U-Haul Equipment specifications: 6' x 12' Utility Trailer With Ramp (2024)

FAQs

What size hitch is needed for a 6x12 uhaul trailer? ›

The 2" hitch ball is the standard size required to rent a U-Haul trailer, whether it be the 5x9 Utility Trailer or 6x12 Cargo Trailer. The 2" hitch ball fits most class 3 receivers, which is typically the most common trailer hitch.

The 6x12 utility trailers are often used as ATV trailers and snowmobile trailers, as it has the right amount of floor space and low loading deck with ramp for easy loading. Most golf carts, and many other off-road ATVs will easily fit in the 6x12 open top trailer.

Our 6x12 enclosed trailers have the capacity to load nearly 2,500 lbs with almost 400 total cubic feet of storage!

Full/Double – Cargo Van, 10′ and up moving trucks, and 5'x8′ cargo trailers and up. Queen – Cargo Van, 10′ and up moving trucks, and 5'x8′ cargo trailers and up. King – 10′ and up moving trucks, and a 6'x12′ cargo trailer.

Your goal is for the hitch and vehicle's receiver to be riding high enough from the ground to avoid scraping, even on potholes and bumpers. In order to achieve this, a trailer hitch should be at least 17 inches off the ground.

The 6x12 utility trailer has a maximum loading capacity of just over 2,600 lbs, with more than 70 square feet of floor space. Equipped with an automatic braking system, tandem axles and a spring suspension, our utility trailers provide a soft ride for hauling your cargo.

Cargo trailers come in a variety of sizes, including the 4' x 8' Cargo Trailer, 5' x 8' Cargo Trailer, and 6' x 12' Cargo Trailer, with the room to hold cargo ranging from a twin size bed to an L-shaped couch.

If you have more belongings to move, a cargo trailer in sizes 5×8, 5×10 or 6×12 will work perfectly to move your mattress.

Ramp Capacity: 1,810 lbs.

The 4x8 cargo trailer is lightweight and easy to tow behind any vehicle, it is our smallest enclosed cargo trailer rental.

How much can a utility trailer ramp hold? ›

Trailer Ramps are 100% solid, made with an exclusive patented process that coats high-density expanded foam with a traction surface for a lightweight ramp solution that is strong yet durable. The ramps will not slide, scratch, or otherwise damage any floor type and can hold up to 1,500 lbs.

GO Trailer and Camper—Light Enough To Tow With a Small Car

GO is designed to provide heavy-duty hauling and spacious camping at the lightest weight possible. With its all-aluminum, TIG-welded frame, GO weighs only 840 pounds. GO is so lightweight that you can tow it with just about any vehicle—car, truck, van, or SUV!

GVWR stands for Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

It is the maximum loaded weight of your vehicle (or trailer), as determined by the manufacturer. GVWR isn't just the weight of passengers and cargo but also the vehicle itself.

All U-Haul trailers use a 1-7/8″ or 2″ ball. Because of this, you only need to pay attention to weight capacity. Smaller options, like the 4×7 Utility Trailer, require a 2,000-pound rated ball and the Auto Transport will require, at minimum, a 5,000-pound capacity ball.

The standard ball size for a trailer hitch is 2 inches in diameter. Most trailers have a 2-inch coupler, making the 2-inch ball the standard size. However, the ball size may be different depending on the size of the trailer. The other common ball sizes include 1-7/8 inches and 2-5/16 inches.

While I can sympathize with your issue, it is not safe to tow a trailer if you only have a 2" hitch ball and your trailer coupler is designed for a 2-5/16" hitch ball, even for a short distance; the insecure connection between hitch ball and coupler would pose a danger to others because of the risk of the trailer ...