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Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL vs Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 800kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross.

Last reviewed 13 September 2026

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL
Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL - image: fieldfare.co.uk
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 - image: lidertrailers.co.uk

Key differences

Specifications side by side

Cheval Liberte Touring Country XLSun Way Galaxy SW385M16
Gross weight2600kg (MGW)500 kg
Unladen weight950kg (without tack locker), 970kg (with tack locker)150 kg
Internal length3.69m-
Internal width1.79m-
Internal height2.38m-
Payload-350 kg
Length-4,195 - 5,880 mm (adjustable)
Width-1,600 mm
Suitable boat length-4.60 m

Sources: Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL, Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. Figures vary by model year and options, so check with the supplier before you commit.

Buy or hire the Touring Country XL if...

  • you want one that is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross

The Touring Country XL gives owners of taller or longer horses extra headroom and legroom over the standard Touring Country, while keeping a similar running gear and roughly 2.6 tonne gross weight. It suits riders who found the standard Touring trailers too tight for a bigger horse.

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Buy or hire the Galaxy SW385M16 if...

  • you want one that is 800kg lighter empty

The Galaxy SW385M16 suits owners of small motorboats who need some flexibility in trailer length, since its adjustable frame extends to suit different hull lengths up to about 4.6m. Its sliding galvanised axle lets the owner fine-tune nose weight for safer towing behind a smaller car.

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Common questions

What is the difference between the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL and the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is 800kg lighter empty. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is rated 2.1 tonnes heavier gross. The Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL is a cheval Liberte's extended-length two-horse trailer in the Touring range, with a longer bed than the standard Touring Country.; the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 is a a small adjustable-length boat trailer in Sun Way's Galaxy range, with a sliding axle to help balance the load when towing..

Which is lighter, the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16?

The Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16. It is 800kg lighter empty than the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL.

Can I tow the Cheval Liberte Touring Country XL or the Sun Way Galaxy SW385M16 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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