Thank you for taking the time to read this topic, I would be grateful of some advice and experience.
Been WFP seven years now, the first system came with a Nissan Vanette Cargo which I pretty much took for granted - however, with each new van I found myself taking the easy route of simply buying another Nissan Vanette as I knew I could just transfer my equipment with very little effort. I am on my fourth Vanette as a result!
The key to the simplicity was that the Vanette came with six lashing points set in a figure 6 (as in the symbol on a dice) which meant I used the forward four points for my 650ltr tank to sit at the centre of the vehicle held in place with a 5 ton ratchet strap.
The time has come for a new van - and unfortunately, with the Vanette ceasing production in 2002, it is unlikely I will be able to find a used van worth parting a great deal of money for so I am wondering what is the general pattern of lashing points in vans approx 10 years old?
I have tried to take a peek in vans as I work but what with panneling and equipment obscuring the view I have never been able to pin down exactly how accomodating manufacturers are to having viable lashing points for an upright 650.
Thank you in advance.