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If you own a Ford Explorer (like I do) forget about it. U Haul won't rent to you if the Explorer is your tow rig. In the mid/late 1990's, the factory Firestone tires that were original equipment on Explorers had an issue with disintegrating at highway speeds and there were several killed and injured. Of course some enterprising attorney looking for as many deep pockets as he could to pay damages, sued everybody but the man in the moon. That included U Haul because some of the tire incidents happened when towing U Haul trailers. Apparently the settlement / attorney's fees almost bankrupted U Haul.
Want to rent a pickup or van from U Haul? There are plenty of Fords to choose from there, but hell no you cannot rent a trailer........
My son had an Exploder and needed a trailer to move with. Uhaul told him no, so I let him borrow my Expedition and he had no problem.
Uhaul's corporate offices are in Phoenix, I knew a gal that worked in their legal department. The stories about accidents while driving Uhaul trucks or towing their trailers would make your hair stand on end. Not saying Uhaul is bad, many of their legal issues are with people misusing/abusing the equipment.
This is all great info! I'm picking up my Sportster Hugger this weekend with a U-Haul trailer, towed behind my folks' Volvo. Per your suggestions, I'll see if I can't scare up a couple of 2x4s, since the bike is kind of low.
I did and would absolutely NOT do it again. One of the D-rings in the trailer broke and down it went. Uhaul claims denied my claim, guess it was my fault their trailer wasnt maintained properly and broke. Suddenly the $20 rental cost wasn't such a great deal
I did and would absolutely NOT do it again. One of the D-rings in the trailer broke and down it went. Uhaul claims denied my claim, guess it was my fault their trailer wasnt maintained properly and broke. Suddenly the $20 rental cost wasn't such a great deal
Hate to hear that and that would suck. That's one of the reasons I sprang the extra $8 for their insurance, covers their trailer and up to $5,000 in damages to the bike or so I was told.
I rented one in Florida and it was 5'x9' hauled a 2002 CVO Wideglide from there to my home in NC. Worked out well. $275. they charged.
Go slow up the ramp so the bottom of your bike don't scrape.
I rented one in Florida and it was 5'x9' hauled a 2002 CVO Wideglide from there to my home in NC. Worked out well. $275. they charged.
Go slow up the ramp so the bottom of your bike don't scrape.
Also pay the insurance its worth it in case you get in a wreck.
I've used the U-haul several times. It's excellent. There's a molded chock/V-notch which is very effective and efficient tie-down points. Not to be dismissed, is also the ramp. Unfortunately, my local U-haul did not have the motorcycle-specific trailer once and my only option was one of their open trailers without the ramp. Let me tell you, you are NOT lifting a full-dress bagger, despite their "low lift" claims.
I did and would absolutely NOT do it again. One of the D-rings in the trailer broke and down it went. Uhaul claims denied my claim, guess it was my fault their trailer wasnt maintained properly and broke. Suddenly the $20 rental cost wasn't such a great deal
I use double tie downs anchored at different points on the trailer when I haul a bike, and I don't cinch them down too tight.
Well, I rented the trailer, and it worked great. I did need to use wood blocks during loading and unloading to help the angle of the ramp, but otherwise, I was really impressed with it. For the price, you can't beat it. At under $25 a day, it's hard to justify buying a trailer for as infrequently as I plan to tow mine.
On another thread, there was much talk about the wheels being too small on the true MC trailer from uHaul and they were recommending the 5x9 utility trailer. It sounds like that is no longer the case (ie.. the true MC trailer is fine)?
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