ElleD
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Kia Sirento - 9
Ifor 510 - 9
2 horses
Pre 97 licence
Ifor 510 - 9
2 horses
Pre 97 licence
What towing vehicle and trailer do you have?
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posie_honey
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ssangyong rexton - 8/10 - actually does tow well - and has great sized boots - far better than the others in same range. just a bit of a pain to get parts
ifor williams 505 classic - 8/10 - i think there are some iprovements ifor could make - but saying that hate the new ones so they obv picked different improvements to me
one horse who will only travel without partitions
have trailer license
ifor williams 505 classic - 8/10 - i think there are some iprovements ifor could make - but saying that hate the new ones so they obv picked different improvements to me
one horse who will only travel without partitions
have trailer license
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jodie3
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Nissan Terrano - 10 plus as I love her and she tows brilliantly!
Ifor Williams livestock trailer (not sure of number) take up to 4 Section As - horrible trailer but only because its been messed around with extra partitions and matting and it's not very user friendly - 5
Used to borrow a friend's Wessex trailer for anything from mini *****land to 17.2 warmblood and that towed beautifully - 10
I'm old so have B + E license
Ifor Williams livestock trailer (not sure of number) take up to 4 Section As - horrible trailer but only because its been messed around with extra partitions and matting and it's not very user friendly - 5
Used to borrow a friend's Wessex trailer for anything from mini *****land to 17.2 warmblood and that towed beautifully - 10
I'm old so have B + E license
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Paint it Lucky
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Hyundai Santa Fe- 8/10
Really like the car and tows well, sometimes struggles a little on steep hills or slippery mud but does the job for me very well. So far fairly reliable. Reasonable on fuel, one of the best inclas when I was looking (part of reason I picked it!) Tow either one or two horses with it, manages two fine. Mine is the 2.2 manual diesel. I know they now do a newer version which can tow up to 2.5 tonne.
Trailer- Ifor Williams HB511- 8/10 again!
Lovely trailer, spacious, well made. I think the ride for the horses could be a little smoother and would be nice if it were lighter but can't fault it for much else. Also looks very smart and is green (my favourite colour!) to match my car.
Did previously tow with my bosses ancient LR Defender which was challenging, no handbrake, engine so load you couldn't hear the radio and not very fuel efficient, but in fairness it was ancient
Have a trailer license.
Really like the car and tows well, sometimes struggles a little on steep hills or slippery mud but does the job for me very well. So far fairly reliable. Reasonable on fuel, one of the best inclas when I was looking (part of reason I picked it!) Tow either one or two horses with it, manages two fine. Mine is the 2.2 manual diesel. I know they now do a newer version which can tow up to 2.5 tonne.
Trailer- Ifor Williams HB511- 8/10 again!
Lovely trailer, spacious, well made. I think the ride for the horses could be a little smoother and would be nice if it were lighter but can't fault it for much else. Also looks very smart and is green (my favourite colour!) to match my car.
Did previously tow with my bosses ancient LR Defender which was challenging, no handbrake, engine so load you couldn't hear the radio and not very fuel efficient, but in fairness it was ancient
Have a trailer license.
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MissyMew
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Landcruiser lc120 2007. 10/10 awesome car very capable we love it.
Ifor William 506 9/10 don't get me wrong it's a fab trailer just a few design niggles eg tack box space, tie up points.
Hubby drives me have only towed my 15.1 cob but space and capacity for daughters pony as she gets older.
We both have pre 1997. But I am a too scarred to give towing a go, really should for daughters sake, quite daunting to think that I could just hitch up and go!!
Ifor William 506 9/10 don't get me wrong it's a fab trailer just a few design niggles eg tack box space, tie up points.
Hubby drives me have only towed my 15.1 cob but space and capacity for daughters pony as she gets older.
We both have pre 1997. But I am a too scarred to give towing a go, really should for daughters sake, quite daunting to think that I could just hitch up and go!!
