I am looking at the possibility of buying a van - not a mini van but a cargo or passagenger van on a 1/2, 3/4 or perhaps 1 ton frame. I have two pairs - one is 38" and the others are ponies at 41 and 42".
I am iffy about transporting the taller ones in a van but Nissan makes a van that is pretty tall.
A van has the advantage that the horses would comfortable in the summer because it would have A/C but I could easily put my carts in a small cargo trailer that the van would pull. The van has a side door and I would not need to unhitch the cargo trailer to unload the horses.
I have heard it done but I have never seen a van re-done for that purpose and I have only heard the positive but since nothing is perfect, I would like to hear the drawbacks of such a project.
The other possibility is to go back to the truck and trailer route. I sold my big horse trailer and need a new vehicle so I am in a good position to get the rig that I need.
I do very little hauling and rarely long distance.
I would love to hear people experience on this and pictures if possible.
Thank you in advance.
I am iffy about transporting the taller ones in a van but Nissan makes a van that is pretty tall.
A van has the advantage that the horses would comfortable in the summer because it would have A/C but I could easily put my carts in a small cargo trailer that the van would pull. The van has a side door and I would not need to unhitch the cargo trailer to unload the horses.
I have heard it done but I have never seen a van re-done for that purpose and I have only heard the positive but since nothing is perfect, I would like to hear the drawbacks of such a project.
The other possibility is to go back to the truck and trailer route. I sold my big horse trailer and need a new vehicle so I am in a good position to get the rig that I need.
I do very little hauling and rarely long distance.
I would love to hear people experience on this and pictures if possible.
Thank you in advance.