Towing Speed With A Uhaul 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer

The Mad Veteran · February 5, 2017

I'll be towing a Uhaul 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer from SC to FL and the trailer says 55mph max. What are peoples thoughts on going faster? Most of the drive is 70mph on the interstate and 55mph is just damn slow plus the trailer tires are like car tires so I don't think that's an issue.

I'm also looking at a 6' x 12' Cargo Trailer instead.

Sierra706 · February 5, 2017

I'll be towing a Uhaul 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer from SC to FL and the trailer says 55mph max. What are peoples thoughts on going faster? Most of the drive is 70mph on the interstate and 55mph is just damn slow plus the trailer tires are like car tires so I don't think that's an issue.

I'm also looking at a 6' x 12' Cargo Trailer instead.

Check the tire pressures and weight capacity of the tires. If within limits then 70 should be fine but liability becomes yours

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The Mad Veteran · February 5, 2017

Check the tire pressures and weight capacity of the tires. If within limits then 70 should be fine but liability becomes yours

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Yeah I'll have to check those of course to know and load the trailer correctly but I feel like it's to cover Uhaul.

muddkatt · February 5, 2017

Drag it down the road at the posted speed limit.....it will be fine.

O_J_Simpson · February 5, 2017

Living in a state that has 85 MPH speed limits we see it every day with no issues. Just drive the speed limit or slightly above and be happy.

nserafini · February 5, 2017

Living in a state that has 85 MPH speed limits we see it every day with no issues. Just drive the speed limit or slightly above and be happy.

Legal advice from OJ ... giggle

ata3001 · February 5, 2017

Look at the tires on the trailer. Most Trailer tires (ST) are only speed rated for 65mph.

Z45 · February 5, 2017

Check state laws, some have speed limits when pulling a trailer. Some states it may be 55.

http://drivinglaws.aaa.com/tag/trailer-speed-limits/

sdeeter19555 · February 5, 2017

From what I remember, there are no trailer-specific speed limits in SC, GA, or FL. The main thing to remember is that (like previously stated) most trailer tires are rated for 65mph and that 55mph limit on the fender was 45mph a few years back. I think the limit on the fender is for U-Haul's insurance reasons...if you flip it doing 56mph, they are off the hook.

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diyer2 · February 6, 2017

Put insurance on it with U-haul. Check your vehicle insurance coverage for towed trailers.

Tow it like you stole it .

FireForEffect · February 6, 2017

I just recently pulled a 6x12 uhaul. Loaded with about 2000 lbs, from GA to SW FL. I drove around 70 mph the whole way with no issues. Just loss in mpg's...but what are those anyway?

Mikeb52r · February 6, 2017

I drove with the smallest trailer Uhaul has from NC to ND with no problems staying with the speed limit on the interstate. Then with the big dual axel from ND to SC. Actualy drove about 5mph over both directions.

Just check your insurance, check the trailer out, double check the ball connection, then drive with common sense and you will be fine. Idiots pull them everyday and make it to their destination safely somehow, so you will be fine.

Z45 · February 6, 2017

Common senses is not all that common.

diyer2 · February 6, 2017

^^^^^ How TRUE!

Donstar · February 6, 2017

I have moved with u-haul trailers in the past. Some of their equipment has a lot of wear and I drive more cautiously when pulling their equipment, especially an older model! I did have a leaf snap on a double axle once and was able to pull safely to the side with wheels rubbing on the fenders. U-haul treated me well and didn't question my speed or my load, however I believe my caution helped minimize the potential impact of this spring failure.