CrazyMare
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W reg Nissan Terrano II SE+ 9/10 - LOADS of grunt, comfy to drive. Looses marks because it is an absolute gas guzzler, far worse than friends 4x4's and has a small boot due to the last row of seats (7 seater)
Bateson Ascot - 10/10 - Absolutely top class trailer. Would have another in a heartbeat.
Tow 2
B+E combination
Bateson Ascot - 10/10 - Absolutely top class trailer. Would have another in a heartbeat.
Tow 2
B+E combination
Trixielix
New User
We have a '02 Izuzu Trooper 3.0 TDI LWB, excellent for towing and very spacious give it 9/10.
Trailer Wessex Olympian 4 month old 10/10 as very spacious for my boy's.
Tow 2 horses 15.1hh cob type and 15.3hh IDxTB, wanted a trailer that gave them the most space possible.
Car has no issues pulling them which is very reassuring.
Trailer Wessex Olympian 4 month old 10/10 as very spacious for my boy's.
Tow 2 horses 15.1hh cob type and 15.3hh IDxTB, wanted a trailer that gave them the most space possible.
Car has no issues pulling them which is very reassuring.
Overgrown Pony
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What is your current towing vehicle - Mondeo, 2ltr 16v
Rate it out of 10 - 7 (it tows like a train and iv never had a sticky moment but I'd be a bit nervous parking and pulling out of soft ground)
What is your current trailer - Cheval Liberte Gold One (mare and foal)
Rate it out of 10 - 9.5 (adore my trailer. It's much more roomy than a double. My 17.2hh has heaps of room length, width and height wise. It's very light. Everything to do with it is good sturdy quality and works well. It's gorgeous black and glossy. Only reason I took half a mark off is because th only bit to hang ur haynet from is too close to th horse so it gets in his way)
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1
Towing on a B or B+E licence -
Rate it out of 10 - 7 (it tows like a train and iv never had a sticky moment but I'd be a bit nervous parking and pulling out of soft ground)
What is your current trailer - Cheval Liberte Gold One (mare and foal)
Rate it out of 10 - 9.5 (adore my trailer. It's much more roomy than a double. My 17.2hh has heaps of room length, width and height wise. It's very light. Everything to do with it is good sturdy quality and works well. It's gorgeous black and glossy. Only reason I took half a mark off is because th only bit to hang ur haynet from is too close to th horse so it gets in his way)
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1
Towing on a B or B+E licence -
Overgrown Pony
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What is your current towing vehicle - Mondeo, 2ltr 16v
Rate it out of 10 - 7 (it tows like a train and iv never had a sticky moment but I'd be a bit nervous parking and pulling out of soft ground)
What is your current trailer - Cheval Liberte Gold One (mare and foal)
Rate it out of 10 - 9.5 (adore my trailer. It's much more roomy than a double. My 17.2hh has heaps of room length, width and height wise. It's very light. Everything to do with it is good sturdy quality and works well. It's gorgeous black and glossy. Only reason I took half a mark off is because th only bit to hang ur haynet from is too close to th horse so it gets in his way)
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1
Towing on a B or B+E licence - B
Rate it out of 10 - 7 (it tows like a train and iv never had a sticky moment but I'd be a bit nervous parking and pulling out of soft ground)
What is your current trailer - Cheval Liberte Gold One (mare and foal)
Rate it out of 10 - 9.5 (adore my trailer. It's much more roomy than a double. My 17.2hh has heaps of room length, width and height wise. It's very light. Everything to do with it is good sturdy quality and works well. It's gorgeous black and glossy. Only reason I took half a mark off is because th only bit to hang ur haynet from is too close to th horse so it gets in his way)
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1
Towing on a B or B+E licence - B
brighteyes
Pooh-Bah
Daihatsu Fourtrak 1995 TDL Independant
(Fieldman which had windows and rear seat in) 10/10
Ifor Williams HB505R New in 2000 10/10
Towed all combinations in it - ponies and horses to safe height and weight for the trailer.
B + E licence.
Now have a 7.5t horsebox. Wish I had my trailer back...
(Fieldman which had windows and rear seat in) 10/10
Ifor Williams HB505R New in 2000 10/10
Towed all combinations in it - ponies and horses to safe height and weight for the trailer.
