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Apologies in advance but I need some advice - gotta get my trailer bought for the half term break. I am really unsure about size - we have a Focus hatch with roof box and 2 kids. Tent is a big Vango 800 and we have all the usual stuff like sleeping bags, windbreaks, pushchair (still), cooker, chairs, FRIDGE etc etc.

My benchmark trailer was the Caddy 500/535 but having seen one it seems so small but the next size up (600?) is almot as big as the car ! I am finding it hard to work out what will fit.

What do people on here use ? Last weekend we just took two cars - not a permanent solution though.

Cheers

Dave

Hi

Our first trailer was wooden and 4' x 3' - just about got everything back home after first expedition (bought a gazebo whilst away!)

Second trailer is a Brenderup 4' x 6' with lid - going to be extended to 2' + tall next week.

My advice would be buy the largest you can afford.  Trailer suppliers will tell you what you can pull, but bear in mind you would probably pull a caravan! 

I may have my trailer 8' tall!  (Hubby not going with me to have trailer extended!)

Hope this helps

Jackie H

I think you have a definitive answer with those replies Dave. The Focus should tow any trailer you throw at it within reason.

I've seen them towing the small caravans, so a trailer should be a doddle.