Ive been wondering if its worth getting a camper van and towing a trailer instead of my lorry?? there seems to be some nice trailers avalable now, yes i know some of the bigger ones from europe arn't legal over here ( too wide ) I liked the bateson and regret selling mine,but would have liked more storage space in it.. the ultimate would be a american gooseneck
but there just about impossible to get fully legal for UK use ie too wide wrong brakes, weight etc....

seriously looking at vito and trailer or something like a Winniebago Rialta (based on a VW imported from Japan).

Until then just keep roughing it.

Hi Billywhiz not sure if a vito would be big enough to tow a horse trailer I was looking at a long WB sprinter van (Can tow 2800kg) and converting it myself seen a nice x reg one for £4000, get the inteirior from a caravan and away to go

I believe the Vito can go up to 2500kg.

I am also looking at pimpng my own vehicle, save a packet. Perhaps upgrade my Bateson for a Titan or a Fautras

I would suggest you talk to the guys with goosenecks. Chester has had one for over 10 yrs and Terry who has a fab rig and truck which will blow you away, also Lester has a gooseneck all very helpful and approachable. They were at East Coast this weekend.
Electrics can be converted here or in States

Hope this helps
ASH

Post edited by: Snapper, at: 2008/06/24 10:16

Be careful, if the van is loaded, even with fittings for living, you will reduce its towing capacity, and some will then require you to use a tachograph.

So check this out thorougly.There are some nice van based horseboxes out there,but are expensive.

Trailer wise, i have an equitrek space treker, which i like very much loads of storage. But am changing this to an Ifor, or a Rice as I dont need the space and its not going anywhere at the moment!

Nice 2 yo Equitrek trailer for sale, any body interested?