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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Pj on March 28, 2008, 10:47:25 pm

Title: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: Pj on March 28, 2008, 10:47:25 pm

Any ideas?

I'm getting fatter!
My wife's getting thinner!

But Alex Gardiner has just taken a lot of money off me :o :D
So I'll need to do a lot more work.

I think I'll need to be able to carry a TON at least.

Any practical suggestions?
I'm thinking used vehicle 5K?

Thanks

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: chris@c.m.s on March 28, 2008, 11:41:13 pm

Quote from: Pj on March 28, 2008, 10:47:25 pm

Any ideas?

I'm getting fatter!
My wife's getting thinner!

I think I'll need to be able to carry a TON at least

Thanks

A ton  :o Try weighwatchers online maybe?
Van wise I'm happy with my lwb VW transporter TDI you should be able to pick a half decent one up at that price.

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: Pj on March 28, 2008, 11:47:14 pm

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you should be able to pick a half decent one up at that price.

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Half decent? :-[ :-\

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: Dean Aspects on March 29, 2008, 06:35:39 am

If its a large van you are wanting then The vw transporter is a good van and they hold their value then you have the vivaro/trafic/primastar relay/boxer/ducato or the Transit Merc vito toyota hiace  or bottom of the barrel an LDV loads to choose from

Dean

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: Londoner on March 29, 2008, 07:33:00 am

At the risk of stating the obvious, the bigger the van the more hassle you have trying to park it.

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: Nathanael Jones on March 29, 2008, 09:39:47 am

Personally I love the new SWB transits,...But if you want something a couple of years old then Renault Masters are very nice to drive.

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: nat on March 29, 2008, 09:53:27 am

for 5k ex bt transit!! heaters in the back you can switch on an hour before you get in  in on cold mornings, also defrosts your pipes, also has a warm water and basin in the back to keep your hands clean throughout the day, has a lockable box in the front, ideal for keeping cash and/or belongings in, comes with a roofrack and flashing beacon which comes in handy when parked akwardly or on commercial jobs, also comes with a dual battery which you can hook your pump straight off, no need for the split charge relay. all maintained to the highest standard, all have full service history, and for 5 k you could pick up a minter!!!

i also have a vivaro but i think the bt transit is set up a lot better for our job ;) the only down side is the transit is not as quick as most. but a very reliable

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: jaykie on March 29, 2008, 10:08:39 am

Vivaro or Trafic

Title: Re: I think I may need a bigger van
Post by: JSMC on March 29, 2008, 10:24:40 am

ex BT vans sound good to me. loads of extras on ther eye would normally pay for.