Post by Stacey on Jan 15, 2013 21:37:47 GMT
Lovely COACHBUILT 3.5t VW LT35 Horsebox on a lightweight ARDERN body
The horsebox has been used for the past year by a breeder to travel ponies to competitions, it has been regularly taken to Wales and further afield on long journeys where it has been constantly reliable. It has been regularly used all summer for stay over events & has been barn stored over the winter to keep it away from the elements.
Horse Section
•The horse section is partioned for two horses travelling herringbone (I have used it to travel two Welsh Ponies up to 13.2hh, it could travel one bigger horse up to 15hh without the partition)
•There are windows for ventilation as well as ventilation via a pop-up roof vent
•The floor is sound, with thick rubber matting on top
•There is a door from the horse section into the living so that the ponies can easily be checked when transporting
•
Spot lights which run from the leisure battery for evenings & dark mornings
•
Lightweight, lockable ramp for security, easy to manage with just one person
Measurements:
The horse area isn't rectangular, the back wall is on a slant meaning that the width can be adjusted by moving the partition.
Right hand wall - 230cm (drivers side) 7.54ft
Width - 200cm 6,56ft
Left wall - 165cm 5.41ft
Height - 210cm 6.9ft
Living Area
•Bed above luton with a sprung mattress
•Bench seat with storage underneath
•Working sink and gas four ring hob with shelving for storage, gas operated fridge
•Full length wardrobe
•Heating system
•Handmade blinds over windows - made and installed this year
•Laminate flooring
•Lights, tap in sink & heating run from a leisure battery
The Rest
The horsebox is a D reg, however it runs with an M reg reconditioned engine (6 cylinder diesel) and was fully serviced in April 2012. It has a 5 speed gearbox. CD Player. Cosmetically it is tidy for it's age, no corrosion or rusting to the chassis & is mechanically sound. Amongst some of the work that has been done on it are the following:
•Full service
•Tracking serviced
•New tyres all round in August 2012
•Wheel bearings replaced (both front)
•Brakes checked and parts replaced
•New battery
•Will be sold with 1 year MOT & 6 months tax
•Receipts and paperwork for the horsebox from previous owners
This horsebox has served me well and is regrettably for sale due to upgrading to a larger lorry. It's easy to handle & drive and would be perfectly suited to a first timer or someone who wants the comfort of a larger lorry without having to take another test to drive it. I have driven it all over the country fully laden and it doesn't break a sweat. It starts first time, every time. I started it last week after a 2 month break and she started on the button
The horsebox has been used for the past year by a breeder to travel ponies to competitions, it has been regularly taken to Wales and further afield on long journeys where it has been constantly reliable. It has been regularly used all summer for stay over events & has been barn stored over the winter to keep it away from the elements.
Horse Section
•The horse section is partioned for two horses travelling herringbone (I have used it to travel two Welsh Ponies up to 13.2hh, it could travel one bigger horse up to 15hh without the partition)
•There are windows for ventilation as well as ventilation via a pop-up roof vent
•The floor is sound, with thick rubber matting on top
•There is a door from the horse section into the living so that the ponies can easily be checked when transporting
•
Spot lights which run from the leisure battery for evenings & dark mornings
•
Lightweight, lockable ramp for security, easy to manage with just one person
Measurements:
The horse area isn't rectangular, the back wall is on a slant meaning that the width can be adjusted by moving the partition.
Right hand wall - 230cm (drivers side) 7.54ft
Width - 200cm 6,56ft
Left wall - 165cm 5.41ft
Height - 210cm 6.9ft
Living Area
•Bed above luton with a sprung mattress
•Bench seat with storage underneath
•Working sink and gas four ring hob with shelving for storage, gas operated fridge
•Full length wardrobe
•Heating system
•Handmade blinds over windows - made and installed this year
•Laminate flooring
•Lights, tap in sink & heating run from a leisure battery
The Rest
The horsebox is a D reg, however it runs with an M reg reconditioned engine (6 cylinder diesel) and was fully serviced in April 2012. It has a 5 speed gearbox. CD Player. Cosmetically it is tidy for it's age, no corrosion or rusting to the chassis & is mechanically sound. Amongst some of the work that has been done on it are the following:
•Full service
•Tracking serviced
•New tyres all round in August 2012
•Wheel bearings replaced (both front)
•Brakes checked and parts replaced
•New battery
•Will be sold with 1 year MOT & 6 months tax
•Receipts and paperwork for the horsebox from previous owners
This horsebox has served me well and is regrettably for sale due to upgrading to a larger lorry. It's easy to handle & drive and would be perfectly suited to a first timer or someone who wants the comfort of a larger lorry without having to take another test to drive it. I have driven it all over the country fully laden and it doesn't break a sweat. It starts first time, every time. I started it last week after a 2 month break and she started on the button