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wrighty

  • Posts: 368
What Van Do We All Use
« on: January 26, 2004, 11:11:09 pm »
Hi,

Just wondering what type of van we all use as this might help me on which vehicle  to buy.

Regards


Craig ;)

Sunshine

  • Posts: 74
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #1 on: January 26, 2004, 11:18:48 pm »
Hi.... we bought a bedford rascal. Its like a tardis. Looks very small on the outside but loads of room inside.
2 sliding doors a tail lift at the back. We went with magnetic signs so if we resell it there is no lettering to worry about. Ladders are easy to lift on and off when you are on the kerb.....you could do worse than buy one of these. Cheap to run, tax and insure.

;)

Terry_Burrows

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Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #2 on: January 26, 2004, 11:44:45 pm »
;)Renault Kangoo very good ;D but we need bigger ???
john 20  ;)stone :o ??? big boy :o
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Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #3 on: January 27, 2004, 12:35:10 am »
Hi
I use an Astra, plenty of room in the back, goes well very economical
Best I have brought to date
Alan

WavieDavie

  • Posts: 951
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #4 on: January 27, 2004, 12:52:04 am »
Ford Escort 1.8 Diesel plus a K+H roofrack which has a roller bar at the back to save needing arms with two elbows! It also has cleats, which make tying the ladders on an absolute breeze.

Used to have a Diahatsu dinky toy which was great, a bit like Sunshine's Rascal, but there was only about 1/8" of metal between your toes and the motor in front because the engine was under the seats. The only crumple zone was my size 10 boots  :o
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Majestic

Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #5 on: January 27, 2004, 01:07:19 am »
I have a Astra, not to keen on the lift up tail gate , am going to go  for a Combo , or Partner

STEVE71163

Re: What Van Do We All Use New
« Reply #6 on: January 27, 2004, 08:04:19 am »
I use an Escort 1.8 Diesel van which i find gives me enough room and fuel economy is excellent ;)

Steve


stevekennedy

  • Posts: 677
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #7 on: January 27, 2004, 10:26:41 am »
Mercedes VITO. Excellent van. No breakdowns. No lost days. Bit big, but we used to use it for contract cleaning as well. Got alu roofrack with roll bar. (really important if going for transit size van)

Spoonbill1970

  • Posts: 38
:PRe: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #8 on: January 27, 2004, 08:20:26 pm »
Hello,

Nissan Sunny Hi-Cube van. Ex-Gas board, not seen many around. Love the fact that I have two back doors (i.e. no lifty-uppy tailgate), and don't skelp my head on the ladders.
Used to use a P reg 3 series, but impractical.  That is a 1976 3 series Land Rover, not a BMW (I wish!) :P

Keep Warm!
J Spoonbill

tam

  • Posts: 58
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #9 on: January 27, 2004, 09:21:04 pm »
Terry yu not got anything good to say about john boy
Tam Moffat NFMWC&GC Ex. Council Member.

Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #10 on: January 27, 2004, 09:36:38 pm »
Transit short wheel base need bigger 4 ladders water tank 700 ltrs and three poles 1 @3ft,1@35ft,1@45ft with 36ft extention on roof

T_W_CONTRACTS

  • Posts: 55
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #11 on: January 27, 2004, 09:53:01 pm »
i use a ford transit connect supplied by my company
its good solid & economical vechile 03 reg 8) 8) 8)
stay safe and never take risk's

paul

Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #12 on: January 28, 2004, 10:49:01 am »
i have two vauxhall combos with side slide doors and one vauxhall vivaro with double sliding doors and six speed box ;D

wrighty

  • Posts: 368
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #13 on: January 29, 2004, 01:46:50 am »
Thank You  8all for your comments

Craig  8)

Old_Master

Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #14 on: January 29, 2004, 03:35:40 am »
1 medium wheelbase Transit and 2 long wheelbase transit. The medium wheelbase is a great van!

sam hughes

  • Posts: 90
Re: What Van Do We All Use
« Reply #15 on: January 30, 2004, 01:56:07 am »
escort van, nice & low to get ladders off easy, 55 diesel model slow but runs on fresh air :D
sam