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UK Window Cleaning Forum => Window Cleaning Forum => Topic started by: Steve Weatherley on September 12, 2019, 09:53:21 pm
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I'm thinking of getting a new van and fitting it with a 500 L tank delivery system only.
Advice on best van please
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For me it was a Fiat Doblo lwb technico, had it a year and half now and been faultless
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I'll be looking to get a vivaro next year and up it to a 650l tank, Just noticed that the new ones have 1.5l engines.
I think these doblos etc leave you short on space but if it's only windows you do then should be ok unless you've got a short wheel base then pole space could be awkward.
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The new berlingo driver are very nice. 950 payload. 1.5 Diesel engine with a very impressive spec. I’m looking at the 130bhp model.
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Transit Custom Sport auto, having the auto box makes driving around the town so much easier, especially with all those speed bumps.
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I have a 650 litre tank in my 2015 vivaro, had the van for 2.5 years bought with 32 k on clock it's just done over 50k now all I've replaced is 2 front tyres, very happy with the van looks and drives great, I will be keeping it for a good few years.
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Most if not all vans will have a horror story attached, don't worry about the make pick one that suits your needs. length, payload and price.
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I have just bought another Fiat Doblo Maxi, 5 years warranty, 5 years servicing, 5 years breakdown cover, they are ideal for my company
the best van is the one that best suits your needs, and new is always better than old
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best van doesnt exist really
I have a lwb dispatch 2.0
pulls well, been very reliable and loads of payload at 1200kg
i dont know how you guys manage with a 500 tank, i have a 650 and probably use 500 on average but ive ran out a couple of times. with 500 it would be touch and go most days.
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best van doesnt exist really
I have a lwb dispatch 2.0
pulls well, been very reliable and loads of payload at 1200kg
i dont know how you guys manage with a 500 tank, i have a 650 and probably use 500 on average but ive ran out a couple of times. with 500 it would be touch and go most days.
shorter working days is the key adam! ;D
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I have just bought another Fiat Doblo Maxi, 5 years warranty, 5 years servicing, 5 years breakdown cover, they are ideal for my company
the best van is the one that best suits your needs, and new is always better than old
How much to buy?
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The new berlingo driver are very nice. 950 payload. 1.5 Diesel engine with a very impressive spec. I’m looking at the 130bhp model.
It is the same van as the new vauxhall combo and pug partner. Worth especially checking out the Vauxhall as you might get one cheaper.
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What I will say is Keep away from Citroen dispatch. Peugeot expert .scoudo Toyota pro ace. The reson is the are a van robbers dream van as I found out at my cost. not once but twice in different locations what they do is target eighther side door place a bar or what ever and put slight presure on door at rear wheel hight and it releases central locking in seconds keep a look out see how many you will see.with marks on
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Slightly off topis but I can't help but wonder what the long term future is for the Vivaro/ Trafic partnership with PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) buying the European leg of GM (Vauxhall and Opel.)
PSA and Renault complete for the same market. I don't know how the very top management of both companies react with each other, but they do give the vibe of fierce competition further down the ladder.
So will we see a Vivaro take on the Dispatch/Expert badge and the Renault and Nissan go it alone. How will Toyota fair on the back of all this. Interesting times.
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I have just bought another Fiat Doblo Maxi, 5 years warranty, 5 years servicing, 5 years breakdown cover, they are ideal for my company
the best van is the one that best suits your needs, and new is always better than old
5 year warranty?
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ive got a ford connect L2 240 limited and its perfect for my needs....500L tank,diesel heater...not too big and not too small...poles fit in the back without cutting into bulkhead,very smooth ride....
my missus has just bought the car equivalent(grand tourneo connect),exactly the same engine and length....shes over the moon with it,shes just had it sign written for her business..... :)
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I have just bought another Fiat Doblo Maxi, 5 years warranty, 5 years servicing, 5 years breakdown cover, they are ideal for my company
the best van is the one that best suits your needs, and new is always better than old
5 year warranty?
I have just bought another Fiat Doblo Maxi, 5 years warranty, 5 years servicing, 5 years breakdown cover, they are ideal for my company
the best van is the one that best suits your needs, and new is always better than old
How much to buy?
Yes 5 year warranty, I have ordered a technico spec with lots of extra options and the most powerful engine, not cheap but worth it imo as for 5 years I have total piece of mind, when it arrives I will have 5 Doblo vans which will be ten in the next few years
https://www.fiatprofessional.com/uk/new-car-deals/offer.555
(http://www.cleanitup.co.uk/smf/1568460255_PT_DESKTOP_1180x400.jpg)
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best van doesnt exist really
I have a lwb dispatch 2.0
pulls well, been very reliable and loads of payload at 1200kg
i dont know how you guys manage with a 500 tank, i have a 650 and probably use 500 on average but ive ran out a couple of times. with 500 it would be touch and go most days.
shorter working days is the key adam! ;D
I only work 6 hours a day.
I probably could save a bit of water, i do splash it around a bit and dont always bother shutting the univalve off between windows.
That and i dont use a controller, just run pump flat out.
500 is probably abut the right amount but id rather have 650 in case than be scrimping everyday.
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Scrimble, one man per van in all vans?
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Scrimble, one man per van in all vans?
Yes
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I'm looking up van insurance options for going forward, from what I've been reading it's generally the smaller the van the cheaper the cost, then if it's in a yard it's cheaper and if drivers are over 25 etc. But going from one van/driver to two or three vans with 4 drivers should I be expecting it to cost three times as much on a multi van policy. I know there's so many variables but need to ask to get an idea.
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VW Transporters are good for not losing depreciaton as much as many other vans
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I'm looking up van insurance options for going forward, from what I've been reading it's generally the smaller the van the cheaper the cost, then if it's in a yard it's cheaper and if drivers are over 25 etc. But going from one van/driver to two or three vans with 4 drivers should I be expecting it to cost three times as much on a multi van policy. I know there's so many variables but need to ask to get an idea.
Fleet insurance? I looked at it but it was still cheaper to have single policies for our vans. The age of the van makes a difference too. Or that might be for recovery, can’t remember. Will everyone be insured on every van?
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Initially I'll add one van for two men and they'll need to be insured for both vans and then maybe add another if it's worth it. Something like pre reg kangoo lwb's.
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Slightly off topis but I can't help but wonder what the long term future is for the Vivaro/ Trafic partnership with PSA (Peugeot/Citroen) buying the European leg of GM (Vauxhall and Opel.)
PSA and Renault complete for the same market. I don't know how the very top management of both companies react with each other, but they do give the vibe of fierce competition further down the ladder.
So will we see a Vivaro take on the Dispatch/Expert badge and the Renault and Nissan go it alone. How will Toyota fair on the back of all this. Interesting times.
Not a long term future
https://www.vauxhall.co.uk/vans/new-vivaro/model-overview.html?ppc=GOOGLE_700000001815051_71700000045916390_58700004698965457_p39765889059&_vsrefdom=mca&gclsrc=aw.ds&&gclid=Cj0KCQjwzozsBRCNARIsAEM9kBMWYqtgBqF8cd4IxRipRg79KBRSK52cXAroLwGH954XdH_azXrZEo8aAlQuEALw_wcB
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Ford transit custom brilliant vans :o
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A door on drivers side for me is essential. all depends on the way its parked in driveway. mines with drivers side door , so access needed to fill tank etc. charge leisure battery .