Why won't Uhaul attach a trailor onto a Ford Explorer?

Question

So a friend of mine went to U-haul a few days to rent a trailer. When he got there, they would not attach it because U-haul policy will not allow them to attach a trailer to a Ford Explorer...not Fords, but just the Ford Explorer.

Anyone have any clue why? This is just ridiculous.

Answer 1

Apparently, the Ford Explorer tire blow-out issue of a few years back caused UHaul to back away from the liability of renting trailers to Explorer owners.

Answer 2

U-Haul is still in the dark ages. The reason that I got from U-Haul Corporate offices is that their insurance company had made that a requirement. When I persisted with the insurance company, they stated it was because of the high accident rate during the Firestone Tire debacle. Since that involve 1998-2001 Explorers and I was attempting to rent a trailer to tow behind a 2004 Explorer Sport Trac, it didn't make any sense at all. However, when I explained this to the rental company he just put down 2004 Ford Pickup and rented me the trailer.

Answer 3

The GVW and GCW rankings on Ford Explorers are such that the most important U-Haul trailer than may be legally hauled is a 4 x 6 open accurate. U-Haul received't employ you some thing higher once you've a Ford Explorer. that's no longer that you won't be able to bodily hook a higher U-Haul trailer to an Explorer -- trailer hitches are standardized except for the ball length and balls are interchangeable -- that's that that's unlawful to take action as you may be over the gross weight reduce The Explorer is likewise too heavy to be hauled on a U-Haul automobile service, in spite of the tow motorcar used. back, you'd be overweight and that is prohibited.

Answer 4

All vehicles have a limited towing capacity. Some will tow large trailers, some will not. An example would be, one can take the 6' x 12' Trailer U-Haul rents. One of their requirements is the vehicle to pull it must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight). That would be the full sized pick-up trucks and SUVs. The vehicle in question does not meet these requirements. It must also have Class 2 tow hitch (3,500 lb. minimum weight-carrying rating). These are found on the larger full sized trucks and SUVs. Maybe your friend should consider renting a smaller trailer??

Answer 5

Because of the liability issues involved when Explorers with Firestones were exploding the tires and rolling over.

If their trailor is attached to the vehicle, they fear they will be sued also. So, to avoid this as they couldn't withstand this financial hardship, they simply enacted a policy to not rent to folks that are pulling with an explorer.

Answer 6

I tried to rent a car hauler and got the same thing, something about liabilities, policy and insurance. Go to a different rental company.

Answer 7

Well, first it's a FORD and that is totally understandable! Then, you are dealing with U-Haul and that's another story within itself!
TRY PENSKE! I always use them and never a hassle!
U-haul wines about what hitch, mirrors, and anything else they can wine about! Besides the fact they have arrogant people working for them and haven't got a clue when it comes to hitches and wiring!

Answer 8

That's wierd, they rented me a csr hauler trailer for my v8 explorer.

Answer 9

They probably wanted to attach a trailer that was too big for the explorer to handle.
Explorers have junky transmissions, that arent very strong

Answer 10

Try a different U-haul location, or call their toll-free number:
1-800-GO-UHAUL