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wvparanormal
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U Haul trailers are for the most part very old trailers. The 45 mph speed limit stickers are from back when the nationwide speed was 55mph. The newer trailers shouldn't have the stickers on them. It depends on how the trailer handles at higher speeds as to whether it is safe or not. A lot has to do with the weight of the towing vehicle. A small car and it may not be safe at 45 mph. A 1 ton pick up and it would be safe at 80 Mph |
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David C
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Hi
I have driven many times from california to texas and back with the biggest one they do, the limit is to safeguard inexperienced towers in case they go too fast, Just stick to 45 mph down hills and the rest of the time just do what the local state limit is, usually 55 mph.
If you absent mindedly go too fast down a hill, especially when loaded the back part starts shaking violently, you have to slow down gradually, do not brake hard or you will Jack knife as the rear trailer tries to snap around to the front, drop down through the gears to slow down and it will settle down.
Good Luck |
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Gerald
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Yes, the trailer is rated to 45 mph when full. It is on their in big black letters... Make sure you load the heavy stuff to the front. Or the trailer will be swerving left and rignt.. |
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Rawbert
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At times. But keep it under 60 mph even though some state the max speed for trailers is 55 mph. And stay in the slower lanes. |
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puanani
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Yes....consider what happens in a wreck. |
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oklatom
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http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=389x1171948
Start your read there. Then realize the 45 is their way to CYA, whatever happens it's because you were going faster then 45. |
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doug
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no,,they are just covering thier butts for liability purposes.but dont drive faster than you can handle a vehicle thats towing a trailer |
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Joey Ray
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Too slow can cause others to become angry and can also be a safety hazzard. If you are driving too fast, your trailer will begin to sway and wobble and will be harder to control. They have found that 45 is the best because most speed limits in rural areas are around 45. You can go faster, but be careful. You need to be able to control the trailer. |
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ken erestu
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No, but this is a safety based recommendation.
Most vehicles are made to brake efficiently without a trailer. When you add the weight of the trailer, you minimize the vehicle's braking efficiency.
Also, the vehicle will handle differently when towing. If you are not used to driving with a trailer, it could affect the handling of your car.
If you allow plenty of space between yourself and other vehicles, you can effectively compensate for the issues associated with towing a trailer and drive above 45mph.
Hope this helps. |
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Toledo Engineer
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I would say it all depends on the tires the trailer has. If the tires are like a spare tire on a car, then yes, 45 is the max. But 45 is also the minumum on the interstates, so I would recommend satying off those and traveling on the old US highways. Sometimes much more senic too. And the interstates follow them so you wont be going very far off. |
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John B
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If you want to stop...
I mean just use common sence, in a crowed area while driving when you may need to stop quickly it is probally best. You are carrying alot of weight in the truck. The weight will make it alot more diffucult to stop if you have to. It all depends on the load though.
On the highway it really shouldnt matter. Hopefully you are not slamming on your breaks on the highway. I would watch the rpms of the truck, you dont want them to go to high because that will burn alot of gas and could lead to you breaking down. If you have a regular load though I would probally just drive the speed limit. |
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pipayjoshua
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yes |
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Woody
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no...it actually beomes a safety problem if your are traveling too slowly on the highway |
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nikki
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I am getting a uhaul truck next week and I'll be traveling mostly highway. What is the speed limit in a uhaul truck when driving on highway |
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