[Rob.Hall]

Hi all,

What size van would you say would be acceptable to take a 400ltr tank and gear?

Been using a trolley system but have got so busy a van mount is my only option now.

Cheers.





 

[East coast window cleaning Services]

i bomb around in my escort 75 turbo diesel with no probs at all 400ltr tank strapped down no probs at all. Would love a bigger van but cant have everything

[brightnclean]

Fiat Doblo!!!   The best small van around!! 

Ideal for a flat 400 ltr tank. Other than that Citroen despatch/Peugot equivalent or the Fiat equivalent.. soz but I can't remember the other 2 names but they are the same van under different names.

[Rob.Hall]

Could do with a side door.

The boss wants a couple of seats in the back.........  

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[Rob.Hall]

Thanks P.R + Bright and clean.

[NWH]

Doblo,connect LWB.

[windowwashers]

i bomb around in my escort 75 turbo diesel with no probs at all 400ltr tank strapped down no probs at all. Would love a bigger van but cant have everything

What payload does an escort have

[MJH]

ive got a (new shape) combo with a 375 litre tank, i don't normally fill it all the way up but it handles the weight with no probs and pulls up hills with excellent mpg!!

[AuRavelling79]

Doblo has a payload of 736kg - I use one with a 400L tank.

Mine is flat - I recommend an upright to give you more room for a hosereel at the back.

[Nathanael Jones]

You'll need a good bit of payload for a 400 ltr tank.
400KG for the water
40 kg for the tank and cage/straps
40 kg for a tank of fuel
90 odd KG for yourself
90 odd kg for a passenger
15 kg for your trolley
80 kg for assorted gear/ladders etc

755kg total,.. give or take.

I've got a 400 litre tank in a 600kg Pug partner,.. but never fill it to the top,... I'll be getting a bigger van soon!

[Sir Squeaky]

Escort can't cope with 400L tank and kit.

I had one and it wallowed, barely braked, and barely moved.
I squatted so much it looked like it was having a dump.

I wouldn't put half a ton or so in anything less than 1000kg payload.
No point straining something that can only take 7 or 800.

[AuRavelling79]

700/800kg payload and a 400L tank is fine if it is single operator.

[East coast window cleaning Services]

Escort can't cope with 400L tank and kit.

I had one and it wallowed, barely braked, and barely moved.
I squatted so much it looked like it was having a dump.

I wouldn't put half a ton or so in anything less than 1000kg payload.
No point straining something that can only take 7 or 800.

Yours must have been a bucket mate and a 55 model

mines a td 75 model can carry Gross Payload(Kg):   715 and drives in a straight line and dosent struggle