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    Horsebox Lighting Installation

    You can if you like but I would recommend going that bit extra and providing a seperate power source, ie another battery. There is nothing worse than draining your lorry batteries for the sake of a few lights and then not being able to start your lorry to get home. I know it will take a while to...
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    Walk, Trot Tests and Pot Hunters

    Hmmm I read a lot of "pot hunter" replies here, trying to justify themselves........I think it answers your initial question.
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    Lorry plating advice please

    I think the body shop guy is wanting YOU to fill out the form as you are the owner and it needs to be signed buy the appropriate person, ie. you the owner. Remember there is also the mirror form to be signed, but that should have been done last year (by April). The form in your cab is...
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    Advice please on horsebox

    I would always ask, and check the EMPTY weight of the intended purchase. Two large horses can add a huge payload to your lorry, and push it over any limits you may have, then you are illegal. remember that if you are overweight, your insurance company might just wave ta ta to your claim...
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    opinions please...3.5ton or 7.5ton??

    Just as an outside opinion, I see lots of post about which should I buy etc. I think the most important question you should ask is "how much do I want to carry", as this will inevitably give you your answer. It also comes to mind when you are buying a horsebox, and it is advertised as non...
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    where can my dad get a lorry converted?

    Galaxy Horseboxes in Somerset, Dave is your man, bought ours from there. He does exactly what it says on the tin so to speak. Really nice bloke, we even came from Scotland to get our built as he was so trustworthy.
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    Excellent Service - Horsebox

    Galaxy Horseboxes in Somerset Bought our 4 years ago and Dave stiil is there when you need him. We even came from Scotland to get ours his service was that good.
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