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Post by chelsea on Feb 27, 2010 17:43:26 GMT
Hi, Just starting to look at the 3.5 tonne horseboxes and wondered if anyone has got any good or bad points to look out for? also, if you can recommend good quality coachbuilders, that would be most helpful ? - we've looked at few up to now but everyone does things differently and I'm starting for feel a bit "confused.com" !!! Look forward to your comments
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Post by bigmama on Feb 27, 2010 19:50:52 GMT
we have a superb one built on Citroen Relay 2.8 by Regent of Darwen, Lancs ... it has luton, groom area with fridge, sink, water, double gas hob, large wardrobe with separate underspace for portaloo, horse area is s'posed to take two 17 handers but we have 14.2 highland (and 15hds intermediate last year) which it transports rear-facing very comfortably .. outside tack locker, side ramp with lift upwards top half, seats three in front cab and has cctv to horse part and also outside rear view for reversing i would recommend if you are having one built to buy as new a chassis as you can afford and with low mileage .. and also think about what you and your horse's needs are .. also if you are transporting a horse, i recommend you try loading him into a 3.5 tone before buying as i have known a horse who will not load into one
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halfpass
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Post by halfpass on Feb 27, 2010 21:18:05 GMT
all I will say is be careful of the unladen weight the more it weighs the less you can carry
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Post by chelsea on Feb 28, 2010 22:07:16 GMT
Thanks Halfpass/Thanks Bigmama. Your comments have been really useful. We will only carrying one pony 13.1 M&M but I must admit some else mentioned to try loading before buying, so I think I'll do that, just to be on the safe side! Thanks.
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Post by gadabout on Mar 2, 2010 22:48:18 GMT
I have a Renault Master Van pony transporter. I love it. Although it is a van it is like driving a car. I have 13.2" show pony who travels in it. I used to have a Transit and although he travelled in it from birth he hated it, in this you do not know he is in the back. Also my van is top spec and fuscia pink!
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Post by brt on Mar 3, 2010 13:25:50 GMT
I have one by Regent too, i love it! My only worry is my Section D tries to stand on the bulkhead. I have been in touch with them and they are going to try and make a grill so he can't get over. Don't want to think about having my box ripped apart to get him out if he does go over!!!
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Post by sallyw on Mar 3, 2010 20:11:57 GMT
I have one for sale pm me if you want details. It has a special tie down system which stops the horses getting their head up to risk getting over the bulkhead. Ours was made by a very good coachbuilder and one thing that worries me about these small boxes is that many are being made by people without the necessary expertise to make a safe conversion. It really does pay to check that it has been made by soemone who knows what they are doing and as Halfpass says, make sure there is enough carrying capacity.
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Post by chelsea on Mar 3, 2010 20:38:49 GMT
Lots to think about!! finding a good reputable coachbuilder, without costing silly money is the KEY - any suggestions welcome!? Thanks for your help.
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Post by chloesmum on Mar 12, 2010 8:39:30 GMT
I brought one of these end of last year and it is a Renault coachbuild by Ascot Horseboxes and I am delighted with it. Worried about all the bad press but can honestly say we have had 5 different ponies in this and 1 horse and all have loaded beautifully as they are so inviting, including 2 real babies. They have also all travelled really well. Again I would not put 2 big horses in it but have travelled a 13.2 and a 153cm together with no issues, it will be great for one pony. I did check the weight unladen before buying and ours is fine. They are not build for great speed but then don't believe you should travel horses at great speed! I think I would buy a proper coachbuild one rather than a conversion, but there are some good ones out there. Good Luck with your search.
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