Learning to tow (B+E test) and buying a trailer - advice?

[Jakg]

Toaster Pilot said:

On that note - thoughts about buying a 2000KG rated trailer and loading it to almost its maximum every time it's used versus say one at 2700kg and leaving capacity spare? Likely to last longer and have less wear issues etc?

Surely a heavier-duty trailer weighs more empty, so gives you less actual payload if your limited to 2000KG?

[windybob]

This was fun on the M1!!

[Toaster Pilot]

Jakg said:

Toaster Pilot said:

On that note - thoughts about buying a 2000KG rated trailer and loading it to almost its maximum every time it's used versus say one at 2700kg and leaving capacity spare? Likely to last longer and have less wear issues etc?

Surely a heavier-duty trailer weighs more empty, so gives you less actual payload if your limited to 2000KG?

Yeah I suppose you're right on that one

[Toaster Pilot]

windybob said:

This was fun on the M1!!

Reminds me of the time I bought a Series 3 Land Rover - the long wheelbase version

Guy towed it to me using a Discovery and a trailer that was FAR too short - it was ridiculously dangerous and makes your setup look downright professional!