towing with ball on bumper

9iron · 07-05-2009, 11:20 AM

I am planning on pulling a u-haul trailer from NO.Cal to central Idaho and was wondering if ball on bumper would be ok,do not have a lot of cash to install receiver.any input would be appreciated.I have a 2006 quad cab 1500 4x4 all stock

leolkfrm · 07-05-2009, 12:03 PM

is the bumper rated for what you want to tow? it should be stamped on it

Kennyray · 07-05-2009, 12:18 PM

According to the U-Haul hook up book, you are good to go with what you have for any U-Haul enclosed trailer. Just make sure the ball you use is rated at 3500 pounds or better.

gmctrucks · 07-05-2009, 01:53 PM

Welcome and howdy from TEXAS. I have towed a 1974 Pontiac Firebird on a trailer with dual axles before with no problems so you will be fine now I have a receiver.

9iron · 07-05-2009, 02:51 PM

Thanks 4 all quick replys,did not think to ck u-haul 1st,thanks again

Kennyray · 07-05-2009, 03:12 PM

I manage a U-Haul location so I have access to the hook up book. If you want to make sure it is going to be ok, you can take your truck to any U-haul and get a free towing inspection to make sure that it will be good to go.

gmctrucks · 07-05-2009, 11:22 PM

This is off the subject but when I went to some Pakistanis U-Haul place close to my house they wanted me to disconnect the trailer I rented this week I went to another U-haul I have a bad back and im calling U-Haul on Monday I think they were just being lazy.

Kennyray · 07-06-2009, 05:18 AM

you probably went to a dealer and not a center, I have no respect for dealers. U-Haul is just a side business for them.

ThunderDawg09 · 07-06-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by gmctrucks

This is off the subject but when I went to some Pakistanis U-Haul place close to my house they wanted me to disconnect the trailer I rented this week I went to another U-haul I have a bad back and im calling U-Haul on Monday I think they were just being lazy.

Thats bad customer service right there. I dont understand how places like that stay open.

bradrhale · 07-06-2009, 12:05 PM

some places that i have rented from wouldnt let me hook them up. said that they had to do it but since that is more of a franchise thing than anything else, i would go to the better service places.

07-05-2009, 11:20 AM	#1
9iron Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	towing with ball on bumper I am planning on pulling a u-haul trailer from NO.Cal to central Idaho and was wondering if ball on bumper would be ok,do not have a lot of cash to install receiver.any input would be appreciated.I have a 2006 quad cab 1500 4x4 all stock Last edited by 9iron; 07-05-2009 at 11:44 AM. Reason: more info on truck

07-05-2009, 12:03 PM	#2
leolkfrm Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N.Y. Posts: 4,300	is the bumper rated for what you want to tow? it should be stamped on it __________________ 4 wheels move the body 2 wheels move the soul B.W.A.I

07-05-2009, 12:18 PM	#3
Kennyray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 648	According to the U-Haul hook up book, you are good to go with what you have for any U-Haul enclosed trailer. Just make sure the ball you use is rated at 3500 pounds or better. __________________ On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust

07-05-2009, 02:51 PM	#5
9iron Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 2	towing with bumper mtd ball Thanks 4 all quick replys,did not think to ck u-haul 1st,thanks again

07-05-2009, 03:12 PM	#6
Kennyray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 648	I manage a U-Haul location so I have access to the hook up book. If you want to make sure it is going to be ok, you can take your truck to any U-haul and get a free towing inspection to make sure that it will be good to go. __________________ On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust

07-05-2009, 01:53 PM	#4
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	Welcome and howdy from TEXAS. I have towed a 1974 Pontiac Firebird on a trailer with dual axles before with no problems so you will be fine now I have a receiver.

07-05-2009, 11:22 PM	#7
gmctrucks Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston,Texas Posts: 4,030	This is off the subject but when I went to some Pakistanis U-Haul place close to my house they wanted me to disconnect the trailer I rented this week I went to another U-haul I have a bad back and im calling U-Haul on Monday I think they were just being lazy.

07-06-2009, 05:18 AM	#8
Kennyray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 648	you probably went to a dealer and not a center, I have no respect for dealers. U-Haul is just a side business for them. __________________ On a quiet night you can hear a Ford rust

07-06-2009, 12:05 PM	#10
bradrhale Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 8,014	some places that i have rented from wouldnt let me hook them up. said that they had to do it but since that is more of a franchise thing than anything else, i would go to the better service places.

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