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Commer Van as Livestock Carrier
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A NOTABLE example of a small r-k standard van being .successfully converted to the carriage of livestock is provided by a Commer 15-cwt. forwardcontrol diesel-engined van, operated by T. H. Slater and Son, Hazel Grove Farm, Wall Hill, Corley, near Coventry. The necessity to wash down the interior of a livestock vehicle at regular intervals can create particular difficulties when use is made of a converted body.
This problem has been overcome in the case of the Slater vehicle by fitting a fully water-proofed steel bulkhead behind the driving compartment; a high-pressure hose can now he vigorously employed without causing damage to the seats, instruments and so on. The floor of the van slopes towards thelront and the fluid drains through outlets behind the bulkhead.
Slatted timber duckboards are employed to line the steel floor (which is treated inside as well as outside with an anti-corrosive preparation) to afford good footing for the animals. A timber ramp is hinged in thc centre to facilitate stowage in the vertical position.
Two wood partitions of the slatted type with steel reinforcing members can be pegged to the floor and to side rails in a number of positions to divide the load space into three sections.
Tyres are of increased section to provide a good ride for the livestock; 6.7015 in. covers replace the standard 6.00/ 6.40-15-in. equipment.
Other original features of the vehicle include two hinged vents in the roof, louvre-type vent panels in the rear doors
(fitted in place of the windows) and a number of driving-aid refinements. Conversion of the van was undertaken by Lewis Scott and Co., 182 Broad Street, Coventry.
The vehicle will be mainly employed for local market deliveries and for transporting farm materials, the floorboards and ramp being easily removable for the latter work.