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What car would you recommend to pull 1000kg of horse (plus trailer)?
What car would you recommend to pull 1000kg of horse (plus trailer)?
Asked on 12 September 2010 by Wanglewoo92
Answered by
Honest John
A mid-size 4WD SUV such as a Freelander II, RAV4, X-Trail, etc. These can all pull 2000kg and the trailer will probably weigh 800kg - 1000kg.
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