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Title: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 11:47:32 am
So while we were developing the hot system, I thought "why not?" and asked GrippaMax if they would like to develop a pole rack system together, and they said yes, so again, we set to it, trying to find a workable, and versatile system to securely store our poles and access them easily for work.

Here is the latest incarnation:

(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/h20ruf/IMG_6949.jpeg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/h20ruf/media/IMG_6949.jpeg.html)
(http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b383/h20ruf/IMG_5506.jpeg) (http://s23.photobucket.com/user/h20ruf/media/IMG_5506.jpeg.html)

Again, prototype models, being tested currently with 4 poles in our T5, and been in a month or so, and do exactly what they should.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Lee GLS on August 12, 2013, 12:01:11 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 12:04:16 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

Don't get me wrong, I used down pipe for years, however, had issues with base cap getting caught, and with staff not being quite as gentle as they could, brackets getting broken. Poles slide through them also.

Also getting clearance for the lip on the rear doors was an issue on quite a number of vans. With this system it sits low enough to get poles in and out without manoeuvring up and under the roof lip.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: ben M on August 12, 2013, 12:17:01 pm
how much?  ;D
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 12:22:25 pm
how much?  ;D

More than some down pipe!

Ring Oliver at Grippa for more details.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 12, 2013, 04:36:55 pm
 I would like a new transit and that lot in the back would £20.000 do it ?
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 12, 2013, 05:57:52 pm
No.

Depends what model transit. I have the new tranny and 650 grippa system, 25k covered that.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 12, 2013, 06:07:06 pm
Thanks matt maybe ill do it next year.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Darren Spreadbury on August 12, 2013, 06:24:24 pm
Wow more money than sense. There's another thread with people spending £300+ on bedliner.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 12, 2013, 06:46:28 pm
FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 2.2TD
270 SWB Base 2.2 Tdci 100ps
In Frozen White with Cloth interior
£12,799 + VAT  with vat                         £15000

GRIPPAMAX 400 1 man di sysetem         £3000

linex  floor                                               £300

                                           
over bits                                                 £1000
                                           

With this lot i think i can do for               £20,000


Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 12, 2013, 07:24:38 pm
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Fin Clearview on August 12, 2013, 07:29:43 pm
Hi chaps,

I spoke to Oli today after seeing these on here. He said price tbc next week sometime.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Stephen.C on August 12, 2013, 07:38:22 pm
Nice set up mate but I don't like the pole rack, I prefer the 5 pole rack from ionics.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 07:52:01 pm
Nice set up mate but I don't like the pole rack, I prefer the 5 pole rack from ionics.

I prefer the tube as hose doesn't get hung up on hooks and I don't have to support the pole to line up with rear hook and place it in.

Just shove it in and go.  :-*
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: robbo333 on August 12, 2013, 07:53:36 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: wfp master on August 12, 2013, 07:55:28 pm
Looks like a bit of plastic guttering.cheap as chips..exact same shape. waste of money.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 12, 2013, 07:56:35 pm
Think  your right matt air con parking sensers nice black or silver it aways gos up.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 08:02:11 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 12, 2013, 08:09:25 pm
Y spend all that money then go and put a bit of down pipe in the back.i like it
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: robbo333 on August 12, 2013, 08:10:47 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.

Sorry but I don't see where the improvement is. Especially for the extra cost.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: wfp master on August 12, 2013, 08:14:40 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.
its a bit of plastic guttering
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 12, 2013, 08:18:42 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.

Sorry but I don't see where the improvement is. Especially for the extra cost.

I did explain further up.

You are happy with your choice, and we are happy with ours.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: robbo333 on August 12, 2013, 08:25:23 pm
Cool, no probs  ;D
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 12, 2013, 09:12:51 pm
Think  your right matt air con parking sensers nice black or silver it aways gos up.

Where are you. If you're anywhere near give me a shout and u can pop in have a look. I'm Hampshire.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Stephen.C on August 12, 2013, 09:35:23 pm
Nice set up mate but I don't like the pole rack, I prefer the 5 pole rack from ionics.

I prefer the tube as hose doesn't get hung up on hooks and I don't have to support the pole to line up with rear hook and place it in.

Just shove it in and go.  :-*
That all I do the pole hose is neat and tidy. :-*
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: telfordwindowclnr on August 12, 2013, 09:58:26 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.

Sorry but I don't see where the improvement is. Especially for the extra cost.
You don't see the improvement, because there isn't one...
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: ben M on August 12, 2013, 10:02:31 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.

Sorry but I don't see where the improvement is. Especially for the extra cost.
still don't know the price!
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: wfp master on August 12, 2013, 10:30:24 pm
My down pipe from wickes does exactly the same job, only cost a few quid.

I'm a bit with Lee on this one. Got some gutter brackets, work a treat, no money...come on don't over engineer stuff!

Not about over engineering, it's about taking an existing idea and improving on it.

