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Title: Van payload
Post by: Conflagration2000 on February 11, 2008, 07:02:33 pm

I have an r reg peugeot partner 800 1.9 deisel and I'm trying to work out what the max weight I could carry. Does the 800 mean I can carry 800 KG or is there some formulae for working it out  ???

Any help would be gratefully received.

ps, The reason I need to know is I'm looking for a plastic tank to go in the van.

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: East coast window cleaning Services on February 11, 2008, 07:06:06 pm

yes its does but as most of the lads go on about here is you have to include passengers, equipment, ladders, Diesel
So 400ltr tank would be your limit

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Conflagration2000 on February 11, 2008, 07:08:35 pm

Thanks P&R.  :)

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: alanwilson on February 11, 2008, 08:16:33 pm

if you work on your own then take (for a guide)

85kg for driver
27kg for tank
40kg for equipment
45kg for fuel
total = 197kg

total left 603kg

water weighs 1kg per litre.

you'd be fine with a 500ltr tank.

Our expert is a 900kg payload - has a 650 tank in it and no matter how much water is in the tank it doesn't affect the van much.

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Conflagration2000 on February 11, 2008, 08:34:16 pm

Thanks Alan, thinking of going with a 400ltr jobbie just got to sort the measurements and if I wan't a flat or upright tank and how on earth you secure it to the vehicle ??? ??? ???

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 11, 2008, 09:25:46 pm

You need a cage like this:
(http://www.avondhucleaning.com/yabb2.2/public_html/yabbfiles/Attachments/watertankcageslrge.jpg)

On the Pug Partner the fuel tank makes it quite awkward to secure the cage to the chassis,... so you'll prob have to get one custom made by a local welder/fabricator. Mine only cost €120 fitted,.. but I'm mates with the guy!

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Conflagration2000 on February 11, 2008, 09:32:29 pm

I know I'm a cheeky git but have you got pics of the inside of your pug partner?  :)

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Nathanael Jones on February 11, 2008, 11:24:44 pm

This is the old van,... after a few days with the tank in, I realised it was just WAY too small!
Got me a Pug Boxer now,.. a dream to work with,.. just waiting on the signwriting.  ;D

(http://www.avondhucleaning.com/yabb2.2/public_html/yabbfiles/Attachments/Image015_004.jpg)

Title: Re: Van payload
Post by: Conflagration2000 on February 12, 2008, 05:29:19 pm

Cheers Nathanial.