I'm towing a 4x8 Uhaul from Miami to DC. The Uhaul will not be very heavy at all - just boxes of clothing, personal items, no furniture.
Has anyone done this? Any suggestions?
Do you have a trailer hitch installed already? If not, you will need to factor that into the cost. Take it easy on the drive, as your honda has to stop all that extra weight. You will need a lot more distance to stop, and starts will be slow also. After you check out the total cost of this (hitch, wiring, trailer rental, extra fuel, tolls, wear and tear on the Honda, check to see how much it would be to ship your items. It would make the drive much easier. I have a trailer (bigger than what you will rent) and I tow it with a large truck, but it's a whole new ball game traveling with a trailer on the interstate. The car will handle different, you can't make any quick moves to avoid that moron driver in front of you, etc. It's a rather intense experience to drive with a trailer in tow. Passing vehicles requires tons of room, and you must be very careful when changing lanes to allow others enough room when you pull back in. So, after all that, DON'T DO IT! It's risky, and the accord really shouldn't tow much of anything. The bigger trailers have brakes that work with the tow vehicle, and that is a big help, but I don't think the 4x8 has brakes. Check the website 'uship' You can take bids for moving your 'stuff' and it may not cost as much as you think . I have used this service, and think it's a good value. Good luck, and let me know what you decide, and how you make out. Safe travels!! Curt
Take your time and keep your distance from other cars and make enough stops to keep the engine and transmission from over heating. Good luck and be safe.
With fresh coolant and oil you should have no problems at all
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