Clean It Up
UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: LWC on January 12, 2008, 09:33:00 pm
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would they be practical, i got excited about the thought of getting one, but then everyone...especially the wife thinks its a stupid idea
admitidly, i want something bigger than my pug partner, but also the added advantage of the extra seats is a biggie to me.
ecomnically? if i didnt get one of these id be looking at a transit, so how would they compare?
as ive said a nice tank custom fit in the back pickup part, then pole carriers on roof
seriously, how practical are they? everyday working out of and family car now and then
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I`ve looked into it and there`s not enough room even with a custom tank.
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I Was looking a navada would love to have on but as above just dont think there big enough. n
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I`ve looked into it and there`s not enough room even with a custom tank.
how so?
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v441/VWSaxon/Untitled-2.jpg)
this is sherwoods, looks ideal to me, and thats a 650 tank, id be happy with 500?
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What a waste of a vehicle,if you buy a double cab there`s not enough room and the double cabs look by far the best.Have you seen how much room is left in the back with a double cab,not a lot.I looked at one without rear seats and still didn`t feel there was enough room,it`s to nice to use for work i`d rather buy a new trafic-vivaro they are perfect for WFP.
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why dont you just get a avn your meant to be running a business, they look very nice but practical IMO no.
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Look sod what everyone else thinks if you think its practical go for it.
I did insted of having two cars and a van we now have one car and the l200 double cab so when i pick the kids up from school or where every i dont have to go back home to get the car . If we go out anywhere we go in the l200 it seats the five of us well and in the back icarry 400l tank reel and all the other crap you end up carrying around and dont listen to them go on about feul consumson whats better l200 or having another vechical for carrying the family round in that will cost you more ?
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Spend all that money and you can still only carry 400ltrs lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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could work out cheaper than buying a van and a car though!!
if it works for him thats all that matters! ::)
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Whatever floats your boat i suppose.
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Whatever floats your boat i suppose.
That aint like you m8, you had a good day for a change ?
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Ian you make me LOL. :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D everydays a good day mate.
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Ian you make me LOL. :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D everydays a good day mate.
thought I would of got a harsh reply for that :'(
most be a good day :-*
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Come on Ian those pick-ups are for wanna be builders that have no money but are financed to the hilt but want to look like there earning more money than there builder mates lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Come on Ian those pick-ups are for wanna be builders that have no money but are financed to the hilt but want to look like there earning more money than there builder mates lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
I agree with you m8, thats got to be a first us seeing eye to eye, it is normally you trying to poke mine out 8)
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I have an ex aa vw transporter. Seats in the back for kiddywinks and a 500lt tank in the rear. No car needed. If I started again from scratch I'd go for a twincab pick up. It is big enough if set up properly and they look good for business or pleasure. If you want one, get one.
This forum is great for asking opinions but alot of people on here think that they know best. At the end of the day if it suits you go for it.
Ant
TVCS
If you get one dont forget to post some pictures of your set up
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If you do buy one make sure you get some of them sandy colour rigger boots that come with them so when you step out of it you look the part lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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If you do buy one make sure you get some of them sandy colour rigger boots that come with them so when you step out of it you look the part lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
lol
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By the way part is an anogram of prat. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Come on Ian those pick-ups are for wanna be builders that have no money but are financed to the hilt but want to look like there earning more money than there builder mates lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Partly right NWH.
They're for farmers to put sheep and bales in, and think they look posh, when actually they look like complete tools. ;D
They've got to be the most ugly looking vehicles around too.
When will the oddities learn?
It's for fields. ;D
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Come on Ian those pick-ups are for wanna be builders that have no money but are financed to the hilt but want to look like there earning more money than there builder mates lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
Partly right NWH.
They're for farmers to put sheep and bales in, and think they look posh, when actually they look like complete tools. ;D
They've got to be the most ugly looking vehicles around too.
When will the oddities learn?
It's for fields. ;D
Class squeaks ;)
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Whenever i see them i can`t help thinking that that`s to nice to wreck for work,not that i treat my vehicles badly far from it.I regularly clean and tidy out my van but i would be paranoid about scratching and bashing it.
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Whenever i see them i can`t help thinking that that`s to nice to wreck for work,not that i treat my vehicles badly far from it.I regularly clean and tidy out my van but i would be paranoid about scratching and bashing it.
can't you drive properly?
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Nat with comments like that i reckon you`ve got a pair of them sandy rigger boots lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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i'd put a rigger boot up your ass ;D
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; ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D You sound like you`ve been drinking Nats P*** lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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what a great come back ::) is that the best you got :-\ :P ;)
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Night Night we will do battle tomorrow. :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D
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:-* night night sweet heart ;D
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Night Night we will do battle tomorrow. :-* :-* :-* :-* ;D ;D ;D ;D
what ::) ::) ::) ::) >:( I was waiting for your reply :'(
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Come on Ian those pick-ups are for wanna be builders that have no money but are financed to the hilt but want to look like there earning more money than there builder mates lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
They're for farmers to put sheep and bales in, and think they look posh, when actually they look like complete tools. ;D
have you seen where i live squeeks? ;D
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The older model would be better for WFP system as the pick up part is bigger - whack a skid tank in there and you can get 800L system fitted nicely. Fuel wise the new model is a lot better though.
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well im looking at models around 1999 to 2002 ish
this shape
(http://pictures.autotrader.co.uk/imgser-uk/servlet/media?id=647404202)
im sounding really thick now, what is a skid tank?
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Hi LWC
If you were to continue going down the pick up route then I would consider the Navara or the Ford Ranger or the Mazda which is the same as the Ford. The loading bay on other vehicles is much smaller, if your going to to it look at the loading area rather than the badge on the front. The nissan navara is the best over all by a long shot though but also the priciest.
The reason why I wouldn't recommend it though is maintaining the system. Last week I had to get right into the back to do some stuff, I had to take the top off. Well the bolts to the truckman are in the most impossible to get to place because of the tank. The job took me 3 hours in total but 2 of those were undoing and doing up 4 bolts for the truckman top.
If need a 4x4 for the country road and your going to fit the system yourself and make sure you don't have any complications in maintaining the system, then get a Navara or a Ranger.
Simon
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Look at an omnipole system,most of them are fitted on a skid tank.
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WHAT is a skid tank, lol
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You`ll find one in the bottom of your under pants lol. ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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lol!
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http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/products/tanks/skid-tank.html
Skid tank for pickups, etc
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http://www.windowcleaningwarehouse.co.uk/shop/products/tanks/skid-tank.html
Skid tank for pickups, etc
ahhhhh muuuuuch!
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LWC i wouldnt bother with an L200 my Mrs had one and we sold it after a few months it was a crap ride and drank the diesel.
My advice to you if your buying a pick up is to go for a Hilux,it will last you for ever and the D4D averages around 35 to the gallon around town well mine does anyway loaded with 400 litres of water ladders on the roof plus all the other tat you carry with you.