I currently drive a Dodge Charger SE with a little 2.7L. I got tired of borrowing my Dad's truck all the time to pick up larger objects so I got a 4x8 trailer from harbor freight. I put sides on it, with a removable back side. When I go to drop off shred, I usually weigh in at around 900 lbs. The car can handle that weight pretty well. Not much pushing and pulling. I know I have had more weight than that by the weigh she feels, and can handle it to a point. During this storm, I overloaded her with firewood, and had to stop and take some out before going up a hill. I didn't want anything happening to the tranny.
I would've gotten a truck, but the amount of traveling I do, I would lose so much more in gas. With the Charger I get 25mpg, and with the trailer on, it only drops it 1-2mpg. It doesn't matter if it's highway or local, I still maintain pretty good gas mileage. Although this storm has been tough logging my gas mileage, since I have been filling at the station and with jugs.
The hitch for my car cost a little under $200, the trailer cost around $400. Therefore, $600 is much cheaper than getting a van or truck.
Hope this helps with your decision.
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