B + E licence.
Now have a 7.5t horsebox. Wish I had my trailer back...
dominobrown
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What is your current towing vehicle - Land Rover Disco 2 2.5TD5 I think
Rate it out of 10 - 7. When its working its brilliant, a little bit thirsty when towing
What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams 510. Old model.
Rate it out of 10 - 7. It is really well made and has been a good trailer, especially since we put a new floor in.
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - Mostly one, sometimes 2
Towing on a B or B+E licence -B+E
I think I will be upgrading to a wagon soon, as I may need to take 3 horses occasionally, but mostly due to doing longer trips further afield and staying overnight, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
Rate it out of 10 - 7. When its working its brilliant, a little bit thirsty when towing
What is your current trailer - Ifor Williams 510. Old model.
Rate it out of 10 - 7. It is really well made and has been a good trailer, especially since we put a new floor in.
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - Mostly one, sometimes 2
Towing on a B or B+E licence -B+E
I think I will be upgrading to a wagon soon, as I may need to take 3 horses occasionally, but mostly due to doing longer trips further afield and staying overnight, otherwise I wouldn't bother.
luckyoldme
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Just spoke to Ford dealer the other day about the new ford ranger.
Im a girl so I want one because it looks tidy!(A lot more meaty looking than the old ones,,,,,,however the towing capacity on the 3.2 is 3.3 tonne..after March the new ones will be 3.5 tonne. Is this impressive or what?
Im a girl so I want one because it looks tidy!(A lot more meaty looking than the old ones,,,,,,however the towing capacity on the 3.2 is 3.3 tonne..after March the new ones will be 3.5 tonne. Is this impressive or what?
exmoorali
Member
Towing Vehicle - Subaru Outback (56 reg), 3 litre petrol automatic - 9/10 as a towing vehicle - would get 10, but very thirsty on fuel. Fantastic power, comfort and turning circle. Heated leather seats, which are wonderful when you are cold after a ride!
- or - 58 Reg Mitsubishi Shogun (Commercial swb), Diesel automatic - 9/10 again, as turning circle is not as good.
Trailer - 2011 Ifor Williams 506. 9/10 - A lovely trailer, very easy and quiet to tow. I only tow my Exmoor mare, and she goes without the partition, but plenty of room for 2 bigger equines. Would get 10, but I find the brake difficult to take off (probably because we usually park it without brake on and then it is stiff).
I passed my test in 1995, so just on a normal licence.
- or - 58 Reg Mitsubishi Shogun (Commercial swb), Diesel automatic - 9/10 again, as turning circle is not as good.
Trailer - 2011 Ifor Williams 506. 9/10 - A lovely trailer, very easy and quiet to tow. I only tow my Exmoor mare, and she goes without the partition, but plenty of room for 2 bigger equines. Would get 10, but I find the brake difficult to take off (probably because we usually park it without brake on and then it is stiff).
I passed my test in 1995, so just on a normal licence.
Zerotolerance
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OH recently bought trailer for the shorter trips with 1 or 2 horses, as using our 18t 6 horse lorry every time gets pretty expensive on fuel. Plus he can't drive the lorry and can't get HGV due to diabetes, so it makes him feel he's doing his bit to help by driving the trailer. Useful for me when nipping out alone for lessons etc.
Vehicle - Discovery 3 tdi manual - 10/10. Ours is very reliable (touch wood) and great for towing, even with two big warmbloods. Last year OH towed 8m boat across France, Spain and then by ferry to Menorca and said Disco was brilliant.
Trailer - new IW 511 also 10/10 - horses travel well in it and seem happy switching between going forwards in trailer and diagonally in lorry.
We both have B+E pre 1997
Vehicle - Discovery 3 tdi manual - 10/10. Ours is very reliable (touch wood) and great for towing, even with two big warmbloods. Last year OH towed 8m boat across France, Spain and then by ferry to Menorca and said Disco was brilliant.
Trailer - new IW 511 also 10/10 - horses travel well in it and seem happy switching between going forwards in trailer and diagonally in lorry.
