henway Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hello to all my fellow wavers (lol) I am at the moment doing a feasibility study on taking a small horse across to France in the back of a motorhome,I know you can take Dogs,Cats,Parrots and Toads to France , but why anybody would take an amphibian beats me, well anyway my mate Davey who was a Rodeo Rider *-) was telling me that horses are an excellent mode of travel,so what I want to know has anybody taken a horse across the channel in a motorhome,I have looked at mine and with the rear lounge bedded out with a bit of straw a horse would fit perfectly and I could open the rear window to allow it to put its head out and I can use the cycle carrier as a hitching rail ,so can it be done and has anybody tried it ;-) I look forward to yor replies Keep on Waving Henway Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero boy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 April 1st, surely? Why not tow him on the back with a "hay" frame?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 A change of medication me thinks !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wooie Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I tried mine on the " Roof Rack " but i found the horseshoes made a terrible scratches on the roof, and as for the shi.......................well ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I think with the extra weight your engine might not have enough horsepower. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 How can anyone advise you on this without knowing the make and model of van *-) A couple of ponters, pretty much any CB will be a no go, getting anything which could be discribed as a horse throu the door and into the lounge will be impossible. So that leaves PVC, of these you will need plenty of rear axle capacity, so a Fiat Maxi would seem to be most suitable. You then need to think about size of the lounge, width should be no problem in fact you may need to fit a divider so horse can lean on something when cornering, lenght and hieght are the most important considerations, a large sunroof suitably positioned such that horse can get his head out wil help with the larger breeds. Don't forget to fit a restraint at chest hieght to stop it surging forward under breaking and a hook in roof to suspend a haynet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malc d Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 I'd certainly advise against taking your horse in a coachbuilt. When I did it, mine got stuck half way in through that tiny door that coachbuilts have, and his rear half had to be supported in a sidecar. On both sides of the channel I was classed as a ' wide load ' and had to hire a police escort. Cost me a fortune. :-( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnP Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Is this Plumbersvan or Fiona origionating this thread? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 JohnP - 2012-11-01 11:32 AM Is this Plumbersvan or Fiona origionating this thread? DOH!..You mean its not to be taken seriously? *-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Don't forget, if you breakdown on the French motorway, it would need a High Vis jacket and after March 2013 a breathalyser kit, especially if its a dray horse of course. Second thoughts..!!!! this is no a bad idea, if you did breakdown you could hitch it up and continue your holiday. No diesel to buy just a bit of hay. Is it motorhome trained (?) Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camocam1 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 depending on the horsepower could the horse not pull the MH and you would save on diesel, need to stay of the motorways though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brambles Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 As Scotty said "There's neigh power Captain Kirk". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldi Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Afternoon all, Ah this sounds like a wonderful idea, it would give the horse holiday as well. norm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Welcome back Fiona-been quiet without you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noodles Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Hmmm steamy horse s##t stored under the bed that should help keep the van warm during these cold nights.....and hubby ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel B Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 colin - 2012-11-01 9:15 AM How can anyone advise you on this without knowing the make and model of van *-) I assume your motorhome has a the stable door type of rear door? 8-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Mel B - 2012-11-01 6:48 PM colin - 2012-11-01 9:15 AM How can anyone advise you on this without knowing the make and model of van *-) I assume your motorhome has a the stable door type of rear door? 8-) Its probably bolted Mel :-D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJay Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 JohnP - 2012-11-01 11:32 AM Is this Plumbersvan or Fiona origionating this thread? If it is. The spelling, punctuation has improved. Did look at profile, joined in May. This one appears to be a male, but you never know these days! There is a good company up the road that makes horse boxes, which usually have space for a person, so why not the other way round?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 This thread has cheered me up no end, My ribs are aching.Keep it going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nowtelse2do Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Noodles - 2012-11-01 5:52 PM Hmmm steamy horse s##t stored under the bed that should help keep the van warm during these cold nights.....and hubby ;-) As long as the mounting action is not the other way round, he should be ok. If not, hide in the shower and wait till the screaming stops. :D :D Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Kirby Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Don't forget the French, and the Italians, eat horses! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Brian Kirby - 2012-11-01 10:16 PM Don't forget the French, and the Italians, eat horses! and moi!?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lennyhb Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Now there is an idea Brian, cut it up put it in the freezer or dry cure and sell on route to pay for the fuel. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest JudgeMental Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 I can see horses making a comeback with the way fuel prices going... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelly58 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 No Problem for the French and they can do it in triplicate.!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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