[Pole2pole]

Mornin all. Ok, i just got my logbook thru for my vauxhall combo. It's got a 1780kg gross payload. Could one of you gents (who knows what they're talkin about  )be kind enough to tell me whether i could/couldn't get away with a 400 litre tank, with a full tank hosereels etc etc taken into account. Many thanks, Dino 

[Paul Coleman]

Mornin all. Ok, i just got my logbook thru for my vauxhall combo. It's got a 1780kg gross payload. Could one of you gents (who knows what they're talkin about  )be kind enough to tell me whether i could/couldn't get away with a 400 litre tank, with a full tank hosereels etc etc taken into account. Many thanks, Dino 

1780kg would be gross vehicle weight.  The actual payload (the weight you can carry within it) could be anything.  As you don't state the vehicle year or model type it would be hard for me to track down on the following site.

http://www.whatvan.co.uk/search.asp   

You have the relevant details so will know which model to look for.  Personally, as a fat git, I would prefer to have 500kg spare over and above the weight of the water as I prefer to err on the side of caution.  If you travel light, aren't a heavyweight, and maybe don't fill up the diesel tank, you may get away with 300kg above the water weight (water is 1kg per litre).  So you may get away with a 700kg payload if you play it tight but you would never be much below your maximum.

[mark dew]

the quickest way to find a vehicles dimensions is to type into google your vehicle name then "kg" or "mm".
http://www.google.co.uk/search?hl=en&q=vauxhall+combo+kg&meta=

[Pole2pole]

Cheers gang. Sorry, the van is a 1.7 DTI 2002 model. I'll try them sites later. I got family things to do right now  i mean 

[Paul Coleman]

Cheers gang. Sorry, the van is a 1.7 DTI 2002 model. I'll try them sites later. I got family things to do right now  i mean 

It gives payload as 595kg.  It would be a real squeee getting 400 litres in there I think.  Make sure you use the loo before going to work.   

[Pole2pole]

You're killing me  I'd never completely fill her up, probably 350 max. More than enough as i only work by myself. I gotta say i hardly notice 250l when i'm drivin. Probably would in a crash though 

[Pole2pole]

Did you mean squeeze as in weight or size Shiner?

[Paul Coleman]

Did you mean squeeze as in weight or size Shiner?

Weight.
It might be possible to do it if you are of light bodyweight and keep the diesel lowish, use a light pole, don't carry a ladder etc etc but I wouldn't fancy it myself.

[Pole2pole]

I'll eat a jar of jalapenos every night......that'll bring the load down the following morn 

[Paul Coleman]

I'll eat a jar of jalapenos every night......that'll bring the load down the following morn 

Very good.   

[dave0123]

I have the same van well the 2003 model.



why dont u go to Vauxhall's or a garage and get your springs uprated to the 1.7dti model 2000 with a payload of 743kg.

am not saying then go n carry 500 litres keep to your 350lit etc but am sure it would feel alot better driving around.

Dave

[Nathanael Jones]

A 400 litre tank will actually only hold approx 360 litres,.. so 360 KG,.. the tank itself weighs in at over 25KG, and the tank fixing kit will bring you over 400KG total.
Now add the weight of your hose, reel, pump, battery, poles, trad gear, ladders (If you still carry them) and then the weight of yourself and possibly your passenger,.... and you'll be fairly close to the mark!

I'm in the same situation, a 600KG payload Pug Partner,... but I'm still going for a 400 Litre tank. I rarely have a passenger (I earn more when I work alone!) and I'll be leaving my ladders at home. I'll not be filling the tank to the top,.. just to be sure.
My reasoning is that sooner or later I'll be changing a van,.. and I'll go for 1 with at least an 800KG payload,.. so I might as well get the tank I'll need now and be done with it.

[Pole2pole]

Thanks for all your input lads. Interesting point Nathanael. That probably explains why i was convinced my 250l held less water than it states