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We pick up our new Ascent Limited in the next few days - can’t wait! Then we need to reserve a U-Haul cargo trailer for a cross-country move (MA to WA). We’re trying to decide between the 5x8 trailer (empty weight = 900 lbs; max load = 1,800 lbs; GVW = 2,700 lbs max; no brakes) and the 6x12 trailer (empty weight = 1,920 lbs; max load = 2,480 lbs; GVW = 4,400 lbs max; automatic hydraulic surge brakes). We’re likely to have 1,000-1,500 lbs of stuff (mainly small boxes; no furniture).
With the Ascent Limited (5,000 lb towing capacity) would it be better to tow a close-to-fully-loaded smaller trailer with single axle and no trailer brakes OR a partially loaded larger trailer with double axle and automatic hydraulic surge brakes??
Our top priorities are overall safety while on the interstate (avoiding excessive swaying, tire blowouts, and other disasters) and not overly taxing our new Ascent. Unfortunately pulling a trailer is our only option ... we’ve ruled out hiring a mover, using a U-Box, and renting a U-Haul truck.
Lastly, we bought the Ascent as a towing vehicle because we hope to buy a pop-up tent trailer or small travel trailer in the the next year. So pulling the U-Haul trailer will be a test run of the Ascent’s handling and towing abilities!
With the Ascent Limited (5,000 lb towing capacity) would it be better to tow a close-to-fully-loaded smaller trailer with single axle and no trailer brakes OR a partially loaded larger trailer with double axle and automatic hydraulic surge brakes??
Our top priorities are overall safety while on the interstate (avoiding excessive swaying, tire blowouts, and other disasters) and not overly taxing our new Ascent. Unfortunately pulling a trailer is our only option ... we’ve ruled out hiring a mover, using a U-Box, and renting a U-Haul truck.
Lastly, we bought the Ascent as a towing vehicle because we hope to buy a pop-up tent trailer or small travel trailer in the the next year. So pulling the U-Haul trailer will be a test run of the Ascent’s handling and towing abilities!