What size ball mount do U-Haul trailers have?

[MichaelD]

You know, the ones you rent and hook up behind your truck/car. I'm ordering a hitch for my truck online right now and need to know what size ball to get.

Thanks.

 

[Fausto]

Hehe....you said "ball mount".

 

Either 2" or 2 1/8" depending on the trailer you rent.

 

[MichaelD]

Heheh, I did say that, didn't I?

Hey Roger, how are you doing? Which one?? Um....the bigger one, I guess...I can only tow under 5k pounds...so I want the 2 1/8?

 

It could be either Mike, no way to tell, call up your local U-Haul and ask

PS.

I'm doing just fine, thank you

 

[dmurray14]

I would guess it to be the 2"...but like roger said, call up and ask.


BTW, while we're on the topic of hitches - once you get your "BALL MOUNT" , leave it on the truck if possible. A friend once got rear-ended by some illegal mexican immigrant who was going like 25mph, and the friend had is ball mount on and it ate up all the damage. The friends truck was fine, while the mexican's tuck was...not good.

Dan

edit: your avatar is scary. that is all.

 

[MichaelD]

OK, thanks!

"Hello, UHaul? How big are your balls?"

:wine:

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
OK, thanks!

"Hello, UHaul? How big are your balls?"

:wine:

lmao, ask that. record it if possible.

:beer:cheers:beer:

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: dmurray14
I would guess it to be the 2"...but like roger said, call up and ask.


BTW, while we're on the topic of hitches - once you get your "BALL MOUNT" , leave it on the truck if possible. A friend once got rear-ended by some illegal mexican immigrant who was going like 25mph, and the friend had is ball mount on and it ate up all the damage. The friends truck was fine, while the mexican's tuck was...not good.

Dan

edit: your avatar is scary. that is all.

1. I plan on leaving it attached at all times, for the exact reason you specify. Some bimbo in an Eclipse rear ended my bosses Expedition and he had his ball on.Q) The ball went thru her radiator. His ball was scratched. BAHAAHAHAH!!!! I said "his ball was scratched!!"

2. Re: my avatar. Ironically, I don't look much different in real life.

 

[bunker]

I could've sworn Uhaul uses 1 7/8 "

 

[guyver01]

Ask Uhaul themselves:

http://www.uhaul.com/hitches/ask_the_pros.html

4. What size hitch ball do I need?

The most common size hitch balls are 1-7/8" to 2", depending on your trailers coupler. Larger sizes up to 2-5/16" are available for commercial-type towing needs. Check your coupler ­ the recommended size will be stamped on the top. U-Haul trailers will work with either the 1 7/8" or the 2" size hitch ball. They start at $8.95 and come with the clamp-indicating fastener, an exclusive U-Haul safety feature. Hitch balls can be purchased from the U-Haul store.

 

[Trevelyan]

Also, while on the topic of U-Haul and ball sizes, I feel its appropriate to mention that U-Haul sucks balls... any size balls--they aren't picky, but they sure as hell suck them royally.

It's more like:

U-Pickupthebrokeasstruck, U-Dealwithdumbemployees, U-Haul, U-Breakdown, U-Wait, U-Wait, U-Cry, U-Getpissedoff, U-Wait, U-Getpickedup, U-Complain, U-Getnorefundofanykind, U-Return, U-Billedfordamagesthatwerealreadythere, U-Letgoofanykindofrestraint, U-Yell, U-Callthosejackasswhattheyareandyouknowwhatthatis?stupidassfVckingretardsdamn, U-Getkickedout, U-Complaintocorporate, U-WishyouusedRyder

Then, three years later:

U-Forgetabout3yearsago, U-Thinkitwasaflukebutitsdifferentherebecauseitsanicetown, U-LoseagainandaskyourselfwhythehelldidIeveruse U-Haul.

 

[dmurray14]

Originally posted by: Trevelyan
Also, while on the topic of U-Haul and ball sizes, I feel its appropriate to mention that U-Haul sucks balls... any size balls--they aren't picky, but they sure as hell suck them royally.

It's more like:

U-Pickupthebrokeasstruck, U-Dealwithdumbemployees, U-Haul, U-Breakdown, U-Wait, U-Wait, U-Cry, U-Getpissedoff, U-Wait, U-Getpickedup, U-Complain, U-Getnorefundofanykind, U-Return, U-Billedfordamagesthatwerealreadythere, U-Letgoofanykindofrestraint, U-Yell, U-Callthosejackasswhattheyareandyouknowwhatthatis?stupidassfVckingretardsdamn, U-Getkickedout, U-Complaintocorporate, U-WishyouusedRyder

Then, three years later:

U-Forgetabout3yearsago, U-Thinkitwasaflukebutitsdifferentherebecauseitsanicetown, U-LoseagainandaskyourselfwhythehelldidIeveruse U-Haul.

wow...that...uh...says a lot

 

[deerslayer]

Originally posted by: MichaelD
OK, thanks!

"Hello, UHaul? How big are your balls?"

:wine:

lol

 

[MichaelD]

Originally posted by: guyver01
Ask Uhaul themselves:

http://www.uhaul.com/hitches/ask_the_pros.html

4. What size hitch ball do I need?

The most common size hitch balls are 1-7/8" to 2", depending on your trailers coupler. Larger sizes up to 2-5/16" are available for commercial-type towing needs. Check your coupler ­ the recommended size will be stamped on the top. U-Haul trailers will work with either the 1 7/8" or the 2" size hitch ball. They start at $8.95 and come with the clamp-indicating fastener, an exclusive U-Haul safety feature. Hitch balls can be purchased from the U-Haul store.

*tips hat* I must admit, I didn't even think of going there to check. I was too busy ordering up hitch, drawbar, locking pin, wiring harness etc. You know how it goes:

*staring at order form until eyes bleed*
"Is this part number right?"
*double checks 114 times*
"OK, the hitch is the right part number...what about the wiring harness? DAMN, I clicked too fast!"
*double checks 23 times*
"OK.."

Lather, Rinse, Repeat.

Thanks, Guyver01.


Trevelyan

LMAOROFL!!! That was excellent! You obviously had a bad experience or three. :Q I have rented half a dozen Uhauls in the past 5 years or so. You're right; they are ALWAYS beat to hell and banged up. That is why I take the time to fill out the "check in paperwork" where you note EVERY BLASTED SINGLE SCRATCH AND PIECE OF DIRT on there.

Everytime I do, the guy behind the counter goes "what the hell is this?" I say "your beat to sh1t truck." I invite him to come out and verify that every mark on the sheet is actually on the truck. They NEVER do.

I have not had a single problem returning the truck and having them say "you scratched it." You just have to live and learn.

I HAVE almost had one break down on me....about two miles away from the rental place...I was on my way back to return it. The TEMP gauge lit up bright red and some kind of buzzer went off....I wasn't stopping. I drove it back, told them about it and they said:

Oh, number XYZ truck? It always does that.

:| Thanks for letting me rent a time bomb, Idiots!! :| I got lucky I guess.