car to tow caravan

If you want a car to tow a caravan, start with the weights: know your caravan’s ATM, your vehicle’s GVM and GCM, and the tow‑ball download. For heavy vans, big wagons like the Toyota LandCruiser 200/300 Series and Nissan Patrol Y62 are the comfy blunt instruments, typically rated to 3,500 kg braked and unbothered by hills. If you prefer a ute, the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux, Isuzu D‑Max and Mazda BT‑50 also offer up to 3,500 kg braked on paper—just watch payload once the family, fridge and ego hop aboard.

Towing something lighter (say 1,500–2,000 kg)? Consider a Toyota Prado or Ford Everest for relaxed long-haul grunt, or wagons like the Subaru Outback and Kia Sorento for the sensible set. In Australia, trailers over 750 kg must have brakes, and electric brake controllers plus a weight‑distribution hitch can transform a wobbly drama into a calm Sunday. Always check the manufacturer’s limits, tyre load ratings and your state regs before you hitch up; your licence and insurance both prefer the boring, legal route.