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Title: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: wire1078 on September 21, 2009, 05:55:50 pm
does anyone know the biggest size tank i can have in a vivaro van.
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: LWC on September 21, 2009, 06:02:52 pm
I think they can take near 1000kg, i have a 650 in mine, more than enough.
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: wire1078 on September 21, 2009, 06:06:13 pm
how do you rate the vivaro,theres alot of people who have had problems with them
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: LWC on September 21, 2009, 06:06:57 pm
I love mine. Do you have one?
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: wire1078 on September 21, 2009, 06:25:10 pm
not yet got my eye on one ;)
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: leapstallbuildings on September 21, 2009, 06:32:15 pm
does anyone know the biggest size tank i can have in a vivaro van.

Depends.
Most are 2.7 tonnes GVW but some are 2.9 tonnes.  I have a 2.9 and that's no accident (Trafic rather than Vivaro but same shell).
In my 2.9 tonner, I have a 800 litre tank.  If carrying all my other equipment with a fairly full diesel tank (and no passenger), I would be marginally overloaded.  Therefore, the situation would be a 50 kilos worse for a 2.7 tonner with a 650 litre tank.  Of course, much depends on whether you carry passenger(s) when fully laden, your own body weight, and what equipment you carry.  On the rare occasions that I need a full load of water for certain jobs, I know well in advance.  Therefore, I allow the diesel to run down, remove non-essential equipment, and have a good dump before going to work.  I am rather overweight and could get another 20 kilos (litres) in if I were to start getting down nearer my right weight.
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: windowashing on September 21, 2009, 06:45:34 pm
does anyone know the biggest size tank i can have in a vivaro van.

Depends.
Most are 2.7 tonnes GVW but some are 2.9 tonnes.  I have a 2.9 and that's no accident (Trafic rather than Vivaro but same shell).
In my 2.9 tonner, I have a 800 litre tank.  If carrying all my other equipment with a fairly full diesel tank (and no passenger), I would be marginally overloaded.  Therefore, the situation would be a 50 kilos worse for a 2.7 tonner with a 650 litre tank.  Of course, much depends on whether you carry passenger(s) when fully laden, your own body weight, and what equipment you carry.  On the rare occasions that I need a full load of water for certain jobs, I know well in advance.  Therefore, I allow the diesel to run down, remove non-essential equipment, and have a good dump before going to work.  I am rather overweight and could get another 20 kilos (litres) in if I were to start getting down nearer my right weight.

lol  ;D :D ;D :D ;D
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: luther1 on September 21, 2009, 07:51:01 pm
I have a 650ltr in mine and its ok. I'm going to change van asap if you want to buy it! :).
Going for a  transporter,i need something reliable and i want to be like  Alex  ;D
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: Window Washers on September 21, 2009, 07:57:56 pm
I have a 650ltr in mine and its ok. I'm going to change van asap if you want to buy it! :).
Going for a  transporter,i need something reliable and i want to be like  Alex  ;D
what do you want for it, and what does it come with? I am going to need another van shortly
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: Archer on September 21, 2009, 09:07:29 pm


Cheapest option


Buy a fish tank from local aquarium centre and have it fitted diy, that way it'll work out really cheap

Or if you want a bigger one - go to Blackpool tower, theyre selling off a 100,000 litre shark tank, that should be ok, depending on weight of ladders, buckets, petrol
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: wire1078 on September 21, 2009, 09:29:21 pm
the fish might be a bit to big lol
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: dean123 on September 22, 2009, 01:09:40 am
how do you rate the vivaro,theres alot of people who have had problems with them


i know 2 people who have lost 2nd gear
and not a cheep fix im told
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: bluez on September 22, 2009, 11:57:13 am
how do you rate the vivaro,theres alot of people who have had problems with them


i know 2 people who have lost 2nd gear
and not a cheep fix im told

Ive a couple of staff like that ;D
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: leapstallbuildings on September 22, 2009, 04:38:40 pm
how do you rate the vivaro,theres alot of people who have had problems with them


i know 2 people who have lost 2nd gear
and not a cheep fix im told

I lost 1st at 39,000.  Reverse was a pig too.
The van has now done nearly 78,000 and I'm wondering if I should get the gearbox changed at the next service.  Although certain vehicles are noted for certain recurring faults, I think it's a disgrace that something so basic should have such a short life.  I think it's reasonable to expect a gearbox to last the life of the vehicle or, at the very minimum, certainly go around the clock.
Title: Re: largest tank for vauxhall vivaro
Post by: lovewindows on September 22, 2009, 04:52:22 pm
Got a 1.9 l with an 850 tank, rarely fill it unless it's a big job.