I tried a pickup and trailer combo at one stage didn't get on with it, i started using our discovery 3 which worked much better. Great family wagon and it was like a van with all the seats down. Had a roof rack and pipe carrier, i towed a twin axle Ifor which was effortless with it. Not advocating a Disco it could be anything similar but it worked well if you're wanting something that covers both bases. Split tailgate also allows long lengths (3.5m) to poke out the back with the top tailgate open and all lights/plates showing so legal i loved that for fetching steel as you could carry a lot (way more that the roof can hold) and not need the trailer.