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Old 02-11-2022, 07:09 AM   #1
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Vegas 25.6 towing U-Haul 6x12 cargo trailer?

Hi with the Vegas can I just attach to current tow hitch and 7 pin or need anything else?

Some information found online below:

6x12 cargo trailers
The optimal ball height for towing U-Haul trailers is 18½ to 18¾ inches. This is measured from the ground to the middle of the hitch ball, prior to connecting the trailer. If the hitch ball height of your tow vehicle needs to be lower or higher, U-Haul has a variety of different sized and adjustable ball mounts available to achieve the appropriate height.

Features
Lowest deck
Softest ride
Padded rub rails
Automatic hydraulic surge brake
Capacity
Volume: up to 396 cu. ft.
Max load: 2,480 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max.
Empty weight: 1,920 lbs.
Towing vehicle requirements
Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV or Jeep. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
Tow vehicle and trailer lighting must be operational at all times, day and night. All U-Haul trailers and towing are wired with a 4-way flat light connector.
The curb weight of your tow vehicle must be at least 80% of the loaded weight of the trailer.
In order to tow, your vehicle must be equipped with an adequate hitch system and lighting connections. Your hitch system includes the receiver hitch, ball mount and ball. The overall rating is determined by the lowest rated component of the three. How to determine your hitch system rating.
Must have 1-7/8" or, 2" hitch ball (3,500 lbs. minimum)
Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
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Old 02-11-2022, 11:15 AM   #2
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Look at the yellow weight label. Thor says your GVWR is 14,500. What does it say for GCWR (RV & Trailer). Even though your rated to tow 8000 you don’t want to go over the GCWR. Uhaul spec says 4000 max trailer weight. So if your GCWR is 18,500 you’d be ok. Found this on another thread.
https://www.thorforums.com/forums/at...8&d=1573943502

According to this chart you should be ok.
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Old 02-11-2022, 02:17 PM   #3
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Surge brakes so you're good there; no need for a trailer brake controller.
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Old 02-11-2022, 02:49 PM   #4
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7 pin to 4 pin adapter for the lights if you don’t have a 4 pin connector on your coach.
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Old 02-11-2022, 03:21 PM   #5
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I believe your limit will be tongue weight. Depending on how the trailer is loaded you could exceed the 500 lb tongue weight limit.
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Old 02-11-2022, 06:22 PM   #6
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You should have no problem at all if you load the trailer properly. Right above the U-Haul trailer’s tongue there should be a sticker like the one in picture below indicating minimum tongue weight. I think I took this picture of a 6X12 last time I rented from U-Haul a couple of months ago.

Inside they recommend 60% of load in front half of trailer.

I’ve towed this size trailer with my E-350 motorhome, E-350 van, and two 4-cylinder trucks. They are easy to pull and are generally very stable.
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Old 02-11-2022, 07:23 PM   #7
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Hi with the Vegas can I just attach to current tow hitch and 7 pin or need anything else?

Some information found online below:

6x12 cargo trailers
The optimal ball height for towing U-Haul trailers is 18½ to 18¾ inches. This is measured from the ground to the middle of the hitch ball, prior to connecting the trailer. If the hitch ball height of your tow vehicle needs to be lower or higher, U-Haul has a variety of different sized and adjustable ball mounts available to achieve the appropriate height.

Features
Lowest deck
Softest ride
Padded rub rails
Automatic hydraulic surge brake
Capacity
Volume: up to 396 cu. ft.
Max load: 2,480 lbs.
Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max.
Empty weight: 1,920 lbs.
Towing vehicle requirements
Must be equipped with a hard top if it is an SUV or Jeep. U-Haul does not allow any type of sport-utility vehicle not equipped with a hard top to tow U-Haul equipment.
Tow vehicle and trailer lighting must be operational at all times, day and night. All U-Haul trailers and towing are wired with a 4-way flat light connector.
The curb weight of your tow vehicle must be at least 80% of the loaded weight of the trailer.
In order to tow, your vehicle must be equipped with an adequate hitch system and lighting connections. Your hitch system includes the receiver hitch, ball mount and ball. The overall rating is determined by the lowest rated component of the three. How to determine your hitch system rating.
Must have 1-7/8" or, 2" hitch ball (3,500 lbs. minimum)
Must not exceed maximum allowable hitch ball height 25"
I found 14,500 mh and 22,000 combined 7,500 towing capacity. Unless someone finds something different. The combined is from a 2022
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Old 02-12-2022, 02:26 PM   #8
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Excellent you all are the best!
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Old 02-21-2022, 02:15 AM   #9
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Climb under the back of your coach and look an check all the mounting bolts on that hitch where its mounted to the frame, then look at the hitch it self and make sure there are no cracks in the hitch, usually you will see a little rust if its cracked, there have been a couple of members post pictures of a major hitch failure when hauling bigger loads, I looked at mine and not impressed with the way Thor mounted it, I only haul a 19 foot aluminum boat on a single axle, If I were to haul anything bigger/heavier I would add some plate to the hitch mounting area
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Old 02-21-2022, 03:03 AM   #10
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Climb under the back of your coach and look an check all the mounting bolts on that hitch where its mounted to the frame, then look at the hitch it self and make sure there are no cracks in the hitch, usually you will see a little rust if its cracked, there have been a couple of members post pictures of a major hitch failure when hauling bigger loads, I looked at mine and not impressed with the way Thor mounted it, I only haul a 19 foot aluminum boat on a single axle, If I were to haul anything bigger/heavier I would add some plate to the hitch mounting area
Will do thx
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