Can I haul a Cayman on a U-Haul trailer?

Hello All, I'm looking at an ' 06 Cayman S , and it is a few states away. I'm contemplating either driving it home or trailering it. U-Haul has a pretty good deal on a one-way rental. But, before I do that, I was wondering if anyone had experience with the U-Haul 4-wheel trailer? It looks plenty wide and long, but I'm unsure if it is too tall for a Cayman to drive up on without scraping the front facia? The trailer seems low enough to not have that issue, but would like to hear any real world experience. Thanks much for any constructive comments. Steve

You can watch some you tube videos of folks getting low cars onto U-Haul trailers. You need a few blocks of wood. I believe there is a corvette video which shows how to do it with a low car. I’ve never done it myself, but it seems doable.

I wonder if the car will need to be backed onto the trailer, for weight balance.

More importantly, backing up onto the trailer gives you much more clearance than front. Make sure there's a way to exit the Cayman once it is onboard.

Race ramps are a good investment with lowered cars.

Good tips. Thank you very much for those. Now I feel much better about loading and unloading her. Thanks, Steve

I did it for a year and a half. You need ramps and wood blocks to ramp front end up. 3-4 boards. There is a You Tube video. Check U-Haul tire pressures before you leave there lot and get them in spec. Biggest issue is trailer weighs almost as much as the car. I towed with Cayenne no problem. Get to know your rental manager so they hold the trailer for you. I know folks who went to pick up and there was no trailer available. Good luck.

When running your car up the ramp, things happen pretty quickly. Clearance versus tearing up something important is a matter of fractions sometimes. I might advise that you buy or borrow a manual "come-a-long" type winch. Install the toe eye in the front bumper (included in the tool kit in the frunk) so you can gradually tow the car onto the trailer. This gives you plenty of time to evaluate clearances and adjust if necessary. I would like this even more if you are backing the car on, although you will have to scope out a good place to attach the winch. The comment about getting in/out is quite valid. My car hauler trailer has removeable fender covers. It is impossible to get out of the car without them removed, in advance. Some Uhaul trailers may have this feature, I don't know. Worth asking about. Tongue weight is very important. There are various rules of thumb and sometimes recommendations are stenciled on the tongue hardware. I suspect a common bathroom scale would have enough capacity to get you in the ballpark. Of course, tongue weight is almost purely a function of the position of the car on the trailer. 6" one way or the other can make a big difference. Have you towed a trailer before? It takes some getting used to. It might be worth renting one locally and testing out your skills. I don't know what your tow vehicle is but you really need to consult the owners manual on towing capacities. I own 2015 F-150. The towing limit is around 5400 pounds for the car plus trailer weight. You can blow past this pretty easily, especially with heavy Uhaul type trailers. In reality, you can probably get away with exceeding the limit but if you get in an accident and the investigation finds you exceeded the limits, you may end up on the painful side of a law suit. Very ballpark but enclosed transport by a professional hauler will run $1 to $1.50 per mile. The peace of mind is worth it for me.

Thank you, Harvey for all the good suggestions. Yes, I've hauled car trailers around town before. I have a 2025 F-150 with a 7100# towing package. I've loaded and hauled my Turbo around, but it has been with a friend's nice toy hauler. Unfortunately he sold it so I can't mooch it from him anymore. I was planning to drive to the seller's house, a few states away, and check out his Cayman . If we do make the deal, I've arranged to pick up that U-Haul for a one-way rental in a nearby town. I just didn't want to be blindsided by the configuration of the towing package. That's why I asked forum members for any commonsense tips, (other than buying my own trailer). So I have received several good tips about bringing extra wood ramps, etc., to elevate the U-Haul ramps and make loading/unloading smoother and less painful. Bottom line sounds like it is totally doable as long as I bring a few aids with me to help align the loading and avoid scraping things up. Thanks again, Steve

Good to know. Thanks, Steve

The U haul fender folds out of the way. Drive nose first

Thank you. Steve

Sorry but I disagree on this one. Yes, it is 50/50 'but' with the driver on the car. Every time I put the car on jackstands, the rear tires are way heavier than the front ones.

I've done it before. Nose first, Ramps ( two 2x8") under uhaul ramps. Mine is lowered and uhaul car trailer has a stop in the front! So I needed 2x8" under the front tires as well for clearance.

Good to know. Thank you. Steve

I looked into it once when my clutch went out at Circuit of the Americas and U-Haul would not even allow me to use their trailer for a Porsche . A buddy had his 987.1 on a U-Haul to Road Atlanta once and getting it on was not a problem but getting it off another matter. Some of their trailers have a trough, so to speak, that the front tires drop into. On the way out the bumper caught on it and almost ripped it off. We had to jack the front up and put 2x4s under the wheels. Go and look at the type of trailer you will be renting first.

Try to get your hands on one of the brand-new flat bed U-Haul Car Haulers. They're made for exactly this sort of application. As others have said, you might need extensions for the ramps on the ground to make the break-over more gentle but that's not hard to do. I would NOT try to use a traditional two-rail U-Haul Car Hauler for a 987 Cayman . The angle of the break-over can be solved but the hight of the sides of the two tire channels are pretty high for that car. Good luck.

I rented a U-Haul trailer last year to transport my 08 Cayman . It worked well. The car has low clearance so you’ll need a hack. Take a look at YouTube for videos for how to create a ramp for loading and raising the nose when the car is in place. Good luck.

Put a 2x6 or two under the wheels to clear the fascia. I have had to do this a couple of times due to opps

When i bought my 2014 Cayman S , Reliable Carriers did a fine job with no hassle and reasonable cost. Mansfield Ohio to Dubuque iowa. Completely covered trailer.

In my experience with transporting Porsches, it's not the transportation method but the difficulty of getting a very low profile car on and off the trailer. So, check for options for ramps to get over the initial ramp.

I used a UHaul for my Boxster . You do need to take care with clearance getting it loaded. Then if you do load nose-first, be sure to block the wheels to keep the low-hanging bodywork off the trailer front. For that reason, and knowing what I realize now, backing on is better. As mentioned, weight distribution is critical. I actually hauled it over Teton Pass without issue. i agree there are better methods to tow. The UHaul trailers are soooo heavy. Then, their reservations don’t ensure you’ll have one then. I have to bring that car back East after I swap the engine. I plan on buying one and reselling when I get home. There’s always demand.

Note that the Cayman doesn't come with a jack. I'd make sure you bring one because it might come in very handy even if you aren't currently expecting to need one.

I’ve done this a couple of times. U-Haul trailer . Use wood blocks, I used short sections of deck boards, to raise the front as the nose will hang over the front of the trailer. Yes drive straight on no need to back on. I trailered my 07 PCS home Ohio to Wisconsin no problem.

Also under the ramps to flatten out the angle when driving on. GL

They must have more than one size car trailer. In 1998 I moved a lot of stuff from my condo in Mich to a temporary home in central FL. I rented a large box truck for household stuff and a trailer to load a Jeep Grand Cherokee. I don't remember the size, but there was plenty of room for the Jeep and a large gas bbq grill at the back. Of course the Jeep sat high enough so clearance wasn't a problem. UHaul rental places vary considerably. Some are very professional and have available lots of options. Others just rent as a sideline and look like a junkyard. Helps to know which you're dealing with.

I’m not sure if it’s been pointed out but the U-Haul trailers are pretty short. You might want to look closely at the points of tie down on the chassis.