[Danny Guest]

What size tanks can be put in these models without pushing your luck.

this will be my starter van with a view to eventually upgrading to transit and 650 system.

Regards
Danny

[the king]

depends on model of combo transit connect hitop 900k payload so ur ok with a 500l max ide say if its a combo 1700 moddel then 350l is max ide say as the payload on that is under 600k dont think u can fit a  400l uprite in a combo as its small if its a 2000 model then im shore payload is 700 kilo ish

[cgh window cleaning]

The new combo lwb can hold 1 ton same as the new transit lwb  connect.
500ltr tank no problem.
The older models the payload is less.

[NWH]

You won't get insured A Plan sent me a letter the other week saying I can't go over 650ltrs,it looked like an official letter that all insured with them would have got

[NWH]

I've got a transporter as well big payload

[dazmond]

transit connect T230(900kg payload)500l tank and frame.

this is great for a sole trader.much better vans than the combos IMO.

[Danny Guest]

NWH - I'm on a traders policy and insured for window cleaning use on any vehicle but phoned them anyway and they are ok with any modifications

Daz - I'm leaning more towards the connect. As long as its not pushing the payload the 500l sounds great. I had 350/400 in mind but an extra 100l is the way to go I think.

Cheers guys

[the king]

get a 500l uprite ide say  its not mch biger than a 400 uprite u dont ave to fill it to the top but its there if u need it thats wat ive done any way

[dazmond]

NWH - I'm on a traders policy and insured for window cleaning use on any vehicle but phoned them anyway and they are ok with any modifications

Daz - I'm leaning more towards the connect. As long as its not pushing the payload the 500l sounds great. I had 350/400 in mind but an extra 100l is the way to go I think.

Cheers guys

danny the connect T230 is like a tardis inside!i was pleasantly surprised just how much room there was!the high roof allows you to fit a couple of pole holders(i use soil pipes from B&Q secured with zip ties)500L upright tank and frame fits in with ease with plenty of room left for trad gear,pumpbox,backpack,reel etc.i had mine fitted longways which allows you to fit stuff down the sides.

it pulls well with a full tank.im probably just under the payload limit first thing though but obviously it gets lighter as the day goes on.

mine has the mesh bulkhead which is great.also they have a shelf in the cab above the windscreen which is handy for storing stuff like gloves,caps/hats etc.2 cup holders and plenty of little storage compartments.

[Danny Guest]

Daz do you work your hose reels out the back or side
Or do you have a manifold

Danny

[dazmond]

Daz do you work your hose reels out the back or side
Or do you have a manifold

Danny

i never take the reel out of the van danny.it stays put.i unwind/reel in out of the back doors

[Soupy]

Having only used Land Rovers for the last 12 years I bought a T230 connect in January. 500L lay flat tank (actually its 2 x 250 because they were flatter), frame, 2x hose reels (one side one back) and jobs a good un. Excellent wee van, if you are getting a pre-2014 one it NEEDS to be at least a 220 preferably a 230 or it's payload isn't going to be enough.