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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Erithwc on November 06, 2011, 05:25:47 pm

Title: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: Erithwc on November 06, 2011, 05:25:47 pm

Hi

i can see on you facebook page that you have a few bipper vans what are they like, do you have wfp systems in them if you do what size tanks do they have ?

Thanks paul

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: lee_dewing on November 06, 2011, 07:07:02 pm

Yes i to am intrested in this as my next van have ford escort at present and use 250 litres a day wfp.

Trolley and barrels, find i have a bit of unused space in escort, which makes me think i'd get away with bipper or nemo.

wondering what fuel economy is like and what is the road tax?

thanks lee (sorry to jump in Erithwc) :)

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: Llaaww on November 06, 2011, 08:25:05 pm

I am looking at the bippers, I can fill on the go so a big tank is not really needed.

I am looking at havin a bigger van for gutters jet washin and windows,and a little one for light windows and collecting.

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: LADDER MONKEY on November 06, 2011, 08:49:04 pm

i looked at a bipper today, great little van. would also be interested in some feed back on it  ;D

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: g.brookes on November 06, 2011, 09:00:23 pm

i bought a nemo 3 months ago as my first van.  i currently have a trolley system and when the van is carrying that and 100-150 litres of water with ladders etc, i get 55-60 mpg and thats mostly city driving.  The payload is about 650 so i think you couldnt really have a tank larger than 250.  Space wise its a bit two small if theres two of you but its perfect for one- the passenger seat folds into the floor so theres loads of space for step ladders or long poles etc.  As i say ive only had it 3 months but theres been no problems and all seems pretty reliable so far.
however, two problems ive had with my model (1.3 lx).  The fact its called a nemo means that last week some sod wrote 'finding' in front of it in marker pen.  All sorted with some t cut.
the second problem was with insurance.  The major insurance groups like churchill and even the compare websites have the info incorrect on the van.  Basically, they all have it registered as a 1.4 when its actually 1.3.  I have spent hours on the phone to various insurers, the DVLA and citroen and no one has managed to sort it, meaning i had to go to a broker to manually type it in.  I dont know whether the problem was just with my reg or what.
anyway, aside from that I am extremely happy with the van, but as I say, its the only van ive ever known.
p.s due to size its excellent for parking, oh and road tax is 130 for 1 year.
let me know if you have any other questions

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: Ian101 on November 06, 2011, 11:04:39 pm

He has 400 litre tank in them but don't fill em full ... Only know cos I asked him few weeks ago

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: dazmond on November 07, 2011, 08:12:59 am

G brookes I have a kangoo(625kg) and a 350 fits in nicely with room for trolley,trad stuff/hosereel.I fill it to the brim most days.no problem.I'm prob right on the limit but I don't have far to travel.most work in a 8 mile area.

Regards
Dazmond

Title: Re: FAO dave morris Bipper/Nemo van
Post by: lee_dewing on November 07, 2011, 08:46:20 pm

g.brookes

Thanks very much for your feedback, sounds like a good'un.  ;)

Sorry to hear of spazz with marker pen and same for insurance ::)