- Separate grooms section, locking door to outside, locking tdoor to horse area
- No living, storage in either side grooms bench space. 2 saddle racks, 2 bridle racks
- Full height near side ramp with low entry and gentle slope. Can be operated by one person.
Volkswagen VW Crafter Twin Axle 5 ton horse box conversion, reported date 2018.
Turbo diesel 2461cc, 6 forward gears
Three cloth seats in the cab, in reasonable used condition.
137k miles on the clock.
Original date of first registration was 24/10/2007
Speed limited to 56mph.
Full steel bulkhead behind driver and passengers.
Takes two rear facing horses, with plenty of headroom.
I was told when I bought it that the payload was 1800kgs.
Full height ramp on near side of vehicle. Can be operated by one person.see video
Tack/grooms area with locking door (with opening window) through to horses.
It has an immobiliser so it retains its battery power and has always started first time for me.
Central locking works if the immobiliser is on, otherwise you need to use the key manually.
It runs really well and has plenty of torque.
Electric windows to cab.
Camera to horse area (with sound) or for reversing.
Tie rings (4) inside and out.
LED Lights (2) to both load and grooms area, switch in grooms area.
I believe it was a works service van. It did have a Tacograph, but that has been removed. I was told it had a new turbo just before I bought it as part of the conversion. The turbo works well. It’s always been kept under cover in a barn during my ownership. I’ve always mucked out and kept the bedding clean to preserve the floor and have it ready for use. It’s been regularly mot’d and although it has had advisories, these have been dealt with appropriately.
Since purchase I have done the following
Additional Windows. (2020) by Galaxy Horseboxes
Ramp doors (2020) by Galaxy
Grooms benches opened for additional storage. (2020) by Galaxy
Vacuum pump replaced (2020)
Hydraulic ramp unit replaced (2021) by Galaxy
Brake callipers hoses, discs and pads (2022)
New tyres all round (2022)
Fresh Mot (Mar2024)
Recon gearbox with 12 month warranty (March2024) requires check after 6 months.
Clutch kit and dual mass flywheel (Mar 2024)
2 wiper blades (Mar 2024)
O/S/F wishbone arm (Mar 2024)
Attention to rear brakes (mar 2024)
Observations/ negatives
There is a little ding in the rear panel.
There is a little rust on each cab door (see photos).
The radio isn’t very loud.
Measurements (as best as I could without anyone holding the other end, so if it’s crucial you should check for your own satisfaction.)
Internal
Horse area
Length to breast bar 2.07m or 6’ 10”
Length to rear panel. 2.74m or 9ft
Width. 2m or 6’ 9”
Height. 2.31m or 7’7”
Grooms area
Length. 1.07m or 3’10”
Width. 2m or 6’ 9”
Height. 2.31m or 7’7”
External
Length. 6.6m
Width. 2.15m
Height. 3m