How to Load a Car onto a U-Haul Tow Dolly

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@jasbel671
@jasbel671 7 жыл бұрын
Just my two cents. I am a tow truck driver and i learned never twist a chain It weaken the working load limit of the chain. These are safety chains they should be put the safest way 😉
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Jas.
@dagandodd2002
@dagandodd2002 5 жыл бұрын
If we dont twist the chains, what do we do with the slack of the chains?
@Lancaster7
@Lancaster7 5 жыл бұрын
@@dagandodd2002 Grab hooks and shakle, inexpensive in Home Depot
@JCBMRBBRB
@JCBMRBBRB 5 жыл бұрын
Also been told that on a all wheel drive vehicle all 4 wheels should be off the ground
@JCBMRBBRB
@JCBMRBBRB 5 жыл бұрын
dagan dodd bungie
@tydontdy3459
@tydontdy3459 4 жыл бұрын
"Ensure the parking brake is NOT engaged" *Parking brake is visibly engaged*
@truthteller857
@truthteller857 4 жыл бұрын
the one your'e towing .not the lead truck.
@damianpc1
@damianpc1 4 жыл бұрын
michael W.Gerima Duh, but the car that was visible and had the parking brake engaged was the vehicle on the dolly...
@BigCountryKracker
@BigCountryKracker 3 жыл бұрын
Why, u don’t want your broken down vehicle to do burnouts?
@elgatogordo9523
@elgatogordo9523 2 күн бұрын
Yup, my ex wife totally forgot to release the handbrake and damaged the rear drum brakes while moving out state. I ended up fixing her car when I visited my son that summer. The good thing about that was I didn’t have to pay for a hotel bill for a week and got to spend time working on the car with my son 👍
@oletomlinson1173
@oletomlinson1173 6 жыл бұрын
I have a motorhome and tow my prius with a dolly that I own. I have hassled with securing the steering wheel for a couple years. The method using the seat belt in this video is GENIUS!!! Awesome...Thanks
@lilmockme8821
@lilmockme8821 3 жыл бұрын
old tow operator trick
@SumanChitturi
@SumanChitturi Жыл бұрын
That seat belt trick messed up the steering wheel on my '23 Bolt EV. Local UHaul staff said I am stupid for doing that. Tried making a SafeTow claim and they are denying it saying I loaded the vehicle incorrectly.
@wolfeadventures
@wolfeadventures Жыл бұрын
@@SumanChitturi could’ve wrapped microfiber towel around the bottom and secure it with blue masking tape to prevent damage
@VogonPoet67
@VogonPoet67 10 ай бұрын
Two things: (1). If you ever use one of these, make sure you understand that backing them with a vehicle on them can be a bear because the platform the front tires rest on has a swivel point in the middle. A regular trailer has one swivel point at the hitch. A tow dolly with a car on it has two swivel points very close to each other, and that makes backing it quite a bit trickier. If you get in a situation where you have to back it, and you can't figure out how to do that, you might have to take the car off the dolly and then put it back on after getting turned around. (2). I had the guys at U-Haul help me secure my car on one of these. I didn't realize it at the time, but somehow the ratchet on the left front tire was backwards. It came loose while towing, and the front left tire of the vehicle came off the platform. Thankfully the chains held it and I was able to get to the side of the road and fix everything. In short, double check everything before towing. If you had help, don't trust that the helper did it correctly.
@LisaMarieMJ
@LisaMarieMJ 8 ай бұрын
Wow! That’s scary! I’m just learning about these so I appreciate that info. Thanks for sharing.
@TheSerenity63
@TheSerenity63 5 ай бұрын
Interesting! Thanks
@ChimRichalds750
@ChimRichalds750 3 ай бұрын
Yep! I had a similar experience my first time renting from uhaul. Shame on me for assuming the guy who hooked up my trailer would know what he was doing.
@LaughOutLouie88
@LaughOutLouie88 3 ай бұрын
So pretty much avoid backing out when using tow dolly lol
@Santaanacanyon
@Santaanacanyon 9 жыл бұрын
I just wanted to check back in to let you know...I did it! My experience was near perfect. Two incidents: after 50 miles, I checked the straps. One side clicked three times, so do as they say and always check the straps periodically. Also, one tie down chain fell off. Reconnected it with a little more tension and everything was fine; I guess you don't want TOO much slack. Again, thanks for this video. Follow all directions, especially the speed restrictions, and you'll do well.
