Boxster on a U-Haul car trailer?

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I’ve never encountered a trailer that didn’t say “55”, but I rarely see anyone following that.
Either way, I plan on 60.

I was just curious what others with actual experience with them had to say. I won’t risk it with my baby back there.

[blue62]

Particlewave,

Do periodic checks on the wheel bearings by checking the wheels or hubs for heat build up if you do much prolonged 60 or over driving.
Those U-haul trailers are prone to bearing problems under long sustained over 60 mph driving condition.

Kalama yup 8 miles. Hope you like rain!!!!!
Do you fish?????

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Originally Posted by blue62

Particlewave,

Do periodic checks on the wheel bearings by checking the wheels or hubs for heat build up if you do much prolonged 60 or over driving.
Those U-haul trailers are prone to bearing problems under long sustained over 60 mph driving condition.

Kalama yup 8 miles. Hope you like rain!!!!!
Do you fish?????

Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep my infrared thermometer in the cab and check them at every stop. 60 will be my top speed...I’ll do my best to keep it a few under.

I haven’t gone fishing in at least a decade, but I might take it up again out there.
I’m not a rain guy, but the wife will love it! I’ll just have to put up with it.

[blue62]

Originally Posted by particlewave

Thanks for the tip! I’ll keep my infrared thermometer in the cab and check them at every stop. 60 will be my top speed...I’ll do my best to keep it a few under.

I haven’t gone fishing in at least a decade, but I might take it up again out there.
I’m not a rain guy, but the wife will love it! I’ll just have to put up with it.

Water everywhere out here. A goodly number of rivers within a 60 mile radius.
Salmon and steelhead the most desired fish with Steelhead being number one.
The fishing is not what it was in years past but they are still in the rivers.
just lower in numbers. Hooking a big Steelhead is just as addictive as driving the Boxster.

Sorry for going of topic

[Starter986]

60 should be good, PW. Slow and steady. Our 1400 mile OW on I5S in 2-34's pulling FB trailers found us doing ~60 all the way. Slow and steady wins the race. Inspect the trailer tires before you leave. We had one blow out on the FW, was reimbursed. No huge deal, but it did set us back a few hours.

Nobody puts baby in a corner. 60mph.

[rfuerst911sc]

Your towing speed is somewhat dependent on your rig and how it is setup . Does your tow vehicle have a short or long wheelbase ? Does the trailer and cargo out weigh the tow vehicle ? How level or weight balanced is the trailer/tow vehicle ? You will find the answers to these questions pretty quickly on the highway especially after a few tractor trailers pass you . If the tail wags the dog keep the speed down , if it feels steady you can up the speed to the point you are comfortable . Be wary of stopping distances . Have a safe trip !