[m.b.s.]

i have a n reg vauxhall combo van i am going to board the sides tommorow so i can fit my pumps and things but the prob i can see is how it is shaped i cannot find anywere i can use self tapping screws to fix the bords to the sides the top rails of the van are all at angles at the back they a rounded there is a center strut in the middle i can screw to but nowere at the top or at the sides also do you put any thing behind the bords so you can screw your pump and vary stream in to i need to do this by next week as i have a 600 liter ibc tank and cage comming i know you will all say it is to big for the van but the size isnt but if i fill it to 600 l then yes it will be too much weight for it but i thought it would be better to go big know incase i get a bigger van then i wouldnt have to get another tank  as i say i know there will be too much weight if i fill it to the top so i was only going to fill it half way 300l  any advise on how to board it some one must have the same van cheers

[windowwashers]

i have a n reg vauxhall combo van i am going to board the sides tommorow so i can fit my pumps and things but the prob i can see is how it is shaped i cannot find anywere i can use self tapping screws to fix the bords to the sides the top rails of the van are all at angles at the back they a rounded there is a center strut in the middle i can screw to but nowere at the top or at the sides also do you put any thing behind the bords so you can screw your pump and vary stream in to i need to do this by next week as i have a 600 liter ibc tank and cage comming i know you will all say it is to big for the van but the size isnt but if i fill it to 600 l then yes it will be too much weight for it but i thought it would be better to go big know incase i get a bigger van then i wouldnt have to get another tank  as i say i know there will be too much weight if i fill it to the top so i was only going to fill it half way 300l  any advise on how to board it some one must have the same van cheers

hope that tanks baffled if not dont fill it with 300l of water you would be asking for trouble, I 2 am boarding my van in the morning, what size ply did you get? I got 9mm.

from what you are saying about the doors have you thought of putting battons there they ply over, I have loads as I dont need them now (so I think anyway   :

[m.b.s.]

i thought it didnt have to be baffeled as it is in a cage

[windowwashers]

i thought it didnt have to be baffeled as it is in a cage

be carful going around corners if half full the water will slosh around, how are you fixing this tank in ??

[m.b.s.]

sorry it took so long to get back i have just had a look to see if i could get battoning in and i cant seem to as they ar rounded but it is dark out there as for the ply i think it is 6mm thick also for the tank it is eter going to be boalted through the cage and through the chassi or floor depending on the mechanic if not heavy duity rachet straps i know you designe web sites can you designe me a signe for the side of my van free of charge eye caching with the wfp on it if you can i can email you the relevent details cheers get back

[windowwashers]

sorry it took so long to get back i have just had a look to see if i could get battoning in and i cant seem to as they ar rounded but it is dark out there as for the ply i think it is 6mm thick also for the tank it is eter going to be boalted through the cage and through the chassi or floor depending on the mechanic if not heavy duity rachet straps i know you designe web sites can you designe me a signe for the side of my van free of charge eye caching with the wfp on it if you can i can email you the relevent details cheers get back

I am waiting for Jeff or Joe to pit this post up.

as for sign for van go to a signwritter it is not expensive many dont charge for the design, as thats quick to do. ebay signs if you want them printed cheap and do it yourself, I am paying a company to do my van,1 cause it cost me ££££'s 2 they do it for a living and I want it to look proffesional

[m.b.s.]

how do you mean your waiting for jeff and joe to pit this post up

[windowwashers]

how do you mean your waiting for jeff and joe to pit this post up

about your tank m8

[m.b.s.]

why do you think it should be baffeled even though it is caged i know a guy that has a 1000 l in his and he works for a company dont think it is baffeled let me know though what you are thinking before it is too late cheers

[windowwashers]

why do you think it should be baffeled even though it is caged i know a guy that has a 1000 l in his and he works for a company dont think it is baffeled let me know though what you are thinking before it is too late cheers

I was thinking water movement, a sharp tun to say miss a old lady stepping out with a half full tank for a payload as low as yours means the water would be heavier when moving, I could be wrong on that but that is my thought, I have a 1100+ payload and a 650 tank baffled and caged, maybe overkill dont know but my thought on that is better to be safe than sry.

Hope someone else read this and states the facts

[m.b.s.]

thanks good look with the boarding tomorrow

[m.b.s.]

by the way are you putting any thing under your boards to screw your pump and variestream into

[windowwashers]

by the way are you putting any thing under your boards to screw your pump and variestream into

I am not at the moment, I am using 9mm ply, but if someone every adds to this post it may change because I am green to this as I am guessing you are.

I will try and get people to help us 2 ticks.

SO TO ANYONE READING THIS POST PLEASE HELP US!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 

[need a cleaner]

the reason for the bafle is that will create divisions inside of the tank, meaning that rather thatn having 300l bouncing around wille you driving the bafle reduces the catapult effect the cage only prevents the tank from giving in.

[Nathanael Jones]

I don't think it's road legal to have more than a 250 litre tank without baffles,.. maybe someone will correct me on this,.. but legal of not,.. it's mad not to use a proper tank.

[jeff1]

Is this an IBC tank on a pallet with metal cage your talking about? or an Ordinary  Tank.

[windowwashers]

Is this an IBC tank on a pallet with metal cage your talking about? or an Ordinary  Tank.

would that make any difference at all Jeff?

[need a cleaner]

ewspecialy because 300l in a 600l tank have alot of space to balance, i would not be suprised if the van would turn on the side if you do a bend a bit to fast

[m.b.s.]

ibc on pallet in metal cage

[windowwashers]

ibc on pallet in metal cage

christ its not looking good so far MBSm I have added another post to get to this one so we can have it sorted out for you, also about the ply lining part for both of us