Frequently asked hitch questions

Can I tow a U-Haul trailer behind my vehicle?

Yes! To see which U-Haul trailers your vehicle can tow, get a rate quote. After entering the year, make and model of your vehicle, you will be shown which trailers you can tow and the rental price for each size. If you do not have a hitch on your vehicle, U-Haul sells and installs hitches 7 days a week and can equip any car, truck or van with a trailer hitch. U-Haul is the only company in the industry that rents trailers one-way in the United States and Canada.

How much will it cost to put a hitch on my vehicle?

Visit the U-Haul Store to get the prices for and order many of our hitches. To find out what your specific needs are, contact your neighborhood U-Haul Hitch Center using our Location Finder or call us at 1-800-468-4285.

What size hitch ball do I need?

The most common size hitch balls are 1-7/8" to 2", depending on your trailer's coupler. Larger sizes up to 2-5/16" are available for commercial-type towing needs. Check your coupler - the recommended size will be stamped on the top. U-Haul trailers will work with either the 1-7/8" or the 2" hitch balls. They start at $8.95 and come with the clamp-indicating fastener, an exclusive U-Haul safety feature. Hitch balls can be purchased from the U-Haul Store.

What type of wiring adapter do I need?

The wiring adapters vary depending on the year, make and model of your vehicle as well as the device being towed. To find out what your specific needs are, contact your neighborhood U-Haul Hitch Center using our Location Finder.

What do drawbars and hitch balls cost?

U-Haul hitch balls are the safest in the industry, equipped with the clamp-indicating fastener, an exclusive U-Haul feature, and start at $8.95. Drawbars vary depending on the amount of drop needed for your vehicle and towing device, and range from $19.95 to $28.95. Many hitch accessories can be purchased from the U-Haul Store.

How do I schedule my hitch to be installed?

Contact your neighborhood U-Haul Hitch Center using our Location Finder or call us at 1-800-468-4285.

Have a different question?

If we didn't answer your specific question here, please contact your neighborhood U-Haul Hitch Center using our Location Finder.