We both have B+E pre 1997
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gingerarab
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Vehicle is an old landrover discovery rate it 9/10 a simply on age ! previously towed with an old defender would love a new one of either
Ifor 511 trailer 10/10 most of the time I am on my own and I find it really easy to handle
Pre 1997 license
Ifor 511 trailer 10/10 most of the time I am on my own and I find it really easy to handle
Pre 1997 license
ToddyDominoLaura
Member
What is your current towing vehicle -
Rate it out of 10 - Toyota Hilux 8/10 ( only because it is an older car if it were newer i couldn't fault it)
What is your current trailer -
Rate it out of 10 - Cheval Liberte ( I don't know what it's called but it is the 2 horses up to 15.2 )
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1 and 2
Towing on a B or B+E licence before 1997
Rate it out of 10 - Toyota Hilux 8/10 ( only because it is an older car if it were newer i couldn't fault it)
What is your current trailer -
Rate it out of 10 - Cheval Liberte ( I don't know what it's called but it is the 2 horses up to 15.2 )
1 or 2 horses carried in trailer - 1 and 2
Towing on a B or B+E licence before 1997
Boxers
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Ford Ranger 10/10
Ifor williams 505R 10/10
Usually 1 horse, occasionally 2
Not sure of licence, I passed my driving test in 1985
ROG
Well-Known Member
Thank you for all the replies
Anyone with a a pre 1997 car licence will have a full B+E as well as other free licence categories
Anyone with a a pre 1997 car licence will have a full B+E as well as other free licence categories
luckyoldme
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Thank you for all the replies
Anyone with a a pre 1997 car licence will have a full B+E as well as other free licence categories
Rog., what do you reckon to the towing capacity of the new ranger..are they all much the same?
Vanner
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this is a useful thread .. currently have a Subaru Forester called Stan. He is brilliant, but drinks fuel like he's permanently dehydrated, so we are on the cusp of changing. Was thinking of a Freelander (had one before and it was bloody marvellous), but reading this may also look at a Discovery! Stan would be a definite 8 or 9 out of 10!
trailer is an old, but serviceable Sinclair and I love it to bits as it is light and inviting to the horses, with very short ramps and even the worst loader seems to go in with no worries. and it is light for me to use on my own, so a resounding 10 out of 10!!!
trailer is an old, but serviceable Sinclair and I love it to bits as it is light and inviting to the horses, with very short ramps and even the worst loader seems to go in with no worries. and it is light for me to use on my own, so a resounding 10 out of 10!!!
riding_high
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ford maverick and OH says it's fab for towing so 10/10
ivor williams 510
1 horse mainly but sometimes 2
B+E licence.
we've also towed with a landrover discovery and an isuzu trooper. the disco wasn't as 'gutsy' as the trooper or the maverick, maybe because it was an old one but certainly never felt the best at towing. the trooper was brilliant and the maverick has done alot of miles towing on all types of roads, never had a problem and tows smoothly, picks up speed tidily so we aren't doing 5mph a mile after pulling out of a junction!!
just want to say that when we bought the trooper it had very soft springs on the back so the trailer wasn't being towed smoothly, we changed the springs and it was perfect.
ivor williams 510
1 horse mainly but sometimes 2
B+E licence.
we've also towed with a landrover discovery and an isuzu trooper. the disco wasn't as 'gutsy' as the trooper or the maverick, maybe because it was an old one but certainly never felt the best at towing. the trooper was brilliant and the maverick has done alot of miles towing on all types of roads, never had a problem and tows smoothly, picks up speed tidily so we aren't doing 5mph a mile after pulling out of a junction!!
just want to say that when we bought the trooper it had very soft springs on the back so the trailer wasn't being towed smoothly, we changed the springs and it was perfect.
EQUISCENE
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Hyundai Santa Fe 10/10
Ifor Williams 511 10/10
pre '97
Towing one 16hh horse on very undulating roads eg: 1 in 4 hills!
