Picked up a 6’ x 12’ trailer today to haul some stuff from my dad’s house from Arizona to Ohio. Along the way here to Arizona we noticed some going considerably faster than the 55 MPH speed limit painted on the fender and in my rental agreement. Well, the 4 tires are rated for 81 MPH, and appear to be in good condition. Also not loading it heavily, under 1000 pounds. So, would 70 be reasonable? It would take us a bit longer at 55 as well as annoying the heck out of every one else in TX and NM with a 75 speed limit on I-40.
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If you go 56 mph it will instantly explode.
It made me think of this:
It made me think of this:
55 is probably more dangerous than 70. It’ll be fine, that’s made by the lawyers.
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Inflate the tires to 5 PSI COLD above the sidewall rating. Roll on!
It's like the disclaimer on the back of your ski ticket. If one person out of ten doesn't sue, the paper was worth it.
Uhaul will act like they don't want to hear from you if you get a blowout or wreck above 55, and that it's your fault.
Their trailer rolling stock is actually pretty good-- their vans are all over the place, though.
Uhaul will act like they don't want to hear from you if you get a blowout or wreck above 55, and that it's your fault.
Their trailer rolling stock is actually pretty good-- their vans are all over the place, though.
While you are renting, it is yours. Unless the tires are G rated, I typically limit speed to 65 with any trailer. Trailer tires are not typically balanced, and speed kill trailer tires, especially chinese tires.
The realistic speed limit of the trailer is the tires, nothing else.
The realistic speed limit of the trailer is the tires, nothing else.
I have recently pulled light U-haul trailers at 80. Inspect the tires first of course but assuming good condition and proper inflation you'll be fine.
BrendanC
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i drug a tandem axle trailer from golden colorado to houston texas at speeds in excess of 90 when only person on the road at night. just inspect tires and feel the hubs when you stop.
We rented an enclosed trailer to tow from Colorado to DPRM. They said the sticker was due to a few states with trailer speed limits.
We went with the flow of traffic. Part of Kansas speed limit was 75 and anyone going 55 would have been a hazard.
We went with the flow of traffic. Part of Kansas speed limit was 75 and anyone going 55 would have been a hazard.
I think 55 mph is to cover the poor loading many people do where weight is near back and users will travel faster and get that sway.
You know the diesel bro dozers who do 80 mph passing everyone with their toys behind and trailer swaying and don’t care. It exemplifies what will happen to poor loaded trailer at lower speeds.
You know the diesel bro dozers who do 80 mph passing everyone with their toys behind and trailer swaying and don’t care. It exemplifies what will happen to poor loaded trailer at lower speeds.
Made it back home, no trouble. Kept it at 70 MPH for most of the trip, and it handled quite well for 2000+ miles. Brakes worked great, worked as well as the electric brakes on my travel trailer. Only gripe was I had to pump up all 4 tires as they only had about 50 PSI when I picked it up at U-haul, and it turns out my Harbor Freight 12 volt inflator that claims it can handle 100 PSI has one big problem. It overheated and shut down before I got the second tire topped off to 65! Guess it's really only useful for car tires that are around 35 PSI.
BrendanC
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milwaukee m18 inflator. do not go anywhere else.
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