@thatguyfromca
@thatguyfromca 2 жыл бұрын
How is it taking corners? that's the part I'm worried about. I don't want the car to slide left or right
@keithscott2062
@keithscott2062 2 жыл бұрын
As a professional tow operator I see a few things wrong with this video. One is you NEVER twist chains! This decreases the working load limit meaning they are more likely to fail when a load is put on them.
@coreyj.7776
@coreyj.7776 2 жыл бұрын
We heard....6 years ago
@mrmangbro6842
@mrmangbro6842 2 жыл бұрын
That myth has already been dubunked, twisting them does almost nothing to load capacity.
@keithscott2062
@keithscott2062 2 жыл бұрын
@@mrmangbro6842 You’re wrong!
@caylee3277
@caylee3277 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Keith, if I'm towing a rwd vehicle do I need to back the car onto the dolly?
@keithscott2062
@keithscott2062 2 жыл бұрын
@@caylee3277 it would be best to load it onto a full size car trailer. Towing something backwards can have its problems such as directional tires rotating the wrong way at high speeds, rear windows getting smashed out by small rocks, and mirrors getting damaged. Vehicles are meant to go forward at speed, so that would be your safest bet.
@bw6138
@bw6138 3 жыл бұрын
I have to do a 555 miles of driving with this. This was helpful.
@bw6138
@bw6138 3 жыл бұрын
There's nothing in NC. Jobs and housing is hard to find.
@peatard
@peatard 5 ай бұрын
@@bw6138I have a 400 mile trip coming up with one of these fuckin things and Im scared as shit Imma drive 55mph the entire way and hope for the best 😂
@25BEDFORD
@25BEDFORD 5 жыл бұрын
Manual transmission should be addressed as well. Parking brake, put in 1st gear and possibly advise wheel chocking to enhance stability. Save the headache of chasing a rolling tow vehicle and trailer when trying to load.
@stevejohansen5373
@stevejohansen5373 4 жыл бұрын
This was extremely helpful and informative
@jrule1k850
@jrule1k850 3 жыл бұрын
Swear
@Terablick
@Terablick 4 жыл бұрын
I was a tow driver, and I see there 2 potentially fatal mistakes! Twisting chains (unsafe, and potentially damaging or breaking them), and those straps laying on loading ramps during loading, which may cause a wheel slip, and falling the car from the ramp, and/or straps damage... Except of this, that dolly looks good for me :) Maybe loading ramps may be detachable, because sometimes there maybe will not be enough space under a car floor to raise them and retract them to the dolly. And be careful about that mud fenders while sharp turns, they can damage towed car... :)
@Keallei
@Keallei 2 жыл бұрын
Good advice, actually! Thank you.
@msmgap
@msmgap 2 жыл бұрын
I'm a professional driver, included in my career is tow dollies and 4- wheel carriers. I agree about the chains up to a point, but I've never had wheel slip from the straps being on the ramps. Wheel slip MAY occur IF there's too much power on the drive wheels during loading, which isn't necessary to safely get the towed vehicle on the dolly. The weight of the towed vehicle keeps the straps flat & non-slipping. Actually, in some cases, the straps can provide additional tire grip in the ramp.
@normanspencer1945
@normanspencer1945 4 ай бұрын
Does towing a pickup hurt the transmission?
@HyperionGamingTOPKEK
@HyperionGamingTOPKEK Жыл бұрын
I like how it's just casually put on screen for a second or two that the driveshaft has to come off for RWD vehicles
@calvin4319
@calvin4319 7 ай бұрын
That shouldnt be necessary if your towing it by the drive wheels, if it was rwd youd backit on to the dolly instead.
@ruthbruce-boehler3296
@ruthbruce-boehler3296 6 ай бұрын
Is that true, you can just back the RWD vehicle on and not have to mess with the driveshaft disconnection? That's what I had originally thought, and makes life a lot easier!
@vids595
@vids595 3 ай бұрын
No that wouldn't work because the front wheels steer a vehicle. They would have to be somehow locked in place.
@Santaanacanyon
@Santaanacanyon 9 жыл бұрын
THANK YOU...for this video. I read the PDF file before watching, and the video answered all my questions. Will be towing a small compact 300 miles. I have downloaded the vid into my phone for reference - I'm a little nervous but I'm sure I can do this.
