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Mist A Bit

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bigger van or trailer?
« on: June 03, 2011, 11:09:06 pm »
hi guys

got to make a choice. Need to carry more water so the escort van and 300ltr tank is no longer suitable. i need to run a larger van(transit) or simular and get rid of my car. Or pull a trailer system with the car. Didnt want to get rid of my car but think its time to run one vehicle. Does anybody use a trailer with say 650ltr plus tank, any pics or feedback would be great. thanks

steve

LWC

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #1 on: June 03, 2011, 11:10:46 pm »
I dont know myself but 650l is a heck of a weight to carry to start and wouldnt be the best thing to tow.

My mate pulls a 250l tank round sometimes and he says it does slosh about

Wc Solutions

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #2 on: June 03, 2011, 11:15:24 pm »
when wfp first came about it was trailer.

it worked ok but a right pain to be honest mate - BUT im sure they have improved a hell of alot!

650 is a biggy!

maybe 450 - 500.

hard of soft water area?? if lucky and soft then a di with you can help out alot but im sure you prob already know that

connect has a good load.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #3 on: June 03, 2011, 11:20:40 pm »
vivaro m8 all the way 650l no problem ;D
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Mist A Bit

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2011, 11:22:22 pm »
if i get rid of the car the new van must also be 3seats.

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #5 on: June 03, 2011, 11:25:59 pm »
vivaro after 05 m8 as said
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D
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dave.e

Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2011, 02:59:28 pm »
vivaro after 05 m8 as said
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D


here here ;D couldn't agree more but shhhh about the 100 mph at half throttle :o ;D

groundhog

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2011, 06:38:39 pm »
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D

Idiot!!!!

Nathanael Jones

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #8 on: June 04, 2011, 07:08:11 pm »
I've had a trailer with a pressure washing setup in it,... it was a nightmare to be honest. Simple things like parking become an issue and a source of stress. Turning in estates can be tough going too if there are cars parked on the side of the road. I found it slowed me down & stressed me out, so I'd recommend a bigger van every time.

Mist A Bit

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #9 on: June 04, 2011, 07:39:48 pm »
decided on a toyota hiace, ultra reliable and just the right size. just sorry to see my car go.

Glen

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #10 on: June 24, 2011, 04:39:49 pm »
Hi Eco-clean, Which model and engine size of Hiace did you get?

Harry Roberts

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #11 on: June 24, 2011, 04:54:38 pm »
I use the Filta pura 5.

Its great. I dont need to carry any water anywhere, mind you I only do commercial work.

H

Gav Camm lammy 283

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #12 on: June 24, 2011, 10:21:40 pm »
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D

Idiot!!!!

u got a problem groundhog  >:( >:(
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groundhog

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #13 on: June 24, 2011, 10:54:57 pm »
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D

Idiot!!!!

u got a problem groundhog  >:( >:(

Yes, anyone driving around with 650ltrs of water at 100mph is an idiot in my opinion!!!

d s windowcleaning

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #14 on: June 24, 2011, 11:15:24 pm »
3 seats carrys 650l easy
also does over a 100mph
fully laden i know  ;D ;D ;D

Idiot!!!!

u got a problem groundhog  >:( >:(

Yes, anyone driving around with 650ltrs of water at 100mph is an idiot in my opinion!!!
i agree your a idiot .
where theres muck theres money

Sean Dyer

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #15 on: June 25, 2011, 12:30:11 am »
i had a 650 litre trailer

nightmare

get a van

However i have a vivaro and with a 500 full it feels full wouldnt like much more


groundhog

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #16 on: June 25, 2011, 09:55:19 am »
i had a 650 litre trailer

nightmare


Why was it a nightmare Sean? I've been thinking about getting a trailer, I used to use one when I worked for a builder and hated it at first but got quite good with it after I got used to it!

Jeff Brimble

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #17 on: June 25, 2011, 02:12:02 pm »
Check out the insurance of using a trailer for business. If you do get a trailer make sure its a 4 wheeler and look after the locking of it. Its a right pain, get a bigger van.

Sean Dyer

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Re: bigger van or trailer?
« Reply #18 on: June 25, 2011, 04:57:17 pm »
i had a 650 litre trailer

nightmare


Why was it a nightmare Sean? I've been thinking about getting a trailer, I used to use one when I worked for a builder and hated it at first but got quite good with it after I got used to it!

PArking, and manouvering, but i was rubbish at driving it as not long past my test at the time , and it was a big box trailer, but its better than replacing your van if moneys an issue, also i found out that i would have to do a test to legally keep driving it , so got rid, but i wouldnt use one gain, i just hate trying to manouvere them when its tight