Lightweight sheet material for horsebox walls

[Herpesas]

I have a 3.5t transit horsebox that needs a bit of renovation.

It is currently made from tongue and groove wood screwed into a steel tubular frame. Some areas are looking a bit tired and I was looking at increasing the payload by replacing the wood with lighter weight (but still safe and strong) material. I was considering 5mm aluminium sheet 1/2 lined with 8mm marine ply. Would this be strong enough and would it offer me any more payload?

I've also been reading about an alloy/foam composite sheet material used on larger (7.5t) horseboxes but wasn't sure if this would be suitable or how much it would cost.

Any ideas?

 

[foraday]

I would contact Gazeley Horseboxes in Newmarket as they renovate and repair and build horseboxes of all types.

contact Mike or David and they will be able to assist you

http://www.gazeleyhorseboxes.co.uk/

 

[Herpesas]

Due to limited budget, I was planning on doing the renovations myself. I just need ideas on what to use.

 

[Herpesas]

Anyone? No? *sigh*

 

[joseyjo88]

I would want to line with more than 8mm ply.. mine kicked through 12mm through the bulkhead of mine (is reinforced with steel bars) I now have 12mm ply, 2.5mm Aluminium ad 10mm EVA rubber. Thats internal between cab and horse area.