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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: the king on June 06, 2020, 09:42:47 pm

Title: witch van ???
Post by: the king on June 06, 2020, 09:42:47 pm
i carry
800l tank
gutter vac
1 person 15 stone tops
full tank diesel
pressure washer
bit of trad gear
13 kilo gas bottle
gas heater

what would you chouse ??

im using a 2900 vivaro 2.0 cdti im open to options on different vans just cant deside  ::)roll
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Soupy on June 06, 2020, 11:36:51 pm
i carry
800l tank
gutter vac
1 person 15 stone tops
full tank diesel
pressure washer
bit of trad gear
13 kilo gas bottle
gas heater

what would you chouse ??

im using a 2900 vivaro 2.0 cdti im open to options on different vans just cant deside  ::)roll

800l tank needs at least a 1t payload, probably more.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Smudger on June 06, 2020, 11:42:42 pm
I think the 2900 vivaro can carry 1053kg - however I think 800 litre in that is not wise

depending on what you have to spend  Transit t330 or T350 MWB are good - the newer the better as anything pre 2010 seems to have tin worm

for me im after the relay/boxer/ducato again mwb in the 330 or 350 version these carry 1150 and 1500 Kg ( I have an 18 plate its fab )

then you could have a master/movano/nv400

Darran
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: RPCCS on June 07, 2020, 12:11:35 am
Bear in mind the new Vivaro is just a new shape Citroen Dispatch/Peugeot Expert with a Vauxhall badge. The new Transits are known for injector trouble and poor fitting doors, also security issues. The Renault Trafic is the same as the previous Vivaro that you ate using, same as I have, and the Nissan NV300 and Fiat Talento. Can't comment on the Relay/Ducato or Movano as I have never had any experience of them. The other alternatives are VW Transporter which os really expensive, Merc Sprinter, rust bucket, SWB VW Crafter, very under powered revs quite high even in 6th gear. There's always the Hyundai iLoad too.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Mike Burd on June 07, 2020, 05:42:55 am
I think the 2900 vivaro can carry 1053kg - however I think 800 litre in that is not wise

depending on what you have to spend  Transit t330 or T350 MWB are good - the newer the better as anything pre 2010 seems to have tin worm

for me im after the relay/boxer/ducato again mwb in the 330 or 350 version these carry 1150 and 1500 Kg ( I have an 18 plate its fab )

then you could have a master/movano/nv400

Darran
I’m guessing you don’t use the L2 for window cleaning?

We’ve got an Expert LWB which has a 1,400 kg payload. About the same length as an L1 Boxer and capable of carrying a pressure washer and a guttervac I’d think.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: James 77 on June 07, 2020, 06:02:59 am
Peugeot expert/ Citroen dispatch / Toyota proace all have 1400kg payload.
Perfect for 800l tank.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: the king on June 07, 2020, 06:25:35 am
My vavaro has payload of 1320 as its 2900 lwb '   think ill look at the expert range see what deals are about cheers for replys every one  :)
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Elfyn on June 07, 2020, 07:13:29 am
I'm in the same situation - big tank and loads of equipment. I have a 3500kg LWB Fiat Ducato with a 1500kg load capacity. Works well for me - this is my fourth Ducato in 22 years. The first one had a Citroen engine that was useless, but the Fiat 2.3 TD is superb and very economical (40mpg on a good run).  I've had no problems with any of the vans at all - the third one did a 120k mile.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Mike Burd on June 07, 2020, 07:51:09 am
I'm in the same situation - big tank and loads of equipment. I have a 3500kg LWB Fiat Ducato with a 1500kg load capacity. Works well for me - this is my fourth Ducato in 22 years. The first one had a Citroen engine that was useless, but the Fiat 2.3 TD is superb and very economical (40mpg on a good run).  I've had no problems with any of the vans at all - the third one did a 120k mile.
Is it An L2 or L3? Must be a pain for Windows surely?
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Stoots on June 07, 2020, 09:29:10 am
I would recommend my van, dispatch L2 1200 payload.

Great van, plenty of power, very reliable.

I would buy another for sure.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: the king on June 07, 2020, 09:51:09 am
I would recommend my van, dispatch L2 1200 payload.

Great van, plenty of power, very reliable.

I would buy another for sure.
do you have the 2.0 hdi or 1.6 hdi ive just found vauxhall vivaro new shape same van for 20k
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Steven Biggs on June 07, 2020, 10:26:58 am
Broomstick perhaps.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Soupy on June 07, 2020, 10:49:41 am
https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B000W3ILFQ/ref=cm_sw_r_em_apa_i_ZFl3Eb3Q4C3JD
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: [GQC] Tim on June 07, 2020, 01:18:00 pm
What about the new Citroen e-Dispatch or their PSA group equivalents? All electric van with great range and payload. Quotations will be available from 1st July with supply starting in October. Ticks all the boxes for me personally.

Diesel vans with DPFs don't seem to fit window cleaning very well, with a lot having compact rounds, lots of stopping and starting and not many (if any) motorway miles.


Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Ste b on June 07, 2020, 01:51:36 pm
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Not sure on payload...
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: SB Cleaning on June 07, 2020, 02:33:35 pm
What litre cauldron you putting in?
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Soupy on June 07, 2020, 03:03:24 pm
What litre cauldron you putting in?

Defo need a wonderbroom.

https://www.jmldirect.com/cleaning/mops/rubber-wonderbroom-multi-purpose-telescopic-broom-with-squeegee
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Stoots on June 07, 2020, 03:12:51 pm
I would recommend my van, dispatch L2 1200 payload.

Great van, plenty of power, very reliable.

I would buy another for sure.
do you have the 2.0 hdi or 1.6 hdi ive just found vauxhall vivaro new shape same van for 20k

2.0. I've had a 1.6 and it's a gutless bag of poop in comparison. Had loads of issues with that e gone, turbo and gearbox problems.

These are older vans I'm talking about, 2014 plate and a 12 plate. Don't know how the brand new ones compare.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: the king on June 07, 2020, 06:43:55 pm
Going to look at a vivaro tomorow 3000 miles 14k
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: Elfyn on June 08, 2020, 06:47:53 am
I'm in the same situation - big tank and loads of equipment. I have a 3500kg LWB Fiat Ducato with a 1500kg load capacity. Works well for me - this is my fourth Ducato in 22 years. The first one had a Citroen engine that was useless, but the Fiat 2.3 TD is superb and very economical (40mpg on a good run).  I've had no problems with any of the vans at all - the third one did a 120k mile.
Is it An L2 or L3? Must be a pain for Windows surely?
This latest one is an L3 H2, but the previous ones were all L2 H2. The work I do has changed in the last few years with much more commercial and less domestic - it can still be a little tight though. When I bought this van (my first new van) I'd intended to convert it to a camper/motorhome when I retired, so L3 is better. If this CV lockdown keeps going for much longer I'll be retiring at the end of the year.
Title: Re: witch van ???
Post by: AuRavelling79 on June 08, 2020, 08:23:33 am
What litre cauldron you putting in?

The Nimbus 2000 is excellent. A good all rounder. Fast, high payload and long enough for a Quidditch pole.

The model in Sirius Black look stunning.