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A lot of drivers use cars to tow with be they towing caravans, car transporter trailers etc etc

Why those towing horsebox trailers tend to go for 4X4s is that many of the surfaces they will be going onto require that sort of vehicle

Vehicle manufacturers set a maximum towing capacity for their vehicles which they deem should be able to safely tow with the available power so whether it be a car or a 4X4 it should be able to cope

There are one or two near me that tow horsebox trailers with cars and I always see them parked up on solid surfaces in rural laybys from where they go hacking
 
I am having a re-think, my bro wants to buy me a "vehicle" [long story], I would like something to make me independent with pony [long story].
My current van [for work] is too lightweight to tow, and is oldish........
What are the options, half a trailer could be used for keeping work goods, but I would have to have them fixed in some way.
Would a small lorry be better.............. one pony 465kgs, other goods 135kgs.
Daily mileage 20 to 30, ie less than 10K per annum.
I could take a pickup but lawn mower + tools need to be kept in rear, safely and easy to get in to it.
 
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Miss L Toe said:
I am having a re-think, my bro wants to buy me a "vehicle" [long story], I would like something to make me independent with pony [long story].
My current van [for work] is too lightweight to tow, and is oldish........
What are the options, half a trailer could be used for keeping work goods, but I would have to have them fixed in some way.
Would a small lorry be better.............. one pony 465kgs, other goods 135kgs.
Daily mileage 20 to 30, ie less than 10K per annum.
I could take a pickup but lawn mower + tools need to be kept in rear, safely and easy to get in to it.
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Sorry to OP for hijacking thread for a moment ....

3.5 tonne horsebox van (B licence) and use living area for tools - perhaps extend that area a little = idea?
 
ROG said:
A lot of drivers use cars to tow with be they towing caravans, car transporter trailers etc etc

Why those towing horsebox trailers tend to go for 4X4s is that many of the surfaces they will be going onto require that sort of vehicle

Vehicle manufacturers set a maximum towing capacity for their vehicles which they deem should be able to safely tow with the available power so whether it be a car or a 4X4 it should be able to cope

There are one or two near me that tow horsebox trailers with cars and I always see them parked up on solid surfaces in rural laybys from where they go hacking
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Thank you l have always towed with 4x4 :) was just wondering if there was a car that could tow as l have to use it daily to :) and would only be towing 1 horse.
 
LadyEllieRose said:
Thank you l have always towed with 4x4 :) was just wondering if there was a car that could tow as l have to use it daily to :) and would only be towing 1 horse.
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There are loads !!

I'll give one example
Ford Mondeo diesel 1.8 TDCi Edge 5dr 1.8
Kerb Weight = 1505 Kg
Gross Weight = 2150 Kg
Towing Limit = 1600 Kg

On a B+E licence the trailer MAM can be up to 3500 kgs but the actual weight of the trailer plus the horse/load cannot be more than 1600 kgs

On a B licence the trailer cannot be more than 1350 MAM so if the horse/load is about 550 kgs then the unladen/empty weight of the trailer needs to be no more than 800 kgs
 
Thanks for that bit of info ROG, I am a B licence holder but adept at driving a trailer. I drive a tractor and trailer every day at work, am far more skilled at reversing etc than most of the 'older' ladies at my yard and certainly far safer than some of them! I have a problem with exams and usually it takes a few valium to pass them, hence not great for driving on. It took me 4 attempts and 3 valium to pass my driving test. I do drive 3.5t Equitrek at work but for myself I really want to have just one vehicle and on my wages I can't run a 4x4. So I am looking at a single Ifor downplated to get the weight for my licence but as not sure which car would be suitable. If I had a lot of money I would take my lorry test but as I don't then I am looking at this set up as a good option.
 
Many opt for a smaller 4X4 like the Nissan Xtrail and a down plated single horse trailer for B licence towing but if the surfaces that are being towed on do not require a 4X4 then a good diesel car with the right weight specifications will do nicely

If you do want to tow a downplated single horse trailer on a B (no B+E) licence then look for these weight specifications on a car (or 4X4)

Kerbweight at least 1400
GVW no more than 2100
Towing capacity at least 1400
That will allow for a down plated single horse trailer of 1400 MAM and a load/horse weight of at least 600 kgs

THE HIGHER THE GVW ON THE TOWING VEHICLE MEANS A LOWER MAM FOR THE TRAILER for B licence towing
GVW + MAM must not total more than 3500 kgs
MAM must be more than kerbweight
 
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