Ifor Williams 511 10/10
pre '97
Towing one 16hh horse on very undulating roads eg: 1 in 4 hills!
lora3786
Active Member
Toeing vehicle - freelander 1 TD4 - rated 10/10 for what I want it for (mostly towing mini Shet & carriage, odd short trip with normal horse) and relatively economical as everyday car. Would want something more if I was towing a big horse longer distances though
Trailer - ifor Williams 505 - rated 10/10 - lovely & stable to tow, easy for my husband to convert for mini & carriage.
Towing on B+E
Trailer - ifor Williams 505 - rated 10/10 - lovely & stable to tow, easy for my husband to convert for mini & carriage.
Towing on B+E
Lotty
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Towing vehicle: Discovery 3 10/10
Trailer: Ifor Williams 510 classic 10/10
Trailer: Ifor Williams 510 classic 10/10
nic85
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Mitsubishi L200 Barbarian (manual) 10/10
Richardson Treble 9/10 would be a 10 but quite heavy.
As a rule only travel one horse but this was only due to length of horse and that it came up for sale at the right time for the right price
Richardson Treble 9/10 would be a 10 but quite heavy.
As a rule only travel one horse but this was only due to length of horse and that it came up for sale at the right time for the right price
ReefingsDad
Active Member
Tow vehicle: Jeep Grand Cherokee 4.0 Limited - 8/10. Great all-rounder, pulls pretty much everything, good off-road and on slippery grass/mud. Very thirsty, hence the 8.
Trailer: Ifor Williams HB510 - 10/10. Great piece of kit.
Normally, it's just a 16.3 in the back, but have no issues doubling up.
Pre-97 licence, so B+E (no test).
Trailer: Ifor Williams HB510 - 10/10. Great piece of kit.
Normally, it's just a 16.3 in the back, but have no issues doubling up.
Pre-97 licence, so B+E (no test).
irishdraft
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Towing vehicle Landrover defender 9/10 very good at towing easy to manovere for parking
but very thirsty when towing on motorwat type driving
Trailer Ifor Williams 510 brilliant plenty of room for one or two but i dont use
partition one horse dosent like travelling with it
Test Pre 1997
but very thirsty when towing on motorwat type driving
Trailer Ifor Williams 510 brilliant plenty of room for one or two but i dont use
partition one horse dosent like travelling with it
Test Pre 1997
nieghham
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Towing Vehicle- Ford 550
trailers-Stock Corn Trailer....Brier Gooseneck...slant Stock Corn gooseneck
I have several horses and we have show cattle so we use the trailer depending on the amount of animals going.
We have some crazy drivers here....the kind that think speed limit signs are a suggestion and if your going 80 km on our highways it is because you are changing a tire....I got tired of being cut off and needing to slam on my brakes sliding my horses/cows into the cab of the truck with me...so all trailers have a working video camera and a sign on the back that says
no joke...we report all....
dangerous driving
illegal passing
plain stupidity
and we do it too
trailers-Stock Corn Trailer....Brier Gooseneck...slant Stock Corn gooseneck
I have several horses and we have show cattle so we use the trailer depending on the amount of animals going.
We have some crazy drivers here....the kind that think speed limit signs are a suggestion and if your going 80 km on our highways it is because you are changing a tire....I got tired of being cut off and needing to slam on my brakes sliding my horses/cows into the cab of the truck with me...so all trailers have a working video camera and a sign on the back that says
no joke...we report all....
dangerous driving
illegal passing
plain stupidity
and we do it too
CharlesMax
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Landrover Defender xs (10/10)
Ifor Williams 510 (10/10)
Carry 1 or 2 horses 17-17.2h
Pre 1997 licence.
Ifor Williams 510 (10/10)
Carry 1 or 2 horses 17-17.2h
Pre 1997 licence.
Spit That Out
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Honda CRV (2004) and 7 out of 10 only because on really boggy ground it has got stuck!
Trailer Ifor 403 8 out of 10 it's ideal as I only have one horse, can see all the way round when towing and easy to tow.
Trailer Ifor 403 8 out of 10 it's ideal as I only have one horse, can see all the way round when towing and easy to tow.