Which car is suitable for pulling a Tiny House?
The towing force of the car that will pull the Tiny House behind it should be greater than 3500 kg.
Why?
The Tiny House together with the trailer has a weight of approximately 3500 kg. Strapping it to a car that is not designed for such a weight can permanently damage the vehicle and do a lot of damage.
How to tow a Tiny House properly?
The most important rules for transporting the house safely and easily are:
A suitable car with the ability to tow
The right accessories such as: hook, spare wheels, extra mirrors, safety markings
A well-chosen route that will ensure the comfort and convenience of driving a car with a heavy trailer. It is certainly best to bet on main roads, motorways, and definitely avoid villages with thin potholes.
When choosing a car that will be suitable for towing a mobile home, you should pay attention to the empty weight of the vehicle, the payload, and the permissible total weight (DMC).
The most popular vehicles for towing a Tiny House trailer are SUVs, pickups and trucks such as:
Ford Ranger |
Range Rover |
Jeep Grand Cherokee |
FORD F-150 |
Iveco Daily |
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter |
The Porsche Cayenne, Chevrolet 3500 HD, Mitsubishi L200, Jeep Commander, Nissan Navara, Ford F-250 are also suitable.
The choice of vehicle for transporting the house is very important. You should adjust the vehicle to the weight and size of the house, and also pay attention to the technical parameters. A properly selected vehicle for towing the Tiny House will allow for safe transport of the house and its contents.