lryr1955
Junior Member
Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?
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Do you already have the receiver and only need a ball and ball mount? The largest U-haul trailer is a 12'x6' enclosed cargo trailer. Unless you plan on stuffing it with lead bricks, you have plenty of capacity and all you need is a Class IV receiver with a 7500# ball mount and ball. I doubt you will need electric brakes, but we need to know the total weight - including the trailer - you will be towing. That's called the trailer's GVWR.Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?
The OP would be pushing it with only a Class III receiver. They need a Class IV for the safety margin.You will never regret buying a good Class III or Class IV hitch and having it installed. A ball on the bumper limits you to one height, and you'll likely never tow a trailer that will be level. With a good hitch receiver (even an inexpensive Curt one), you open yourself up to properly adjusted ball heights that keep your trailer close to level.
There are also accessories you can buy at that point, including a step, winch mount, or toilet seat.
Depends on how much they're towing, I wouldn't personally buy a Class III but if they're staying under 5k a Class III would be adequate.The OP would be pushing it with only a Class III receiver. They need a Class IV for the safety margin.
Yes, all they said was they would be towing the "largest U-haul trailer", but not whether it is the larget utility or cargo type. The largest open utility trailer has a GVWR of 6000#, and the largest enclosed cargo trailer is 4400#. If it's the cargo trailer, and they stay within the GVWR, then a Class III will be OK. If it's the utility trailer, I'd go with Class IV.Depends on how much they're towing, I wouldn't personally buy a Class III but if they're staying under 5k a Class III would be adequate.
Check out the site weigh safe.com---they have great products for towing.Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?
I realize I'm a little late here... I have a 19 Classic Tradesman HEMI Crew, 6' bed. Installed a Reese 44603 (Amazon says it wont fit: ignore it) and moved my kid from North Dallas area TX to Western Massachusetts hauling a packed to the roof 12 x 6 U Haul trailer (loaded nose-heavy). Used an aluminum adjustable drop hitch (10,000# rating) and had zero issues. Other than not being able to use my rearview mirror, I didn't know it was there. The U Hauls do not have electric brakes.Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?
If your truck just has the V6, a class 3 will be sufficient. You can Install it yourself as it's not rocket appliances.Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?
No, the engine size is moot. It's the towing capacity that dictates what class hitch he needs. But all our answers are also moot, since the OP hasn't been back since his original post a week ago.If your truck just has the V6, a class 3 will be sufficient. You can Install it yourself as it's not rocket appliances.
Check out e-trailer if you haven't bought one yet they have all the name brands and you can compare them.Any recommendations on a simple hitch. I will be towing the largest Uhaul Trailer. Is a ball attached to bumper enough to handle it or should I buy a frame mounted hitch with a 6000 lb capacity?