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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 06:51:31 pm

Title: EXPERT VAN
Post by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 06:51:31 pm

Hi ,

I use an expert van with a 250 litre  tank inside, its only a 1.9 diesel but i find it sluggish and not very good on fuel,

i just wondered if any of you guys who use one find yours the same, its an 02 model... i realise its not a window cleaning issue, ( maybe it is as thats what i use it for :))... or have i just got a dud lol.

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: russ_clark on June 22, 2007, 07:09:29 pm

I have the Dispatch (same van by citroen)
on an 02 plate 1.9 diesel with a 650 tank
It certainly aint quick in the mornings
when its almost full but I would not expect it to be lugging that amount around.
If you have a 250 tank you should be flying ;D ;D ;D

Russ

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 07:28:24 pm

cheers russ, whats it like on fuel... i understand the weight but hey who drives empty vans?  ;)

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: russ_clark on June 22, 2007, 07:33:22 pm

I have never really taken much notice of fuel consumption on it to be honest.
All my work is within 5 - 10 mile radius
Obviously stop / start most days.
Reckon I put £20 in a week tops.
I am happy with that ;)

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 07:36:01 pm

thanks... i prob just being tight as usual lol.... now the brush issue  lol

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: russ_clark on June 22, 2007, 07:36:40 pm

alraedy answered you on that one - lol

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 07:48:17 pm

just me and you with an expert then  ;D ;D

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: steve smith on June 22, 2007, 07:49:21 pm

I have the Fiat Scudo TD on a T reg, 250ltr Tank, wouldn`t want it without the turbo and goes about 180 miles on £25 thats with the tank full every day,

Steve

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: geefree on June 22, 2007, 07:55:54 pm

Thanks steve... i reckon on that its not far off then... but power...!! ...  not..   has anyone got a booster pump for a  turboless van  ;D :D

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: Majestic on June 22, 2007, 08:03:32 pm

I have a 05  Expert with a 400ltr tank in , ok to drive . I have never realy taken any notice of the fuel

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: Roy Harding on June 22, 2007, 08:07:04 pm

I have an expert 2ltr 110bhp trubo model goes really good plenty of power and good on diesel.


Roy

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: steve smith on June 22, 2007, 08:08:25 pm

I could do with a 400ltr tank but not sure of payload on these older ones, think i would notice the difference though.

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: Davew on June 22, 2007, 08:22:11 pm

Dispatch 2l hdi £20 a week plenty of power 650l tank.

Title: Re: EXPERT VAN
Post by: Majestic on June 22, 2007, 08:24:40 pm

I had a 500ltr upright  tank in at one point. But the work I used it for the upright got in the way, so went back to a 400ltr flat