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Title: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: richywilts on September 17, 2014, 11:07:03 pm
as im looking at buying a transit connect id appreciate if any transit connect owners cud post pics of there setups please get an idea what i can do with it thanks

richy
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: dazmond on September 18, 2014, 08:06:30 am
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023506_IMAG0307.jpg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023585_IMAG0421.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023663_1397412550821.jpg)

brand new 500L upright baffled tank bolted through the van floor.£500 (including fitting).soil pipes from b and q for pole holders.£35.this is my summer set up but ill be installing my hot water system at the end of this month(L5, redashe reel,thermobore plus hose,13kg gas bottle) :)

love it! 8)
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: lal on September 18, 2014, 08:19:53 am

Hi Dazmond, what make & type of ladders do you use if you don't mind me asking, I need to buy some and just
curious as to what you use, could see them in your photo.

Best regards
Lal
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: dazmond on September 18, 2014, 08:27:25 am
hi lal.i have 3.5 metre trade ladders and an 8ft single pointer.they both come in handy from time to time.mainly for unlocking gates or getting over them!and the odd flat roof. ;).i sometimes need them for conny roof cleaning too.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: dazmond on September 18, 2014, 08:33:19 am
the trade ladders are....well....just standard trade ladders!i bought them years ago when 100% trad.the 8 ft single pointer is made by ramsey.


regards



dazmond
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: oldman on September 18, 2014, 08:50:50 am
Dazmond...Is that a Tecbuc brush I see, hearing a lot about these lately....how you finding it?
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: lal on September 18, 2014, 08:56:05 am
Thanks Dazmond for your advice appreciated, by the way enjoy reading all your posts the last couple of years
I've been a member on here, you always offer good advice, taught me quite a lot.

Best regards
Lal
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: richywilts on September 18, 2014, 09:26:37 am
thanks daz what size tank do u use
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: Jonny 87 on September 18, 2014, 02:18:49 pm
Dazmond...Is that a Tecbuc brush I see, hearing a lot about these lately....how you finding it?

That's a vikan brush I think? I've go a tecbuk brush though and it's awesome.

Dazmond

How do you find having the water tank in that as opposed to up against the bulkhead? Looks interesting. I'm getting my tank properly fitted soon and think I might go for that. It would give me a lot more space at the side door.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: colin purewater on September 18, 2014, 04:58:23 pm
(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q508/colhellil/purewater%20album/C8DAAC15-D9F3-4B3A-81D9-2DF312678E57.jpg) (http://s1161.photobucket.com/user/colhellil/media/purewater%20album/C8DAAC15-D9F3-4B3A-81D9-2DF312678E57.jpg.html).
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: colin purewater on September 18, 2014, 05:00:12 pm
(http://i1161.photobucket.com/albums/q508/colhellil/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/896D760E-9B31-4262-9F57-416FB32E54C6.jpg) (http://s1161.photobucket.com/user/colhellil/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2014-09/896D760E-9B31-4262-9F57-416FB32E54C6.jpg.html)
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: dazmond on September 18, 2014, 05:17:26 pm
Dazmond...Is that a Tecbuc brush I see, hearing a lot about these lately....how you finding it?

That's a vikan brush I think? I've go a tecbuk brush though and it's awesome.

Dazmond

How do you find having the water tank in that as opposed to up against the bulkhead? Looks interesting. I'm getting my tank properly fitted soon and think I might go for that. It would give me a lot more space at the side door.

jonny tank is fine long ways.no sloshing about of water with half a tank full!plenty of room down the sides. :).handy for grabbing a few fresh cloths near the side door or swapping brushes. ;)

oldman the red brush is a vikan brush on a short optiloc pole for washing my van and car!

richy its a 500L upright tank.plenty for a days work! ;)
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: jimiwindows on September 18, 2014, 06:10:40 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411060057_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)

Grippamax 400L DI
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: Scrimble on September 18, 2014, 08:35:24 pm
Quote
jonny tank is fine long ways.no sloshing about of water with half a tank full!

lol yeah right bet its like driving a boat

jimiwindows that set up looks quality
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: colin purewater on September 18, 2014, 08:48:57 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411060057_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)

Grippamax 400L DI

Very nice set up the mate!

