Weird looking Horsebox

[Lacuna]

I often just have a look at the odd 3.5 ton horse boxes with an eye to prices, in case I can afford one in the not too distant. I don't know whether prices are coming down slightly, but there seem to be more reasonable prices than previously.

Came across this one on FB Marketplace and couldn't quite get a handle on what is going on as I've never really seen a vehicle like it. Can anyone advise if this is a type of box I just haven't seen, a really good idea or an accident waiting to happen. The front and back don't match at all and I;d personally be concerned about any weak spots between the cabin and the box

 

[Dave's Mam]

That's a trailer bodged onto a van chassis?

 

[Equi]

It’s essentially a home made trailer. It would deffo need a decent mechanic to look over it and verify the load is actually legal!

 

[Lacuna]

That's a trailer bodged onto a van chassis?

Certainly looks like it - ad says it holds two horses. Not sure I'd trust it with any of mine!

 

[Lacuna]

It’s essentially a home made trailer. It would deffo need a decent mechanic to look over it and verify the load is actually legal!

True, I almost want to ask for photos for underneath to see how on earth they joined it together!

 

[Squeak]

Eeek!! It might be brilliantly done if you saw it in person but it looks a complete bodge job and an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Spottyappy]

It’s an older Ifor Horsebox. However, how it is mounted onto the chassis/cab does not look safe.
This is how they more usually look:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-tra...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

 

[Keith_Beef]

True, I almost want to ask for photos for underneath to see how on earth they joined it together!

Pop rivets!

 

[Melody Grey]

It’s an ifor williams container (rather than a trailer). They’re normally on a shorter wheelbase chassis, which I think is why it looks odd. It’s basically a trailer inside, but is/was specific for this purpose. You used to see quite a few and they’re often cheaper than boxes. I nearly bought one years ago, but was warned off as the centre of gravity is quite high, so apparently not that stable.

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

It’s an older Ifor Horsebox. However, how it is mounted onto the chassis/cab does not look safe.
This is how they more usually look:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-tra...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Yes, ifor box mounted on a crew cab.
Not aesthetic looking, chassis would need checking out.

 

[Lacuna]

It’s an older Ifor Horsebox. However, how it is mounted onto the chassis/cab does not look safe.
This is how they more usually look:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ford-tra...p2349624.m46890.l6249&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Thanks for that. Didn't know ifor williams did containers an that looks like a decent box .

 

[The Fuzzy Furry]

Thanks for that. Didn't know ifor williams did containers an that looks like a decent box .

Nothing wrong with the containers but most were mounted on Ford transit cab chassis which was too high and the suspension rolled, giving ponies a dreadful ride. Also, the single 90 degree front ramp was dangerous when the box was on a transit as again,it was too high.
Have seen a lot of horses and ponies start refusing to load in these and equally dangerous scrabbling off on either ramp.

 

[ycbm]

Mounted on a crew cab van like that I would say there is a real danger that the horses weight will be too far back behind the back wheels, and affect the steering of the van by lifting the front wheels. I wouldn't touch it with a bargepole!
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[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Looking at the different colour panels on the van, and the fact it's covered in pug, I would imagine the van at the very least is seriously rusty.. which doesn't bode well for the chassis.

 

[holeymoley]

You do get some ifor boxes like that, but that chassis looks like a transit van that’s been cut in half. Not a proper transit pick up chassis. Sorry I don’t know correct models, hopefully you know what I mean. The ones that are done right used to be reknown for giving a terrible ride for the horses as they were so high off the ground. I wouldn’t put a horse in that, it looks incredibly unstable.

 

[Identityincrisis]

Can you imagine getting a horse up and down those ramps?! They'd need abseiling gear! It honestly looks like an accident waiting to happen but there will be someone out there who is unconcerned/unaware of the safety/ride quality etc and buy it