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Also what's a good brand hitch. I'm currently looking at this one: draw-tite max-frame trailer hitch receiver class 3 - 2" Much cheaper than the 450 dollar Subaru brand. Thoughts?

So I haven't been able to log on in a while. Thanks for all the advice! The big move is at the end of June. So thumbs up or thumbs down for the 5 X 8 uhaul attachment? Also I looked it up and strapping a matress to the top of my outback is in fact a HORRIBLE idea. dang it. But I also read somewhere that I can fit one and a box spring inside a 5 X 8. I wonder how much room that would leave me for other things like a tv. I won't be moving too many more things. Decided since they have an IKEA I'm going to have sell most of my furniture. Either way still have a queen mattress, two bikes, a 50 inch tv and kitchen appliances... Hmm....

I have had my Outback for over a year now and love it. I am planning a move in a few months and am thinking of using it. Here's the deal. I moved here from Texas a year ago and played it safe. I got a huge uhaul with a ramp and just drove everything here. Problem is I am on a very tight budget now. So I went from seeing how to transport my stuff to realizing the bulk of it is not worth the price tag to move it across the country. My latest thoughts: sell all my big furniture, rent a small uhaul trailor for tv, records, a drawer, some paintings, bed fram detached, dishes. Small basics. Strap my bed to the top of my car and go! If I can make it work it'll save me like $1500 in moving costs. Only problem is I have no idea what works best with my car. Please recommend what kind of hitch I need, whether you think this is a good idea or not to begin with, any advice really. I don't want to kill my car making this move either so if there is any doubt let me know! My car is untouched btw, no attachments , accessories, nothing. I also change the oil every three months but have done nothing else in terms of maintenance. What should I take care of before the trip?