Examples of U-Haul's deceptive measurements


This information is from U-Haul's web page which can be accessed by clicking on "Show all equipment". Information which did not relate to the size has been removed and the deceptive measurements have been highlighted, either by making it blinking red or with a yellow background, surrounded by red. Some items which are not deceptive have been included to show that not all of the rental items are deceptive in size, but there are other items in which the size is accurate, like the new 10' Mini Mover. Please see the U-Haul webpage for the complete information. This information is being provided in order to inform consumers of the deceptive measurements.

Equipment guide

Moving vans
26' 4+ bedrooms
24' 3-4 bedrooms
17' 2-3 bedrooms
14' 1-2 bedrooms
10' apartment
Cargo van
Pickup truck

Van trailers
6' x 12' up to 396 cu.ft.
5' x 10' up to 230 cu.ft.
5' x 8' up to 208 cu.ft.
4' x 8' up to 142 cu.ft.
4' x 6' up to 103 cu.ft.
Sport Trailer up to 45 cu.ft.

Open trailers
6' x 12' 68 sq.ft.
5' x 9' 43 sq.ft.
5' x 8' 37 sq.ft.
4' x 6' 23 sq.ft.

Vehicle trailers
Auto Transport
Tow Dolly
Motorcycle Trailer


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Truck and trailer measurements are approximate. The equipment you receive may vary in size, based on the engineering/design specifications of multiple-production models. The miles per gallon calculations are estimations for ideal driving circumstances. Many conditions can affect this number, including driving with a load, road grades and conditions, and vehicle speed.

U-Haul Moving Equipment

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26' Super Mover

Low Deck and Air-Ride suspension make it 50% easier to load.
 
 

Capacity

  • Volume: 1538 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 6,430 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 18,000 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 11,570 lbs.

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Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 22'3" x 7'7" x 8'5" (LxWxH)
  • Mom's Attic: 3'3" x 7'7" x 3'1" (LxWxH)
  • Deck height: 2'0"
  • Door opening: 7'3" x 7'2" (WxH)
  • Loading ramp width: 2'7"
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24' Household Mover

Low Deck makes it 50% easier to load.
 
 
 

Capacity

  • Volume: 1401 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 6,500 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 18,000 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 11,500 lbs.

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Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 20'10" x 7'6" x 8'1" (LxWxH)
  • Mom's Attic: 2'10" x 7'6" x 3'1" (LxWxH)
  • Deck height: 2'9"
  • Door opening: 7'3" x 6'10" (WxH)
  • Loading ramp width: 2'7"
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17' Easy Loading Mover

Low Deck makes it 50% easier to load.
 
 

Capacity

  • Volume: 849 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 2,860 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 11,000 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 8,140 lbs.

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Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 14'1" x 7'7" x 7'2" (LxWxH)
  • Mom's Attic: 2'5" x 7'7" x 2'7" (LxWxH)
  • Deck height: 2'8"
  • Door opening: 7'3" x 6'5" (WxH)
  • Loading ramp width: 2'2"
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14' Thrifty Mover

Low Deck makes it 50% easier to load.
 
 

Capacity

  • Volume: 669 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 3,100 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 11,000 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 7,900 lbs.

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Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 11'4" x 7'5" x 6'9" (LxWxH)
  • Mom's Attic: 2'5" x 7'5" x 3'3" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 7'1" x 6'1" (WxH)
  • Loading ramp width: 2'2"
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10' Mini Mover (previous model)

Excellent fuel economy, and Low Deck makes it 50% easier to load.

New Mini Movers available in most markets.

Capacity

  • Volume: 368 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 1,690 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 6,000 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 4,400 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 9'10" x 5'8" x 5'10" (LxWxH)
  • Mom's Attic: 1'6" x 5'8" x 2'6" (LxWxH)
  • Deck height: 2'1"
  • Door opening: 5'5" x 5'1" (WxH)
  • Loading ramp: none
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6' x 12' Trailer

Tandem axles and surge brakes for easier towing.
 

Capacity

  • Volume: up to 396 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 2,600 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 1,800 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 11'7" x 6' x 5'5" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 5'0" x 4'10" (WxH)
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5' x 10' Trailer

Tandem axles and surge brakes for easier towing.

Capacity

  • Volume: up to 230 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 1,550 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 2,800 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 1,250 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 9'10" x 4'9" x 4'7" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 3'9" x 4'0" (WxH)
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5' x 8' Trailer

Our most economical and popular trailer.

Capacity

  • Volume: up to 208 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 1,800 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 2,700 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 900 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 8' x 4'8" x 5'4" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 4'0" x 4'10" (WxH)
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4' x 8' Trailer

Lightweight and easy to tow.

Capacity

  • Volume: up to 142 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 1,220 lbs.
  • Empty weight: 780 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 8'1" x 4'1" x 4' (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 3'1" x 3'5" (WxH)
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4' x 6' Trailer

Lightweight and easy to tow.

Capacity

  • Volume: up to 103 cu. ft.
  • Max load: 830 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 1,500 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 670 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 5'9" x 4'1" x 4'3" (LxWxH)
  • Door opening: 3'1" x 3'10" (WxH)
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6' x 12' Open Trailer

Tandem axles and surge brakes for easier towing.

This trailer is available for local rental only – it must be returned to the location it was rented from.

Capacity

  • Max load: 2,640 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 1,760 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 12' x 6'2" (LxW)
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5' x 9' Ramp Trailer

Spring assisted ramp for easy loading

Capacity

  • Empty weight: 1,250 lbs.
  • Max load: 1,650 lbs.
  • Maximum Gross Weight (trailer plus load): 2,900 lbs.
  • Tow hitch required: Class 2 (3,500 lbs. minimum rating)
  • Hitch ball: 1 7/8, 2 or 2 1/8 (3,500 lbs. minimum)

Dimensions

  • Inside: 9'2" x 4'9" (110" x 57") (LxW)
  • Ramp width: 57"
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5' x 8' Open Trailer

Lightweight and easy to tow.

This trailer is available for local rental only – it must be returned to the location it was rented from.

Capacity

  • Cargo weight: 580 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 4,400 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 920 lbs.
  • Maximum weight: 1,500 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 7'8" x 4'10" (LxW)
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4' x 6' Open Trailer

Lightweight and easy to tow.

This trailer is available for local rental only – it must be returned to the location it was rented from.

Capacity

  • Max load: 790 lbs.
  • Gross vehicle weight: 1,500 lbs. max
  • Empty weight: 710 lbs.

Dimensions

  • Inside dimensions: 5'8" x 4'1" (LxW)