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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Mike @ Facelift on January 26, 2013, 11:42:50 am

Title: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: Mike @ Facelift on January 26, 2013, 11:42:50 am
I've seen a bigger range of vehicles for window cleaners lately .... Land Rovers, Smart Cars, Pickups....

Who runs a system not in van and why?

Name your vehicle and post some pics if poss along with why you thought it was the best option for you....
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: R.C Property on January 26, 2013, 12:15:24 pm
when i first started out window cleaning i started out in a VW Golf with a 125lt tank in it and a couple of 25lt barrels, trolly and poles on the roof rack, soon picked up to many customers so have no choice to buy van.
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: EandM on January 26, 2013, 12:18:16 pm
Super Cab Ford Ranger as it copes easily with half a tonne, goes anywhere and allows me to take the kids six miles to school without swapping vehicles.
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: formb on January 26, 2013, 12:19:23 pm
Land Rover 110 td5.

Our system has been in development for 8 years. It has loads of advantages over a van and very few disadvantages.

We have been running Land Rovers for over 10 years. I still have the first one we bought. See what kind of nick your van is in 10 years time, not good I'll bet. If I sold my first Landy tomorrow (it would sell within an hour what with the weather) I'd get more than 2x what I paid for it, probably more than 3x.

Simples.
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: john classic on January 26, 2013, 12:37:33 pm
soapy 
       when are we going to see the pics of this landrover fit out ???
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: formb on January 26, 2013, 12:44:21 pm
We have a slight hold up in our supply chain. We are waiting on a modified part of our tank to arrive, as soon as we've got that (hopefully Monday) we can get the Landy finished (hopefully by Friday next week, it needs a re-spray) Once it is done it should only take a couple of days to get the blog online.
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: formb on January 26, 2013, 01:02:43 pm
The tanks fit directly to the centre of the load area, between the wheel arches.
Title: Re: Who hasn't got a system in a van?
Post by: gary999 on January 26, 2013, 02:12:32 pm
vw passat estate 8 barrels and backpack fit snugly in boot
i also carry a large di vessel which i use at larger properties
obviously using customers tap