Car transporter trailer advice.

[GAjon]

I am looking to buy a suitable vehicle to tow a car transporter trailer (which i will also be looking to buy).

I was using the premise, if the trailer + car & equipmemt weighed in at a max of 1.5t then I could consider large estates or SUV's with towing capacities of say 1800 to 2000 kg, I dont have to worry about license restrictions as im an old bloke.

However, whilst doing my reserch I spoke to a trailer hire company, to enquire about trailer weights and was told regardless of the weight of trailer or car on it, I must use a vehicle capable of towing 3.5t minimum.

Is this correct?


Any help would be appriciated.

[GAjon]

Thank you for the replies, I thought it sounded dubious, but I wanted to be sure before spending.
I posted in UK club sport also and the answers are the same.

Cheers!

[GAjon]

TwigtheWonderkid said:

Honestly, the rubbish some people spout, and this loon works for a trailer company and should be giving out proper advice.

OP, have you ever seen anything like this?

I like that, my missus has just had to stop me attacking her Fiat 500 with an angle grinder.

[GAjon]

GreatGranny said:

What type of vehicle are you planning to put on the trailer OP?

From your user name I wonder if you have a Grantura???

Any way its Tommy Entwistles GEM, so a lightish race car.