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 9 жыл бұрын
Awesome! We are glad to know this helped! If you have any questions along the way you can always reach our team by email at uhaul_cares@uhaul.com or by phone at 800-789-3638. ^TA
@darkfireBikes
@darkfireBikes 9 жыл бұрын
Everyone yelling about neutral, stop. No fwd car needs it, and at the end of the video, it says "on awd, 4x4 and rwd vehicles, remove and secure driveshaft*. To put a fwd in neutral would be more harm with no help
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 9 жыл бұрын
RedTeamWolf Thanks for the clarification on this! ^TA
@ijustinw
@ijustinw 8 жыл бұрын
+U-Haul can't you just put a rwd into neutral instead of disconnecting the driveshaft?
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 8 жыл бұрын
We would not recommend doing that as a replacement for disconnecting the drive shaft. We feel on the vehicles we recommend disconnection of the drive shaft that that would be the safest. ^AF
@darkfireBikes
@darkfireBikes 8 жыл бұрын
+ijustinw in some vehicles it's okay. just read your owners manual, but generally rwd vehicles cannot be towed like this
@shawnjenkins5477
@shawnjenkins5477 8 жыл бұрын
Just to be clear, if I am towing a front wheel drive car, I can have the transmission in "park" on the dolly?
@88Heckenlively
@88Heckenlively 2 жыл бұрын
Also! Never drive in the #1 lane or the carpool lane regardless the number of occupants you have while towing. It's a huge ticket!
@jaybd6562
@jaybd6562 3 жыл бұрын
WARNING ⚠️ PER MY EXPERIENCE PLACE YOUR VEHICLE IN PARK ONCE IT IS LOADED ON THE HITCH AND STRAPS ARE SECURE, MY CAR CAME OUT OF FHE STRAPS BECAUSE IT WAS IN NEUTRAL. WE ARE OKAY BUT WARNING EVERYONE BE SAFE !
@jaideramccluney5155
@jaideramccluney5155 2 жыл бұрын
Do you get back in and put it in neutral after it's secured?
@llorentelogisticsllc1690
@llorentelogisticsllc1690 Жыл бұрын
@@jaideramccluney5155 it has to be in park at all times! And the emergency brake cannot be engaged at all
@freebirdsafety
@freebirdsafety 3 жыл бұрын
A few things you should never do. #1 laying the straps on the ramp and driving over them. They could get wrappe4d in the wheels and damaged. #2 Never use a seatbelt to secure a steering wheel. They are too smoth and slick to grip and secure the wheel.. Instead, use about 5 feet of 3/4" nylon rope. fold it in half, wrap the looped end through the steering wheel, and then through itself. then pull it tight out the driver's door (not at the hinge but at the back)close the door securi89ng the rope in the door jam. then tie 3 knots from the outside securing it as close as possible to the door jam. #3. Never twist chain to take up the slack if a quick force was exerted on it like the car falling off, the chain most likely would snap.. For all chains used in towing, if you have extra slack, use bungee cords to hold it in place. make sure to use plyers and pinch the bungee cord hooks on a link of the chain. This must also be done at the hitch. Using bungee cords keep the chain off the ground, and still allows a tight turn.
@davidl6354
@davidl6354 2 жыл бұрын
Don’t steering wheels have a locking mechanism
@tracyk3567
@tracyk3567 5 жыл бұрын
PAY ATTENTION TO WHETHER YOUR CAR IS FRONT WHEEL DRIVE OR NOT!! Rear wheel and AWD are done differently. Or you may ruin your transmission.
@MrFitboss
@MrFitboss 2 жыл бұрын
yep this is the info i need and as not address at all. NOT good. this could be a disaster.
@PersononYT56
@PersononYT56 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrFitboss How are they done differently?
@jaideramccluney5155
@jaideramccluney5155 2 жыл бұрын
@@MrFitboss how does this ruin the transmission
@CoreStarter
@CoreStarter Жыл бұрын
@@PersononYT56 for anyone in the future you have to either use a full sized tow bed, or get the driveshaft disconnected and secured, which is a pain in the ass, basically 4wd or rwd cars need all 4 wheels off the ground, running your differential and thus your driveshaft from the wrong end can damage them, and if the car isnt in neutral you'll be backdriving your transmission and potentially your engine if you dont put it in neutral (your engine, transmission, driveshaft, and differential are all mechanically coupled when you are in drive), even if you have a manual rwd and let the clutch out the transmission, driveshaft and differential are all still coupled, and you'll be driving them in the correct direction(forward), but from the wrong end(power being transmitted from rear wheels>driveshaft>transmission, instead of transmission>driveshaft>wheels), driving a transmission (or any gearbox really) from the wrong end for a long period can damage them, and you cant just pull the car backwards as most tires these days are directional plus many other issues with making sure the front wheels dont turn, etc etc, just use a full sized toe bed for rwd/4wd vehicles.
