r/towing

I am about to load up my 2004 Toyota Highlander and move from North Dakota to Texas. I will be towing a motorcycle trailer (with motorcycle, obviously). On the drive up 2 years ago I got terrible gas mileage. I *may* have an upstream oxygen sensor out.

What gear should I drive in towing the trailer? How can I maximize my gas mileage? Please, any help would be much appreciated, I am dreading filling my tank ever 160 miles. Money is tight and I am worried.

I’m trying to use their auto transport trailer to drive an old Miata with my 2011 Honda pilot. I did the math, and even with the heaviest possible configurations, I’d still be under that limit. However, it seems the website won’t let me tow unless I set the max capacity to 5000lbs

I’m looking to purchase a used truck to tow my sports car to track events. The car weighs about 3500lbs + whatever the trailer weight will be. I will likely use a flat trailer but maybe enclosed eventually.
I would also like to haul some type of camper setup in the bed of the truck so I don’t have to sleep on the ground at the track. Crossbars and roof top tent are an option as well, but I think my wife wants the full camper setup.

What type of truck would you guys recommend?
Could I get away with an F-150? Or would I need 1500 diesel? 2500 gasser/diesel? Budget is a factor, so if we could spend like $18-25k that would be ideal, but we are open to more expensive (~$30k) options if needed.
It would be great to find something that’s modern and fully loaded for comfort on long road trips. I don’t have a brand preference, I just don’t want an unreliable piece of junk.

Thanks in advance!

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Hey everyone! I'm not entirely unfamiliar with towing/hauling, but loading trailers I am new to. I am getting ready to move from MI to SC and have some questions about loading/tongue weight. I have a 07 Edge AWD with Tow Package that I will be towing a uHaul rental 5x8 enclosed trailer with. I have a ~4ft tall, 26" wide tool box followed with another tool chest that is 26" wide and 5 drawers tall. Most of the rest of my stuff is not nearly as heavy - Full size mattress + wire frame, CHEAP TV stand and just totes of dishes, clothes and miscellaneous things. I see online that they want a 60/40 split, front to back. I see suggestions of a tongue weight of only 390lbs, uHauls own website suggests loading to the front with heavier items (such as toolboxes), but something in me is telling me to consult elsewhere...Would it be ignorant to load the tool boxes at the front? Or should I move them more towards the axle of the trailer?

Anything helps...outside of destructive criticism. Thank you

Hey guys I recently got my TDLR and looking to get into a towing company! I have some experience with flatbed since I’ve worked with my uncle in that field but no experience in self loader trucks. I’m open to any kind of work in this field if anyone knows any towing companies that are currently hiring. Thanks!

Also for example couldn’t you cut out the middle part of a trailer (if made of wood) to reduce the weight since you only need space for tires?

I’m talking a trailer that’s sub carry’s the whole car not just a front wheel puller. My research on my phone hasn’t been very good. But I was wondering if any kn ew already.

My grandfather passed away back in August and he left me a 69 Ford 2000 tractor and a custom built trailer that his father built for it. This thing is heavy like HEAVY, heavy. It’s got two axles and the tires he ran are 235/75R15’s. I am wondering what tire pressure I should run.

As far as I can find, the tractor is anywhere between 3,100lb-4,100lb and if I had to guess it’s a 16ft trailer? It’s big enough to carry the tractor, its brush hog, and he comfortably fit an 89 Oldsmobile 88 on it if that is any help.

A guy at work that does hauling and such said start with 65psi and see how it does. The tires I bought for it show a max psi of 80 and can do 2,500lb each at that psi.

Sorry for not having any clearer or more detailed info.

My grandfather passed away back in August and he left me a 69 Ford 2000 tractor and a custom built trailer that his father built for it. This thing is heavy like HEAVY, heavy. It’s got two axles and the tires he ran are 235/75R15’s. I am wondering what tire pressure I should run.

As far as I can find, the tractor is anywhere between 3,100lb-4,100lb and if I had to guess it’s a 16ft trailer? It’s big enough to carry the tractor, its brush hog, and he comfortably fit an 89 Oldsmobile 88 on it if that is any help.

A guy at work that does hauling and such said start with 65psi and see how it does. The tires I bought for it show a max psi of 80 and can do 2,500lb each at that psi.

Sorry for not having any clearer or more detailed info.

I was towed on Saturday for Atlanta PD with claims of no insurance. I bought the vehicle this week and added the vehicle to the insurance the next day. I didn’t have a new insurance card yet, however. I got there as he was towing me and he said because the insurance wasn’t showing in the system he has to tow it. I logged into the site for insurance and showed him the vehicle active on the policy.

Was towed and paid to pick it up. Shouldn’t have been towed in the first place. Cost close to $300. Any recourse for getting reimbursed for this? My plan was clearly and confirmed by insurance in effect for multiple days before the tow.

I was letting a friend keep a car on my property while they fixed it up since they had nowhere else to put it. This friend dropped me recently, yet their stuff is still on my property despite them saying it would be gone by last Friday. Would it be legal to tow their car off? And if so, would I have to call a towing company? Or if I had the means to tow it myself, could I? Where would I even put it? Thank you,

(This is in Utah if different laws apply)