KatB
Well-Known Member
Just out of interest really, as may be an option in the future to upgrade. SO, I have a 3.5tonne LDV van horsebox, S reg, 100,00 miles (there or thereabouts!) been converted for about 5yrs as a horsebox, was a commercial vehicle before then.
Isn't the prettiest but is solid and practical, has 1.2tonne payload (got pulled over with 1x16.1hh horse, 2 container things of water, 2 sets of tack, 3/4 a tank of diesel, haynet and other "event" stuff and weighed in at 3140kg
) It will have a refurbed ramp, new floor, and 6 relatively new tyres on if I decide to sell. It has 3yrs worth of receipts and service history, never had a problem getting it through MOT, and it has been very reliable, except when I've drained the battery 
It has rear tack loacker which is very useful, and a large luton which can be slept in, so the space has been used effectively It is also INCREDIBLY economical.
Bad points are that it could do with a respray, as the paint is peeling in places, and it has a few rust spots on the cab, which I have treated and they haven't spread. I also managed to cave in the front corner, so it has a dent in the front, but the bumper is secured on, so it shows as a dent just above the bumper.
However, overall it is a solid reliable little box which would easily carry on for many more years happily. I have travelled upto 16.2hh in it (it is a bit tight headroom wise!) so would sell it as ideal for upto 16hh.
Ideas much appreciated.
Isn't the prettiest but is solid and practical, has 1.2tonne payload (got pulled over with 1x16.1hh horse, 2 container things of water, 2 sets of tack, 3/4 a tank of diesel, haynet and other "event" stuff and weighed in at 3140kg
) It will have a refurbed ramp, new floor, and 6 relatively new tyres on if I decide to sell. It has 3yrs worth of receipts and service history, never had a problem getting it through MOT, and it has been very reliable, except when I've drained the battery It has rear tack loacker which is very useful, and a large luton which can be slept in, so the space has been used effectively It is also INCREDIBLY economical.Bad points are that it could do with a respray, as the paint is peeling in places, and it has a few rust spots on the cab, which I have treated and they haven't spread. I also managed to cave in the front corner, so it has a dent in the front, but the bumper is secured on, so it shows as a dent just above the bumper.
However, overall it is a solid reliable little box which would easily carry on for many more years happily. I have travelled upto 16.2hh in it (it is a bit tight headroom wise!) so would sell it as ideal for upto 16hh.
Ideas much appreciated.
