How to choose the best vehicles for towing trailers
With the restrictions on border crossing, the difficulty of flights to other countries and a number of other circumstances around the world, “wild” tourism has become more relevant. Even families who used to prefer a comfortable stay in expensive hotels began to think about adventurous travel by auto with a trailer-house. The solution is great, but not every auto will cope with the task of prolonged load on the road. Owners of small subcompact city cars should consider renting a car.
By what options to choose the best car for towing a trailer home
Going on “wild” vacation, you need to foresee a lot. If group of people, company or two families are traveling, you can go in several cars. But this option has drawbacks: high cost (you need to refuel and prepare every auto for the trip) lack of sleeping places (sleeping in a tent is not always comfortable, especially for those who are not used to such conditions). But there is a way out – rent a car and a trailer house.
Choosing a trailer is a topic that requires separate article. There are number of requirements for the auto – it must be powerful enough, roomy (for a large family or company), comfortable and safe. It is not worth reinventing the wheel, for the main selection criteria we will take those used in the Tow Car Awards, which determines the best vehicles for towing trailer:
- Convenience of towing;
- The practicality of the car itself;
- Endurance of long-term loads.
All cars were tested for behavior during acceleration, braking, driving at high speed, the need for an emergency change of lane, starting downhill.
Each of these vehicles can easily be found in the fleet of any auto rental company. Among them are familiar and convenient models. The cost of their rental usually refers to the middle price segment.
The best cars for towing trailer
Comfortable, tested on the road and thousands of trips, cars will save you from many problems. These cars are rented in perfect technical condition, you can additionally install navigator, child seat and other necessary devices.
Skoda Octavia
These models are the stable winner in the tractor category for trailers up to 1400 kg. These mobile homes are used in most travel. They are roomy enough, at the same time they have convenient dimensions, and even driver who has never traveled with trailer before can easily cope with an obedient car and small house.
Renault (Dacia) Duster
Another car that can be rented from any car rental company for a very reasonable price. This car will cope with a heavier “tail”. She can pull thousands of kilometers without problems up to 15 centners.
Ford Focus
The most budgetary of all the options tested. Despite the price for buying or renting a car, it does an excellent job.
Do not even think about whether it is worth going on such a trip. Take kids, friends, rent a car and go wherever your heart desires, not where the travel agent sold you the tickets.