What size hitch for a U-Haul 6x12 trailer?
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U-Haul 6x12 cargo trailer specs
| Empty weight | 1,920 lbs |
| Max load | 2,480 lbs |
| Max combined weight (trailer + load) | 4,400 lbs |
| Brakes | Automatic hydraulic surge brake |
| Hitch ball | 1-7/8" or 2" (2,000 lbs minimum) |
| Max towing speed | 55 mph |
| Lights | 4-way flat |
Source: U-Haul 6x12 cargo trailer rental page.
Hitch classes (CURT)
| Class | Gross trailer weight |
|---|---|
| Class 1 | up to 2,000 lbs |
| Class 2 | up to 3,500 lbs |
| Class 3 | up to 8,000 lbs |
| Class 4 | up to 10,000 lbs |
Source: CURT, types of trailer hitches. More: hitch class and ball ratings data.
U-Haul's vehicle weight rule
U-Haul's trailer user instructions say your vehicle can tow a trailer without brakes if the loaded trailer doesn't exceed the vehicle's curb (empty) weight, and a braked trailer if the vehicle's curb weight is at least 80% of the loaded trailer. For this trailer that means at least 80% of the loaded trailer weight (braked trailer). CURT puts tongue weight at about 10 to 15% of gross trailer weight; see the tongue weight guide.
Towing the smaller one? See hitch for a U-Haul 5x8 and hitch for a 5,000 lb trailer.
Hauling a car on a U-Haul trailer? See what size hitch for a U-Haul car trailer.
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