[Sean Dyer]

I know this is mostly relative and im not looking for a debate.

I have a vivaro and it's brilliant for work. However I want to get a vehicle I can use for windows and the family.

So I'm looking at having a trailer . I just wondered though if anyone here uses one - is it extra hassle in winter ?? Ie stuff freezing up and what not

I had one before and got rid as I couldn't reverse it but I was only a new driver at the time.

I'm thinking it will be quicker to have a trailer as well as the hose reel can be mounted on top and so set up time at jobs will be rapid?

Only downside is storage and what it will be like driving in winter and if it will be more difficult to stop freezing etc

Cheers

[Ste b]

What about a pickup ?

[The Jester of Wibbly]

Do you have a garage to store it in?  If so, this will keep it protected from the winter and secure to full up and recharge the battery.  If storing outside, I would be concerned about security.

[Simon Mess]

Don't know what your budget is, but a renault kangoo lwb crew cab has 5 proper seats, low running costs, + enough space and payload for a 350l system.

[DaveG]

What about a box trailer? You could chuck a heater in on cold nights....

Something like this?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Brenderup-Cargo-2205-tow-a-van-box-trailer-pop-top-sought-after-model-Yorkshire-/261472861904?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_3&hash=item3ce0ff3ed0

[Susan Dean (1stclean)]

just convert your have you have now ??

[J.D]

A double cab pick up is an option.

[dazmond]

I know this is mostly relative and im not looking for a debate.

I have a vivaro and it's brilliant for work. However I want to get a vehicle I can use for windows and the family.

So I'm looking at having a trailer . I just wondered though if anyone here uses one - is it extra hassle in winter ?? Ie stuff freezing up and what not

I had one before and got rid as I couldn't reverse it but I was only a new driver at the time.

I'm thinking it will be quicker to have a trailer as well as the hose reel can be mounted on top and so set up time at jobs will be rapid?

Only downside is storage and what it will be like driving in winter and if it will be more difficult to stop freezing etc

Cheers

i would just buy a separate car for the family sean and keep your van solely for work.easier and less messing about with equipment,filling up etc.

i could imagine a trailer giving you grief mate!

[capn sparkle]

I know this is mostly relative and im not looking for a debate.

I have a vivaro and it's brilliant for work. However I want to get a vehicle I can use for windows and the family.

So I'm looking at having a trailer . I just wondered though if anyone here uses one - is it extra hassle in winter ?? Ie stuff freezing up and what not

I had one before and got rid as I couldn't reverse it but I was only a new driver at the time.

I'm thinking it will be quicker to have a trailer as well as the hose reel can be mounted on top and so set up time at jobs will be rapid?

Only downside is storage and what it will be like driving in winter and if it will be more difficult to stop freezing etc

Cheers

Hi Sean - I just did the exact reverse (dumped the Vectra n 350 ltr trailer got a Vivaro) pros n cons from my experience below....

Cons -
Fuel economy dropped from 42mpg to 30 when full of water

Speed restricted to 60mph on smooth roads (motorway) way less if bumpy A roads, down to 30mph or less if really bad

Reversing (ex lorry driver so didn't bother me) but made everything slower - you end up planning your day around the bloody trailer

Security - i ended up welding a massive chain n padlock to mine (locked to car or post)

Extra costs - New wheels n tyres - You need min 8 ply tyres to carry the weight - most have 6 ply - they will pop off the rim    ... only once but at the furthest point of my round

Storage - Back seats of car folded down full of the useful kit that's currently in your van (remove and store each time family want to get in)

Pros -

You get to sit in comfort in your car!!

Oh!! Hang on my Vivaro is comfortable (add above to Cons list)

Best wishes
Cap'n


Before n after photos

[capn sparkle]

I know this is mostly relative and im not looking for a debate.

I have a vivaro and it's brilliant for work. However I want to get a vehicle I can use for windows and the family.

So I'm looking at having a trailer . I just wondered though if anyone here uses one - is it extra hassle in winter ?? Ie stuff freezing up and what not

I had one before and got rid as I couldn't reverse it but I was only a new driver at the time.

I'm thinking it will be quicker to have a trailer as well as the hose reel can be mounted on top and so set up time at jobs will be rapid?

Only downside is storage and what it will be like driving in winter and if it will be more difficult to stop freezing etc

Cheers

i would just buy a separate car for the family sean and keep your van solely for work.easier and less messing about with equipment,filling up etc.

i could imagine a trailer giving you grief mate!

In a nutshell!

Wot Dazmond said   

[AuRavelling79]

just convert your have you have now ??

Nope; cannot compute. Error.

[Sean Dyer]

you guys are right i wont bother, i had a box trailer with heating system etc years ago and got rid as i hated trying to manouvre it..

im being greedy i want a nice car for the family ie audi a4 type , and a land rover 90 for me to mess about in and for going camping mtbing etc so was going to tow trailer with that , but i dont think i could aford to insure a van as well , looks like the land rover will have to stay on hold for now, i kind of already knew a trailer would be a pita but was wondering everyone elses experience.

or i need to convince the missus to do the school runs in what is basically another van lol

[Susan Dean (1stclean)]

just convert your have you have now ??

Nope; cannot compute. Error.

rather then buy a trailer , just move the bulk head back to just past the side door , caret and fit seats in the area making it into a car/crew bus the fit a stand up tank in the rear with reels ect ect

the only out lay will be seats and carpets (ebay) then maybe a tank

[Spruce]

just convert your have you have now ??

Nope; cannot compute. Error.

rather then buy a trailer , just move the bulk head back to just past the side door , caret and fit seats in the area making it into a car/crew bus the fit a stand up tank in the rear with reels ect ect

the only out lay will be seats and carpets (ebay) then maybe a tank

This is what one of the window cleaners did in our neck of the woods. He used an old LWB Transit medium roof van, panelled off the rear section as you described Susan. If they were travelling any distance, he would drain the tank, otherwise he didn't bother.

[Richard Neal]

I have a transit Lwb high top 6 seater and a 500litre tank with a 2 man set up in the back, works really well.

[Sean Dyer]

Sorry it isnt because i only want one vehicle
its because i didnt want 3 vehicles

gonna just stick with the van for now