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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: evo on December 02, 2012, 05:35:13 pm

Title: down grading van
Post by: evo on December 02, 2012, 05:35:13 pm

Hi guys just wanted to know if anybody else as done this because i am thinking of getting rid of my vivaro for a combo. i am getting fed up with the high fuel bills and insurance cost for big vans. i already have a astravan 56 plate and mite use that for a few months but i think with two of us i am only going to be able to carry 250lt. any advice would be welcome
cheers james

Title: Re: down grading van
Post by: Dave Garrett on December 02, 2012, 05:42:44 pm

Combo 350 litres soon get fed up when you run out

Title: Re: down grading van
Post by: Halfadaylee on December 02, 2012, 05:50:04 pm

I'm thinking the same.
I bought a ducatto and have a 650 diy tank blue tacked in it. When I bought it the line of thought was to stay out all day to maximise the takings.
In reality though I still pop home for a leak or coffee so could fill or top up then. The insurance companies seem to think a 650 tank is the son of the Devil.
If we down grade though I'm sure we will win a massive contract that will need a bigger van.
Art

Title: Re: down grading van
Post by: jr windows on December 02, 2012, 06:41:55 pm

I got rid of a new transporter kombi, and bought a transit connect and a berlingo.
The transporter was costing aprox £1100 per month.
I run 2 vans for a lot less.
On the down side it was a fantastic van.

Title: Re: down grading van
Post by: evo on December 02, 2012, 06:52:25 pm

thanks guys. i also use a 650lt tank at the mo and my insurance is up the end of jan so i have been on the internet tonight trying to get an idea of how much its gonna cost me the vivaro comes in at £462 and the astravan comes in at £249. so not sure what's going to happen just yet.