Hows it going hummer lovers...I have a 2006 h3 base model I did add a class III hitch on it and I am about to tow for the first time... and going cross counry...What tips can U guys give me as far as stuff for the road, towing accessories, rules of the road.. and how much I can tow with this puppy...I am towing the second smallest u-hual trailer they have...thxs..

 

First, I'm new here so take this for what it is.

I believe your vehicle is rated to two around 4500lbs. What is your weight load?

I've towed many things behind trucks over the years, and not sure if you've towed before, but here's a short list: (guys, feel free to add)

- Make sure all trailer lights are operational (brakes, turn signals)
- Continue to check tires on trailer for pressure (especially since it's not your trailer and you don't know how it has been maintained)
- Try practicing a bit in a very open parking lot (reverse, wider turns, parking)
- On the freeway, stay in the far right two lanes. Don't use the fast lane.
- Give yourself double the amount of room you would normally use for braking
- Obviously, take turns wider than normal
- Think ahead, especially when pulling into plazas, gas stations, restaurants, etc. Remember that you need more room to truck your load around.

- Oh, and no drive thru's.

 

Don't forget making sure your load is balanced. Too heavy on the front and you loose steering control, Too heavy on the back and the rear end of your hummer will get loose, and the trailer will start swinging left and right. hit your brakes and it usually gets worse and takes you to the ditch. If this happens and you haven't lost it already, take your foot off the gas slowly and ease into the brake very gently until you gain control again. That is your max speed until you can rebalance your load.
I ran a wrecker for a guy down the road on my off days for awhile. I can't count the number of wrecks I have worked because of unbalanced loads on a trailer.

 

Thanks for the important info

 

I am towing the u-hual trailer its 5' by 8' empty it weighs at 900 lbs will I be ok pulling this trailer and about how much more weight can I put in it

 

I will also be towing for the first time in my H3, 3.7, 5 speed. Never towed with a standard...



The sail boat is only around 500 lbs, maybe less. I can actually push it around on the trailer when adjusting.

But the trailer is overkill. Very heavy. It's meant for a much larger/heavier speedboat, but it came with the sailboat for a good price.

 

Make Uhaul service the wheel bearings on the trailer before you take it or at least show you some kind of record of where they were serviced.

I had a Uhaul trailer catch fire due to a seized wheel bearing...

 

woah!

good advice

 

Tows my boat just fine, Backing up can be a little difficult because of the giant blind spot thats called everything behind the truck.

 

rofl!