Lorry driving question?

[Pidge]

Hi am in the process of getting a newer horsebox

my current one is a D reg ford cargo 813 and is about 20' long. The new box is a R reg leyland and is about 26' long. Dad is stressing that I will find this more difficult to drive, what do you think? I'm quite happy driving current box and reversing it too.

 

[Sarah_Jane]

I don't think you will find it any worse a lot easier I suspect as it is a more modern box.

 

[dieseldog]

I would have thought you would have been alright. Just check the unladen weight as you have 6 more foot of box to carry.

 

[lisan]

oooohhh, you kept that one quiet Sue! I should'nt imagine you would really notice much difference? Why not take it for a good test drive to make sure?

so come on, what make is it? Piccies please!! And when should we meet up again (obviously need to see it in person!!)

 

[samp]

The brakes may be sharper and you may not be able to judge the extra 6 foot when reversing but bit of practice and you'll be fine

 

[Pidge]

Am going to have a drive of it the beginning of next week. Checked the unladen weight and with a ton of horse feed in the back and it comes in at 5.7tons

 

[Pidge]

didn't want to say too much until I'd got it

Going for its plating on Tuesday so will come with 12 months plate

When sorted will get some photos and will arrange for another meet at Somerford if you're up for it?

 

[Pidge]

So not really an issue once I've had a bit of a practice then, fantastic

 

[kerilli]

i doubt you'll notice much difference, as long as you allow for the overhang and never swing in sharply anywhere without taking it into consideration... says the person who did...

oh, and if the length is in the overhang at the back, beware driving over ridge and furrow and ripping off the rear water tank.... says the person who did...

 

[chriscrogul]

Leylands have extremely light steering and turn on the proverbial sixpence so you should find it easier, if anything!

 

[MillbrookSong]

We have a layland 45 150 i think - W reg and im still on L plates and only driven it a handful of time but its soo easy to drive but they have an odd sort off braking which means it takes a bit of time to stop but great with horses!!

 

[Pidge]

Oops that sounds expensive! This one has side lockers etc so guess I'll have to take it careful on the fields then!

 

[Pidge]

Ooh brilliant thanks

 

[Pidge]

that's great as the horses travel well on the current box so am glad they travel well in Leylands

 

[MillbrookSong]

wheres is your from sounds very similar to ours?? did you get in throught H&H??

 

[RobinHood]

We used to have an 18' box but it was written off in an accident and we replaced it with a 28' one. The first time my dad drove it he knocked down the YO's wall because he forgot it was longer (both bedford TL's so the cab was identical

) so just keep reminding yoursefl that you need to leave more room!

 

[Pidge]

from a local guy. got a nice luton, 3 seater sofa that goes to a double bed, cooker and grill, hob, sink and fridge, lots of cupboards and a wardrobe, cut through cab, skirt lockers and plenty of horse area

 

[Pidge]

definately will thanks