the showman 4,074 #1 Posted May 12, 2014 Had to replace the old VW LT and picked this up today, its a Mercedes Sprinter 2010 in Wheelhorse Red LWB, have to say i'am very pleased with it. 4 vegikev, Ian, pmackellow and 1 other reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #2 Posted May 12, 2014 Nearly replied in the shout box. Good, roomy van. Get some of your horses in that. Only some mind. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #3 Posted May 12, 2014 Spot on Chris, bet you are well chuffed !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lauber1 51 #4 Posted May 12, 2014 nice looking ride, even matches those wheel horses. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #5 Posted May 13, 2014 whatta beauty, all good things come to those that wait .I know you have been looking for some time now chris , im delighted that you got a goodun.& its red ,even better Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian 2,417 #6 Posted May 13, 2014 Good news indeed mate, I know you have been worried about Wh transport this coming show season.. It looks a bit longer than your old LT, will it fit on your drive? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #7 Posted May 13, 2014 Yeh it fits Ian, . right outside the kitchen window, Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 1,900 #8 Posted May 13, 2014 that's awesome Chris, how many does that fit in the back? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nigel 1,876 #9 Posted May 13, 2014 isant that the extra long wheelbase chris? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neil 524 #10 Posted May 13, 2014 Should be able to build a rack inside to put one tractor on top of each other or even build a small living quarters . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #11 Posted May 13, 2014 Good job it fits on the drive Chris Looks great mate, towbar on its bum and then watch out rallyfields, the Showman is coming !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #12 Posted May 13, 2014 looks like 5 for sure or maybe 6 that's awesome Chris, how many does that fit in the back? isant that the extra long wheelbase chris? The one I have is 14 feet load space, I think Mercedes do a super long one i did think about stacking em , but its getting them all loaded Should be able to build a rack inside to put one tractor on top of each other or even build a small living quarters . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #13 Posted May 17, 2014 Interior all clean and shinny, winch fitted and boxed in (one remote wont work), towbar swapping today Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #14 Posted May 18, 2014 Hope the towbar fits Chris, will save you a couple of bob if it does Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #15 Posted May 18, 2014 Towbar didn't fit so ordered a new one and it was only 85 quid including post, not worth fabricating the old one 1 nigel reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #16 Posted May 19, 2014 As you say Chris, for £85 it's not worth faffing about, I thought a new one would be a bit more £££ than that... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #17 Posted May 26, 2014 Update from the Deep South, apparently the new horse box is all shiny now !!! Come on Mr Showman, lets have some photos !! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 4,458 #18 Posted May 26, 2014 Update from the Deep South, apparently the new horse box is all shiny now !!! Does that mean I'll have to wash and polish the Disco? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
the showman 4,074 #19 Posted May 26, 2014 Yes it looks a lot better now its been mopped and waxed, just the bonnet to do. popped the wheels off to check the brakes and found all the pads shot and play in the drumsticks, so have replaced them all and had the rear disc's off and cleaned the handbrake shoes and adjusted. Have to go and get the tracking checked tomorrow, then change the oil and filter . If it stops raining i'll shoot some pickys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pmackellow 2,738 #20 Posted May 26, 2014 Yes it looks a lot better now its been mopped and waxed, just the bonnet to do. popped the wheels off to check the brakes and found all the pads shot and play in the drumsticks, so have replaced them all and had the rear disc's off and cleaned the handbrake shoes and adjusted. Have to go and get the tracking checked tomorrow, then change the oil and filter . If it stops raining i'll shoot some pickys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
