Head to head
Cheval Liberte Maxi Living vs Tickners RL5000
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the maxi4 chassis with living accommodation. The Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Last reviewed 13 September 2026
Specifications side by side
| Cheval Liberte Maxi Living | Tickners RL5000 | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross weight | 3500kg | 2,600-3,500kg depending on model |
| Unladen weight | 1500kg | 1,020-1,160kg depending on model |
| Internal length | 4900mm | - |
| Internal width | 2070mm | - |
| Internal height | 2300mm | - |
| Overall length | - | 7,000mm |
| Bed length | - | 4,870mm |
| Overall height | - | 2,400mm |
| Axles | - | 2, 12in 155/5 stud wheels |
Sources: Cheval Liberte Maxi Living, Tickners RL5000. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.
Buy or hire the Maxi Living if...
A Maxi4-based trailer with a built-in living area for competitors who need to stay over at shows without buying a motorised horsebox. It suits riders who already tow with a 4x4 capable of the higher gross weight.
Listed by
- MANA Trailers and Towing LTD - Usk, Monkswood
- Kent Towing Solutions - Tunbridge Wells
Buy or hire the RL5000 if...
An enclosed, tilting-bed trailer used to transport and protect a car in transit, popular with motorsport and classic car owners. The manual tilt bed lets a single person load a low car without ramps digging in.
Listed by
- Lustre trailers - Norwich
Common questions
What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living and the Tickners RL5000?
The Cheval Liberte Maxi Living is a 4-horse trailer built on the Maxi4 chassis with living accommodation; the Tickners RL5000 is a covered, tilting-bed vehicle transporter trailer.
Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Maxi Living or the Tickners RL5000 on a car licence?
Yes, as far as the licence goes. Both are rated at or under 3,500kg gross, and a car (B) licence has covered towing up to 3,500kg since 16 December 2021. Your car still has to be rated to tow the loaded weight - check the handbook or the VIN plate.
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