Towing Vehicle Advice

[AndalusiansRule]

Hi, I'm completely fed up with having to organise transport for when I want to go to shows - does anyone have any advice on towing vehicles for trailers (only 2 horses with a maximum weight of 2 tons), and can recommend any? It needs to be something I can park in the street (I live in Richmond and live in a busy street where parking spaces are not easy to come by )
Thanks

 

[horserugsnot4u]

There is more choice around for smaller 4x4's which can tow around 2k and are more economical to run. The newer Honda CRV from around 2007/8 would fit the bill, especially if you get the model with the reversing camera - helpful for hitching and parking. I had one and loved it although didn't tow at the time. I seem to recall it had some setting for towing to help the engine deliver more 'pull'

 

[georgiegirl]

I have the short wheel base mitsubishi pajero - mine is older N reg and has never missed a beat - tows beautifully, is reliable and fairly easy to park, they are also fairly cheap to buy! Only downside is that it does drink fuel but then again most do!

 

[chico7]

Rav4 newest model tows quite well!! Also I think the new 2.2 jeep has enough torque too and also got a friend who tows 2 15.2's with a lwb Suzuki grand vitara 58 reg so new shape!!

 

[jaquelin]

I am happy with a Jeep Cherokee 2.4 sport. Got it pretty cheap - ex dealer and it tows up to 2200kg which equates to two med size horses, trailer and tack. Mileage is around 25 mpg.

Word of advice - BE SURE that the 4 x 4 is rated to tow at least 2000kg or more. Handy tip - go on one of the car sales webs sites - I use Parkers, search for the model you are interested in and when you find it, click on the technical specification box. This takes you to a window full of lots of (boring) info about engine spec, etc but importantly gives you the braked and unbraked towing capacity. Good luck!