A.M. Phillip Trucktech, one of Scotland’s Leading Commercial Vehicle Specialists are pleased to have been shortlisted in the annual IVECO Daily Misson Awards 2023.
Held in conjunction with WhatVan?, the glittering awards ceremony takes place this evening in the Belfry Hotel in Sutton Coldfield.
Having supplied this bespoke horsebox, based on the IVECO Daily 70C18 HA8 chassis, the extensive conversion was completed by GB Bodybuilders Horseboxes in Bishop Aukland, Co. Durham. The vehicle is being utilised as a recreational home away from home. The conversion was completed in 12 weeks and is stalled for two horses, sleeping for 6 people in pure luxury with large slide out, heating and full leather throughout. Wi-Fi, CCTV, solar panel, inverter, induction hob, coffee machine, large TV, large fridge, tack lockers, underfloor storage and awning with a grooming area with aluminium flooring, 12v electric fan, rug rack and 240 socket. Finished in JLR Amethyst Grey Purple metallic paint.
It is very important to the customer to ensure total running costs are as low as possible. With the 3.0- litre FIC Euro 6D Heavy Duty engine producing 176bhp and 430Nm of torque, there is certainly plenty of performance available when required. As the customer regularly transports their horse to various competitions, the comfort and safety of their precious cargo ensured that standard safety features such as AEB (autonomous emergency braking) was a high priority. In addition, much of the traveling between competitions involves main carriageway and motorway driving, therefore cruise control, a standard feature in Business specification, was an absolute "must-have" to provide comfort to the driver.
They've also found the factory fit sat-nav to be a "live-saver" in assisting them to arrive safely at their destination whist traveling to unfamiliar areas for their competitions. Because of the nature of the weight of their live cargo, and the fact it can't really be tied down and secured, other standard features such as lane-keeping assist and crosswind assist help stabilise the vehicle when the horse moves during transportation. Another standard feature in Business specification is heated wing mirrors, a benefit the customer has commented on to help demist condensation and spray when driving in wet conditions.
The company hopes to replicate its performance in the 2021 Mission Awards, where it took overall victory.