@williamhaynes7089
@williamhaynes7089 9 ай бұрын
@@jaideramccluney5155 - a Rear wheel drive car with an autmatick will get fubared towing this way unless you disconnect the drive shaft.. a Manual Trasmission car just slap stick in neutral and your fine... an ALL wheel drive car you will have to find another way.
@BrownsSelfStorage
@BrownsSelfStorage Жыл бұрын
You made a very helpful video keep up the good hard work
@viralvideostrending5782
@viralvideostrending5782 Жыл бұрын
awesome, great simple process. great job on the video.
@alana8184
@alana8184 3 жыл бұрын
No mention of putting car in neutral. Also if you're towing a rear wheel drive vehicle then you need to tow it with rear wheels off the ground.
@scotteric8711
@scotteric8711 10 ай бұрын
PSA: Make sure the pivot plate on the dolly moves, and that the bushings/bearings are serviceable. If the pivot plate does not move- towing a (older) vehicle with a steering gear box will break the sector shaft, resulting in NO STEERING. This will also make reversing the towed vehicle extremely difficult. SECONDLY: Use grade 8 bolts and locknuts on the safety chains. They can randomly come undone. In the event the ratchet strap buckles fail (and they slip as they wear out) this is your last hope in preventing a serious accident. LASTLY: Ensure the breakaway lever is actually attached under the tongue. Many times, this is simply a visual check by the rep.
@nasi_chosenseed81
@nasi_chosenseed81 3 жыл бұрын
Great job on the demo, extremely helpful step by step video!!!
@kissmeryuji
@kissmeryuji 3 жыл бұрын
Made a reservation on a 20ft Uhaul with a tow dolly. Stupid question but does the tow dolly come attached or do I have to attach it myself after I load the truck?
@luisontwo
@luisontwo 3 жыл бұрын
I'm driving from MA to FL. Would a Honda Oddessey (towing capacity 3,500 lbs) be fine to town a Hyundai Elantra(2,800lbs)?
@CodyWard-gz4iv
@CodyWard-gz4iv 10 ай бұрын
Well here I go, wish me luck!
@Infinityluv444
@Infinityluv444 3 жыл бұрын
Just rented one of these from Florida to North Carolina and it wasn’t that bad. We stopped to check the straps frequently so I would highly recommend you guys do that as well. Secondly, what type of tutorial this is that does not tell you if the car suppose to be in PARK or NEUTRAL??? The reading material don’t say and also the uhaul folks don’t sound sure when you call them either!! Get better before someone sue your ass.
@maryclark8904
@maryclark8904 5 жыл бұрын
This video helped us a lot thanks so much
@jackbennett2263
@jackbennett2263 6 жыл бұрын
How far off of the ground does the trailer ball have to be off of the ground to fit the Uhaul tow dolly? I have a Class A and need to tow my car behind it. I don't know if I have to buy a receiver that is closer to the ground, or just have one that goes straight back from the hitch. In other words, what type of a hitch and ball do I need to tow a Uhaul tow dolly on the back of a Class A motor home?
@williamhaynes7089
@williamhaynes7089 9 ай бұрын
get an adjustable height hitch, and genarally a dolly like this uses a 2" ball
@sogeni
@sogeni 5 жыл бұрын
Can the car that is being towed, have stuff (like boxes-if you’re moving) in it? Is there a certain weight limit?
@stenzack
@stenzack 4 жыл бұрын
I prefer keeping the towed vehicle as light as possible. I try to get the towed vehicle down to 1/4 tank of fuel, as well.
@SB-md4tt
@SB-md4tt 3 жыл бұрын
Do you put car on neutral or park???
@swiniyounes5154
@swiniyounes5154 3 жыл бұрын
@@treeceysfatcatenterstheroo5622 do not do this to an awd car! you have to disconnect the driveshaft.
@bodaledumgan8077
@bodaledumgan8077 Жыл бұрын
Any loading suggestions if the car is broke down??
@bzb3153
@bzb3153 5 ай бұрын
I have the same car, a 2016 Ford escape, my mechanic told me that it has all wheel drive so I have to disengage the all wheel drive but I think I'm safe to tow it a mile. What do you think?
