12xltsupercab

So I'm moving a ford 1710 loader from New Hampshire to Rhode Island Tuesday and I need some words of wisdom. I'm renting a uhaul car carrier. Do you foresee any problems with that? And it's my first time towing with my new f150 or towing anything at all. Could you guys hook me up with some tips for a novice. Should I put it on frontwards or backwards and any other things I should know!

bubbabud

I would drive it straight on depending if it has a bucket or gannen on it. The U haul should have surge brakes so no problem there. I would not trust the wheel tie down straps so you will need some good heavy straps or chains to tie it down.
also what is the width of the front and rear axles because most car trailers are open [no deck] in the center. you might have to rent a flat bed.
I haul my Yanmar F20 with a loader, ganen and rippers on a 16 ft" flat bed the truck handles it great

jkaufman_95

I think uhaul uses flat deck trailers, but I agree about using your own straps.
OP do you know how to correctly attach everything (hitch, safety chains, lighting) remember backing up requires turning the wheel the opposite direction, if you have the time practice in a parking lot for a bit cornering and backing with an empty trailer. Uhaul says 55mph, you can ignore that noise, it's not needed. But keep the speed reasonable. I normally stay at the speed limit. And depending on weight you might be a little below. Keep your mirrors out and be looking back a lot to make sure the loads still there and the trailers in good shape.
When you load it up, secure it down good, get 30-60 min down the road, stop, check the straps/ chains tighten up and adjust. You're good to go.

12xltsupercab

Thanks guys. It does have a bucket, so frontwards? Or back it on?

Hunttman01

You want most of the weight over the axles

Aggie*86

Take a good look at the trailer before you pull it off of the lot. Ive had Uhaul try to give me the crappiest stuff on the lot, especially if they knew i was hauling one way. Tires! Check them over for condition and proper inflation (including spare if there is one). Also practice a stop at a slow speed the first thing after you load and then if it feels ok one stop that is a bit harder to check trailer brakes. Sounds like a no brainer but you wouldnt believe the number of people that dont check this stuff before driving away.

12xltsupercab

Good call

12xltsupercab

I think the total weight will be between 4800-5500 lbs. will the stock receiver handle that fine?

Aggie*86

The Ford Towing Guide page 3 states the reciever is good for 5000 pounds of tow and not more than 500 pounds tongue weight. Anything more should have a weight distributing hitch. Also dont forget to make sure the hitch ball and the piece that you slide into the reciever are rated for 5000 pounds.

12xltsupercab

I got a bright idea and look at the hitch under the truck it says 11500 towing and 1050 tongue weight.