How to safely tow a trailer with your car or truck. Towing U-Haul trailer or equipment. - VOTD

[@paulabrady4313]

This is the BEST tutorial I found. He covered EVERYTHING from the owner's manual to practical driving tips and precautions to monitor vehicle status to not strain the engine. I'm 72 yo single woman, and this tutorial gave me the confidence to move myself. Thanks for your video.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Have a safe journey. 🙏🏾

[@jacobreuter]

Hey Robert, two years later you are still helping us :) thank you for this!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@grneyedgirl6770]

You explained everything so clear & so precise & detailed!! Great video demonstration! Thank you so much for doing the video, it was a great help! Safe travels my friend!

[@RobertDIY]

You are so welcome!

[@Youarecanadian]

You made this fun to learn about! Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@petersipp5247]

I like you going into detail in everyday language. Especially like the reminder about locking up the chains and back door. You saying the strain on the tow vehicle is helpful too. Plus commenting about tire pressure. Sure don't need a flat on the trip ! All the best, Pete

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you like them!

[@AuroraGlowe]

Thank you for taking the time to record and post this video! My bf and I are moving over 1,000 miles away in a couple of months and I will be towing a U-Haul trailer with my car for the first time. Your video was exactly what I was looking for with information on towing a trailer. Everything you explained was completely clear and I really appreciate that!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it was helpful! Just pulled a trailer 1500 miles this past weekend. Be safe. 🙏🏾

[@yellowjacket588]

I have never towed a trailer with a personal vehicle and your video showed exactly the same trailer I’m towing and how to make sure everything is right when I tow it, thank you.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@ceeveloz296]

How was it?

[@johnbecich9540]

@13:00 "missing safety pin" Yikes. Let me count the ways I appreciate this video. I wish I could upvote it more than once. U-Haul (useless, when I called for specs on this same trailer) should PAY YOU for making this fine video.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you for the kind words.

[@sadtiger2022]

Wow, this is great! I've never hooked up or hailed a trailer before and I'm about to move across the country. Thank you for your clear explanation! 😊♥️

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@marcosdominguez3702]

Absolute more helpful and best all around video on this subject I’ve found online. THANK YOU!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome. Real world fresh experiences are normally best examples and lessons. Thanks again for watching.

[@davidstclair1810]

I’m glad I watched your video, you brought up a few things I didn’t realize, and wouldn’t have known.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@annfoley913]

Thank you very much for this video - you explained everything so clearly. Super helpful.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@hotwheels3060]

Clear and precise thanks for the info have some researching to do about moving across country and my weight limits Thanks again

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@aprilNdecember]

This was so thorough and informative. So much so that I think I've talked myself out of it, lol. I'm either going to rent their van or purge and take only what I can fit in my car. I'm traveling less than 500 miles but I've gotta go through curvy mountain roads, construction, and such and I'm just not that comfortable. Thanks for the information!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@edwardwienhoff1321]

thank you for this vid!!! I a getting ready for a cross-country trip - took notes from your vid.

[@RobertDIY]

Cool, be safe.

[@tayaribenjamin1248]

Excellent information. I plan on getting a U-haul trailer for my Honda CR-V. Thank you for your help!!!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@scottgaree7667]

Dude, what a fantastic video! You are so thorough. Covered all the little details. That info at the end about speed equivalence is tremendous. It helps people really understand why going fast with a trailer is so harmful. Did you cross those chains? It was hard to tell.

[@RobertDIY]

I usually do.

[@lfischer7758]

Great explanation of how to tow.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you think so!

[@hainan0670]

Great information. Thanks for sharing. I am planning to travel first time with this kind of trailer.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@urh1btherapist716]

Hi Robert. This has been the most awesome and In depth informative video. No BS and straight to the topic. Really appreciate it. Where can I get those rubber things holding the Secondary attachments?

[@RobertDIY]

The rental place should have them. They will likely give them to you.

[@ymjh60709]

Thank you for the detailed demonstration!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Time to add a rear view camera. Great info, include some info regarding automatic trans.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@rustyhill9156]

Very helpful video, man. Thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome. Thanks for watching.

[@Ccccccccccsssssssssss]

Hey thanks so much, this is a great video and it helped me out a lot! Cheers!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to hear it!

[@sheenahammond1442]

The most detailed video ive seen

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@tracylewis1168]

Thank you for this great information!!! God bless you and the family!

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you. May God bless you as well.

[@mattj456]

robert is on the video remix train this week!

[@RobertDIY]

That's what I do when I don't work. lol

[@JoseGutierrez-z4p]

Excellent ! Thank You

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome!

[@darthkielbasa]

Thanks for the info. Greatly appreciated. Go stillers

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@Twobarpsi]

The strain values are crazy! Never knew these cars could tow that much weight! Backing up, is tough. Definitely a skill you have to develop.

