cheap/older lorry or a trailer?

[Vicki1986]

I have a limited budget (i'm saving hard!!) and i really need some neddy wheels. Some months I have hired transport 3 times in the month which is just silly.

what to do...

1- I would most definately prefer a box (a little transit type one similar, basic jobby) but being that my budget will be low I would only be able to afford something old, i can get cheap servicing and parts through my work. I'm only 23 so for 2 years the insurance would be higher than norm.

2- My sister has a Land rover so a different option would be to get a newish trailer, learn to tow, take my test and get insured on her 4x4. The idea of towing scares me a bit, especially given how small some show parking it, but think its just because i've never done it so its fear of the unknown!!

I cant decide what to do. Mostly my journeys will be local but all being well, a few longer distance weekends away. My dad thinks im absolutely mad for considering such old lorries as they will need lots of maintenance in the long run. I was hoping to get together about 3 grand and get an old little box but now i dont know whats best! help

 

[Divasmum]

A newish trailer would have less outgoings when you have got it. Older lorries can become money pits!

 

[SunshineTallulah]

Keep saving and get a newer lorry. In the meantime see if you have a friend with transport and go halves on the diesel.

 

[Hippona]

Trailer and 4x4- otherwise you've got 2 vehicles to tax/MOT and keep on the road.

Towings not hard- apart from reversing

 

[Vicki1986]

maybe i will try towing around the yard at work and revise my thoughts, i might be ok with practice!

reversing - yes well all the lanes up to mine are only one car width so i'd better practice and get the knack of it if im going to tow!

 

[daisy27]

Definatley trailer, i've just sold my old lorry, cost me £900 to get it plated this year, don't think it will pass next year. I was really worried about going back to a trailer but i love it..

 

[attheponies]

A trailer is definitely the cheaper option but I'm sorry, I've got an old C reg lorry and I love it, I'd never go back to a trailer. Yes, plating is normally around £700-£1000 per year, but we had too many scary times with a trailer and one overturned with a friend of mine (no reason & horse inside- fortunately survived). I never mastered reversing a trailer but my lorry has a better turning circle than my Freelander and is especially brilliant on cold, wet days.