Mini vans

[charlottein]

Hey all, I have see the threads on here about hauling in mini vans, with a stall built in them. My car was totaled last year when I was hit, and as you probably know buying a new or used car is terrible right now. I have a car on order at a dealer and have since October... But it can't haul my trailer, and I will have to have a payment for the first time and having a new car makes me nervous. So I was thinking the other day it would be nice to buy a used mini van, for the ponies to haul in and take use a cargo carrier for the cart. However my daughter and husband come with me. Is it possible to fit a mini or two with the third row seats out but leaving the first row of back seats in a standard van? Is that a rabbit worth chasing, or an idea to give up on?

 

[Kelly]

Have you seen my cargo van conversion?? Here is the link…

Pony Express - van conversion

Idea for your cart transport…. http://dyerbuggyworks.com/equipment/buggy_racks__accessories Im thinking of hubby doing something similar to this. Oh, and where did you stow your ramp?? In the last horse compartment??

www.miniaturehorsetalk.com

On page 4, Cappy’s new owner left a row of seats in his van and also added a stall. (Pics on that page) It looks pretty cool! Haven’t seen it in person. I say go for it, I ♥ My Pony Express cargo van!

 

[Edelweiss]

Yes, that is definitely possible! That is how I transport my minis. Nothing nearly as fancy as @Kelly's but I folded down the 3rd row, and put a folded tarp down, followed by a stall mat then shavings. I also built a freestanding solid wooden front that secures to the back of the 2nd row so they cannot come forward. I don't have pictures on here unfortunately.