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krave

  • Posts: 648
New van.....
« on: September 03, 2010, 10:53:03 pm »
Hey guys long time no see.

Moved into london 4 months ago and have had no internet till now.

I am just about to buy a new van. Either the Transit connect. Proberly the T220/30 or wv Caddy 104ps.

I love the inside of the caddy, seems perfect, and its Vw which I like. The ford I prefer the exterior. Does anyone have any experience with these or know about any common problems.

I Have a 350ltr tank and a second worker starting with me. May add a smaller tank on top or something in the future ( re filling is fine for me half way through a day, if need be)

So like I say, just any help. Or Mpg figures? Thinking the caddy is the better option!!??

I have about 5k tops btw, so these are my choice as I want 57ish plate ideally.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: New van.....
« Reply #1 on: September 04, 2010, 01:58:33 am »
AA driver told me they had cancelled an order
ov 4000 trannys m8 n had renaualt trafics
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Window Washers

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Re: New van.....
« Reply #2 on: September 04, 2010, 02:00:19 am »
AA driver told me they had cancelled an order
ov 4000 trannys m8 n had renaualt trafics
is that because they like fixing problems?

french vans let you down
If your not willing to learn, No one can help you, If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you ;)

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: New van.....
« Reply #3 on: September 04, 2010, 02:01:27 am »
mine let me down lol
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

Window Washers

  • Posts: 9036
Re: New van.....
« Reply #4 on: September 04, 2010, 02:03:21 am »
mine let me down lol
mine cost me a new engine at 24k new gear box at 35k new clutch, new brakes new everything, runs nice now though, 5k later
If your not willing to learn, No one can help you, If you are determined to learn, No one can stop you ;)

Gav Camm lammy 283

  • Posts: 7520
Re: New van.....
« Reply #5 on: September 04, 2010, 02:05:10 am »
ian after my cam-belt failure , two turbos
2nd hand cat new gaskets the full hit
its now ok  ;D
LET YOUR PANES BE MY PLEASURE

"If CALSBERG did WINDOW CLEANING
 it would be C.C.C  Probably the best WINDOW CLEANERS IN THE WORLD ..........."

andyM

  • Posts: 6100
Re: New van.....
« Reply #6 on: September 04, 2010, 07:22:22 am »
A mate of mine works for Snap-on Diagnostics and he has a company VW Caddy TDi.
So I cannot comment on how much window cleaning gear you can get in one. But he has had it about 2 years and done about 85,000 miles, and as far as I know its been very reliable.
Oh and he has chipped it so it goes really well for a diesel.
 
One of the Plebs

Steve_c

Re: New van.....
« Reply #7 on: September 04, 2010, 08:05:01 am »
AA driver told me they had cancelled an order
ov 4000 trannys m8 n had renaualt trafics
Yes thats right it's over price. BT did the same the deal was two transit's for the price of one ford said on your bike so they went to vauxhall.

AuRavelling79

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Re: New van.....
« Reply #8 on: September 04, 2010, 08:09:45 am »
If you are going for two men then you need a bigger payload van. At least 800kg with a 500L tank and preferably a 1000kg payload with a 650L tank.

So a late "old shape" expert/dispatch/scudo with a 900kg payload would fit the bill.

It's a game of three halves!

krave

  • Posts: 648
Re: New van.....
« Reply #9 on: September 04, 2010, 08:51:59 am »
If you are going for two men then you need a bigger payload van. At least 800kg with a 500L tank and preferably a 1000kg payload with a 650L tank.

So a late "old shape" expert/dispatch/scudo with a 900kg payload would fit the bill.



I really am not a fan of the Scudo etc. The Caddy has a payload of 800kg. The are 724kg, + a allowance of 75 kilo for driver. Transit connect has a model thats 900.

I can re fill up as I work very local. The next option for me would be to try and get a Traffic, Vivaro or Primastar. And although I hear the gearbox is ok after 06, Im still worried as they seem to be problematic. Plus I will be looking at a 06 with about 100,000 on it.

Just a bit confused atm to be honest.