milo'n'molly
Well-Known Member
Right, I would appreciate peoples input as to the pros and cons of having a trailer rather than a lorry.
As a family we have always had a 7.5t lorry and as soon as i was old enough i took my HGV so that dad didn't have to taxi us about. The last few years the horses have taken a back seat and brother and sister have sold their horses so we sold the lorry.
I am now thinking about getting some transport again but this time it will only be for my horse (700kg ID) so i am looking at my options and the costs.
I don't need living space and wonder if i need to go to the expense of running a 7.5t for taking one horse out a few times per month.
Equally i have looked at 3.5t boxes but they seem very expensive for what they are so I am now considering getting a trailer as we are looking for a new, bigger car anyway for weekends away and camping trips.
Would love to hear your experiences of changing from a lorry to a trailer, practicalities and cost implications.
Ps also towing car recommendations would be welcome (OH has his eye on a Kia sportage but i haven't looked into its towing capacity yet) and I am aware that i may need to take my towing test
As a family we have always had a 7.5t lorry and as soon as i was old enough i took my HGV so that dad didn't have to taxi us about. The last few years the horses have taken a back seat and brother and sister have sold their horses so we sold the lorry.
I am now thinking about getting some transport again but this time it will only be for my horse (700kg ID) so i am looking at my options and the costs.
I don't need living space and wonder if i need to go to the expense of running a 7.5t for taking one horse out a few times per month.
Equally i have looked at 3.5t boxes but they seem very expensive for what they are so I am now considering getting a trailer as we are looking for a new, bigger car anyway for weekends away and camping trips.
Would love to hear your experiences of changing from a lorry to a trailer, practicalities and cost implications.
Ps also towing car recommendations would be welcome (OH has his eye on a Kia sportage but i haven't looked into its towing capacity yet) and I am aware that i may need to take my towing test