[Ste b]

Hello gents , looking at starting a round and have seen a van and system on gumtree for 1300. Seems to cheap to be good, was wondering if anybody would have a quick look and tell me what you think, it has a RO attached which isnt in add. Cant post link on phone but would appreciate any advice
Thanks
Ste

[Nick Wareham]

I think its great you should buy it.  Also, its a load of rubbish, steer clear.  Now I think about it, its also mediocre, you should definatley consult a few experts before you go ahead.

LOL

How can we advise about it if we can't see it?!!

[Ste b]

Lol thats soooo funny

Click on gumtree an type in window cleaning van

[Mist A Bit]

is it the blue van??

if so it looks like its got all the kit inside, but put together in a very diy fasion.
if you brought it it could be tidied up easy.

[Ste b]

Thanks for the reply.
Yes its the blue one, thats what i was thinking all ther but looks like a diy job. Dont want it to be a pile of junk. Not to fussed about the van , know whats what ther just the system not sure about

[stuart mc]

http://www.gumtree.com/p/cars-vans-motorbikes/citroen-berlingo-window-cleaning-van/1004032632

van is only worth a few hundred quid, so it is up to if you think the system is worth 9-1000 quid

doesn't mention MOT and the mileage will be 150k not 1.5k as advertised

personally I wouldn't buy from anyone who describes "never been used" as "neva"

but that is just me being anal 

[Ste b]

Thanks for posting the link
I thought the same thing about the "neva" lol.
Buy cheap buy twice ?

[johnny bravo]

looks ok     as long as you know how to use equipment,   long way to go to wales,  go to car auction  local, it wont be 15000 miles,   its 12 year old,    more like 115000 miles,     think long and hard,    look on ebay under window cleaning vans.

[andyM]

It could have the best window cleaning gear in the world in it but if the van is not reliable what good is that?
Concentrate on getting a half decent van first and you can diy a system yourself without too much bother. 

[Ste b]

Have been looking on ebay just out of my price range only got 2.5k max at the moment. Will have to save more after xmas. As for diy how hard is it to set up / source parts. Is there an idiots guide anywhere

[Panorama]

Pure freedom do DIY kits,very very easy to fit

[Ste b]

Thanks for the replys. Will look into the pruefreedom

[DG Cleaning]

If the vans ok it's a good deal, you can build your own system very easily you don't need to be any good at DIY to do it

[Spruce]

It could have the best window cleaning gear in the world in it but if the van is not reliable what good is that?Concentrate on getting a half decent van first and you can diy a system yourself without too much bother.  

I couldn't agree more.

Someone who hasn't got the mileage clearly is trying to hide something. I wouldn't be surprised to find it was 150k.

I have also neva been convinced that a flat tank is ideal, certainly not in a Berlingo. I don't like everything that is ontop of a flimsy base over the tank.

There is also a slim chance that the Berlingo is one of the first editions that didn't have power steering on the 600LX although it was standard on the 800LX. No power steering is a big disadvantage.

The pump and Varistream are 'new' - the Varistream is the latest model, but I don't see a pump strainer. I wouldn't want his tank (I prefer upright), don't want any of his poles, and I prefer to use minibore hose as it has a slighty bigger inside diamt.

I would also opt for a Berlingo with a rear side loading door as well. I would also need to have a factory fitted steel lower bulkhead and upper mesh bulkhead, but would find a scrap one at a reasonable price.

So actually, the van is worth £200.00 to me, £80.00 for the pump and Varistream and £120.00 for the van as scrap. Might be some tax I could cash in on once the van was registered in my name.

[home6442]

If you already own a car and can tow.
What about a trailer system.
£2500 will get you a good one have a look at surecleans.

[G Griffin]

is it the blue van??

if so it looks like its got all the kit inside, but put together in a very diy fasion.
if you brought it it could be tidied up easy.

'Tis blue, though.

[Paul T]

Looks like a lot of money to me !