[Dave Anderson]

After going through the various types of vehicles for my business I did intend on referbing a Landrover 110 but still came up against the same operational hurdles.

Then whilst trawling through some backposts I came across a few items from Kevin James of www.lifeonaledge.co.uk and his exploits using a quad, trailer, L5 etc....ok so initially I did think it a bit off the wall and to a certain extent 'odd'.

So a few months ago on a visit to Amsterdam I couldn't help but look at how the window cleaners used alot of hand-carts to move their ladders around then at night they are parked up in the same area and locked up....so best tool for the job....parking in Amsterdam is a nightmare at best.

So looking at Kevin's operation I have written to him and he has been very kind to give me his views and opinions after 2+ years of quad/trailer use. So he may well have a great solution to his working operation and I think that his model may work for me too.

Given that I have had a few months of being lethargic and lack-lustre about my business I think I may follow his lead and use this as planning exercise to re-vamp my round.

Ok a good quad can be the same price as a van, then there is the trailer, water tanks designed for quads etc...but in the end I think I may consider this route this time next year (when my van is due to go - it's 12 years old now).

http://www.oaksmeadow.co.uk/product.asp?P_ID=2143&strPageHistory=related

http://www.oaksmeadow.co.uk/product.asp?strParents=&CAT_ID=72&P_ID=2142

http://spraytech.netdirector.co.uk/product/110_LTR_Low_Profile_Spot_Sprayer_8_l%7Cm_c%7Cw_Guage,_Valve_%26_Agitation_SC22-ATV-SSEC-SW#

http://www.c-dax.co.nz/index.php?page=shop/browse&category_id=e038a916542d4941a66addfc39823178&PHPSESSID=gf4b49a2g5bgampupav98sm2m7


Anyone think that this could be an option for them....or do you have other idea's...

Cheers
Dave

[formb]

You mentioned considering getting a 110.

This is what we use I have 6 now and we are on to design/layout number 3.

Which operational hurdles are you trying to sort out?

We have wiped out most of the issues that I think using a using a van throws up. i.e

1. back strain from crouching for reel.

2. load area of vehicle becoming redundant

If you are interested I will be posting pictures of our latest machine here soon.

http://souterwindowcleaning.weebly.com/pictures.html

[darren clarke]

seen loads of 4x4 lately doing the windows, where i live

[Dave Anderson]

Hi FormB...One of the hurdles is that the Dutch Government are actively trailing a gps based system to see where, when you having driving and your 'tax' will be based upon that and incinjunction with various tarifs according to time of day, location etc, etc...

Motorbikes, quads, vintage vech will be exempt....also I want a 'free-er' way of working....

Cheers
Dave.

[Dave Willis]

The way I see it: you need to have eccentric qualities to work from a Quad - Kevins well known for that!
Would you like to sit on one all day in zero degrees? Would you be happy with all that unsecured weight around you? Could you work with all your kit from a bike (squeegies, microfibres, spray bottles etc.)
Would the Dutch allow you to run around with a reel stuck out the front and a tank on the back pulling a trailer load too? Are they worth the money?

Not for me I'm afraid but don't let me put you off. 

[DaveG]

Good pics Form!

Although the last one looks like a Borstal day out