Sleeping in horsebox

[Munn]

I've seen a few old threads here but I was wondering if anyone had any new tips or equipment for sleeping the night in a horse box?

We have a little two horse equitrek type box and we are planning to stay a night or two in it at a show during the summer. We will have electricity hook up so it will make it a little easier.

I was thinking camp bed but I was worried about the windows and a lot of light in the morning. I'm sure a eye mask would work though.

 

[Barlow]

When I had my little 3.5 tonner I used a campcot inside a pop up tent which was in the horse area. I used tin foil to blackout the windows as I’m terribly light sensitive, it worked well!

 

[HopOnTrot]

I’ve slept in my trailer, I taped card over the windows, put card and an old rug on the floor and used a camp bed.

 

[sportsmansB]

I taped black bin bags over the windows when I slept in the horse area of my 3.5t
Tarp on the floor, deep blow up bed, it was grand

 

[Boulty]

I’d say yes you’ll want to put something over the windows. I got blinds put on mine as I planned on sleeping in it a fair bit and meant I could still open them in the day when warm in Summer. If less frequent / for one night then I’d say taping something over them should be fine.

You either want a camp / fishing bed or something to act as carpet if you’re putting your sleeping mat straight on the floor (if sleeping in horse area you probably want that anyway tbh)

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

I had 3 rear windows in my 3.5 box - 1 in door and 1 each side.
I screwed in a simple hook above each one, then on overnighters I popped a jacket/coat/jumper etc on a coat hanger and placed on hook which covered window nicely.
Measure 1st. Works a treat, you can leave a window part open this way too.
The little window from cab, I just hung a top on the hinge end of the partition, again that did the job.

Def a mat to stand on when getting dressed etc.
I took a single camping gaz ring with kettle, couldn't be without evening/ breakfast cuppa as often up before anywhere open.

 

[leflynn]

My top tips:
Mat or clean rug to stand on (or tarp)
Eyemask to block out the light
Magnetic torches are handy so you can leave one in
Camp/fishing bed
Sandals/flip flops
A box or stoll as a little table to put things on

Some I know get hookup and then have leccy for heat/light/cooking charging etc but you'll need the right convertors to 13amp (which you can get cheap from Aldi)

 

[ester]

Just trialled out the new system in rara’s box, the main original issue being that previously my ££ inflatable sleeping mat was too long to fit, luckily I found an alternative that fitted perfectly albeit narrower than I’d prefer. I had a sheet of thick black plastic underneath- I had cut this longer to protect the ends of the mat (particulate the shit stained end) what I hadn’t accounted for was protecting the end of my sleeping bag so I’d cut that longer and tape it up in future (I hashed it with a sports direct bag ). I did also have a cheap yoga mat underneath which I do in the tent too in case of ending up on anything sharp.

I actually slept better on the new mat than my old one despite it being smaller so considering buying the larger size for tent camping . It’s a sea summit comfort deluxe. But it does depend how often you might use it to how much you want to spend. You could just get a topper/wodge of foam in space isn’t much of an issue while transporting

 

[Alibear]

My vote for the sort of bed that gets you up off the floor; for me, it's so much warmer than an inflatable bed on the floor.

 

[Trot_on]

You can’t get really good outdoor rugs - I’d put that on the ‘non bed’ area.

I got a really good blow up chair that pulls out to be a single bed from Tesco which was really comfy. There was a sofa/double bed version too.

Xx

 

[SpotsandBays]

I have slept in a 3.5 tonne and more often a trailer for stay away shows. I don’t bother with the windows as I have to get up early anyway and the light doesn’t really bother me personally. A camp bed is 1000x better than an airbed in my opinion. Maybe it’s just because I’ve used cheap ones but I hate waking up with my butt on the floor because it’s partially deflated! My camp bed was cheap too and is squeaky if I move but comfortable. It’s definitely warmer if you’re off the floor. I sleep within 2 sleeping bags, and pop up some cheap battery lights from Amazon so I can see when I’m getting ready for bed. Also, snacks!

 

[LEC]

Get a fishing bed with mattress

Amazon.co.uk

 

[ester]

My vote for the sort of bed that gets you up off the floor; for me, it's so much warmer than an inflatable bed on the floor.

I'd never use a plain inflatable air bed, but self inflating foam ones are designed with a good R factor for insulation.

 

[SpotsandBays]

Get a fishing bed with mattress

Amazon.co.uk

OO yes having seen one of these at a show they are much better than a camping bed!