Robert57
Junior Member
I am planning on towing a Uhaul 6' x 12' cargo trailer from SC to MD in the near future. I have only pulled trailers for short periods of time over short distances and have never trailered anything for a long range haul. I will be moving furniture and other household items due to a personal move of residence. I am seeking some advice on trailer hitches and general long haul trailering advice.
I have a Ram 1500 Hemi 5.7 crew cab lifted on a Zone 4 inch kit and running 35 inch tires. I have not trailed anything since I lifted my truck and only own a basic trailer hitch with a 2inch drop. I believe I need to buy a new trailer hitch with a much larger drop for this long range haul and would like some recommendations on what I should look at. How much drop do you think I will need? Should I get an adjustable hitch? I am just looking for some overall advice on what trailer hitches I should look at and hopefully something affordable.
I also had some general questions about towing trailers for long ranges. The uhaul website advises that the trailer has a maximum speed limit of 55 mph. Is this speed limit something I should actually follow or can I push my speed over this advised limit? Do I need to adjust my tire pressure at all? I am moving furniture and personal items with a large volume but do not believe I will be close to the max load capacity of the trailer (2,480 lbs). I usually run my 35x12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers at 45psi.
Thank you for any other input or advice on any other topics I may have overlooked!
I have a Ram 1500 Hemi 5.7 crew cab lifted on a Zone 4 inch kit and running 35 inch tires. I have not trailed anything since I lifted my truck and only own a basic trailer hitch with a 2inch drop. I believe I need to buy a new trailer hitch with a much larger drop for this long range haul and would like some recommendations on what I should look at. How much drop do you think I will need? Should I get an adjustable hitch? I am just looking for some overall advice on what trailer hitches I should look at and hopefully something affordable.
I also had some general questions about towing trailers for long ranges. The uhaul website advises that the trailer has a maximum speed limit of 55 mph. Is this speed limit something I should actually follow or can I push my speed over this advised limit? Do I need to adjust my tire pressure at all? I am moving furniture and personal items with a large volume but do not believe I will be close to the max load capacity of the trailer (2,480 lbs). I usually run my 35x12.5R20 Nitto Ridge Grapplers at 45psi.
Thank you for any other input or advice on any other topics I may have overlooked!