What do you think of this horse box????

[Lou23]

Hi,

Thinking of buying a horsebox, BIG minefield. Have been looking at this one on Horsedeals and horsequest

http://www.horsedeals.co.uk/ItemDetail.aspx?ProductCode=14-08-09-54432

Hubby would prefer to wait til next year and spend more money but thought we could buy a cheaper one and resale next year when we have saved a bit more.

Quite an old chassis, but seems a nice little box, thinking it could be overpriced for age

Any one any advice please!!!!

Thanks

Lou

 

[Vicki_Krystal]

very overpriced - my friend just got a G reg identical to that inside (blue outside) for 4k

 

[hadfos]

Holy crap that is expensive for a 23yr old lorry

ya wont even get the VW badge thrown in

I have seen newer boxes priced better than that!

 

[pairciban]

No credit crunch where they are then!!!!

 

[Lou23]

I was thinking it was overpriced but find horseboxes such a nightmare as i know nothing about them. Don't know whether to phone up and make a silly offer?

We would like a 5/6 ton lorry with living that is under 4k pref, that won't cost me a fortune to keep on the road.

Are there any dealers in the south east? or can anyone fiind me a nice one.

 

[miss_bird]

OH my word how over priced is that? i would wait a while and keep looking, if you buy that lorry you will be sick as hell in a few weeks when you see a better lorry for less pennies

 

[Cliqmo]

Have you looked on www.horsemart.co.uk ? Quick look threw this one up...
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/2_horse_living_kent/58392

 

[competitiondiva]

I'd say over priced too, had a quick look through and found this one, poss a bit longer than you wanted:
L REGISTRATION LEYLAND DAF 45

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18ft body

1 year MOT And 3 month Tax

Carries 3 horses easily plus living area
L registration Leyland DAF 45
18ft body
1 year MOT And 3 month Tax
Carries 3 horses easily plus living area
Easy ramp, in regular use
A very reliable lorry
£4500 ono
Found under:
http://www.horsequest.co.uk/ go to horseboxes and scroll down to just before half the page.

The one below it is nice too if you can up your budget a little or get them down!!

 

[xena_wales]

I know someone on another forum who was selling her newer LT50 for half that price and it was still around for a while - I'll have a look see if she's still got it, this was only a couple of weeks ago.

ETA: It's this one:
http://www.horsemart.co.uk/advert/2_horse_living_oxfordshire/43533

 

[TrentfieldStud]

I should have a look at www.horseboxworld.com and compare whats on there, its a bit more searchable than Horsemart

 

[cundlegreen]

Whatever you are looking at in the smaller lorry bracket, make sure its not overweight before you put a horse in it.I was told by a VOSA man that they are targeting the 3.5 ton lorries because of this. It costs less than a fiver around here to put your lorry on a weighbridge and have a printout of its unladen weight. Hope this helps.

 

[Tinypony]

I'd try to find something like a Renault master, because the horses travel lower to the ground in them and get a less "seasick" ride.