sychnant
Well-Known Member
I am planning to compete more next year, so a newer horsebox was sounding like a good idea. I've never had a 3.5 ton before, so thought I'd have a look at a few to see if I wanted one, rather than a bigger lorry. I only ever travel one horse.
I found Central England Horseboxes website, and there were a couple there which looked nice... so I phoned up, to find out the ones I liked the look of were all sold.
However, Luke said that one had come in on Friday (this was now Monday morning) and it was beautiful, well worth a look. We drove the 2 hours, and wow. Lovely condition, new respray! Renault Master 52 plate, converted about 8 years ago. Obviously really well looked after, loads of service history.
Luke was happy for us to poke about and ask questions, we didn't feel rushed at all, or as if we were being a nuisance!
So oops, we bought it. So much for only going for a look...
Luke spent the next few days MOT'ing it, giving it a service, replacing the very heavy floor mats for much lighter ones, and making sure the tiny sink and gas hob were connected up and working. I phoned a couple of times to check things and ask more questions, and he was always happy to talk to me. Lovely man and nothing was too much trouble.
So - here she is!
Luke had said she is amazing to drive, and he was absolutely right. We sat at 70 on the A5 on the way home, and there was plenty more there. She didn't struggle at all up any of the numerous hills. And in the 2 hours home she hardly used any diesel
She's currently parked outside my yard as I had forgotten to trim the hedge by the gate, and I'm scared of marring her beauty, so my next job is to get up there with some loppers to make sure she has safe passage...
And tomorrow we will see what the Hairy Pony thinks!
If you've got this far... If you are looking for a horsebox, do check out Central England Horseboxes. Great service, lovely to deal with, and the box is everything I was told. Be aware though that the smaller boxes don't tend to hang around for long, but if you are looking for something it's definitely worth a phonecall to see what they have
I found Central England Horseboxes website, and there were a couple there which looked nice... so I phoned up, to find out the ones I liked the look of were all sold.
However, Luke said that one had come in on Friday (this was now Monday morning) and it was beautiful, well worth a look. We drove the 2 hours, and wow. Lovely condition, new respray! Renault Master 52 plate, converted about 8 years ago. Obviously really well looked after, loads of service history.
Luke was happy for us to poke about and ask questions, we didn't feel rushed at all, or as if we were being a nuisance!
So oops, we bought it. So much for only going for a look...
Luke spent the next few days MOT'ing it, giving it a service, replacing the very heavy floor mats for much lighter ones, and making sure the tiny sink and gas hob were connected up and working. I phoned a couple of times to check things and ask more questions, and he was always happy to talk to me. Lovely man and nothing was too much trouble.
So - here she is!
Luke had said she is amazing to drive, and he was absolutely right. We sat at 70 on the A5 on the way home, and there was plenty more there. She didn't struggle at all up any of the numerous hills. And in the 2 hours home she hardly used any diesel
She's currently parked outside my yard as I had forgotten to trim the hedge by the gate, and I'm scared of marring her beauty, so my next job is to get up there with some loppers to make sure she has safe passage...
And tomorrow we will see what the Hairy Pony thinks!
If you've got this far... If you are looking for a horsebox, do check out Central England Horseboxes. Great service, lovely to deal with, and the box is everything I was told. Be aware though that the smaller boxes don't tend to hang around for long, but if you are looking for something it's definitely worth a phonecall to see what they have
