I would be wary of the quality of tires on that trailer.
I have driven from TX to CA twice to get my stuff out here (in 2 months I make the trip back to TX). I drove a 26' UHUAL and the largest UHAUL trailer they offer. I was 800 miles in to my trip (and STILL in TX) doing 70 down a hill on the interstate. I had a blow out and nearly pooped my pants
The tire was a remold piece of junk. My wife was following in her car and said the truck and trailer violently swerved and bounced around - I don't remember as I was too busy watching my life flash before my eyes...
When using others kit I would air on the side of caution. When I am hauling my horse trailer (without horses) I will do 70 where legal - mainly because I take care of the trailer and know its history. If I were to use a UHUAL trailer again I would not go over 60 for sure.
I have an easier return to TX this time. I booked a 28 foot semi trailer to be dropped at the house. A rig drives it straight to TX for us - total cost $2800. UHUAL one way from Los Angeles to DFW with a TRUCK and TRAILER was $3,200! (yet the trip out only cost $1,100, and still does according to the web site). We also save the cost of gas to drive the UHUAL vehicle, and the return flight to CA to collect my Tundra and horse trailer. Maybe consider UPACK or other companies - or buy your own trailer.
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Originally Posted by razorback
I am getting ready to move back home for the summer and I am thinkin i need a u haul trailer or something like that to move all my crap and my roommate's a few hours down the highway. the uhaul people keep saying, though, that the max speed is 45-55 mph, and i really dont want to only go 55 mph down the highway. ive towed stuff faster than that before, and they say that anything above that could be dangerous for if the load were to shift or it could handle improperly.
my gut reaction says i can do 70 something in my tundra and not have any issues as long as i make sure my load is secured and properly distributed, which i always do. i think they just say that so that if u mess up and hurt urself or someone else or damage stuff they can say they told you so about going over 55 mph.
ive towed tractors and boats on our utility trailer at speeds like that (granted, they were for shorter periods of time, but still) without incident.
advice?
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