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?