Small Vehicle for Pulling Unmotorized RVs

However, I have seen heavily motorized RVs pulling lightweight cars, which probably works better.
(But not heavily enough motorized, if you get stuck behind one of these land barges on a two-lane road.)

Thanks for the informative photos! I want an option that doesn't require a vehicle larger than needed, and which gets the best mileage. I have seen a beautiful large Airstream trailer that overturned and lifted a jeep up on it's front wheels. Not a pretty site. The vehicle needs to have a good ratio of weight to the trailer.

Well there's a few basic questions that have to be answered first...

Driving conditions, terrain....Will you be in snow or not...Will you be in mountainous region or not...In other words where do you plan on going...

Then minimum size trailer, are you ok with camper that requires assembly, or do you need permanently fixed type enclosure...In other words what are your physical abilities and mechanical skill level...Room for how many travelers...How long do you plan on staying camping at a time...

Once you have answered these questions, then you can begin to narrow down your options..

Most common example of this idea in action is the prime mover of a semi trailer.

If the trailer has the brakes then why not. Unfortunately in this era of regulation getting the rig documented and certified as safe for use on public roads would be a huge undertaking.

Creative spirit being stifled at every turn.

Wal raises a good point. One must consider not only pulling the trailer, but also stopping it, especially without "jackknifing."

Here's is what control clique says......

Maximum Trailer Mass

Throughout Australia, the allowable maximum mass for the trailer is either the capacity of the tow vehicle's towing attachment or the towing limit specified by the vehicle manufacturer for the towing vehicle, whichever is the least.

OR

If the vehicle's manufacturer has not made a recommendation as to the towing mass, then the following rules apply:

A vehicle may tow a laden trailer of up to one and a half times the unladen mass of the tow vehicle, provided that the towbar is rated accordingly and the trailer is fitted with brakes that comply with the requirements stipulated in the Australian Design Rule ADR38.

If the trailer is not fitted with brakes, then the maximum mass must not exceed the unladen mass of the motor vehicle. The unladen mass of the vehicle can be found in the vehicle's handbook, or check with your dealer.

All trailers with a GTM exceeding 750kgs must have brakes.

source http://www.towingguide.com.au/content/legal_requirements.html

I still say no way. SolarEagle has offered some choices.

You will need to decide the weight that you want to tow and size the vehicle to it.

Anything beyond that is a death trap. Your insurance will not pay for any accidents you cause with an overloaded tow vehicle. If you survive the crash yourself.

Unfortunately there are already many grossly overloaded tow vehicles on the road.

small vehicles pulling recreational vehicles have their disadvantages, like breaking power on icy winter mornings...

After asking for this info I remembered I myself had a design a few years ago

for a Chariot styled stand-up while driving vehicle with standing airline seating. I had everything on a list of required extras and know where they are made like gell mats to stand on comfortably and the podium dashboard with knee pads ,emergency poles to grab a hold of the height and a few other secrets to making it safer to drive it, a big huge trailer to latch on to seems like a good weight on it.

After looking at some of the photos and the dangerous weather conditions posed here I think wider is better the double axle in the rear with big old fashioned fenders etc...ds. Anyone Interested?

How about a couple of mules. They eat very little, they don't pollute, and the only draw back to their operations is their temperament. Can pull for ever and don't mind waiting in traffic. Can't ask for anything better.

Braking could be an issue.....

Good point

A crimson smear on the road is what I had envisioned, but your point is damn good.

That donkey seemed far too familiar with the routine.