[windows_chepstow]

I'm after a second-hand van, around the 4K mark, but haven't a clue what to get.

I want it to be able to hold at least a 650 litre tank and Wor Lass; but I don't want it to be TOO BIG either.  Some of those Ford Transits look massive and I may have problems parking in our local Tescos when I go for my regular breakfast there.

What van do you use, what do you reccommend and what should I avoid?

I'm like a woman when it comes to stuff like this, so keep it simple.

Cheers.

[craig jwc]

Not sure there's anything smaller in size that will hold a 650l.

I have a Kangoo with a 400l but when van fully loaded up with me in also it it's ptetty much on it's maximum.

Craig

[mark dew]

The payload might be pushing it but i've just got a citroen dispatch and it drives like a dream and is no bigger than a medium sized family car.
It is 02 plate and cost me £3k.
Payload is 812 to 900kg.
3 seats.
side doors.
Easy to manouvere.
very comfortable drive.  
Not sure of mpg but is better than my escort. In the 40s.
6ft poles with goosenecks and brush don't fit in the back unless they are diagonal, but i've bought 12ft, 3x4ft pole and 25ft 5x5ft sections and they fit inside nicely.
Nice van.

[windows_chepstow]

Cheers for the replies so far guys.  I have tried to find some backposts, but drew a blank.

What does anyone think of the VW Transporter?  It gets a good review on some sites I've read.

[Grafters Cleaning Services]

i use a vivaro, 650 would be no probs

[Johnboyfree]

Cheers for the replies so far guys. I have tried to find some backposts, but drew a blank.

What does anyone think of the VW Transporter? It gets a good review on some sites I've read.

I saw one a couple a weeks ago with a 650 unit in it,it looked very good,the Guy running it said you need the one with the biger engine in,apparently it makes a lot of difference pulling away and top end,he had the new style LT or something,Vivaro,Traffic and Primstar are the all the same with slight refinements on each one,there all good...

[steveaqua]

transit SWB 300, they park in a normal parking space, they have a payload of 1250kg so ample weight for 650.

I'm gonna buy a new transit swb 330 in may because there easy to manuvaour not to big (and we work in some tight streets) and the payload is around 1500kg which is enough for 1000 litre tank.

I know their has been this debat before and i were looking at different vans but nothing comes close in gross payload and size as the two transits mentioned above.

[als_cleaning]

hi tosh, I would recomend the peugeot expert but go for the 2.0HDI rather than the 1.9 as it has a lot more power which you will need to get a tank of water around chepstow. It also has a greater payload weight. also a lot cheaper than many vans, you'll get a good low mileage one at auction for that sort of money. Hope this helps,Alan.

[craig jwc]

He's not on line yet bit Rich P@F has a transporter and has loads of room in back.
Somewhere to lock Wor Lass when she does your head in.

He'll be able to tell you what there like.

Craig

[s woodliff]

I was looking around to for vans an noticed the transit 350 mwb an meduim roof looks a well good van the pay load is 1750 so should be able to get a 1200 lt tank in

[macmac]

kangoo d65 but like craig sais with a full 400ltr tank + ladders and rest of stuff its on the limit (but still copes well). it's a great van not too big to still get ladders on and off with ease ( a tranny would be a nightmare for this, surly?
). i would have another tomorrow but would get 800kg payload model. i'm di only so i dont fill the tank full often, usually top it up with customers outside taps as i go (i know all the soft water ones).all my equipment fits in nice and neatly too, can't fault it realy.

tony

[steveaqua]

( a tranny would be a nightmare for this, surly?
)

don't use ladders so wouldn't know but a low roof would be ok not unless your 3ft tall

[macc]

Cheers for the replies so far guys.  I have tried to find some backposts, but drew a blank.

What does anyone think of the VW Transporter?  It gets a good review on some sites I've read.

Hi Tosh.

I run a T4 Transporter, 02 LWB. 650ltr van mount. She's 2.5 TDi & is fantastic. Even fully loaded has plenty of power. Lovely to drive as well.

Macc

[stuart@skypole]

tosh,

what about a citreon relay / fiat ducato or peugeot boxer they start with approx 1000 capacity and you can get alot of van for your money

rgds
stu
www.skypolesystems.com

[windows_chepstow]

Cheers Al, and thanks Stuart from Skypole, you both gave me what I was looking for (cheap but good value); and thanks to everyone else also.

I honestly don't have a clue about vans 'n' stuff, but you've all given me enough info to give me a start where to get looking and what to go looking for.

Cheers guys.

[busydaffodil]

I'm like a woman when it comes to stuff like this, so keep it simple.

Cheers.

A bigish white one then.

[windows_chepstow]

I'm like a woman when it comes to stuff like this, so keep it simple.

Cheers.

A bigish white one then.

I think sky-blue would be better!

[busydaffodil]

I'm like a woman when it comes to stuff like this, so keep it simple.

Cheers.

A bigish white one then.

I think sky-blue would be better!

Whatever floats your boat.

http://www.vansdirect.net/ProductInfo.aspx?productid=7277

[Extremeclean]

Try and buy private Tosh.  You avoid the VAT that way. On a 4k van thats £700 quid!!!  Its not a factor for me because I am VAT registered so I claim it back.

Watch out though because there is a lot of rubbish out there where 2nd hand vans are concerned.  Its worth whatevr it might cost you to get a good mechanic to check out any van you may be considering buying. A gew quid spent on that could well save you a small fortune and a lot of hassle.

The relay,boxer, ducatos are all good vans. They are basically the same ut if you need to drag up hills a lot go for the bigger engine ones.

And my typing is terrible 

Rich

[windows_chepstow]

Thanks Rich, Busy too.

There's a lot of good advice there.

Busy; I'm sorry if you took offense at my 'woman' jibe; I'm only joking.  If you knew my background, you'd understand I'm as far from being a male-chauvinistic pig that you could get. 

I expect Wor Lass to work like a bloke and nothing less!