@ronnhampton3530
@ronnhampton3530 Жыл бұрын
I love your videos u-hal
@PoodleBite
@PoodleBite Жыл бұрын
It looked like the parking brake WAS engaged after driving onto the ramp but the narrator said it should NOT be. Which is correct?
@PoodleBite
@PoodleBite Жыл бұрын
Sounds like it should be in P, and NO parking brake engaged.
@ameerkasana7319
@ameerkasana7319 Жыл бұрын
“Drive slowly up the ramps” PROCEEDS TO DRIVE 67 mph onto the ramps
@ruthbruce-boehler3296
@ruthbruce-boehler3296 6 ай бұрын
Any suggestions on if the car is automatic and dead? Hook it up to a charger that will allow me to electronically shift to neutral and then use a "come-along"?
@gene2200
@gene2200 6 ай бұрын
I've backed boats in 1st time for 30+years, but these things are a PITA, looks like a short piece of 2x4 between platform and brakes would take swivel out just to reverse it into a garage or...
@sassy5249
@sassy5249 6 жыл бұрын
OMG !! I M YOUR BIGGEST FAN!!! SIGN MY CAR, PLEASE !! JUST SAW YOU ON THE 🛣️!!!!
@nugget3369
@nugget3369 3 жыл бұрын
Bruh
@M0rdFustang
@M0rdFustang 2 жыл бұрын
This was actually pretty helpful
@samethbo109
@samethbo109 5 ай бұрын
What if the car is not driving.
@Chipotlefoos
@Chipotlefoos 2 жыл бұрын
Great instructions!
@VulcanYautja
@VulcanYautja Жыл бұрын
I’m moving to florida Jin 30th and we are towing are backup car out there do we have to have the car in neutral when towing or can it be in parked still?
@chriscarrick819
@chriscarrick819 8 жыл бұрын
I'm moving next week and will be towing my 2015 Malibu on an auto transport. I don't have over sized tires or anything, so I should be fine?
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 8 жыл бұрын
That would depend on what vehicle you would be towing the car with. ^AF
@josandersen6225
@josandersen6225 2 жыл бұрын
The seat belt thru the driving wheel thing you think is sooo smart, does not help ANY BIT. The wheels are already locked and the servo systems are so smooth that the seat belt has no locking hold at all
@morgenhoop
@morgenhoop 2 жыл бұрын
This dolly was recommended to tow my c4 corvette.
@EJR20
@EJR20 4 жыл бұрын
Do I have to do all that with the seatbelt and the steering wheel to “secure” it? Can’t I just lock the steering wheel?
@sold1million
@sold1million 3 жыл бұрын
Can't lock the steering wheel it the car is on key forward position and neutral amigo!
@EJR20
@EJR20 3 жыл бұрын
@@sold1million huh? I see “neutral” so I assume you mean the car being in neutral, I feel like you can put the car in park after you dolly it, since this is favorable for a front wheel car, the rear wheels should roll when in park
@thersten
@thersten 3 жыл бұрын
@@sold1million yeah. it wouldn't be in neutral if it's front wheel drive automatic. try again amigo!
@Godisundefeated
@Godisundefeated 5 жыл бұрын
I caught stitches right beside my left eye and lost conscious thanks to a guy who came to buy my wife car. I was pushing her car up the large uhaul trailer for cars and i was unfortunately pushing with the driver door open and they both were pushing from rear of vehicle. Well long story short as I pushed the Pontiac Bonneville mostly by myself they forgot to pull the lever and let out the dam fender flares so the door i was pushing up slammed directly into my head after I pushed it into the uhaul fender that should have been out. I bleed everywhere and then he realized about pulling the dam fender flare out. I regret it daily after I see my small mark and how close it was to my eye and temple. It removed part of my eyebrow. Glad I'm ok will a lump and some slight pain daily.
@godule1
@godule1 4 жыл бұрын
Update please
@Godisundefeated
@Godisundefeated 4 жыл бұрын
@@godule1 I healed great. It was awful for first few weeks. I get headaches sometimes but I sas very blessed because the top edge of the door went into my head because I'm tall scar was up on trailer and I was on ground beside it as I had already pushed it fully up the trailer then boom it hit at and of left eyebrow. I barely missed my eye and temple. God is good. Thank u for asking
@oceantrolls7332
@oceantrolls7332 Жыл бұрын
Hi. Is there a winch to pull the vehicle? My car is not drivable. TIA
@princeg6864
@princeg6864 2 жыл бұрын
Great video
@ChriAsh
@ChriAsh 6 жыл бұрын
Um, twisting a chain is a terrible idea, if that chain were to be needed and put under stress or tension from the car it would not end well. Twisting any chain under tension is a big no no.
