What towing vehicle and trailer do you have?

[ROG]

Simple survey

What is your current towing vehicle -
Rate it out of 10 -

What is your current trailer -
Rate it out of 10 -

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer -

Towing on a B or B+E licence -

 

[galaxy]

Shogun GLS (lwb) 7/10 (purely loosing marks as it's a P reg. Nothing to do with it's towing ability! As a new(er) car I think I woudn't find fault with it

Bateson Ascot 10/10. Brilliantly designed trailer. Can't fault it

Can carry 2 big horses and car doesn't struggle at all

B+E

 

[DragonSlayer]

What is your current towing vehicle - Mitzibushi L200 Twin-cab pick-up
Rate it out of 10 - 9/10 - would be 10 out of 10 but she drinks fuel as if it were vodka and tonic! It's also a damn good all-round truck, does all the grunt work without complaint.

What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams 510
Rate it out of 10 - 10/10 - cracking trailer, owned it from new for almost 8 years, wouldn't want another model.

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 2

Towing on a B or B+E licence - B+E Licence (pre-1997)

 

[ElleSkywalkingintheair]

Answers out of date because trailer has gone due to eath of tow vehicle, but thought would share anyway as will be usefull thread for people looking to tow. Good idea ROG

What is your current towing vehicle - Landrover Freelander
Rate it out of 10 - 4, rubbish turning circle, and all in all a bit feeble.

Have previously towed with a Toyota Hilux surf, would rate that about a 6/7, much better in everyway, but I killed it

What is your current trailer - Ifor Wlliams HB401
Rate it out of 10 - 8/9 loved it, easy to tow and light as a feather even with pone on board.

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1

Towing on a B or B+E licence - B licence (weights were checked and all was legal )

 

[Blurr]

Daihatsu fourtrak (lwb) (10/10)
Van Fautras Oblic 2 (10/10)

Pre 97 licence

Just adding the horses! Either one 17hh ISH or two medium sized.

 

[Kat]

Tow Vehicle - Nissan Navara Outlaw D40 Double cab manual - rating, not really had it long enough to have thoroughly tested it out but I'll give it 8/10. Pretty economical on fuel, very cheap on tax, huuuuge load space, lovely comfy and luxurious to drive and travel in. Downsides, its size makes it difficult to manouver, especially with the trailer on, it lacks the power of some 4x4s and I know that they are known for having lots of niggly electrical faults etc.

Trailer - Bateson Deauville - 10/10 love it, nice and airy and roomy inside, light to tow, light to move around by hand (easier than reversing into a tight space). Can't fault it at all.

Only carried one horse so far, but have capacity for two.

I tow on a B+E licence, DH will be towing on a B with L-plates.

 

[NeverSayNever]

towing vehicle - toyota hilux doublecab, 10/10 love her like my dearest friend

trailer - ifor williams hb505 classic. 9/10 Fab, much prefer to new model equivalent.

tow 1 14.3hh sec D

B+E license

 

[stanmegjem]

Simple survey

What is your current towing vehicle -
Rate it out of 10 - Landrover Discovery 10/10

What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams 505 10/10
Rate it out of 10 -

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - Carry 1 but have the capacity for 2

Towing on a B or B+E licence -

 

[paulineh]

Either a Land Rover Discovery = 9/10. Or. A BMW x5 =10/10

Trailer. Richardson 2horse = 9/10

Carry 2 horses

Pre 97 licence

 

[Clannad48]

Simple survey

What is your current towing vehicle - 54 plate Jeep Cherokee 2.8CRD
Rate it out of 10 - 9

What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams HB505R
Rate it out of 10 - 10

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - Usually just 1 17.2hh Dutch Warmblood Mare,

Towing on a B or B+E licence - B+E (pre-1997)

 

[Dasher66]

Nissan X trail(7) and a Sinclair Challenger(8) minus the partition. only one horse(10) carried. That reminds me ,I must take it to the local weighbridge.

 

[Perfect_Pirouette]

Answers out of date because trailer has gone due to eath of tow vehicle, but thought would share anyway as will be usefull thread for people looking to tow. Good idea ROG

What is your current towing vehicle - Landrover Freelander
Rate it out of 10 - 4, rubbish turning circle, and all in all a bit feeble.

Have previously towed with a Toyota Hilux surf, would rate that about a 6/7, much better in everyway, but I killed it

What is your current trailer - Ifor Wlliams HB401
Rate it out of 10 - 8/9 loved it, easy to tow and light as a feather even with pone on board.

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1

Towing on a B or B+E licence - B licence (weights were checked and all was legal )

ESW- How big is your horse, just out of interest?

 

[sidesaddlegirl]

What is your current towing vehicle -
- Friend's car: Landrover Defender 10/10, dream vehicle!!!!
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Our car: Citroen Picasso 5/10, only because it does not have 4x4 so am limited to when it's been dry if driving on grass and the MAM of our car minus the unladen weight of my trailer, means I can only tow my lightweight 15.3hh TB in it, can't share the extra trailer space with other friend's horses if they want to come to the same show or get a bigger horse. Other than that, it's a good family car for towing to local shows with a lightweight horse (or 2 little ponies) and good fuel comsumption.

What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams 505 Deluxe 10/10, one of the early IW's which is lighter in weight than the new ones. Will NEVER sell it as it's so light to tow and push around by hand.


1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1

Towing on a B or B+E licence - My husband and my friend both have pre-1997 licenses so B+E.

 

[TJ&Ozzie]

Towing vehicle- Subaru Forrester 10/10 love it!

Trailer - Bateson Derby (down plated) 10/10 great trailer, easy to move about un-hitched

1 x 16.2hh with partition removed.

