Van convert horseboxes

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TiaPony

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Never thought I'd get to say this
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but have convinced mother to hopefully get me horse transport, and a van-type-convert is the only thing out of the broad spectrum of trailers & lorries that she feels comfortable driving. We are looking for a 2nd hand box and have been browsing horsemart and the likes, with the criteria that it musn't be too long, can comfortably take a 15.2hh lightweight TB, has power steering, somewhere for the saddle etc and is in relatively good nick!
So:
Any recommendations on makes & models? (Mum is keen on the Ford Transit?)
How much should we be looking to spend?
Pros and cons of the boxes?
Any typical mechanical faults?
Models to avoid?
How much mileage should be our maximum?
All help much appreciated!!
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Gabby x
(For those who haven't the faintest what I'm on about, an example: Van-convert-type-thing! )
 
Marlborough Horseboxes all the way! Just sold it mine, there are second hand ones about and mine was a fantastic little box. The box was 2.2 ton unladen and fitted two 16.2's in with ease. It had saddle racks and a seat too. Be careful with the weights though if they advertise to have living as you can't go over 3.5 gross laden. Also I personally think alot of the Fords roll too much because their built too tall. Mine was an R reg Renault Master, I have some piccies if you'd like to see them.
 
Can you drive a 7.5t? If not I would go for a 3.5t so that you can take yourself if you needed to. Can you drive yet?
 
Gosh no, I'm only 14! Mum took her test before '97 so she is eligable to drive up to 7.5tonner, but the smaller the better
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