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Originally Posted by Krunk Man
Ok well I just reserved a uhaul 5x9 utility trailer.
Only $130 one way. Den->Msp
Its just not worth the risk of having the bike rip off or bend the frame.
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I think that renting a trailer is a wise decision.
As to the U-Haul choice, I respect trueX5er's comments. Personally, I have rented U-Haul trailers a couple of dozen times, and have never had a problem. I am aware of other U-haul horror stories. I think the maintenance depends very much on the U-Haul franchisee location; mine was good, but it seems not all are. You should check tire pressures, tire tread, lights, hitch connections, safety chains, etc. Any excessive rust is a cause for concern. See if the wheels have any play in the bearings (I wouldn't bother to jack it up for that). You essentially need to do a very thorough walk-around.
Finally, most sway problems are caused by improper loading. You need to ensure you have sufficient tongue weight, as noted above.
I still think that a trailer is a good choice, you just need to make sure it is set for the road.
Good luck.
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