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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: irjones on June 25, 2005, 09:59:16 am

Title: vans
Post by: irjones on June 25, 2005, 09:59:16 am: I was wondering what the best van to use for w/c as I am unsure.
I was thinking vauxhall combo or should i get a bigger van as in the futer I want to go over to wfp

Many thanks Iain
Title: Re: vans
Post by: Davindo Cleana on June 25, 2005, 12:50:48 pm: There's no easy answer - looking at the forum, you'll see the guys have all types.
I just got mine (Transporter) based on where I see myself in six months and what type of premises - i.e. both domestic and commercial - not a massive workload with two poles running, but a steady one man show - one pole plus ladders.
Could have gone for smaller van but I am not a big fan of the overhanging ladders when it's me driving :D
Title: Re: vans
Post by: DODA on June 25, 2005, 04:05:35 pm: I use a escort van myself and i,m using wfp trolley system , i carry 250l water in 25l barrels plus my trad gear and it all fits in ok , but i,m now at a point where i may take someone on to help and i may need a bigger van i havn,t really thought this through as of yet . I bought the escort because it was a good buy at the time and it has been a good van but in hindsight something bigger would have been better for the long run.

My advice if you are going to go wfp buy a tidy size van first as last...

darren
Title: Re: vans
Post by: Grafters Cleaning Services on June 25, 2005, 06:23:59 pm: i've got a vivaro
loads of room
jay
Title: Re: vans
Post by: Paul Coleman on June 25, 2005, 06:37:11 pm: Quote from: DODA on June 25, 2005, 04:05:35 pm
I use a escort van myself and i,m using wfp trolley system , i carry 250l water in 25l barrels plus my trad gear and it all fits in ok , but i,m now at a point where i may take someone on to help and i may need a bigger van i havn,t really thought this through as of yet . I bought the escort because it was a good buy at the time and it has been a good van but in hindsight something bigger would have been better for the long run.

My advice if you are going to go wfp buy a tidy size van first as last...

darren

I have an Escort too which was fine for me as a window cleaner using traditional methods. However, as I will need to make the big leap into WFP at some point, I would prefer something that can carry a lot more weight. I'm undecided as to which way to jump with this but I have a slack few days coming up so I will research my options then.
Title: Re: vans
Post by: sair on June 25, 2005, 08:15:21 pm: we have traffic and kangoo ,, cant say which i prefer nicer drive in traffic, kangoo carries enough water and ladders dont over hang even when i used them , both economical , i would say if two work together larger van traffic would be my choice.
Title: Re: vans
Post by: jsm on June 25, 2005, 09:05:23 pm: Just got a Citreon Distpatch - so far so good .
better than my old 106 van haha

got the roofrack from www.roofrack.co.uk for £106 posted and with vat - top bit of kitt
Title: Re: vans
Post by: The Bear on June 25, 2005, 09:08:01 pm: Is it dificult to get the ladder clamps on?
Title: Re: vans
Post by: gaza on June 25, 2005, 09:50:54 pm: GONE the whole hog from day 1,lwb tranny van can carry 1000
litres of water + all the gizmoes no problem.

Once at a buiss presentation a piece of advice given was think big and you will be big.

So why am I still only 5 ft 8inches tall?

GAZA
Title: Re: vans
Post by: jsm on June 26, 2005, 07:43:09 am: Quote from: The Bear on June 25, 2005, 09:08:01 pm
Is it dificult to get the ladder clamps on?

no problems - it even comes with the ladder stay's that can be moved along the bars
Title: Re: vans
Post by: Rob_Mac on June 26, 2005, 08:02:49 am: Gaza

I'm with you on this one big is best. LWB Transit all the way

I must think more than you because I'm 6' 4'' and 19 stone ;D

Rob ;D
Title: Re: vans
Post by: ian davison on June 26, 2005, 08:27:02 am: I drive a transit 80 swb.
Perfect for 500 ltr system and pressure washer.
Not to big either.
Ian
Title: Re: vans
Post by: s.hughes on June 26, 2005, 08:49:40 am: I drive an astra estate. I cant really afford to run 2 cars and She dont drive. Its great because theres loads of room in the back and for a small trolley wfp system it can fit in the back without putting seats down.
Only problem is that it gets messy and when really hot it starts to smell real bad and of course the whole family has to put up with that.
Th other night I left some wet scrim in the back and it turned out to be a really hot night. The next day I must have spent 20 mins just spraying the inside of the car before I could even get in.
Theres a warning.

Steveyboy
Title: Re: vans
Post by: thewindowcleaner1 on June 26, 2005, 02:25:50 pm: scudo van 1 just had delivery of Van 2
Title: Re: vans
Post by: thewindowcleaner1 on June 26, 2005, 02:30:48 pm: Before any one rings landline I've changed servers and lost bussiness number I'm ever so pleased (not)
Title: Re: vans
Post by: irjones on June 28, 2005, 03:17:26 pm: sair just got some info on the traffic looks really good but sent away for info on the kangoo but sent off for other van info.
thank you all for your input :)

many thanks Iain