Light weight trailers with plenty height?

[VScall]

So I've gone from having a tidy little 15h cob that will fit in anything to now having a 2year old ID who is already 16h.

I have a 2012 Cheval liberte goldpullman currently...but Cheval have been absolutely no help at all in giving me any information on wether my big girl will fit safely and comfortably in it... My thought is no...
So.. I'm going to be on the lookout for another light weight trailer but with plenty of head room.
Any suggestions? My car can only tow 2.2ton so low unladen weight is important.

 

[Sprig]

Bateson Ascot. I love mine and all horses seem to travel well in it. If you are looking to buy second hand you may struggle to find one though, they don't come up often.

 

[Tiddlypom]

What head room does your existing Cheval Liberte trailer have?

Is this it?

http://www.horsetrailersales.co.uk/New_CL_GoldOne.asp

 

[AandK]

Another vote for the Bateson Ascot.

 

[ROG]

CHEVAL LIBERTE Gold One Pullman V2 – Single Horsebox Trailer – Twin Axle – Front Ramp Unload – 1600kg Gross

• Internal Length – 3.200m / 10ft 6in.
• Internal Width – 1.360m / 4ft 6in.
• Internal Height – 2.2500m / 7ft 5in.
• Overall Trailer Length – 4.520m / 14ft 10in.
• Overall Trailer Width – 1.830m / 6ft 0in.

that any help?

 

[COldNag]

Another Bateson Ascot vote here

The challenge will be finding one. They tend to get snapped up quickly.

 

[Tiddlypom]

The Bateson Ascot, though it is indeed a good trailer, has less internal headroom at 7ft 31/2 ins than the Cheval Liberte which has 7ft 5ins.

OP seems to be particularly interested in having more headroom.

 

[Debsflo1]

Bateson are great.
Nice and light too

 

[Fluffypiglet]

I've got my 16.3 giraffe style ISH in a cheval touring one and there's loads of head room. Was also one of the roomier length wise too.

 

[scruffyponies]

Bateson Ascor or Deauville. Height is the same in both.

 

[Tiddlypom]

Bateson Ascor or Deauville. Height is the same in both.

Yes indeed, but both have lower internal height than the Cheval Liberte which the OP already has, and appears to have reservations about as she thinks not enough.

Build quality and strength wise though, Bateson blows Cheval Liberte out of the water.

 

[iknowmyvalue]

My 16.3hh ID x elephant fits well in my Bateson ascot, but he does prefer it (or any trailer) without partitions to give him more room to balance.

And if it’s any testament to build quality, I got this trailer second hand about 10yrs ago and is still going strong! Ramps have been replaced because of stupid horses smashing them, but actual structure and flooring have had no problems.

sounds like your current setup should be absolutely fine though!

 

[VScall]

Wow so many helpful replies!!
Thank you all!
I'm having my current trailer serviced and safety checked as it's been out of use for a while.
I'll see if my big baby loads on to it and how she looks and decide from there!
Thanks all ?

 

[VScall]

CHEVAL LIBERTE Gold One Pullman V2 – Single Horsebox Trailer – Twin Axle – Front Ramp Unload – 1600kg Gross

• Internal Length – 3.200m / 10ft 6in.
• Internal Width – 1.360m / 4ft 6in.
• Internal Height – 2.2500m / 7ft 5in.
• Overall Trailer Length – 4.520m / 14ft 10in.
• Overall Trailer Width – 1.830m / 6ft 0in.

that any help?

Mine is a double! But thank you ?

 

[VScall]

What head room does your existing Cheval Liberte trailer have?

Is this it?

http://www.horsetrailersales.co.uk/New_CL_GoldOne.asp



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Mine is a double, with a mam of 1900kg. Can take just over a ton of horse as unladen weight is approx 874kg (off the top of my head)
I'm pretty sure from what I can gather it can fit 2 x 16.2. Which would be fine for now, but think her ladyship may finish closer to 17h ?

 

[Tiddlypom]

Is your trailer one of these?

http://www.horsetrailersales.co.uk/cheval_liberte_index.asp

Many big horses prefer travelling in a double trailer with the central partition out. You need a sturdy trailer for a big horse though, which will cope if (heaven forbid) you have to do an emergency stop going down a steep hill, or worse.

 

[VScall]

Is your trailer one of these?

http://www.horsetrailersales.co.uk/cheval_liberte_index.asp

Many big horses prefer travelling in a double trailer with the central partition out. You need a sturdy trailer for a big horse though, which will cope if (heaven forbid) you have to do an emergency stop going down a steep hill, or worse.

Ahh you're amazing yes it's this one...
http://www.horsetrailersales.co.uk/New_CL_Gold_Aluline.asp