B License (weights worked out by ROG)

 

[Jesstickle]

I'm currently towing with a 2.5lt Mitsi sport. I don't actually like it that much. I'll give it a 6/10. It does the job but isn't particularly enjoyable.

My trailer is an Indespension Monarch and I love it. Would happily give it the whole 10/10. Even in this heat it is cool inside, gives the ponies a nice ride, light enough to pull around by hand.

About to buy my own tow car so I won't have to suffer the Mitsi much longer!

ETS: Usually 2 horses on (both TBs) and on my B+E license.

 

[MrsMozartleto]

Discovery TD5 (think that's right!). Love it for towing. Automatic. Very easy

A very (very!) old trailer that we've refurbished, with super rated tyres (I remember discussing them with you ). It's a three horse trailer, but we've moved the partition forward as it was unbalanced only carrying two horses. Nice and solid to tow. So far has made me feel safe

Can't remember my licence - I'm old, so whatever that one is

 

[rema]

Tow Vehicle Land Rover Defender 10/10 i love my Landy

Trailer Ifor Williams 511 10/10

Carries 2 horses.

Post 97 but hubby tows (C+E)

 

[9tails]

Tow vehicle Mitsubishi Shogun SWB 7/10. Vehicle great to tow, though gas guzzling it gives a very smooth and torquey feel.

Trailer Sinclair 9/10. Bought as a restoration project, bad traveller already seems to like it more than an Ifor Williams 510. Only carried one horse but have capacity for two.

B+E

 

[Potato!]

I have a SWB Nissan Terrano 8/10

Rice Europa (1997) 9/10

B+E Licence post 1997.

 

[pec]

We tow with a N reg TDi Discovery, rate it 9, it would be 10 but tends to get a liitle warm on long motorway runs.
Trailer Ifor 505, rate it 9 would love a 510 so we have a little more room and may even take two to a show.
Usually carry one horse no partition Section D either Stallion, mare or youngstock. In covering season mare and foal (both loose), again would like a 510.
Pre 97 licence

 

[Ranyhyn]

What is your current towing vehicle - L200 warrior 08 plate
Rate it out of 10 - 10 IMO though I'm not the driver

What is your current trailer - IW 505 classic
Rate it out of 10 - 10, love this trailer

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1 horse or if required, 2 ponies.

Towing on a B or B+E licence - OH tows with grandfather rights

 

[hoggedmane]

Landrover Discovery 10/10 for towing - great even with 2 large horses in trailer. 7/10 if I have to factor in reliability although it has never let me down while towing.

Trailer Ifor 510 9/10 - easy to move on my own. Tows very well. Parts are reasonable - replaced breech and breast bars so my mare could travel alone approx £80. Only reason not 10/10 is she leant on the partition and it broke.

 

[skint1]

I have an Izusu Trooper 3.1 Diesel- it's fairly reliable if serviced regularly, has let me down a few times, only once when towing, but on the whole a good car 7/10

In the last 5 years I've had 2 Rice Trailers that could take 2 horses in them- they're very heavy trailers but need a lot of maintenance and checking due to age Rice 1 = 6/10 Rice 2= 7/10


I towed on my license with grandfather rights

 

[Ali27]

2004 Ford Ranger thunder truck ( had it from new and love it) 10/10
505 Ifor Williams trailer for my 14.2 and 15hh girls ( again had it from new and love it as does job fine) 10/10
I have B & E licence (passed my driving test in 1992)

 

[JenHunt]

What is your current towing vehicle - Diahatsu Fourtrak
Rate it out of 10 - 8 - tows brilliantly, inclined to overheat though

What is your current trailer - Ward 3horse wooden job
Rate it out of 10 - 7 - tows well, and is spacious, but heavy

1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - yes, usually 1 or occasionally 2, rarely 3

Towing on a B or B+E licence - B+E, and glad I did the test, gave me a lot of confidence!

 

[rockysmum]

Have had a few. Landrover Discovery Automatic. 5/10 (It would have got 10 but it was very unreliable) fantastic to drive when towing though.

Old Landy 90 8/10 Great for towing and had character but underpowered uphill and you often had to use first gear

Current Defender Tdi Fantastic. 10/10 Has plenty of power up hills and still has character Go anywhere and pull you out of anything. Not for everyone though as very basic

Trailer I had various Rice which I loved. Now have an Ifor 510 due to stupid tall warmblood of my daughters. I would give it 9/10, it does the job well.

Have towed everything from shetlands to 2 large heavy cobs. Non of these vehicles or trailers had any trouble, except perhaps the old 90 which would go even slower up hills with two heavy horses.

Have been towing for 30 years

 

[AprilBlossom]

Prepare to faint in shock towing purists!

Landrover Freelander 2 (2.2 manual diesel)

Ifor 505

1 horse only.

I shall be either getting BIL to tow as has B+E or the L plates will be slapped on and a parent shall sit in the car so I can tow!

 

[Always Henesy]

Car: 54 plate Jeep Grand Cherokee 2.7 CRD 8/10 for towing

Trailer: Ifor Williams HB511 10/10 (2 years old)

One mahoosive 19hh 850kilo Shire x WB usually - sometimes 2 horses

Pre 1997 licence (I am old)

 

[rascal]

We have a Toyota hylux surf and i love it! Its much nicer than the jeep we had.
We have 4 horses and a pony so it could be any combination of them we are towing. Pre 97 licence. We hire an iw trailer so it often changes.

 

[scribble]

towing vehicle is an isuzu trooper 3 litre DOHC citation SWB rated as 9/10 as i ahve just had to have new exhaust, batteries and brakes but apart from that towes lovely

trailer is a 1yr old HB506 normally 1 big horse but has had 2 big horse in and towes very well.

towing on a pre 97 licence