|
|||||||
|
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
10-06-08, 12:49 PM
|
#1 |
|
Foal
Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 1
|
Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
Hi, I'm in need of some assitance trying to find a suitable vehicle to tow a horse box. Not looking to spend the earth or purchase a huge beast of a 4x4 but something, if possible, more compact. What's the smallest 4x4 you get that is capable if towing a box? Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks in advance. |
|
|
10-06-08, 12:52 PM
|
#2 |
|
Veteran
Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Somerset
Posts: 1,863
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
The mitsubishi Pajeros are quite nice and compact. They are't any longer than a normal car and have a really small turning circle.
Have one for sale if you're interested?!!
__________________
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 01:00 PM
|
#3 |
|
Old nag
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Warwicks/Staffs Border, UK
Posts: 5,586
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
Have a look at this link & it will tell you all the towing weights for most vehicles & you can sort out the appropriate one for what you want to do.
http://www.cuddles.abelgratis.net/kerbweights.htm
__________________
      
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 02:03 PM
|
#4 |
|
Sport horse
Join Date: Jan 2008
Posts: 315
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
I have a Vauxhall Monterey, good for towing and good on the long runs. It's got a years MOT & taxed to September 08. Just had 4 new tyres put on it.
Never had any troubles with it and it has winter drive on it, which stops you from slipping on ice. If your interested pm me 
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 02:37 PM
|
#5 |
|
Yearling
Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: herts
Posts: 47
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
It depends on the weight of your trailer and how many horses
you want to pull i have a Isuzu Trooper 3.0 which pulls a ifor williams trailer with two 16.2 horses . The weight of the car is also important it cant be lighter than the weight of the trailer plus horses |
|
|
|
10-06-08, 03:12 PM
|
#6 |
|
Veteran
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Woking, Surrey
Posts: 3,203
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
none of the mini 4x4's are suitable - dont even consider the rav4, honda crv, freelander etc. the smallest suitable one i can think of is the pajero. even the SWB has a good towing weight on it.
__________________
   Dan (Marlais Gwanwyn), 24yrs old and Llewi (Knocknaveagh Eomer), 8yrs old, both Welsh Section D Welsh Cobs and dressage rule! Resident Vet
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 04:25 PM
|
#7 |
|
Sport horse
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Devon
Posts: 354
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
Nissan Terrano's are simply the best.
|
|
|
|
10-06-08, 08:40 PM
|
#8 |
|
Schoolmaster
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Epsom, Surrey
Posts: 655
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
I'm in the same position as you. I want a small, cheap 4x4. I've got a run around so I will only use it to tow. I have decided on a SWB Mitsubishi Shogun/Pajero. I'm going to look for an oldish one-not too bothered about mileage as they go on forever but only looking to spend about £1500 at the very most. Good luck x
__________________
|
|
|
|
11-06-08, 04:46 AM
|
#9 |
|
Sport horse
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 360
|
Re: Finding a vehicle to tow a horse trailer
you def need a decent size 4x4 we have a discovery 2.5 did a great job but have just changed to a wagon so she is forsale cheap too , i tried a couple of cars and even though they were capable they were no good on grass at show and i never felt safe go for a 4x4 for saftey
|
|
|
| Bookmarks |
«
Previous Thread
|
Next Thread
»
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
Linear Mode
|
|
