Post by nici on Dec 17, 2010 17:17:03 GMT
*** Compact Lorry Up to 7.5t WANTED ***
OK, I may be asking the impossible here, but until 2 months ago we had it, and then our Horace Horsebox was stolen
Lorry:
We are after a compact lorry (22 ft total length max) between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Must have easy access to engine (tilt cab or bonnet). Rear ramp preferred. Seatbelts & PAS preferred but not essential - but the bigger the lorry the more important PAS becomes, as we have limited turning space on the yard.
Must have sound chassis and be a good runner - no known mechanical problems. Must have a good 6 months plating left. Ideally have some additional security fitted - isolator, immobiliser, tracker etc. We don't want this one stolen like Horace
Horse Area:
3 ponies herringbone / sideways. I can't ever see us needing to carry anything bigger than 13.2, most are between 10 and 12hh. Partitions ideally floor length - or at least low enough to stop small ponies getting underneath!
Living:
Must have cut through to cab and be capable of seating & sleeping 4 (ideally 2 on Luton, 2 on converted sleeping). Basic cooking facilities, just hob / sink is fine. Oven/fridge would be a bonus. Plenty of storage, ideally with wardrobe or good hanging space for jackets etc.
My maximum budget is just £2500 . Insurance has settled and the money is burning a hole in my bank account
Oh and I need my OH to come and give it the ok, and he won't travel too far...! So it'll have to be somewhere not too far from the NW of England.
Am I asking the impossible? Well Horace fit the spec exactly, so I'm hoping there will be another out there for us.
OK, I may be asking the impossible here, but until 2 months ago we had it, and then our Horace Horsebox was stolen
Lorry:
We are after a compact lorry (22 ft total length max) between 3.5 and 7.5 tonnes. Must have easy access to engine (tilt cab or bonnet). Rear ramp preferred. Seatbelts & PAS preferred but not essential - but the bigger the lorry the more important PAS becomes, as we have limited turning space on the yard.
Must have sound chassis and be a good runner - no known mechanical problems. Must have a good 6 months plating left. Ideally have some additional security fitted - isolator, immobiliser, tracker etc. We don't want this one stolen like Horace
Horse Area:
3 ponies herringbone / sideways. I can't ever see us needing to carry anything bigger than 13.2, most are between 10 and 12hh. Partitions ideally floor length - or at least low enough to stop small ponies getting underneath!
Living:
Must have cut through to cab and be capable of seating & sleeping 4 (ideally 2 on Luton, 2 on converted sleeping). Basic cooking facilities, just hob / sink is fine. Oven/fridge would be a bonus. Plenty of storage, ideally with wardrobe or good hanging space for jackets etc.
My maximum budget is just £2500 . Insurance has settled and the money is burning a hole in my bank account
Oh and I need my OH to come and give it the ok, and he won't travel too far...! So it'll have to be somewhere not too far from the NW of England.
Am I asking the impossible? Well Horace fit the spec exactly, so I'm hoping there will be another out there for us.