@firstnamelastname-ve9gj
@firstnamelastname-ve9gj 2 жыл бұрын
Can I load my car with boxes and then tow it? (Not that heavy)
@Bexermite
@Bexermite 5 жыл бұрын
Do you put the car in neutral?
@mohabiraq1
@mohabiraq1 5 жыл бұрын
Yes if it's AWD or RWD.
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 4 жыл бұрын
@@mohabiraq1 If it's AWD or RWD rent a "Car Trailer" from U-Haul or you might destroy the transmission
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
Put drive wheels on the dolly & put in park, no 4×4 though, handbrake off.
@Leanos73
@Leanos73 6 ай бұрын
All the back and forward doesn’t hurt the transmission?
@ababner317
@ababner317 6 жыл бұрын
Don't you think most people need this because the vehicle is disabled? WHERE IS THE WINCH?
@flufflypancakes
@flufflypancakes 5 жыл бұрын
Exactly. :/
@eanthomas446
@eanthomas446 5 жыл бұрын
No
@treatmenice1564
@treatmenice1564 5 жыл бұрын
Most people use a car dolly to transport the vehicle to use it in another location. A tow truck is used for a disabled vehicle.
@stenzack
@stenzack 4 жыл бұрын
I use this dolly to tow a car 1000 miles behind my motorhome.
@malehaalghamdi4036
@malehaalghamdi4036 2 жыл бұрын
Great and helpful video, I am from middle east and looking to buy tow dolly would you advise me from where I can start to purchase it? Thank you.
@zsharer
@zsharer 2 жыл бұрын
I need to tow a 64 corvair. Vairy low to the ground will it be able to get in this dolly]?
@AloneIsntLonely
@AloneIsntLonely 3 жыл бұрын
Do you think I can pull a Toyota yaris Hatch with a chevy s10 from Texas to Florida safely?
@TheRedGameboy
@TheRedGameboy Жыл бұрын
Can this hook to the back of a 15' rental truck? Do those moving trucks have hitches?
@caylee3277
@caylee3277 2 жыл бұрын
If the vehicle is rear wheel drive to I need to back it in onto the dolly?
@garyleeheard3434
@garyleeheard3434 Жыл бұрын
What if the front tires are flat can this one still work for the haul ?..
@upaiaaua
@upaiaaua 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@unprofessionalmechanic8466
@unprofessionalmechanic8466 2 жыл бұрын
How do security chains and electric connector is relevant to loading the vehicle on to the dolly process?
@juanperez-rz8up
@juanperez-rz8up 7 ай бұрын
nothing about the transmision if the vehicle has rear traction has to be in neutral?
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 4 жыл бұрын
For a car with AWD (all wheel drive) or RWD (rear wheel drive) I would rent a "car trailer" from U-Haul this way none of the wheels of your car will be on the ground
@onenikkione
@onenikkione 4 жыл бұрын
so that you don't destroy your transmission ($5000 - $8000)
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
👍
@acura1384ify
@acura1384ify 4 жыл бұрын
Hey sr .. i like to rent one of those tow dolly .. cuestion is wath i need to rent one of those tow dolly? I need to bring back my car from cary nc to wilson nc and how much an hour?
@theoriginalbrian140
@theoriginalbrian140 3 жыл бұрын
So once everything is loaded should I put the car that I'm towing in neutral
@akfifa4764
@akfifa4764 3 жыл бұрын
Good question can someone pls respond
@lilmockme8821
@lilmockme8821 3 жыл бұрын
@@akfifa4764 no leave in park, your drive tires are off the ground, the "free tires" are to the rear, Hence not engaging parking brake
@davidstill754
@davidstill754 2 жыл бұрын
Better to leave it in park if you have a front wheel drive and the front wheels are on the dolly
@droopyking817
@droopyking817 6 жыл бұрын
Can this be done on a real wheel drive vehicle? And if not can the real wheels be latched on the dolly backwards?
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
Yes but secure the steering wheel so it cant move.
@richardestenson7799
@richardestenson7799 2 жыл бұрын
Ensure that the parking brake is not engaged and what about the transmission? Place it in neutral?
