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UK Floor Cleaning Forum => Carpet Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Craigp on December 13, 2016, 04:44:41 pm

Title: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Craigp on December 13, 2016, 04:44:41 pm: Hi all,

Long time.

I'm looking for a new van, for the last 7 years I've a had a Fiat Ducato (Relay, Boxer)

I was going to get a newer and bigger one of the same, IMO a short wheel base low roof as I have now isn't really big enough for a TM, it doesn't leave much room for anything else.

I am now considering a Crafter/Sprinter next though.

What large van do you rate?

If anyones had both Relay/Ducato or Master/Movano and then the Crafter/Sprinter I would be interested to hear your thoughts, are Crafters really that much better built ect?
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Glynn on December 13, 2016, 04:49:11 pm: Wev'e had Movano's, Masters and Iveco , now have MB Sprinters.
They are simply the best.
This is reflected in the price and resale value.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: markbetts on December 13, 2016, 05:15:19 pm: I can remember when there was nothing that would touch your Ivecos Glynn.

;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Glynn on December 13, 2016, 05:18:02 pm: I know Mark, its a bit like refusing to believe that truckmounts are way better than portys in the old days.
If only I had "believed" what people said about sprinters & TM's back then.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Craigp on December 13, 2016, 05:37:50 pm: Interesting Glynn,

I am test driving one tomorrow but I find with a quick drive often you don't quite get to see or appreciate the difference.

Reviews always mention the higher load height, that's not bothered you then Glynn.

Would be nice to have cruise control on a van.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Glynn on December 13, 2016, 06:06:00 pm: The new model sprinter ( 2014 0n ) have a lowered loading height, not disimilar to the FWD vans.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Craigp on December 13, 2016, 06:23:27 pm: I was just looking for reviews and found this, looks like a complete new model for 2017, bet you'll want one of these now, lol looks great >
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGJL0UqV5gc
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Craigp on December 13, 2016, 06:26:00 pm: (http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1481653542_Screen Shot 2016-12-13 at 18.21.22.png)
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: markbetts on December 13, 2016, 06:30:51 pm: Quote from: Glynn on December 13, 2016, 05:18:02 pm
I know Mark, its a bit like refusing to believe that truckmounts are way better than portys in the old days.
If only I had "believed" what people said about sprinters & TM's back then.

Quite agree Glynn, just a bit of banter.

How are you these days?

I must thank you for selling me your Extracta back then, set me on the right track

Cheers

Mark
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Glynn on December 13, 2016, 06:33:36 pm: Doing OK Mark thanks for asking
Hows things with you ?, do you still have that Exel ?.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: maxcampbell on December 13, 2016, 07:01:56 pm: We've done 100,000 in our VW LT35, since buying it with 75,000 on it about 6 years ago, and it's been great. We've also run a Citroen Relay over roughly the same time, and there's always a niggle with it. We'll be in the market for a new (second hand) van soon, and VW's & Mercs will definitely be top of that list - especially if I can find one with a big engine - ours is a 2.6L 186bhp, and it just burbles along.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Mike Gwilliam on December 13, 2016, 08:35:05 pm: Well if your gunna start showing off then.......

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Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: andi wilson on December 13, 2016, 08:44:36 pm: I have the newer shape Movano l2h2, and I hate it...! Underpowered, turning circle of a boat, going back to a Transit...
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: markbetts on December 13, 2016, 09:09:52 pm: Glynn

No I haven't , it spring a leak in the tank .

But serves me well
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Steve_Knight on December 14, 2016, 07:24:57 am: Craig
That Crafter looks exactly the same as the new MAN van that is being released shortly.

Glynn
I told you about Sprinters years ago UBFEC :P

Best Vans out there by a country mile.
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Kev Martin on December 14, 2016, 08:02:20 am: Have you looked at the new Ford Transit Length 3 (L3) or L4 and Height 2 or 3?
Title: Re: THE BIG FAT VAN THREAD
Post by: Craigp on December 14, 2016, 08:44:26 am: I won't be getting that new model BTW, I'll be getting second hand, like a 1 or 2 year old one.