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**jamie72** · 03-19-2018, 05:54 PM

i bought a 71 k20 truck about 4.5 hrs from me.. will it fit on one of these trailers?

7071lwb · 03-19-2018, 06:19 PM

I transported a 1970 c10 long bed on one and it fit, but without much room to spare.

**dmjlambert** · 03-19-2018, 06:25 PM

My c-10 transported on a U-haul dolly, and on a full trailer for a longer ride. If you have fat wheels/tires that stick out, it may not fit. Stock wheels/tires will probably work.

**1968k20** · 03-19-2018, 06:34 PM

My '71k20 Suburban fits on one!

**jamie72** · 03-19-2018, 06:34 PM

got skinnys on it... looks like it will work, all the websites say use a dolly...did you guys tell them what your hauling lol?
thanks for the replys.

**1968k20** · 03-19-2018, 06:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

got skinnys on it... looks like it will work, all the websites say use a dolly...did you guys tell them what your hauling lol?
thanks for the replys.

I told them that it was a Toyota Celica!

outfield · 03-19-2018, 06:40 PM

We rented a trailer from U Haul to tow an Old Range Rover, told them we were going to tow a Honda Accord, this was from a couple friend recommendations...
You may want to check the weight rating on the trailers and your truck, the U Haul guys can be tough. My 69 K20 weighs in at 4800lbs with me and the dogs sitting in it after going over the dump scales. So about 4500/4600 empty.

**dmjlambert** · 03-19-2018, 07:06 PM

If you are renting a u-haul in a big city, they won't like any combination of towing vehicle and towed vehicle. They put it in their computer and the computer says yes or no, and it usually just says no. I don't think their computer goes far back in years, so they don't even know what a C-10, C-20, K-20 is, or any vehicle from earlier than the late 90s. The u-haul dealers in small towns out in the country are more permissive and know what to type in their computer to get the trailer rented. Tow with a 3/4 ton truck or bigger for safety. You may also consider a tow bar, I've seen threads were people here have discussed how well these trucks track.

**57taskforce** · 03-19-2018, 07:13 PM

I’ve hauled 2 72 k20s on them from Utah to New Mexico. They fit but as said above it’s close. Make sure your tires aren’t to wide. I told them I was hauling an 87 (or something like that) extended cab ford ranger with my 98 K2500. The ranger has the same wheel base as a K20. I’m sure if you got into a wreck with something on the trailer other than what you told them you were going to be pulling, you’d be liable for everything. I never had one bit of trouble other than the surge breaks on those trailers suck bad.

Redneck Rydes · 03-19-2018, 07:22 PM

Surge brakes yea, make sure it has the pin to lock out the brakes, when you go to back up a hill with a vehicle on,it won't move,trailer thinks it is slowing down with inertia,so put the pin in before you back up,just my 2 cents,

Acorn · 03-19-2018, 10:14 PM

They have 2 different auto trailers that I know of.
Ask for the one tha ends with the letter X. (AT4274X) It is bigger with better tire straps.

custom10nut · 03-19-2018, 11:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1968k20

I told them that it was a Toyota Celica!

I towed my Kubota tractor, with loader and Backhoe, on one. I told them I was towing my son's little car.
The only thing that concerns me, is what are you using for a tow vehicle?

**jamie72** · 03-20-2018, 04:45 AM

i`ll be using a 2014 gmc double cab k1500, the truck has no motor, that will help a little but comes with extra cab and a bunch of parts...

**Grumpy old man** · 03-20-2018, 07:45 AM

I've used them a bunch of times ,They work good but they are a HEAVY trailer.

KevinR · 03-20-2018, 08:26 AM

I pulled my 70 C10 250 long bed about 3 hours home with a 2012 1500. Truck fit and pulled fine, only did 55 or 60 the whole way home.

Would I want to do it all the time? No, but I’m also not too experienced.

C10 had 265/75 16s and the straps fit, but barely.

demian5 · 03-20-2018, 12:37 PM

I towed my GMC home from NorCal to SoCal on one, it was fine.

**LockDoc** · 03-20-2018, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

i`ll be using a 2014 gmc double cab k1500, the truck has no motor, that will help a little but comes with extra cab and a bunch of parts...

If the '71 K20 doesn't have a motor and you are going to load a bunch of stuff in the back of it you may want to think about loading it backwards on the trailer. If you don't have enough tongue weight you will be all over the road (literally) going down hills.

