Thinking of towing a trailer with my 4x4
Hello, I am thinking of towing a trailer with my 4x4.
Trip from UK down to Cape Town, route not yet decided.
I am not sure I want to load up a heavy roof rack, or pull a trailer,
so I am asking for opinions.
I have in mind to pull a trailer, sized about 5 foot long, 4 foot wide, 18 inches deep, with a flat lid, so I can, if I wanted, fit a foof rack.
So, then I think to myself, whats makes a good 'long distance expedition trailer'
I would probably carry no more than say, 300kg in it, or shal I say, PLAN to carry no more than say 300kg.
Now,
Questions, should I look for a 2 wheel trailer or a 4 wheel trailer.
Should I look for leaf spring, coil spring, or indespension units?
I would say, that I am only looking for a trailer that has the 'A' frame draw bar, rather than the weak looking single draw bar.
Tyres, I think 10 inch would be quite unsuitable, should I have to cross any sand, so, perhaps the minumum should be 14 inch van tyres, that have the extra ply's in the side walls.
I would like opinions on all ideas please.
'vette
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