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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: JSMC on January 20, 2008, 03:33:44 pm

Title: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: JSMC on January 20, 2008, 03:33:44 pm
any guys on here use them and whats your views.
Title: Re: scudo & dispatch vans
Post by: Nathanael Jones on January 20, 2008, 03:37:17 pm
The new Scudo is VERY nice,.. my dad just got one!
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: mick hay on January 20, 2008, 03:52:15 pm
i got an 2004 scudo, luv it!
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: JSMC on January 20, 2008, 03:52:55 pm
you buy it brand new mate? how has it run etc?

Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: alanwilson on January 20, 2008, 03:53:26 pm
we have a 2.0HDI expert - I prefer it as a work van over the Transporter T30 we have.

Plenty of room and load carrying capacity but very reliable, goes well, twin side doors all round great van

its an 03
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: mark dew on January 20, 2008, 03:56:20 pm
i have an 02 dispatch. Non turbo. Not quick with a 400litre tank etc, but nice to drive. It's amazing how small a space you can reverse into. If i had to buy again i would buy the same.
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: mick hay on January 20, 2008, 04:00:38 pm
i had mine a year, had 15,000 on the clock when i got it, great for parking as mark says.

I got a 450 litr in it, with 25 ft and 18 ft poles inside.

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v307/niceguy2702/SP_A0092.jpg)
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: LWC on January 20, 2008, 04:02:34 pm
i see those washing up bowls have not been secured down yet
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Village Gleam on January 20, 2008, 04:04:31 pm
I have an 04 Scudo with a 400l hot system. (I understand Scudo's are cheaper)

Roofs not too high to get ladders and steps off, side doors mean if you fix your reel on top of your tank you can work from either side and it's a good physical position to wind back in. Easy to park on peoples drives.

Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: mick hay on January 20, 2008, 04:05:36 pm
 ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: birdymiller on January 20, 2008, 04:06:15 pm
Is the despatch the one with 3 seats in the front. Thinking about gettin a van, after you have put a tank in the back and all your gear is there enough room to put any extra seats or seat in.
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: windowwashers on January 20, 2008, 04:06:27 pm
i see those washing up bowls have not been secured down yet
Thats just  :o dont you think LWC  ::)
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: windowwashers on January 20, 2008, 04:07:31 pm
I have an 04 Scudo with a 400l hot system. (I understand Scudo's are cheaper)

Roofs not too high to get ladders and steps off, side doors mean if you fix your reel on top of your tank you can work from either side and it's a good physical position to wind back in. Easy to park on peoples drives.


Mr S what is the biggest tank that your van can hold safely?
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Village Gleam on January 20, 2008, 04:36:43 pm
Justin from cleantech did a calculation on here. He said 500l. I don't know if mine has the 900kg payload or not.

My tank is flat.

I call back and refill with a transfer pump, and sometimes carry 25l containers to get me through away from home.

I use a high flow rate and feel I have to for the speed I work at.

On these smaller vans the layout in the back is important. I carry a lot more stuff than Mick. On bigger vans you have more room. (obviously)
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: supernova77 on January 20, 2008, 04:42:20 pm
I'll be getting a different van sometime this year.

I was going to go for something bigger than a dispatch/scudo, maybe a VW Transporter or a Merc Sprinter SWB... I need more room now for pressure washing equipment etc...

Andy
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: vivaro 013 on January 20, 2008, 06:07:23 pm
ive got the new shape scudo deluxe , lwb with factory fitted extras for my comfort , had it 7 months now , due back in garage for first time noise coming from suspension , rest of van ok
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Wayne Thomas on January 20, 2008, 08:26:27 pm
ive got the new shape scudo deluxe , lwb with factory fitted extras for my comfort , had it 7 months now , due back in garage for first time noise coming from suspension , rest of van ok

Does the new version have an uprated payload from 900kg to 1200kg?

I use to have a scudo before. I want a new van this year and would strongly consider the new scudo if it's the 1200kg version, preferably in lwb with high roof otherwise it wil have to be a tranny.
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: vivaro 013 on January 20, 2008, 10:08:14 pm
yes i have the uprated 1 to 1200kg with a 400ltrs tank
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Wayne Thomas on January 20, 2008, 10:12:47 pm
yes i have the uprated 1 to 1200kg with a 400ltrs tank

vivaro,

what's your verdict on this van.
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Wayne Thomas on January 20, 2008, 10:18:02 pm
The old scudo 2.0JTD I had I use to bomb around in it. I've got the police fine and penalty points to prove it. I use to find it a very good van overall, good on mpg. BUT I use to go through brakes and suspension (lots of speed bumps around), like they didn't exist. May have been because I was heavy footed and didn't like lifting my foot off the accelerator pedal ;D
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: groundhog on January 20, 2008, 10:52:16 pm
I've not had much luck with my Dispach, back in October the cambelt snapped costing me £1800!! And my first day back at work after Christmas the clutch went costing me nearly £400! The mechanic told me he had just had to fit a new gearbox on another Dispach the same year as mine (02). So if anyone wants to buy a Dispach mine is for sale!! 63000 on the clock.
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: groundhog on January 21, 2008, 10:53:18 pm
A bit of sympathy would have been nice!!  :'(
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Wayne Thomas on January 21, 2008, 11:11:26 pm
A bit of sympathy would have been nice!!  :'(

Groundhog

 :'( :'( :'( Just for you, hope you feel better :) :) :)
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: groundhog on January 21, 2008, 11:17:08 pm
Thanks Wayne for the sympathy, I feel much better now!! :D  By the way would you like to buy a van?   ;D
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: Wayne Thomas on January 21, 2008, 11:30:23 pm
Thanks Wayne for the sympathy, I feel much better now!! :D  By the way would you like to buy a van?   ;D

Yes I would actually. I want to downsize to a 1200kg LWB Scudo. Preferably the high top version if it's available in a 1200kg version.
At the moment I have a short wheelbase Iveco Daily (easy to park, oncoming car drivers give way more often as well rather than playing chicken and great for getting up very steep hills quickly fully loaden, but expensive to run and service). I miss my old Scudo as I use to really bomb around in that thing. I want the new version when mine is paid off in July. :)
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: groundhog on January 21, 2008, 11:38:51 pm
You wouldn't do any bombing around in my Dispach, it's really sluggish, especialy with a full tank on board! I'm sure I'll find some mug to buy it! ;D
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: NBwcs on January 23, 2008, 09:56:07 pm
"Thinking about gettin a van, after you have put a tank in the back and all your gear is there enough room to put any extra seats or seat in"

Id be interested to hear a reply to this as well, c'mon lads what do you reckon. Any room in the back of an Expert/Dispatch for a single seat?
Title: Re: scudo, expert & dispatch vans
Post by: tacky on January 23, 2008, 10:10:31 pm
i v seen a scudo with 2 seats in back .ok for trad .but not a lot of room for wfp equip .if u want 1 or 2 seats in back n.. w f p gear .u want something bigger .like transit or vivaro etc