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If you couldn't go over 40 mph without snaking there must have been something wrong with the outfit. Possibly the trailer and load were too heavy for the car, incorrect tyre pressures on the car or trailer, incorrect nose weight etc or a combination of these things all add up to cause instability.
If you match the outfit carefully, load carefully and drive smoothly then it should be possible to drive up to the speed limit without problems. Obviously things like sidewinds and the buffeting from passing vehicles need to be taken into account as well.
What are you going to be towing with? If you are using a Disco I expect you will need a B+E licence. Check the kerbweight of the tow car and aim for a caravan with an MTPLM around 85% of that unless the car has a lower max tow limit.Check tyre pressures, noseweight etc and you should be fine.
Rob
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Topic: Towing for newbies
