New U-haul Trailer

[gbranham]

Designed with the enthusiast in mind. Looks like it might make transporting our cars a little easier.

https://www.caranddriver.com/news/a63094820/u-haul-auto-car-transport-toy-hauler-trailer-2025-new/

[JohnK]

I saw that same article - agree, it looks like a great option for track days. Unfortunately I've called around and it's not widely available yet. None in our area. I was hoping to track one down for an upcoming track day. I hope they get them out there eventually.

[gbranham]

The deck height of the 'traditional' U-haul is 23", but with 6'6" ramps vs the Toy Hauler's 8' ramps, the approach angle on the traditional is 17 degrees, and the Toy Hauler is 11 degrees. Helps a little bit.

Greg

[Just puttering]

They make a "lift" trailer that drops the back down to load Electric Scissor Lifts.
The back of the trailer drops down to the ground!
I was contemplating using one of these to move my car!
example
https://www.sunbeltrentals.com/equipment-rental/general-construction-tools/12-single-axle-lift-bed-trailer/0241710/

[Grubester]

I glanced the article but didn't see the weight of the trailer itself. If my Mk4 weighs-in at say 2,300 lbs, and my Ford Explorer hitch limit is 5,000 lbs, that leaves 2,700 lbs max on the trailer weight (and I'd like a bit of safety margin, too).
The current U-Haul I've used weighs about ~1,800 lbs. Curious about this new one.

[JimStone]

I glanced the article but didn't see the weight of the trailer itself. If my Mk4 weighs-in at say 2,300 lbs, and my Ford Explorer hitch limit is 5,000 lbs, that leaves 2,700 lbs max on the trailer weight (and I'd like a bit of safety margin, too).
The current U-Haul I've used weighs about ~1,800 lbs. Curious about this new one.

I was thinking the same thing. It looks like pretty shiny metal, so maybe it's an aluminum trailer which would keep the total weight down.

[cv2065]

Just rented an enclosed 20 foot trailer built for car hauling from a local guy that advertised on this site. About the same as a u-haul trailer but enclosed.

https://neighborstrailer.com/enclosed-trailers