Well I am towing a buddies bronco to CA after his well deserved vaca from iraq. Now his dad gave U-haul a call and told them about my truck and our plans. They said that we would have to use a tow bar, that we can't get a trailer. Their reason, the load with the trailer can't out way the vehicle towing it. The bronco around 4000lbs, and the trailer around 2000lbs, rough estimate. I'm guessing that's more than my truck weighs. Any thoughts?

 

My truck weighs in at around 7400lb.

 

Never had a problem renting a trailer from U-Hual.
Might need to let them know you'll try another U-Haul store.
These trucks can tow upwards of 16,000 pounds.
Tell the U-Haul guy "It doesn't have a Hemi in it."

Same here.

 

Even mine is about 6850lbs..............

 

Try another U-Haul dealer. That guy dosen't know what he's talking about.
U-Haul has a web site go there it will tell you what you can haul.

 

What year Bronco?.....only a stripped 66-77 is likely to only way 4000 lbs.......78 and later fullsizes were about 5100 - 5500 lbs......If you don't want to go to another U-haul, ask to speak to the manager........I have never heard of this rule about the tow vehicle having to out-weigh the loaded trailer before........I would just tell them that your truck does weigh more anyway, to save some BS on your part.......

 

Did a "Google" search for Ford Bronco Curb Weight.
Looks like 4400 pounds and up depending on year & options


From UHAUL's website:
Specs for Auto Transport Trailers.

http://www.uhaul.com/guide/?equipment=autotransport

Trailer Capacity
Max load: 4,000 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight: 6,000 lbs. max
Empty weight: 2,000 lbs.

Your towing vehicle:
Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
Must weigh at least 3,500 lbs. (curb weight), and must equal or exceed 80% of the combined weight of the trailer (2,000 lbs.) and the vehicle being towed (up to 4,000 lbs.).
Must have Class 3 tow hitch (5,000 lbs. minimum weight-carrying rating)
Must have 1-7/8", 2" or 2-1/8" hitch ball (5,000 lbs. minimum)
Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
Must have external mirrors on both sides
Must have fully operational lighting
Auto transport lighting must be operational at all times, day and night, loaded or unloaded
Maximum recommended speed is 45 MPH
The vehicle being towed:
Must not weigh in excess of 4,000 lbs.
Must have a maximum outside-to-outside tire width of 79.25"
Note: outside tire width over 75" must use late-model U-Haul Auto Transport (identifiable by silver galvanized color).
Must have a maximum wheelbase (distance from front axle to rear axle, usually posted on the driver's side door jamb) of 133 inches.
Low-hanging equipment on the vehicle being towed such as spoilers, air dams, ground effects, etc., may be damaged by contact with the Auto Transport during loading and unloading. Make sure there is enough clearance for these items.

 

It's an old 80s full size bronco. I know my truck can tow it, should be fairly easy. Thanks for the help guys, I will have to talk to them again. Or find another store with out idiots.

 

Yeah, try another U Haul store...

I've had some of those bozo's tell me I can't rent their car hauler without renting their truck, too!
3-4 phone calls, and found a place that would do it.

 

Semi trailer trucks have trailers that far outweigh the truck all the time. Doesn't seem to be a problem. Does the trailer have brakes? Maybe there is a load limit because of the brakes.

Edwin

 

UHaul's auto transporter trailers have surge brakes.