Bateson Derby

[I don’t like mondays]

Does anyone have one? Are they good in terms of build quality? I’ve seen one for sale which is rear unload. I’ve got 2 ponies ( under 14h), I’m assuming this is an ok size but wouldn’t fit 2 horses (don’t have any horses but thinking of if I need to sell the trailer). Thanks

 

[Barton Bounty]

Yeah they are nice and light for towing, just be careful if your buying second hand and lift the mats to look at the floor, first place that rots if its not looked after ?

 

[asmp]

And the walls and ramp. I replaced the ramp and floor but when the wall started to go I got rid.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

Thanks. It says on the Ad about roof proof poly floor, is that only the newer ones?

 

[Barton Bounty]

Thanks. It says on the Ad about roof proof poly floor, is that only the newer ones?

Some of them have poly/aluminium floors.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

Thank you, I’ll make sure I double check the floor to make sure it’s poly per the advert. Got caught out once buying a lorry, was told it was ally floor but turned out to be rotten wood!! From now on I always check

 

[Barton Bounty]

So if I was you, I would have a good press at any panels to see if they are soft, lift the mats to look, and make sure all bolts etc are working as they should, tow/hitch etc all good.

 

[I don’t like mondays]

Thanks BBB, good plan ?

 

[scruffyponies]

Bateson will supply a replacement floor (metal and poly) for about £400 delivered. It's a DIY job if you are a bit handy.