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Title: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 13, 2009, 07:21:17 pm: Do you guys think I should get a larger van?
My escort is filling up very fast. this pic is my van without my backpack and detergents for pressure washing.
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Dean Taberner on September 13, 2009, 07:30:26 pm: Thats the same washer that ive got matt
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 13, 2009, 07:33:20 pm: What do you think to the washer?
Have you had many jobs for it?

Matt
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Dean Taberner on September 13, 2009, 07:35:54 pm: I use it on the lidls mate, it isnt bad for the price,

Also doin a patio with it this week,

Keep the lance hose away from the exhaust after use, i accidently got mine rested against it and it burnt through the hose :o :o :o
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Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 13, 2009, 07:40:31 pm: I found out how powerful the pencil (Red) nozzle was when trying to remove paint off brickwork lol.
I now have to repoint my customers brickwork lol, easy enough to do it'll just take me about hour and half lol

Matt
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Post by: ronnie paton on September 13, 2009, 07:41:19 pm: get storage you dont need all that everyday do you??
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 13, 2009, 07:44:54 pm: Would getting storage be any cheaper than getting a larger van?
I've seen Renault traffics for about £3,000
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: ronnie paton on September 13, 2009, 07:48:17 pm: i see a pressure washer which is un fixed has a bit of eye candy for any mag pies, storage is good has it will always come in handy but a bigger van is good too.

i just wouldnt keep everything in my van
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 13, 2009, 07:52:35 pm: I just havent the room to keep alot of my kit in the house. I thought a shed would be easier access to theives as a couple of neighbours have had their sheds broken into.
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Post by: [GQC] Tim on September 14, 2009, 09:35:41 am: Definitely would get a bigger van, it would drive me insane that van. :D
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 14, 2009, 11:01:32 am: I've had a look at some VW Dispatch's and Peugeot Experts but the floor area isn't that much bigger than the escort.
Thought about a Renault Traffic, Vauxhall Vivaro or the Nissan Primestar.
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: EZclean on September 14, 2009, 11:58:32 am: you need a dispatch/expert/scudo
perfect wfp van
3seats and 2 sliding doors
950 payload

they are much bigger than an escort and wider and higher
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: RK Cleaning Services on September 14, 2009, 06:12:48 pm: dont go to big as i have to use a pointer just to undo the hooks on my big ladder so it just stays on the roof,How much was your pressure washer and where from?
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Blue Frog Systems on September 14, 2009, 08:28:08 pm: Quote from: MB Window Cleaning on September 14, 2009, 11:01:32 am
I've had a look at some VW Dispatch's and Peugeot Experts but the floor area isn't that much bigger than the escort.
Thought about a Renault Traffic, Vauxhall Vivaro or the Nissan Primestar.

Ive just got an expert. The floor space may not be much bigger, but the height can be used well. Think about it.
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Post by: Pureandclean on September 14, 2009, 08:58:25 pm: looks like you need to watch the weight in the back of that van, easy to go over and the result could be a major fine. Certainly better to have a larger van, so you don't go over the limit, as well as having more room.
Title: Re: Think we're gonna need a bigger van
Post by: Sapphire Window Cleaning on September 18, 2009, 06:42:55 pm: Quote from: RK Cleaning Services on September 14, 2009, 06:12:48 pm
dont go to big as i have to use a pointer just to undo the hooks on my big ladder so it just stays on the roof,How much was your pressure washer and where from?

I picked it up off ebay, £240 including cost of picking it up. I was told it was from the USA.
It does a fantastic job, I also have a 24ft telescopic lance to go with it, the lance was £150.