LockDoc

alsriv2 · 03-20-2018, 02:45 PM

I towed my '69 C-10 long bed from Maryland to Arizona back in Mid 2014. I gave Uhaul the exact information of what I was towing on the trailer and what vehicle I was using to pull their trailer. I have a Ram 3500 Dually with the factory hitch assy. They put the information into their computer and I was fine. By doing this, I did not have any liability issues with UHaul by falsifying what I was using their trailer for (in case of rental equipment failure). My tow went well and I think the trailer they assigned me was one of their newer, slightly longer units. My rear tires are 13" wide N50-15's and were touching the side rails of the trailer tightly, but did fit inside the rails, not on them.
I do not recall what the codes were on the trailer, but think they were mentioned earlier. I have attached a few photos of my setup while parked in Flagstaff Arizona.

cypressbog · 03-20-2018, 03:53 PM

I used a U-Haul dolly for a 72 long bed, a U-Haul car transport for a 72 Blazer and a 57 Chevy 2 door. Never had any issues with any of these.

**jamie72** · 03-20-2018, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LockDoc

If the '71 K20 doesn't have a motor and you are going to load a bunch of stuff in the back of it you may want to think about loading it backwards on the trailer. If you don't have enough tongue weight you will be all over the road (literally) going down hills.

LockDoc

yep done thought of that.. found out the hard way once..

**jamie72** · 04-04-2018, 08:57 PM

It fit and I got it home

**72 Super** · 04-04-2018, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

It fit and I got it home

Glad it worked out for you. It looks like a nice solid K20. What are your plans for it?

Ray

**jamie72** · 04-04-2018, 09:42 PM

plans are to make it a daily driver, might lower it a tad and run 33`s its suppose to only have a 4 inch lift.. looks higher to me, but it sits with out a motor. can`t decide color, either black, or hugger orange with white top.It came with alot of nice parts, t350-205 xcase witch i think i`ll keep.

demian5 · 04-05-2018, 11:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamie72

It fit and I got it home

Looks like an old harlequin truck!

http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com/201...olf-harlequin/

**jamie72** · 04-05-2018, 06:39 PM

Ill take rust free parts in any color..lol

03-19-2018, 05:54 PM	#1
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	u haul auto transport trailers i bought a 71 k20 truck about 4.5 hrs from me.. will it fit on one of these trailers? __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-19-2018, 06:19 PM	#2
7071lwb Registered User Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bucks, PA Posts: 100	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I transported a 1970 c10 long bed on one and it fit, but without much room to spare. __________________ Daily Driver: 1972 K20 Project: 1967 Buick GS 340

03-19-2018, 06:25 PM	#3
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,948	Re: u haul auto transport trailers My c-10 transported on a U-haul dolly, and on a full trailer for a longer ride. If you have fat wheels/tires that stick out, it may not fit. Stock wheels/tires will probably work. Attached Images Last edited by dmjlambert; 03-19-2018 at 07:55 PM.

03-19-2018, 06:34 PM	#4
1968k20 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Chester,California Posts: 5,632	Re: u haul auto transport trailers My '71k20 Suburban fits on one! __________________ 1977 Chevrolet K10 SWB Project 350/4spd/np205 1977 Chevrolet K20 LWB 350/350/203 1991 4Runner 22RE 5 SPD Yanmar Tractor 3 Cyl Diesel

03-19-2018, 06:34 PM	#5
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: u haul auto transport trailers got skinnys on it... looks like it will work, all the websites say use a dolly...did you guys tell them what your hauling lol? thanks for the replys. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-19-2018, 06:40 PM	#7
outfield Registered User Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Portland, Or Posts: 387	Re: u haul auto transport trailers We rented a trailer from U Haul to tow an Old Range Rover, told them we were going to tow a Honda Accord, this was from a couple friend recommendations... You may want to check the weight rating on the trailers and your truck, the U Haul guys can be tough. My 69 K20 weighs in at 4800lbs with me and the dogs sitting in it after going over the dump scales. So about 4500/4600 empty.

03-19-2018, 07:06 PM	#8
dmjlambert Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 3,948	Re: u haul auto transport trailers If you are renting a u-haul in a big city, they won't like any combination of towing vehicle and towed vehicle. They put it in their computer and the computer says yes or no, and it usually just says no. I don't think their computer goes far back in years, so they don't even know what a C-10, C-20, K-20 is, or any vehicle from earlier than the late 90s. The u-haul dealers in small towns out in the country are more permissive and know what to type in their computer to get the trailer rented. Tow with a 3/4 ton truck or bigger for safety. You may also consider a tow bar, I've seen threads were people here have discussed how well these trucks track. Last edited by dmjlambert; 03-19-2018 at 07:53 PM.

