[wpclean]

I am thinking of buying a couple of these -
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/151400156487?_trksid=p2060778.m1438.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

I want to fit them to the roof at the back of the van,  by the rear doors, does anyone else have this setup, and does it work well reeling out ?

Any comments much appreciated 

[Jakey boy]

Why fit to the roof? Are you joking!?

[Spruce]

Have a look on Grippatanks website in the photo gallery. There is a picture of a frame that mounts the reels high off the van floor.

Edit - doesn't seem to be there any more.

I will also do a search for an electric hose reel mounted into the roof line that was on here a number of years ago. I'm looking to do something similar but I would rather look at the Proloc heavy duty reels that Windows Warehouse sell. Slightly more expensive but look like 'the real deal' IMHO.

[Spruce]

Here is the one I was looking for

[wpclean]

That looks good, but it would take up too much space for me, I want to hang the reels from the roof so I have more floor space for my other kit 

[oldman]

Make the shelf higher then     ,

Unless your going for motorised reels.....
I think reels which are too high, have an awkward reeling-in action.

Having reels at just above your own waist height makes for an easier/smoother action.

[Spruce]

Make the shelf higher then    ,

Unless your going for motorised reels.....
I think reels which are too high, have an awkward reeling-in action.

Having reels at just above your own waist height makes for an easier/smoother action.

Exactly

[Smudger]

Agree with the above, however I have seen them roof mounted on astravans and are a good height to wind in from

Darran

[Spruce]

I tried to find the video of Clive McDonald's roof mounted reels driven by a battery drill. He was also known as Slumpbuster. Business Village Gleam. Haven't been able to find a reference to it though.

[Smudger]

He used to get the er, umm upset very easily.......