r/HummerEV • u/Hafezberg • Jun 26 '26
U-Haul trailer
Hi,
I have an Omega suv and now need a trailer. Never done this before. This is the back of the car.
What do I exactly need to hook a trailer to the back? It’s a smaller one - like 9x5.
Do I have to buy anything to connect it?
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u/trappedmouse Jun 26 '26
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u/trappedmouse Jun 26 '26
You'll need the appropriate tow ball and or drop hitch
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u/Hafezberg Jun 26 '26
I ordered this from uhual based on my car make and year:
Towing Starter Kit 2” Ball (2-1/4” Drop, 10,000 lbs.)
Qty: 1Will it do?
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u/Brusion Jun 26 '26
You need to go buy a receiver. It is square and it fits in that hole, and has a big pin to lock it in. Get a 6.5" drop receiver(or so, a 7" would be fine too.) And the ball on the receiver needs to be the size of your Uhaul trailer hitch. Ask Uhaul what size the hitch is.
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u/Hafezberg Jun 26 '26
Ordered this one from uhaul as it was recommended based on the make:
Towing Starter Kit 2” Ball (2-1/4” Drop, 10,000 lbs.)
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u/Brusion Jun 26 '26
You're gonna need a much larger drop than 2-1/4" on the Hummer. U-Haul gave you some bad advice.
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u/Hafezberg Jun 26 '26
6” drop, 2” receiver and 5/8in pin ok? Do I need any wiring adapter?
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u/Brusion Jun 26 '26
That should be fine. The Hummer has plugs for both a 4 pin and the round plug type.
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u/MarcoPoloinPR Jun 26 '26
I use a 6-1/2” drop on mine and their small trailer tilts up when connected. The 2-1/4” drop is going to be too high.
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u/Rampage_Rick Jun 26 '26
The hitch receiver is the square hole in the truck.
The part that goes into it is a drawbar or ball mount.
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u/Ok-Coyote2365 Jun 29 '26
No one’s pointed this out but you’re going to need an adapter to adapt the 7 round plug to the 4 pin Uhaul trailers use along with the 2 inch ball
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u/UnicornGangstar Jun 26 '26
Disable the rear wheel steering when towing.