Towing a Horsebox vs Overlander 2 -Stall
Owning a horse comes with a large measure of responsibilities and for newcomers, there’s a lot to learn - this includes the road rules around towing a horsebox, as well as getting used to the methods around transporting your animal. The Overlander R240 2-Stall Horsebox is a purpose built vehicle for safely and comfortably transporting your horse(s) - in layman’s terms, again at a glance for the first time consumers, there is no “truck - trailer” dynamic, it’s handling is entirely akin to a domestic road vehicle like a van, not to mention it factors in to the economy of space in your yard and competition/training destinations. Needless to say we believe our vehicle to be leaps and bounds above any and all trailer setups. Our customers as well as our professional ambassadors alike have commented on how user friendly our R240 is.
There are strict rules in the UK and Ireland alike in regards TOWING your horsebox trailer that you’ll have to be conscious of and follow anytime you are travelling, There is no clean cut, one size fits all ruling in regards to towing a horse(s) - your combination of trailer and vehicle will dictate whether or not you need a bespoke licence for travelling with your horses; this is usually calculated using the MAM (Maximum Authorised Mass) taken into primary regard. Besides the legal considerations you need to acknowledge, there are accessibility and longevity elements to realise when making your choice between a trailer setup and a Horsebox, such as
Can everybody with a current driving licence in your team/family drive the trailer setup?
Will the points of contact between your vehicle and trailer last effectively over time?
Will your horses be transported in the best environment possible?
Are you considering the time to become competent driving with a trailer?
Are you considering the time needed to obtain a necessary licence, if required?
Are you content with hitching and unhitching your trailer ?
There is much to think about with a trailer-truck set up. With the Overlander 2-Stall Horsebox which is purpose built on brand new chassis vehicles there is no need to tow a trailer and worry about licence regulations. Anyone in your team/family with a standard driving licence can drive the Overlander Horsebox which has a gross vehicle weight (GVW) of 3.5 tonne.
Without needing to reverse with a trailer on, load and unload a trailer and worry about taking more driving tests – The Overlander is the simple option offering flexibility and simplicity of use.
Be sure to get in touch with us today to enquire further about the benefits of the Overlander R240 (over a trailer setup!), finance options or even to book a test drive!