What is the best car to tow a horse trailer?
Best cars to tow a horse trailer
- Toyota Land Cruiser.
- Land Rover Discovery.
- Audi Q7.
- Mitsubishi Shogun.
- Skoda Kodiaq.
- SsangYong Rexton.
- Volvo XC60.
- Volkswagen Golf Alltrack.
How do I know if my car can tow a horse trailer?
To find the MTC of your vehicle look in its handbook – there are usually two maximum towing weights: a braked trailer weight and an unbraked one. A horse trailer has brakes. Alternatively, you can look at the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) plate, which is usually under the bonnet or on a door pillar.
What car can tow a horse box?
Audi Q7. If you want a car with a flashy badge yet more than enough capability to tow a horsebox, the Audi Q7 should be on your shortlist. Opt for one with the air suspension and it can tow a massive 3500kg, while the regular Q7 can tow up to 2800kg.
Can I legally tow a horse trailer?
You may tow a trailer with a MAM exceeding 750kg. To tow anything other than a very light horse trailer, you will need Category B+E on your licence. To get this you have to take an additional test. It’s acceptable for a driver who passed their car test before 1997 to sit alongside a learner B+E driver.
Do horse trailers have to stop at weigh stations?
As a general rule, you should stop at weigh stations when pulling a horse trailer if the road signs or station personnel require you to do so. And CDLs are necessary if your horse trailer has a GVWR of more than 26,000 lbs or if you make a commercial profit from your horse trailer.
Do I need extra insurance to tow a horse trailer?
Although you don’t legally have to take out independent insurance for a towed horsebox, it is wise. Horsebox insurance for towed horseboxes can cover everything from the theft or damage of your horsebox, to additional cover for the contents such as your tack, saddles and personal possessions.