U-Haul Trailer Towing Questions

[BlaineBug]

13 hours ago, richard wysong said:

Last time I moved my big box I picked it up with a bobcat with forks then put the machine with the toolbox still on the forks on the trailer. Before that I would use the wheel lift on my wrecker. . The 1 time I tried to move it in a pick-up it tipped over, It was not a pretty sight. I hope to never have to move it again

Unfortunately I do not have access to a forklift or even ramps.  I'll likely have to disassemble and reassemble twice for loading and unloading.

[richard wysong]

yeah I always have to empty and remove the top box otherwise it's tippy, I just leave the tools and remove the drawers, easy on an older Snap-On box, I know some boxes are a real PIA to remove the drawers

[BlaineBug]

8 minutes ago, richard wysong said:

yeah I always have to empty and remove the top box otherwise it's tippy, I just leave the tools and remove the drawers, easy on an older Snap-On box, I know some boxes are a real PIA to remove the drawers

I have a 3-tier box, bolted together.  This alone will require disassembly due to interior height constraints of the trailer itself.

[Donstar]

I've moved several times with uhaul trucks and/or trailers.   My last move came at a time when I was unable to "DIY" so I got a couple of quotes from professional movers.  My tools and treasures added considerably to the cost due to the weight.  All factors were considered and leaving it to the professionals was worth the money, IMO. The "adventure in moving" offered by uhaul is not without risk and the money saved may not be worth the stress!

[BlaineBug]

13 minutes ago, Donstar said:

I've moved several times with uhaul trucks and/or trailers.   My last move came at a time when I was unable to "DIY" so I got a couple of quotes from professional movers.  My tools and treasures added considerably to the cost due to the weight.  All factors were considered and leaving it to the professionals was worth the money, IMO. The "adventure in moving" offered by uhaul is not without risk and the money saved may not be worth the stress!

Thank you - however the reservations are set, and there are some things I Just don't want to have in the hands of an unknown entity for 10 days.

[BlaineBug]

Questions - Now that both tow vehicle and trailer are loaded, should tire pressure be adjusted?  I checked the tire pressure on the trailer and it is now higher than the "Maximum" listed on the sidewall.  Also how do I compensate for temperature?  Say, I leave here 75 degrees Fahrenheit, and the temperature at the destination is 98 degrees Fahrenheit (realistic comparison!)

Also, for the tow vehicle, do I inflate tires to maximum PSI as tow vehicle is both loaded with a trailer attached as well?

[richard wysong]

Set the tires on the trailer to the pressure marked on the side of the trailer, cold, set the truck tires to the pressures on the door jamb cold as long as the load range and size is the same. If the load range has been changed go about 8 lbs below the sidewall pressure cold and as they heat up the pressures should be right around max inflation

[BlaineBug]

36 minutes ago, richard wysong said:

Set the tires on the trailer to the pressure marked on the side of the trailer, cold, set the truck tires to the pressures on the door jamb cold as long as the load range and size is the same. If the load range has been changed go about 8 lbs below the sidewall pressure cold and as they heat up the pressures should be right around max inflation

Cold pressure and loaded i assume?

[richard wysong]

Yes

[BlaineBug]

2 hours ago, richard wysong said:

Yes

Thank you.

[richard wysong]

Safe journey Bud

[BlaineBug]

10 hours to go.