What did it set you back of you  don't mind mate
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: richywilts on September 18, 2014, 08:51:50 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411060057_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)

Grippamax 400L DI

are they the hose reels from gardiners ive got two of these do you think two would fit in side by side
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: johnny bravo on September 18, 2014, 08:59:51 pm
AWSOME   ;D ;D
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: dazmond on September 18, 2014, 09:36:05 pm
Quote
jonny tank is fine long ways.no sloshing about of water with half a tank full!

lol yeah right bet its like driving a boat

jimiwindows that set up looks quality

no it doesnt scrimble.van drives great without the "see saw" effect!i was surprised as well when i first drove it!good cheap set up!well happy with it! :D :D
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: jimiwindows on September 19, 2014, 08:15:06 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411060057_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)

Grippamax 400L DI

Very nice set up the mate!

What did it set you back of you  don't mind mate


£3000
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: jimiwindows on September 19, 2014, 08:20:36 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411060057_20140703_122035 (1).jpg)

Grippamax 400L DI

are they the hose reels from gardiners ive got two of these do you think two would fit in side by side

i think it will be a bit tight rich.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: DaveG on September 20, 2014, 08:12:08 am
Not a Connect but a Partner



(http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/ad172/davegarnett/20140920_075632_zps63f2d369.jpg) (http://s933.photobucket.com/user/davegarnett/media/20140920_075632_zps63f2d369.jpg.html)
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: jimiwindows on September 20, 2014, 10:59:27 am
Nice tidy van mate.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: cgh window cleaning on September 20, 2014, 02:01:26 pm
Hi,jimi
I notice you have the new connect lwb it looks very nice.
I am thinking of getting one and just wondered your thoughts on it?
Did you look at any other small lwb van like the combo or caddy maxi?
Did you buy from Ford direct?

Thanks in advance.
Craig
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: Plankton on September 20, 2014, 06:15:53 pm
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023506_IMAG0307.jpg)

(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023585_IMAG0421.jpg)(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1411023663_1397412550821.jpg)

brand new 500L upright baffled tank bolted through the van floor.£500 (including fitting).soil pipes from b and q for pole holders.£35.this is my summer set up but ill be installing my hot water system at the end of this month(L5, redashe reel,thermobore plus hose,13kg gas bottle) :)

love it! 8)
Good set up simple and clutter free. Unlike my van which is a total mess just now. If I can work out how to upload a pic from the phone I will just for amusement.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: mike1986 on September 20, 2014, 06:20:18 pm
Richy,

I'm selling a Transit connect if your interested?

http://www.gumtree.com/p/vans/ford-transit-connect-1.8-deisel-2004-cambelt-changed-10-months-mot-4-months-tax-just-had-service/1081800092
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: Plankton on September 20, 2014, 06:48:05 pm
There's a 210L tank in there.
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: tlwcs on September 20, 2014, 07:12:38 pm
Hi,jimi
I notice you have the new connect lwb it looks very nice.
I am thinking of getting one and just wondered your thoughts on it?
Did you look at any other small lwb van like the combo or caddy maxi?
Did you buy from Ford direct?

Thanks in advance.
Craig

I can't speak for Jimi but I have one to.
L2 trend 240 is its title, long wheelbase, mid spec and biggest psi.

Nice van drives well, 3 year warranty, 500 ltr tank a really good size for single operators.

Downside is it needs chipping, mine is so slow from standing or no power when going around islands in 2nd and want to accelerate, it just lags for seconds and then woof were off.
I think to meet the eec emissions they have been dumbed down.
If you buy one see if you can get a long test drive, I ran mine around the block and should have scanked it for half a day really.
Hope that helps
Tony
Title: Re: any photos of ford transit connect setups please
Post by: brianbarber on September 20, 2014, 07:53:38 pm
Hi,jimi
I notice you have the new connect lwb it looks very nice.
I am thinking of getting one and just wondered your thoughts on it?
Did you look at any other small lwb van like the combo or caddy maxi?
Did you buy from Ford direct?

Thanks in advance.
Craig

I can't speak for Jimi but I have one to.
L2 trend 240 is its title, long wheelbase, mid spec and biggest psi.

Nice van drives well, 3 year warranty, 500 ltr tank a really good size for single operators.

Downside is it needs chipping, mine is so slow from standing or no power when going around islands in 2nd and want to accelerate, it just lags for seconds and then woof were off.
I think to meet the eec emissions they have been dumbed down.
If you buy one see if you can get a long test drive, I ran mine around the block and should have scanked it for half a day really.
Hope that helps
Tony

The thing about second gear, I have the same van, and I thought it was all in my head...maybe chipping is the answer, apart from the slow getaway, it's the best van I've had...

Mr B