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Title: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on July 11, 2013, 05:17:32 pm
Anyone moved up in size and noticed much improved productivity?
I am a sole trader and am staying that way.
Cheers for replies.
Jon
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: PoleKing on July 11, 2013, 05:23:10 pm
You'll increase productivity if you can carry more water therefore clean more each time you go out.
Obviously you won't just make more money cause your van is bigger.
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on July 11, 2013, 06:19:30 pm
Hoping to go from 350ltr to 500
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: Scrimble on July 11, 2013, 06:22:14 pm
go to a 600l, and get a proper baffled tank,

air con in the van, extreme poles etc it all adds up, i used to work out of a astravan a few years back with a 200l tank, i can do not far off double to the work
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: LWC on July 12, 2013, 07:35:16 am
Its nice being in the know that you have more water on board so can turn water rate up a bit and clean a little faster.

I had a 650 litre in my vivaro and fitted perfect
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: windiewasher on July 12, 2013, 08:05:34 am
No,the vivaro will be getting fixed at the garage most weeks. ;D
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: dazmond on July 12, 2013, 08:14:17 am
i think a vivaro is overkill if your a sole trader cleaning mostly domestic work.i have a kangoo at present and 400L does me although ill be getting a slightly bigger van next time and putting a 500L in the back.

dont forget the extra expenses,insurance,repairs and fuel.not to mention more awkward parking on some customers driveways/roads nearby.

unless you plan on getting a gutter vac or a pressure washer or employing id get something a bit smaller mate.

regards



dazmond
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: ben M on July 12, 2013, 09:19:35 am
Its nice being in the know that you have more water on board so can turn water rate up a bit and clean a little faster.

I had a 650 litre in my vivaro and fitted perfect
|+ 1 and no need of aqua dapter, i have a 600 litres in my vivaro,perfect!
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on July 12, 2013, 09:38:18 am
Are u on your own Ben?
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: Sean Dyer on July 12, 2013, 10:13:30 am
i think a vivaro is overkill if your a sole trader cleaning mostly domestic work.i have a kangoo at present and 400L does me although ill be getting a slightly bigger van next time and putting a 500L in the back.

dont forget the extra expenses,insurance,repairs and fuel.not to mention more awkward parking on some customers driveways/roads nearby.

unless you plan on getting a gutter vac or a pressure washer or employing id get something a bit smaller mate.

regards



dazmond

slightly bigger?? like a vivaro :)

i work out of a vivaro and its briliant , wouldnt go smaller , have a 500 l tank that now im used to wfp and work is all done on time i rarely use all of in a day unless big commercials or very long day and i dont use aquadapter or taps

you could get slightly smaller like transit connect or vw caddy , but the cost is almost no difference maybe mpg slightly better , and i dont think you will find many parking spaces a caddy will fit in but not a vivvaro/transit , there isnt much in it...

it all depends how much water/gear you want i suppose

ps, if you ever think of expanding the capacity is there without changing vans
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: ben M on July 12, 2013, 10:20:02 am
Are u on your own Ben?

Yes sir  ;)
I don't use 600 litres every day but nice to know that you have enough water, doesn't matter what you do. I can take my gutter vac when need it, 2 extra seats in front for my kids when need it, very comfortable and looks more professional than my old renault kangoo that i used to have.
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: windiewasher on July 12, 2013, 01:43:04 pm
Are u on your own Ben?

Yes sir  ;)
I don't use 600 litres every day but nice to know that you have enough water, doesn't matter what you do. I can take my gutter vac when need it, 2 extra seats in front for my kids when need it, very comfortable and looks more professional than my old renault kangoo that i used to have.
Yeah but you dont like aquadapter and you havent got a extreme pole. ;D
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: ben M on July 12, 2013, 01:48:35 pm
Are u on your own Ben?

Yes sir  ;)
I don't use 600 litres every day but nice to know that you have enough water, doesn't matter what you do. I can take my gutter vac when need it, 2 extra seats in front for my kids when need it, very comfortable and looks more professional than my old renault kangoo that i used to have.
Yeah but you dont like aquadapter and you havent got a extreme pole. ;D
i know but i have 2 poles too  ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: Michael Peterson on July 12, 2013, 02:20:21 pm
i use a ducatto 650 tank and have a doblo 400 tank, the ducatto gets used all the time , big van big tank high flow rate a lot quicker working loads of space in back ect
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: ben M on July 12, 2013, 02:28:30 pm
i think a vivaro is overkill if your a sole trader cleaning mostly domestic work.i have a kangoo at present and 400L does me although ill be getting a slightly bigger van next time and putting a 500L in the back.

dont forget the extra expenses,insurance,repairs and fuel.not to mention more awkward parking on some customers driveways/roads nearby.

unless you plan on getting a gutter vac or a pressure washer or employing id get something a bit smaller mate.

regards



dazmond
a bit smaller? anyway we know you would change your mind when you have to buy a new van  ;)
you've changed your mind with wfp,with aqua dapter,with extreme poles so next time will be the van!  ;) ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on July 12, 2013, 05:33:29 pm
If I am going to a 500ltr tank I think a Vivaro or similar would  be the ideal size rather than something in between an astravan and a Vivaro,  as there is not much room for any other gear in something like a kangoo,  don't you think?
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: Ian101 on July 12, 2013, 05:44:13 pm
nissan nv200 ? ............... 750kg payload 1500cc diesel ?
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: jonboywalton75 on July 12, 2013, 06:17:33 pm
Bit near the payload
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: dazmond on July 12, 2013, 06:32:18 pm
your right ben i change my mind more than the weather!could i get a half decent vivaro for £4000-£5000?

3 seats in the front would be good and loads of room for equipment and a bigger tank.

no worries about being over the limit weight wise.have you got the short wheelbase version ben?
Title: Re: Astravan to Vivaro, increased productivity?
Post by: ben M on July 12, 2013, 08:03:48 pm
your right ben i change my mind more than the weather!could i get a half decent vivaro for £4000-£5000?

3 seats in the front would be good and loads of room for equipment and a bigger tank.

no worries about being over the limit weight wise.have you got the short wheelbase version ben?
yes sir i have