@ddo7802
@ddo7802 Жыл бұрын
I was also wondering about this. Neuyral is probably best, but my car wouldn't let me leave in neutral and remove the key, so I put it in park and hoped I didn't go over any bumps big enough to damage the parking pawl in the transmission. I made it. We'll see if nothing is damaged in the morning. 🤣
@CoreStarter
@CoreStarter Жыл бұрын
@@ddo7802 if you're using a tow dolly on a FWD car put it in park, park just locks the power transmitting portion of the powertrain, IE your front wheels in a FWD car, it does not engage your brakes.
@wonderwalls3565
@wonderwalls3565 Ай бұрын
what if the car is a rear wheel drive? aslo if its not driveable?
@sunsetlife5053
@sunsetlife5053 7 жыл бұрын
I'm using this tow dollt to pull my 2004 Kia Spectra with a 10ft UHaul truck. Do I put car in neutral when towing & turn on the Tow in the truck? Also, when I stay in a hotel for the night, do I put car on park or can it stay in neutral?
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 7 жыл бұрын
You will need to follow the owners manual instructions for your vehicle when towing.^AR
@ImDirtyDan73
@ImDirtyDan73 4 жыл бұрын
Can i use this with an impreza if I remove the shaft then plug the dif?
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
I would want all 4 wheels off the ground with a scooby but I suppose you could disconnect driveshaft but I would just get a proper trailer.
@popanollie1
@popanollie1 3 жыл бұрын
can i put a tow dolly on the back of one of your box truck rentals?
@FixItYerself
@FixItYerself 3 жыл бұрын
1:34 Ensure the parking brake is NOT engaged! 🤣
@ByronSequeira-h9d
@ByronSequeira-h9d 5 ай бұрын
Can i adjust the width of my uhaul dolly my honda pilot didn't fit 😢
@gbarthlow5224
@gbarthlow5224 9 жыл бұрын
So how do I get the car on to the dolly if IT DOES NOT RUN?
@darkfireBikes
@darkfireBikes 9 жыл бұрын
Find a nice hill. Or get a friend with a truck to push it in
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 9 жыл бұрын
G Barthlow We'd recommend asking a trained team member at one of our centers if they have any suggestions.
@feelforyoujohnny___8406
@feelforyoujohnny___8406 6 жыл бұрын
G Barthlow put into neutral and puuuuuuuuuuuush ! 🙂
@osamabindrinkin40s
@osamabindrinkin40s 6 жыл бұрын
Will the employees of U-Haul help you on this?
@gartech5186
@gartech5186 6 жыл бұрын
Come along
@dauraktv
@dauraktv 2 жыл бұрын
Perfectly helpful
@kennygaming208
@kennygaming208 5 жыл бұрын
If you were wondering, do NOT use this with a 4wd or awd vehicle, All 4 wheels must be off the ground or you will destroy your transmittion
@gavintaggart7370
@gavintaggart7370 5 жыл бұрын
There's a disclaimer at the end to disconnect the rear drive shaft for RWD, AWD, and 4x4 vehicles, so don't worry they covered it.
@GermanyVsPoland
@GermanyVsPoland Жыл бұрын
How do I get it on the trailer if my car doesn’t run
@sergiosierra2422
@sergiosierra2422 5 ай бұрын
Push it
@wolverinebite1126
@wolverinebite1126 6 жыл бұрын
My vehicle is 80 inches wide, is it possible to squeeze it on there?
@magnummesiona72
@magnummesiona72 3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much ❤️❤️❤️
@footballlife1463
@footballlife1463 9 жыл бұрын
And put the car on neutral
@mendoza1661
@mendoza1661 8 жыл бұрын
if its a FWD it can stay in park, with the parking brake off
@osamabindrinkin40s
@osamabindrinkin40s 6 жыл бұрын
Will the employees of U-Haul help you on this?
@redtra236
@redtra236 6 жыл бұрын
If its FWD it doesn't matter. If it's RWD it needs to be in neutral AND have a manual transmission. If pull a rear wheel drive vehicle with an automatic transmission like this you WILL be paying for a new transmission or transmission rebuild if you go a long distance like that.
@osamabindrinkin40s
@osamabindrinkin40s 6 жыл бұрын
I will never get a dolly it messed up my front end and had to get it replaced!
@rustyshackleford5058
@rustyshackleford5058 6 жыл бұрын
Did you fuck up your front end up between 2mths and 2days ago lol I'm guessing the employees of U haul didn't help you with it
@halleluyah9775
@halleluyah9775 3 жыл бұрын
So how would this work with a bad engine my car don’t move..?
