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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Slash on November 18, 2011, 06:44:56 pm

Title: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Slash on November 18, 2011, 06:44:56 pm
I'm picking up my brand new Vauxhall Vivaro on Monday and is pre ply-lined,for the Vivaro,Renault Traffic and Nissan Primstar drivers on here which tank do you use, upright or flat as I'm looking at getting a 650 litre one.
The other issue is the Protecka-kote paint,the van is already ply-lined,even the bottom so do you recommend I take it out and paint or paint over it,I've spent alot of my hard earned cash on this van so don't want to cut corners,I think I've answered my own question there but as for the tank I would be greatfull for your info,like will a 650 litre flat tank fit :)
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: TomCrowther on November 18, 2011, 06:49:18 pm
I saw a cracking looking new Vivaro today {how sad am I}. What model did you go for?
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 18, 2011, 06:58:25 pm
ive fitted a 650lt upright tank in my vivaro after having  a500 flat,left me with more roomto get things in on the floor.


i did take ply out and paint the floor
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Inside Out on November 18, 2011, 07:33:06 pm
Ihave upright 650 in my Vivaro. See profile pic. Set about a foot from bulk head to avoid diesel tank when fixing to chassis. Also leaves a nice space for cones and signs. Leaves lots of room for gear behind back doors. Hang my poles in roof. Never had a problem with van in 14 months. Good decision on Vivaro.
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 18, 2011, 07:37:01 pm
Ihave upright 650 in my Vivaro. See profile pic. Set about a foot from bulk head to avoid diesel tank when fixing to chassis. Also leaves a nice space for cones and signs. Leaves lots of room for gear behind back doors. Hang my poles in roof. Never had a problem with van in 14 months. Good decision on Vivaro.
you done the same as me then,i did bolt me own tank in, ;)
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: STEVE-UK on November 18, 2011, 07:42:04 pm
i have a new trafic 2900 swb which has been fitted with a 750 layflat with an optional 175l which can be added for the larger jobs, i have used white protectakote for th floor
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: dave.e on November 18, 2011, 08:16:59 pm
i have a vivaro with a 650 layflat outstanding van just like driving a car if not better
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Slash on November 18, 2011, 08:21:14 pm
I am getting the SWB model but am having trouble getting somebody to fit it ASAP,I live in Leatherhead in Surrey but I can strap it down for the time being but to be honest I don't like the idea,maybe I will stick to ladders until I get it done properly.
I have been looking at the frames for tanks that are bolted through the bulkhead,I have seen these on the "Full Clean Centre" website and are not far from me in Sutton but do you think the bulkhead on these vans are up to it.
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Inside Out on November 18, 2011, 09:07:04 pm
yes i put in myself. it was quite easy really. but, i only had to move from old transit van, which had been fitted by purefreedom - good guys there. so all the hard work had been done. much safer than strapping. not sure bolting to bulk head would be too clever!??? i protekta coated straight onto metal floor too. i agree - drives like a car.
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: TomCrowther on November 18, 2011, 09:09:20 pm
I would strap down until you get it bolted to the chassis but only half fill it.
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: easy clean on November 18, 2011, 11:05:52 pm
That's excactly when a tank is at its most dangerous.....when its half full, when a tank is full up the water has no where to move within the tank unlike when it can move around within and create opposing forces.
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: CRYSTAL1984 on November 18, 2011, 11:17:33 pm
I can fit it for you Craig at procare
07748732437
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on November 19, 2011, 12:23:56 am
a 400l upright in mine
want bigger  ;D ;D
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Frankybadboy on November 19, 2011, 06:31:34 am
a 400l upright in mine
want bigger  ;D ;D
you better come and get my 500 ltr flat tank then gav ;D
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: rscleaningservices on November 19, 2011, 03:36:07 pm
I had a traffic good van had it installed professionaly bolted down but now got scudo ok van havnt had it bolted down but doesnt move as have it on a skid plate, Also have ply lined flooring so wouldnt waste money having it painted as had my traffic floor painted as was abit slippery when got abit wet .... I would always stick with ply also the plastic coating goes dirty and looks horrid after a while my opinion !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: Calling all Vivaro,Primstar and Traffic drivers
Post by: Gav Camm lammy 283 on November 19, 2011, 06:27:59 pm
a 400l upright in mine
want bigger  ;D ;D
you better come and get my 500 ltr flat tank then gav ;D

ida snapped it up if it
was an upright franky
ida got my man john get it me 4 xmas  ;D ;D ;D