Sorry but I don't see where the improvement is. Especially for the extra cost.
still don't know the price!
not sure how much a few metres of plastic guttering is.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: DG Cleaning on August 12, 2013, 11:45:26 pm
FORD TRANSIT CUSTOM 2.2TD
270 SWB Base 2.2 Tdci 100ps
In Frozen White with Cloth interior
£12,799 + VAT  with vat                         £15000

GRIPPAMAX 400 1 man di sysetem         £3000

linex  floor                                               £300

                                       
over bits                                                 £1000
                                           

With this lot i think i can do for               £20,000




Jimi, am I reading this right £3000 for a one man di set up?
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 13, 2013, 10:37:03 am
GrippaMAX 400 1 Man DI System
£2,495.95
+ 20% VAT: £499.19
Includes FREE shipping*


yes mate
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 13, 2013, 10:41:13 am
GrippaMAX 400 1 Man DI System
£2,495.95
+ 20% VAT: £499.19
Includes FREE shipping*


yes mate

Opening up the arguement of cost v safety...just wait for it!
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 13, 2013, 10:42:46 am



IT LOOKS THE NUTS
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: [GQC] Tim on August 13, 2013, 05:57:10 pm
What bolts where used for the top mount?
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: DG Cleaning on August 13, 2013, 06:19:26 pm
GrippaMAX 400 1 Man DI System
£2,495.95
+ 20% VAT: £499.19
Includes FREE shipping*


yes mate

Opening up the arguement of cost v safety...just wait for it!

I'm not going to start that one.
But I'm an engineer by trade so I can perhaps see an opportunity here ;D
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 13, 2013, 08:30:54 pm
Oliver of GrippaMax fitted my 650 litre two man system on my drive for 2.5k incl VAT.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on August 14, 2013, 08:29:08 pm
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)

cheap set up compeard to a truckmounted carpet cleaner you could add 25k more !


funny things this site as everybody to happy to mock the cheap window cleaner and rant on about this and that but are well happy to use the cheapest flow pipe for there van as its cheap !!! and knock something because it dear but does the same job ???

hang on a cheap window cleaners does the same job as a dear one ??? double standers ??
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: ben M on August 14, 2013, 08:33:29 pm
Oliver of GrippaMax fitted my 650 litre two man system on my drive for 2.5k incl VAT.
hot system too?
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 15, 2013, 01:47:58 pm
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)

cheap set up compeard to a truckmounted carpet cleaner you could add 25k more !


funny things this site as everybody to happy to mock the cheap window cleaner and rant on about this and that but are well happy to use the cheapest flow pipe for there van as its cheap !!! and knock something because it dear but does the same job ???

hang on a cheap window cleaners does the same job as a dear one ??? double standers ??

Uh? What are you talking about?

Saying that most carpet cleaners I've seen are rug munching hairy arsed dykes with tattoos, so why should we care?

What's a double stander? Is this a position adopted when inbreds have sex with their partner and his best mate at the same time?
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: MATT BATEMAN (OWC) on August 15, 2013, 01:49:53 pm
Oliver of GrippaMax fitted my 650 litre two man system on my drive for 2.5k incl VAT.
hot system too?

No. Not hot.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: jimiwindows on August 15, 2013, 03:09:18 pm
Thanks matt if im down that way ill give you a shout and come and have a look at your setup.
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: Susan Dean (1stclean) on August 15, 2013, 08:19:36 pm
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)

cheap set up compeard to a truckmounted carpet cleaner you could add 25k more !


funny things this site as everybody to happy to mock the cheap window cleaner and rant on about this and that but are well happy to use the cheapest flow pipe for there van as its cheap !!! and knock something because it dear but does the same job ???

hang on a cheap window cleaners does the same job as a dear one ??? double standers ??

Uh? What are you talking about?

Saying that most carpet cleaners I've seen are rug munching hairy arsed dykes with tattoos, so why should we care?

What's a double stander? Is this a position adopted when inbreds have sex with their partner and his best mate at the same time?
pass matt ive never seen your wife or mother cleaning a carpet but ill lookout for them  and let you know
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: PoleKing on August 15, 2013, 10:11:50 pm
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)

cheap set up compeard to a truckmounted carpet cleaner you could add 25k more !


funny things this site as everybody to happy to mock the cheap window cleaner and rant on about this and that but are well happy to use the cheapest flow pipe for there van as its cheap !!! and knock something because it dear but does the same job ???

hang on a cheap window cleaners does the same job as a dear one ??? double standers ??

Not really.
It's like saying a Bentley does the same job as a Kia.
It will get you from a to b but its not the same.

£25k to clean carpets?!
Carpet cleaners and window cleaners everywhere round here.
Guess if people have £40k+ to spend on cleaning they go for carpets but if they've only got a few grand they have to settle for windows.
For that investment I'd want a grand a day on carpets.

What's your company called Susan-couldn't find you on companies house...
Title: Re: New GrippaRack - Pole Rack
Post by: concept on August 16, 2013, 08:40:58 am
That's what I did when I first looked at the transit. But eventually found mysf upgrading various parts of the package which I couldn't resist. Good luck if u can. ;o)

cheap set up compeard to a truckmounted carpet cleaner you could add 25k more !


funny things this site as everybody to happy to mock the cheap window cleaner and rant on about this and that but are well happy to use the cheapest flow pipe for there van as its cheap !!! and knock something because it dear but does the same job ???

hang on a cheap window cleaners does the same job as a dear one ??? double standers ??

Not really.
It's like saying a Bentley does the same job as a Kia.
It will get you from a to b but its not the same.

£25k to clean carpets?!
Carpet cleaners and window cleaners everywhere round here.
Guess if people have £40k+ to spend on cleaning they go for carpets but if they've only got a few grand they have to settle for windows.
For that investment I'd want a grand a day on carpets.

What's your company called Susan-couldn't find you on companies house...

Bit stalky?