow dolley,but Im not sure how it would effect a full time AWD vehicle as well.
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The insurance is useless from UHaul. The last time I rented a trailer from them the trailer stated on it that the speed limit for it was 45 MPH. Well of course I was going on the interstate at speeds of 65 and the insurance package would of voided had something happened since I didn't go the 45 that was stated for the trailer.
Since the 07 has full coverage on it,I figure im covered anyway.
Thanks for the input guys!
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