<p>Don’t do what I did on a move when I was in college - I rented a U-Haul trailer, used a bumper hitch (clamps onto the bumper), and loaded the trailer wrong. In one stretch it started to sway then bounce back and forth but luckily I managed to come to a safe stop. I had to unload/reload the trailer on the side of a freeway in the winter in cold country - properly this time. It’s good that they’re recommending a real frame mounted hitch rather than a bumper one - maybe they don’t do those any more.</p>
<p>Renting a van/truck is an idea but they often have fairly steep mileage rates so if you’re considering a van/truck, check out the mileage rates since you’re driving a long ways.</p>
<p>I don’t know if they do it but will U-Haul be willing to buy the hitch back when you’re done? If not, maybe you can check with a camper sales outfit to see if they can provide the hitch for less money or buy it back when you’re done.</p>
<p>If you rent the U-Haul, make sure you load it correctly (more weight ahead of the axle than behind it - pay attention to the ‘load line’). </p>
<p>The other option is to just not move the stuff - sell it or give it away and take a tax write-off if it’s not worth as much as the cost and hassle of the move. She could get new used stuff when she figures out her next move.</p>