Doublethyme
Well-Known Member
I need a new floor in my (new to me) Bateson Ascot, currently the old style wood.
Am undecided on whether to just replace like for like, as my brother in law is a very experienced carpenter/builder and could easily do that. Alternative have the plastic/metal floor put in, which to be honest is what I am leaning towards, as the trailer has to live out on the top of a hill, so gets a bit weather worn.
Have had a quote from a Bateson dealer for £512.50 (incl. parts, labour & VAT) to refit the whole floor including the front bit where the horses don't stand.
To get the plastic/metal floor kit from Bateson direct is £275 (incl. VAT).
My question is has anyone done a DIY fit of these plastic floors to a Bateson themselves? How easy is it as I say my brother in law is a very good craftsman, but I dont want to cause him tons of work and trouble if it is a pain of a job to do and would rather pay the extra to the dealer.
Am undecided on whether to just replace like for like, as my brother in law is a very experienced carpenter/builder and could easily do that. Alternative have the plastic/metal floor put in, which to be honest is what I am leaning towards, as the trailer has to live out on the top of a hill, so gets a bit weather worn.
Have had a quote from a Bateson dealer for £512.50 (incl. parts, labour & VAT) to refit the whole floor including the front bit where the horses don't stand.
To get the plastic/metal floor kit from Bateson direct is £275 (incl. VAT).
My question is has anyone done a DIY fit of these plastic floors to a Bateson themselves? How easy is it as I say my brother in law is a very good craftsman, but I dont want to cause him tons of work and trouble if it is a pain of a job to do and would rather pay the extra to the dealer.