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Tow Dolly
The most economical way to tow your vehicle. U-Haul is the only national company that rents towing equipment independent of truck rentals.
Features
- Ratchet-Operated Tire Straps
- Vehicle Security Chains
Advisements Concerning Your Towing Vehicle
- Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment
- Must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight), and at least 750 lbs. more than the vehicle being towed
- Must have Class 2 tow hitch (3,500 lbs. minimum weight-carrying rating)
- Must have 1-7/8”, 2”, or 2-1/8” Hitch Ball (3,500 lbs. minimum)
- Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25”
- Must have external mirrors on both sides
- Must have fully operational lighting
- Tow dolly lighting must be operational at all times, both day and night, loaded or unloaded
- Maximum recommended speed is 45 MPH
The Vehicle Being Towed
- Must not weight in excess of 3,450 lbs. if it is front-wheel drive, and 3,900 lbs. if it is rear-wheel drive
- Must have a maximum outside-to-outside tire width of 72” Note: Outside tire width over 69.5” must use a swivel-platform U-Haul Tow Dolly.
- Must have a maximum wheelbase (distance from front axle to rear axle, usually posted on the driver’s side door jamb) of 133”.
- Low-hanging equipment on the vehicle being towed, such as spoilers, air dams, ground effects, etc., may be damaged by contact with the Auto Transport during loading and unloading. Make sure there is enough clearance for these items.
- Tow lights (tail / stop / turn) required at rear of vehicle being towed
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