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

 

U-haul trailers have inertia brakes and only require the standard 4-pin connector. Yes all U-hauls receive a 2" ball.

Good luck and drive safe.

 

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!

 

uhaul trailers are all hydraulic surge brakes. No trailer brake controller is required. You just need the 4 pin light connection that is already on your truck

 

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

 

They usually charge grand theft for one way rentals, wouldn't hurt to price one local and take it round trip.

 

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.

 

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.

 

Good choice on skipping the dolly. Just like with 4wd vehicles, it's important to put an AWD vehicle on a flat bed tow, or a dolly with wheel dollies also. All 4 wheels must be off the ground, or all 4 wheels must be on the ground (flat tow).

Regardless, enjoy your new to you CRV. I hear good things about those little utes.

 

Sounds like you have your bases covered, price isn't bad at all. Good luck on your trip and congrats on the new SUV.

 

Yeah,Im not sure I had an option.I declined the "additional" insurance while ordering,and it came up in the total when I printed out the confirmation.While it IS an additional 36 bucks,it covers 3 days of usage which isnt too bad.I will only have it one full day.
Since the 07 has full coverage on it,I figure im covered anyway.
Thanks for the input guys!

 

Sounds good man. Let us know how it all turns out. Good luck and be safe!