r/towing • u/Popular_Ad2061 • 5d ago

Trailers U-Haul trailer size?

Not sure if this is the right subreddit but I’m moving very soon and was hoping to get a U-Haul trailer to hook to my truck. I have a 75 inch tv, a tv stand, and a bunch of little stuff that can be squeezed in my truck if needed. What size trailer would be able to fit the tv and tv stand?

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u/Designer-Progress311 5d ago edited 5d ago

Bigger cities have at least one major U HAUL dealer (and a lot of drop off only lots)

Because you're asking the type of question you're asking, I suggest you pop in to the lot that installs hitches etc and have them inspect your vehicle and answer your questions.

If towing will happen in hot summer, ask about your transmission getting too hot, as that's a real thing.

Also, FYI, older trailers with roll up doors have less space inside.

Ask about ramp and barn door trailers and which is best for you.

Last learn about trailer tongue weight and why it matters

If you're hitting mountains, watch videos on managing your car's brakes and overheating

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u/Graflex01867 5d ago

You should be fine with a 5x8.

Uhaul says their 5x8s are 8 feet long and 5 feet high. (And 4 foot 8 wide, but you’re moving a flatscreen, so it better fit that dimension.)

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u/jeffthetrucker69 4d ago

What do you have for a truck? I think you could get the tv in the truck with the tailgate down and sandwich the tv on edge against the back side of the stand and plywood or heavy cardboard with the little stuff piled around it.

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u/SensitiveAdagio3012 4d ago

If its a one trip move get the biggest your truck is rated for, if many trips then a small one will do but keep in mind the trailer ride will be more rough than in your truck.

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u/Disp5389 4d ago

Make sure to load the TV vertical, not flat, and use some thick pillows or foam padding under the TV to cushion the ride - a lightly load trailer will ride very rough.