Van conversion bulkhead question

[Daisy1905]

I have been comparing different specs of van horsebox conversions and noticed that there are different ways of getting the bulkhead reinfirced. Which one would you prefer and why? I am unsure how they are different

1.Bulkhead is reinforced with lightweight steel and then covered with a panel and eva rubber.

2. Bulkhead maufactured from 11mm GRP and reinforced with steel box section

3. Box section steel frame, covered with 14mm GRP panel, GRP bonded to ply

4. Steel bulkhead fitted if van does not have one, reinforced with two steel section cross members welded to the inner side

 

[pairciban]

For safety you want a full steel bulkhead, then put rubber mat over it to pad it. No cheap botch job because if the worst happens you want your horse to stay where he's ment to be not on top of you!

 

[Daisy1905]

All of the above say steel...?

 

[meesha]

Mmmm I would be interested in the answer, sorry daisy I have no idea but someone on here must !......

 

[Malteaser]

I have steel box frame in mine with two lots of half inch ply on top of that then EVA matting.

 

[Daisy1905]

@ meesha Someone should, yes

 

[spuds]

I would like to know as well, taken it is 4 years since last post, is there any regulation??

 

[*hic*]

No spuds, there is no regulation, nor would such modification be tested at, say, an MOT.

 

[spuds]

Crazy, Im looking to convert myself, Know what i want, can you buy ramp doors, bulkhead of the shelf ? any websites or youtube links? on diy.I cant find any. Might even do a time motion video on the project so people can see behind the covered up stuff. Any Suppliers or any ideas most welcome.
Thank you.
Spuds

 

[*hic*]

have a search of PaddyMonty's posts. He's done one that's well documented.

 

[Red-1]

My new box had a bulkhead that was tested at a transport lab I think, it is a Bloomfields, and there are photos of the reinforcement on http://bloomfields.co/

It also says that they are tested to 4 X the legal requirement, which would lead me to believe there must be a legal requirement?