@judimain6897
@judimain6897 5 жыл бұрын
video voice says to ensure parking brake is not engaged. video shows it engaged. which is correct? thx
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
OFF 😉👍
@greetthevictors
@greetthevictors 4 ай бұрын
What if the car is not in a running condition?
@EmilyPeace7
@EmilyPeace7 Жыл бұрын
The whole point of using it it’s when the car doesn’t move. He didn’t show us how to get the car there
@lokokamerve9535
@lokokamerve9535 4 жыл бұрын
1. What king of driver license do I need to drive a U-Haul truck with a dolly? 2. While driving Do I need to stop by road vehicles control?
@JorgeDuran900
@JorgeDuran900 7 ай бұрын
Don't forget to put your car on neutral if it's a rwd, P on fwd
@dirrdevil
@dirrdevil 5 жыл бұрын
The real question is: who names their kid Sperry?
@BlackDomeJerome
@BlackDomeJerome 4 жыл бұрын
Someone who cant decide whether they like "Spencer" or "Terry", get the best of both world and enter your child into world of bullying and call him "Sperry"
@stoopiddub333
@stoopiddub333 4 жыл бұрын
Aaahhhaahahahahaaa!
@viktorblondeen4925
@viktorblondeen4925 2 жыл бұрын
I know this is a dumb question but should the car in tow be in neutral?
@davidstill754
@davidstill754 2 жыл бұрын
If you have a front wheel drive and the front wheels are on the dolly you could leave it in neutral but its less likely to roll if its in park and the strap got a little loose.
@llorentelogisticsllc1690
@llorentelogisticsllc1690 Жыл бұрын
Never in neutral, and parking brake can never be engaged
@meganlewis7110
@meganlewis7110 5 жыл бұрын
If hooked properly is this ok for hauling long distances?
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
Yes !! 😉👌
@jacobw.4911
@jacobw.4911 2 жыл бұрын
Absolutely. Just drove from El Paso to North Carolina with this tow dolly. Never had a problem.
@meganlewis7110
@meganlewis7110 2 жыл бұрын
@@jacobw.4911 Awesome. Hope you enjoyed your trip. I hauled a vehicle from San Diego to Arkansas. It was beautiful but a long trip
@robmijn
@robmijn Жыл бұрын
Whats the highest and lowest the hitch ball can be?
@jbllc3085
@jbllc3085 Жыл бұрын
How about telling us what size ball on the hitch is required?
@dmann8166
@dmann8166 Жыл бұрын
What about rear wheel drive cars??
@HelloWorld2310
@HelloWorld2310 2 жыл бұрын
I’m so glad the Uhaul employee didn’t tell me to do any of this, and now I’m stuck on the side of the road and my car almost rolled off 🙃
@dennisperezcuts5256
@dennisperezcuts5256 10 ай бұрын
Natural selection
@DonaldLivingstonCembalist
@DonaldLivingstonCembalist 2 жыл бұрын
What about disconnecting the drive train? When do you have to do that?
@alternative80spodcast78
@alternative80spodcast78 Жыл бұрын
After securing the vehicle to the dolly. Obviously you cannot do it before.
@jack1826
@jack1826 4 жыл бұрын
but. What to do if the car is dead? How to load a dead car on the toll dolly?
@stevenmack9948
@stevenmack9948 4 жыл бұрын
You could try pushing it on or use a winch or tow rope it on using another car.
@josesfez1407
@josesfez1407 2 жыл бұрын
Combien cet engin vite vite
@outatime4369
@outatime4369 8 жыл бұрын
Debating if I should get this or the 4 wheel tow ? Any suggestions? Will be diving from Alaska to Texas towing a Scion tC
@UhaulOfficialVideos
@UhaulOfficialVideos 8 жыл бұрын
Either one would work with the Scion TC, for longer distance I suggest the 4 wheel tow. ^MPM
@johnnycage9305
@johnnycage9305 5 жыл бұрын
When diving use scuba gear and maybe a snorkle.
@patrickhenigin4805
@patrickhenigin4805 2 жыл бұрын
A four wheel transport trailer is much easier to back up. I would definitely prefer a full transport.
@DoughBoy1519
@DoughBoy1519 3 жыл бұрын
How can I get my car on the dolly if it doesn’t start ?
@itjustmark7173
@itjustmark7173 2 жыл бұрын
does this only work with FWD cars?
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