Hook ‘em up, Load ‘em Up, Back ‘em Up Safe-trailering what? A rodeo with trailers? Do cowboys chase down trailers from the cabins of their pickup trucks, lasso them and hitch them up to the back in some sort crazy timed event? Are the trailers wild and need to be...
I was recently invited to speak to Professor Scott Calahan's "Transportation and Fleet Safety" class at Central Washington University. You see, he heard that U-Haul has been teaching driver's ed students how to safely tow a trailer for nearly 40 years, and he wanted...
Summer is here and the heat is on! Along with rising temperatures and longer days, summer brings all sorts of opportunities. For some…summer is the time to relax and play, and for others summer is a great time to finally accomplish those DIY projects you’ve always...
The good weather is here and what a better way to cool off than to head to the nearest lake or beach with your boat! Here are some steps and tips on how to tow a boat: Hitch If you don’t have a trailer hitch on your vehicle already, you’ll want to get one installed....
Memorial Day weekend is almost here so it's time to get out and have some fun in the sun! Here are a few activities you can do to have outdoor fun for Memorial Day: Tubing Memorial Day is about honoring those who have fallen in the line of duty but it is also a...
The motorcycle. The word and machine that conjure ideas of freedom, the wind in your face, perhaps the clichéd fantasies of the open road, and ultimately - independence. For those that own and ride these machines, the irony is not lost on just how often you find...
Your planning your next BIG move and everything must go...EVERYTHING! Your belongings, family and personal vehicle. So you'll probably need to move your belongings in a moving truck and tow your personal vehicle on an auto transport. Here are a few tips for if you are...
It is a common misconception that convertible sedans can't tow trailers. You can find out if your vehicle is certified by speaking with a friendly customer service representative at your neighborhood U-Haul location. You can also check online from the comfort of your...
Do you need towing tips from the pros? There are many questions that can often come up when you are looking at getting a hitch installed or towing a trailer. How do I select which trailer to use? How do I load a trailer? How do I use an auto transport to move my...
Not everyone has a huge trunk or an SUV to transport a wheelchair. This became apparent when traveling with a good friend of mine. Luckily I have a roomy trunk in my car that is big enough to fit a wheelchair. In fact, one of the questions I asked the car dealer...
Getting your first hitch opens up a whole new world of possibilities for you and your vehicle. Towing a trailer is a great way to give yourself extra cargo capacity. Whether you are moving, heading to the dunes, lake or forest , you can now take your favorite toys...
Packing for a move can be stressful enough without having to worry about objects that do not fit into a cardboard box. But unfortunately, there's no way around it. The staple pieces that make a house a home, your loveseat, your bed, your dining room table, have to...