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Title: small van users
Post by: Frankybadboy on August 02, 2013, 09:24:36 pm
what size engines and what size tanks do you use in the smaller vans ie Berlingo size van


thanks for your help
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: stuart mc on August 02, 2013, 09:56:45 pm
when I had a berlingo I had a 250 litre tank, handled it fine, it was a straight 1.9 diesel dare say 300 would be fine to as mine was piled with ladders and trad stuff at the time
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: deeege on August 02, 2013, 09:59:00 pm
I know a fella who has an old 1.9 Berlingo with a 500 litre tank. Brimmed every day. A little over the payload I think!!!! :)
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: Frankybadboy on August 02, 2013, 10:03:55 pm
was wondering how a 1.3 would be with a 300/400 tank,its within the weight limit think more of the drive
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: dave0123 on August 02, 2013, 10:10:58 pm
1.3 with a 350 litre tank here.. pulls fine quite responsive
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: AuRavelling79 on August 02, 2013, 10:52:24 pm
Quote from: Frankybadboy on August 02, 2013, 10:03:55 pm
was wondering how a 1.3 would be with a 300/400 tank,its within the weight limit think more of the drive

My Doblo 1.3 diesel. 56 plate 730kg payload. 400L tank, ran perfectly well for 6 years and for the last six months I even had two up and a trailer with another 200L before getting the Hyundai.

Still got the Doblo as a second van. Got a 200L in it and room for the guttervac stuff.

Also low road tax of £130 if it's registered pre 07 plate Euro 4.

Also as it's a car derived van and the GVW is bang on 2000kg you can run it at car speeds on dual carriageways and single carriageways.

 
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: DG Cleaning on August 02, 2013, 11:06:49 pm
I've got an old mk1 berlingo with a 400L tank in it.
It's slow whether it's full or not but still ok.
Although I don't fill it to the top as I've never needed the full 400L.
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: easy clean on August 02, 2013, 11:52:13 pm
We run connect t220 with 650 tanks, you'd never know it was there and no it's not over the payload it's been on the weigh bridge
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: s.w.c on August 03, 2013, 07:25:02 am
Partner van with 800kg payload 230ltr tank 4×25ltr drums for trolley.
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: Jista on August 03, 2013, 07:52:54 am
I have transit connect LWB 230 417 ltr tank and other bits & bobs 18D handles and
drives with no problems what so ever.

Jim
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: GB Window Cleaning on August 03, 2013, 09:15:08 am
Ive got a vauxhall combo with a 350 ltr tank in!
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: sunshine windows on August 03, 2013, 11:28:02 am
Hi Franky,

We're similar to Gold's original set up.

2 x Fiat Doblo's, both running with 400ltrs and dual operating set up.  We only have one man per vehicle though, the extra pump and outlet is purely for backup.

1.3 multijet engines, only issue I've had is one of the clutch arms snapped on me.

Regards,
Lance
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: stig on August 03, 2013, 03:50:45 pm
I have a 1.4 petrol belingo,,,,,, and carry 10x25 litre barrels all over the place mate no problem..plus trad tools etc..and me dinner box.
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: wfp master on August 03, 2013, 04:05:14 pm
Quote from: stig on August 03, 2013, 03:50:45 pm
I have a 1.4 petrol belingo,,,,,, and carry 10x25 litre barrels all over the place mate no problem..plus trad tools etc..and me dinner box.
+1.mines is petrol / auto gas.
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: Scrimble on August 03, 2013, 04:53:40 pm
Quote from: sfwc on August 03, 2013, 04:05:14 pm
Quote from: stig on August 03, 2013, 03:50:45 pm
I have a 1.4 petrol belingo,,,,,, and carry 10x25 litre barrels all over the place mate no problem..plus trad tools etc..and me dinner box.
+1.mines is petrol / auto gas.

i used to have a combo 1.4 on lpg with a 350l tank, it was gutless and a pain to drive
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: robbo333 on August 03, 2013, 05:48:31 pm
Little SWB transit connect with 350 tank. Lovely.
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: Michael Peterson on August 03, 2013, 06:01:46 pm
push bike and 2 litres
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: Frankybadboy on August 03, 2013, 08:45:54 pm
thanks guys
 :D
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: marc on August 04, 2013, 09:30:40 pm
Mini clubvan with a 210 ltr tank snug fit not a lot of room for much else
Title: Re: small van users
Post by: marc on August 04, 2013, 09:31:30 pm
It's a 1.6 diesel