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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pete Thompson on February 10, 2013, 07:10:19 pm
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Hello
I'm lloking at getting a new van for a new wfp system.
I particularly like the look of the Vauxhall Astra van, just want a 300 litre (or slightly bigger) system.
Like this :
(http://mediac1.viva-images.com/vivastreet_gb/classified/01/3/57339747/large/1.jpg)
Has anyone used an astra van before?
If so what's it like? Cheap to run, reliable etc?
Any advice much appreciated!
Pete
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theres one on ebay now with a system in back 210 litres tho
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my mates got a astra van with a 400 litre flat tank system with 2 hose reels in it very presise fitting with hoselock reels its a very good system to use and is extremely economical
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I got a 350 in mine runs fine but wouldn't want to go bigger
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I had one for 10 years before I went to wfp. Very reliable van, other than servicing I luckily didn't have one single prob with it. When I first moved to wfp I fitted it out with a 350 tank, one reel, one pole, bucket and the bits and bobs. Tbh I found the lack of space a nightmare and the fact I'm about 6'2 tall getting the reel in and out was grim. Still will be sorely missed tough as I doubt I'll ever own a more reliable van.
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I had one for 10 years before I went to wfp. Very reliable van, other than servicing I luckily didn't have one single prob with it. When I first moved to wfp I fitted it out with a 350 tank, one reel, one pole, bucket and the bits and bobs. Tbh I found the lack of space a nightmare and the fact I'm about 6'2 tall getting the reel in and out was grim. Still will be sorely missed tough as I doubt I'll ever own a more reliable van.
why didnt you have moanted reels? ;D
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I had one for 10 years before I went to wfp. Very reliable van, other than servicing I luckily didn't have one single prob with it. When I first moved to wfp I fitted it out with a 350 tank, one reel, one pole, bucket and the bits and bobs. Tbh I found the lack of space a nightmare and the fact I'm about 6'2 tall getting the reel in and out was grim. Still will be sorely missed tough as I doubt I'll ever own a more reliable van.
why didnt you have moanted reels? ;D
Your not the mrs in disguise are you luv ;D
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i had a astra van when i changed from trad to wfp, kitted it out with a 250 flat and then a 210 flat tank,
excellant van but not good with wfp, go for something bigger, a vauxhall combo or fiat doblo would be much better
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Peugeot expert 1.9 d nice and cheap and bullet proof I have two of them ;D good vans and you can get one for about a grand
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Peugeot expert 1.9 d nice and cheap and bullet proof I have two of them ;D good vans and you can get one for about a grand
i have the scudo 1.9d they are ok,biggest bonus is the extra seat
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Thanks for the replies guys, much appreciated.
Scrimble:
i had a astra van when i changed from trad to wfp, kitted it out with a 250 flat and then a 210 flat tank,
excellant van but not good with wfp, go for something bigger, a vauxhall combo or fiat doblo would be much better
Scrimble, why not good for wfp? is it just the size?
Fin Clearview
I had one for 10 years before I went to wfp. Very reliable van, other than servicing I luckily didn't have one single prob with it. When I first moved to wfp I fitted it out with a 350 tank, one reel, one pole, bucket and the bits and bobs. Tbh I found the lack of space a nightmare and the fact I'm about 6'2 tall getting the reel in and out was grim. Still will be sorely missed tough as I doubt I'll ever own a more reliable van.
Thanks for the info Fin Clearview. It's good to know these vans are reliable its what I keep hearing. I hear what you're saying about the space, I only have one hose reel and plan to get a 300 litre system put in it. One of the reasons I had my heart set on this type of van was that I saw one once with a 300 litre system in and it looked just perfect. I even took photos of it.
(http://i50.tinypic.com/2gw6mbo.jpg)
(http://i48.tinypic.com/2lizvvt.jpg)
(http://i49.tinypic.com/711wdz.jpg)
I remember being suprised how much space was available at the back of it, though I do forsee a problem fitting poles etc in.
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Have to add, most people seem to think its better to get 600 litres if going for a new van. Cn't imagine ever needing more than 300 litres though.