[@RobertDIY]

Easy with a simple trailer, hard with 2 axles on the ground like with a 2 wheel car dolly.

[@Marooncords]

Appreciate this video sir. Well made.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jimmyfrombrooklyn8550]

Thanks, very helpful!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@Alplily]

Thank you so much for this.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@AzeezGauravSwarup]

Thanks !!! Such a great video !

[@RobertDIY]

You're so welcome!

[@ahikernamedgq]

Super helpful video. Thank you very much!!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@robertking1164]

Very nice job, thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad you liked it!

[@mariacunha9086]

Thank you!

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@maryettarivas-tt8ex]

Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

Welcome

[@richardcabello5028]

Great video but I noticed you didn’t mention anything about the leveling of the trailer and making sure the ball mount is a drop, level or rise. Very important to try and get the trailer as level as possible to make for a more controlled tow 😀

[@RobertDIY]

It's all about the tongue weight.

[@dwaynecrawley9181]

Thank you so much

[@RobertDIY]

You're most welcome

[@ImSoMinimal]

Sorry, maybe be a silly question or I missed it…How do you check the tongue weight after you load?

[@RobertDIY]

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[@ImSoMinimal]

@@RobertDIY thank you!

[@user-tb7rn1il3q]

The tow rating in the owners manual is merely a recommendation. Some cars can tow a lot more, some cars can’t tow anywhere near the recommendation. If you go by the manual most large pickups can not tow this trailer at gross capacity since they don’t have brakes. State law governs what you can and can not tow not the owners manual. Most states limit you to 3000 lbs with a trailer that does not have brakes. You also need 10% tongue weight and you can not exceed the rear axel capacity of the tow vehicle. Great info.

[@RobertDIY]

Thank you very much for sharing.

[@diesel5355]

Go Stillers!

[@RobertDIY]

Woot woot! 🙌🏾

[@ike7539]

I am concered about the security of the trailer. Do people disconnect the trailer and steal it when you are sleeping at a hotel? What to do to prevent? I will be going coast to coast and dont want to get my stuff stolen. Also, what if they break the lock in the back?

[@RobertDIY]

I've never had one broken into. Avoid staying in Albuquerque, they steal everything to there. I usually lock the trailer chains to the tow hitch.

[@timothyer2447]

Hey, do you remember how big the bolt is that goes into the latch? Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

If it's not in the description I have no idea. It doesn't matter if it's strong or not, just holding a little latch. M7 or M8 would work find.

[@Fireman24TO]

Even though he works on Volvos, these tips can be applied to any car.

[@RobertDIY]

Yep

[@Alma-ld1lc]

Can I tow a Uhaul 5x8 like this on a Subaru Impreza hatchback 2019?

[@RobertDIY]

Probably, check the Uhaul website.

[@abisaiestrada8383]

At 6:24 a bedroom set in that King or queen 😲

[@RobertDIY]

Queen

[@abisaiestrada8383]

@@RobertDIY in that

[@Alma-ld1lc]

Will Uhaul take care of connecting my car to the trailer?

[@RobertDIY]

Yes

[@vanstechcorral]

I built a better trailer light converter using standard relays, to convert the euro style separate brake, running and turn signals to the American combined style for trailers. The video is here along with a wiring diagram. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pZKbgpmhrJymo5Y at the 5:46 mark. It saved money and lasts a lot longer.

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome! Thanks for sharing.

[@enfuzzygamer4987]

Hi! My Volo 850 -97 non-turbo is acting very weird, when it's cold it starts normally, idles smooth, has good throttle response until the car reaches operating temperature. Then the RPMs starts to stutter and if I give it more than just a little gas, it stalls. It also doesn't start up after, I have to wait until it cools down again. This happened once when I was out for a ride, I managed to keep the car from stalling by shifting down and keeping the RPMs above 3000. It went away after about 5-7 minutes of driving on higher RPMs. Can it be a bad temperature sensor that keeps the engine running with extra fuel? The temperature sensor on the dash works as it should though.

[@bernardaflores1720]

Any engine codes???

[@enfuzzygamer4987]

@@bernardaflores1720 I unfortunately haven’t checked that in a while, but before, when I took it for a ride and it happend, the only code was for an oxygen sensor, that code is old tho, it has run good with that code. I also cleaned a bunch of parts for the ignition system and the IAC valve, gonna put it back tomorrow and see if it fixes it and I will also check for codes. I’ll post what I find

[@bernardaflores1720]

@@enfuzzygamer4987 Front bad O2 sensors can caused some strange problems since computer uses it to control fuel

[@RobertDIY]

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[@RobertDIY]

could be more than 1 problem.

[@chicagotruckerlifeforlife5570]

👍

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@lkw5699]

Uhaul should have made sure all parts in good working order before anyone rents it

[@RobertDIY]

That's the plan. lol

[@SandiSun-rp3lr]

Excellent video! Thank you 😊

[@RobertDIY]

You're very welcome!