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Towing a UHaul trailer with an XC70 2001

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Old 02-06-2011, 04:15 PM
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Hey all,

I'm considering buying a Curt Hitch 12318, and renting a UHaul 4x8 trailer to move cross country (California to Minnesota).

Any considerations I should take into place? Transmission oil cooler? Any better options?

Anyone have any better ideas than installing the hitch and renting a trailer? My wife and I don't have a lot of belongings, but we have a little more than what can fit in our XC70 (probably 8-10 more wine sized boxes from the liquor store).

Thanks in advance!
 
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Old 02-07-2011, 05:06 PM
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A trailer is no big deal and you can always use the hitch for a bike rack when you get to Minnesota. I've pulled boats and trailers with all of my Volvos with absolutely no problems.
 
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I've found U-Haul's receivers to be priced better than any others I've found. Made by Draw Tite and they fit well. They also sell coolers.
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Old 02-09-2011, 10:55 AM
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Originally Posted by ed7
I've found U-Haul's receivers to be priced better than any others I've found. Made by Draw Tite and they fit well. They also sell coolers.
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I just bought a Curt Hitch on Sunday, and it was delivered yesterday! I'm putting it on this weekend.

Have you used one of their coolers? I am trying to get a handle on whether or not it would be prudent to invest in one, or if it would be overkill.
 
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