03-19-2018, 07:13 PM	#9
57taskforce All about them K’s Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Land of Entrapment Posts: 6,588	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I’ve hauled 2 72 k20s on them from Utah to New Mexico. They fit but as said above it’s close. Make sure your tires aren’t to wide. I told them I was hauling an 87 (or something like that) extended cab ford ranger with my 98 K2500. The ranger has the same wheel base as a K20. I’m sure if you got into a wreck with something on the trailer other than what you told them you were going to be pulling, you’d be liable for everything. I never had one bit of trouble other than the surge breaks on those trailers suck bad. __________________ Tyler '57 3100 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=813888 '72 K20 Cheyenne: 5” lift, 35’s, front dana 60 blah blah blah… http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=662879 ‘69 K10 SWB: 4” lift 33”s… in a million pieces http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=805206 '98 Silverado LT K2500HD ECLB Vortec 454/4l80E: 6" lift 35x12.5x20’s

03-19-2018, 07:22 PM	#10
Redneck Rydes Registered User Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Trenton,Ontario & South Carolina Posts: 755	Re: u haul auto transport trailers Surge brakes yea, make sure it has the pin to lock out the brakes, when you go to back up a hill with a vehicle on,it won't move,trailer thinks it is slowing down with inertia,so put the pin in before you back up,just my 2 cents,

03-19-2018, 10:14 PM	#11
Acorn Registered User Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Winnsboro Texas Posts: 367	Re: u haul auto transport trailers They have 2 different auto trailers that I know of. Ask for the one tha ends with the letter X. (AT4274X) It is bigger with better tire straps. __________________ The bitterness of poor quality lingers long after the sweetness of a low price is forgotten.

03-20-2018, 04:45 AM	#13
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: u haul auto transport trailers i`ll be using a 2014 gmc double cab k1500, the truck has no motor, that will help a little but comes with extra cab and a bunch of parts... __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

03-20-2018, 07:45 AM	#14
Grumpy old man Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Gods country East,Tn Posts: 8,545	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I've used them a bunch of times ,They work good but they are a HEAVY trailer.

03-20-2018, 08:26 AM	#15
KevinR Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: IN Posts: 55	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I pulled my 70 C10 250 long bed about 3 hours home with a 2012 1500. Truck fit and pulled fine, only did 55 or 60 the whole way home. Would I want to do it all the time? No, but I’m also not too experienced. C10 had 265/75 16s and the straps fit, but barely.

03-20-2018, 12:37 PM	#16
demian5 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Lake Forest, CA Posts: 2,178	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I towed my GMC home from NorCal to SoCal on one, it was fine. __________________ "Work hard, use your vacation days." 1970 C15 GMC Long Bed 1986 C20 Scottsdale 1983 K2500 Sierra Classic Suburban 6.2 Instagram: C10sofOC

03-20-2018, 02:45 PM	#18
alsriv2 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Formerly MD and San Diego, now loving life in Arizona Posts: 1,636	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I towed my '69 C-10 long bed from Maryland to Arizona back in Mid 2014. I gave Uhaul the exact information of what I was towing on the trailer and what vehicle I was using to pull their trailer. I have a Ram 3500 Dually with the factory hitch assy. They put the information into their computer and I was fine. By doing this, I did not have any liability issues with UHaul by falsifying what I was using their trailer for (in case of rental equipment failure). My tow went well and I think the trailer they assigned me was one of their newer, slightly longer units. My rear tires are 13" wide N50-15's and were touching the side rails of the trailer tightly, but did fit inside the rails, not on them. I do not recall what the codes were on the trailer, but think they were mentioned earlier. I have attached a few photos of my setup while parked in Flagstaff Arizona. Attached Images __________________ Alan 2012 Ram 3500 Dually Crew Cab 6.7 Cummins 2014 Palomino Columbus 340RK 5th wheel '69 Chevy C10 396BB Last edited by alsriv2; 03-20-2018 at 02:51 PM.



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03-20-2018, 03:53 PM	#19
cypressbog Go Pack Go! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Green Bay Posts: 2,669	Re: u haul auto transport trailers I used a U-Haul dolly for a 72 long bed, a U-Haul car transport for a 72 Blazer and a 57 Chevy 2 door. Never had any issues with any of these.

04-04-2018, 08:57 PM	#21
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: u haul auto transport trailers It fit and I got it home Attached Images __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-04-2018, 09:42 PM	#23
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: u haul auto transport trailers plans are to make it a daily driver, might lower it a tad and run 33`s its suppose to only have a 4 inch lift.. looks higher to me, but it sits with out a motor. can`t decide color, either black, or hugger orange with white top.It came with alot of nice parts, t350-205 xcase witch i think i`ll keep. __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

04-05-2018, 06:39 PM	#25
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,839	Re: u haul auto transport trailers Ill take rust free parts in any color..lol __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

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