[WISEOWL]

Thank you for taking the time to read this topic, I would be grateful of some advice and experience.

Been WFP seven years now, the first system came with a Nissan Vanette Cargo which I pretty much took for granted - however, with each new van I found myself taking the easy route of simply buying another Nissan Vanette as I knew I could just transfer my equipment with very little effort. I am on my fourth Vanette as a result!

The key to the simplicity was that the Vanette came with six lashing points set in a figure 6 (as in the symbol on a dice) which meant I used the forward four points for my 650ltr tank to sit at the centre of the vehicle held in place with a 5 ton ratchet strap.

The time has come for a new van - and unfortunately, with the Vanette ceasing production in 2002, it is unlikely I will be able to find a used van worth parting a great deal of money for so I am wondering what is the general pattern of lashing points in vans approx 10 years old?

I have tried to take a peek in vans as I work but what with panneling and equipment obscuring the view I have never been able to pin down exactly how accomodating manufacturers are to having viable lashing points for an upright 650.

Thank you in advance.

[Steve @ Carpenter Window Cleaning]

My 2002 transit has 6 lashing points on the van floor in a similar fashion.

[WISEOWL]

Thanks for the reply Steve.

I will be conducting some research into this, I was just wondering how others found the notion of transferring tanks from one van to another using ratchet straps and whether any problems had been encountered.

We all take for granted our tanks and the weight and momentum they have.

It has occupied my mind much more than the actual model of van and it's performance has, almost like it is superfluous to the attentions of safety.