and driving about 305 miles. I'm a single Mom and it will just be my son and myself driving a 24' UHaul with the car on the tow dolly. Thanks!
2006-07-14 16:31:56 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ United States ➔ Other - United States
Wow, thanks so much for helping ease my fears, everyone. I'll take 'er slow and git 'er done!
2006-07-14 16:44:43 · update #1
Most of the UHaul's are automatic transmission and can be driving by a person with normal class drivers license. Driving a UHaul is like driving a big van. Here's some key things to remember:
1. Adjust your mirrors so you can see as much of the road and the side of your UHaul as possible.
2. Check your lights (brakes, tow brakes, turn signals, etc...) before you go and drive with you lights on.
3. Zero-60 is about 10-15 seconds so give yourself plenty of space when getting on the freeway.
4. Drive the speed limit and keep to the right.
5. When braking give yourself at least twice the stopping distance.
6. When parking pull in to drive-through spaces to avoid backing -- you want to avoid backing up as much as possible to keep from jack-knifing with your towed vehicle.
If you can drive a car you can drive a UHaul.
As for your tow it depends on what you're towing...
If it's rear wheel drive you may need to disconnect the drive-shaft to keep from damaging your transmission. If it's front wheel drive not problems.
Check here for some additional information
http://www.roadtripamerica.com/forum/showthread.php?p=12128
Have a safe trip.
2006-07-14 16:49:12 · answer #1 · answered by John Z 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Uhaul Car Dolly
2016-10-04 05:59:42 · answer #2 · answered by Erika 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it is just about the same as pulling a trailer. just go slow 50 miles per hr max. 45 is better. if you have a front wheel drive just make sure your parking break is off. if rear wheel drive you should remove the drive shaft. at least put it in neutral and make sure the parking break is off. also be sure to tighten the wheel straps securely on the dolly. check them at every stop. with 305 mile trip if you start with a full tank you may not need gas until after you off load the car. best wishes.
good luck and be careful.
2006-07-14 16:40:54 · answer #3 · answered by justnotright 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just make sure the drive axle is on the dolly and someone strong straps it down. Some states require tow lights attatched to the back of the vehicle. U-haul has them in stock and can also attatch them for you. If they are not required then the flashers would be fine. I've been towing cars for 15 years. And be careful
2006-07-14 16:40:05 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You go straight it be OK! I not know your driving experience, but, keep your speed down if you not sure. Freeway, drive 55-60 get the feel of what it do. You let this get "Squirrelly" on you and you may have trouble. Where you Driving from/to? Just be safe, maybe stay on State Highways and off Freeways and lots of traffic if you not sure. IF, you have to make a Right hand turn; Check your left mirror for traffic, Stay as far left in your lane as you can, and pull straight into the Intersection!!!!! Turn as you reach the Center swing a little left IF IF you can!!!!! You be OK.
2006-07-14 16:41:11 · answer #5 · answered by Snaglefritz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make Sure You Keep Straps Tight And All Trailor Lights Working(The Straps Stretch,Always Make Sure They Stay Tight At Every Stop And When In The Rain
2006-07-14 16:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Did you look into shipping your things and just driving your vehicle? I moved cross country and then just drove my vehicle by myself. I did the packing and loading of the trailer and had a reputable company drive the trailer and deliver it to my new address. Then I unloaded the trailer and they came back to pick it up when I was finished. It wasn't as expensive as a u-haul or a moving company. I moved a 2 bedroom apartment. You can get a quote online with this company and compare with what you currently have. Be safe and be careful on your drive!
2006-07-14 16:45:15 · answer #7 · answered by Tammy K 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yikes, what a hassle. Your main problem is going to be getting gas (maneuvering in the stations). You might want to do some research to find big gas stations or truck stops along your route that'll have easy access and egress.
Bring your own food and drink so you don't have to find parking at restaurants. You can pull into rest stops (use the truck parking) to have a nice meal break.
Good luck!
2006-07-14 16:38:17 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
U Haul Tow Dolly
2016-12-11 08:24:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Very nerve wracking...take it slowly and you'll get there...stay in the right lane the whole time if you can and keep more distance between you and the people in front of you than you normally would...go to the truck areas in rest stops and avoid going in reverse at ALL COSTS...
Good luck...we did it from Atlanta to Providence, you can do it!
2006-07-14 16:35:49 · answer #10 · answered by cfluehr 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