[pjulk]

It looks as though i may be getting rid of my tranny and getting a peugeot 807 mpv so for those who use cars and WFP.

How do you stop your carpets getting wet.

Im thinking of putting a 300 ish ltr tank in it but the tank needs to be removable as it needs to come out at weekends.

But i'm just a bit worried that the carpets will get soaked not a problem in my tranny as it don't have carpets.

So how do you keep them dry inside.

I know the water i get in my van is either from the swivel connector on my hose reel if i leave pressure in it and from my brushes and pole hose.

[clean]

I use to use a citroen c8 7 seater with the far rear seats taken out fitted with a 350L tank i use to put a heavy duty plastic sheet down first but never really had a problem with much leaky water it served it`s purpose for all my needs ie work,family and pulling my caravan but eventually it was getting a bit much so i now have a Kangoo van for work and a Nissan Terrano 4x4 for my caravan 

[Robin Ray]

What you need is a custom made plastic tray. You could make one out of ply and paint it but plastic would be better.

[s.w.c]

you might find something under this link i got one for my vectra estate, http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/__citroen-boot-liner_W0QQ_nkwZcitroenQ20bootQ20linerQ20QQ_cqrZtrueQQ_nkwuscZcitroenQ20bootQQ_nkwuscZlinnerQQ_npmvZ3?_rdc=1

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_dmptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSM?_nkw=peugeot++boot+liner&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=citroen+boot+liner&_osacat=0

[s.w.c]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/PEUGEOT-807-02-ON-RUBBER-BOOT-LINER-LOAD-SPACE-MAT-PR_W0QQitemZ220387649217QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM?hash=item220387649217&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=72%3A1683|66%3A2|65%3A12|39%3A1|240%3A1318

http://shop.ebay.co.uk/items/_W0QQ_dmptZUKQ5fCarsPartsQ5fVehiclesQ5fCarPartsQ5fSM?_nkw=peugeot+807++boot+liner&_sacat=0&_trksid=p3286.m270.l1313&_odkw=peugeot++boot+liner&_osacat=0

[pjulk]

A custom made plastic tray would be great as i would have to remove the last row of seats for a tank.

And thanks for the links for ebay i will check it out.

[pjulk]

Had a look thankyou very much SWC one of the links you put up was perfect which was a full rubber liner.   

[s.w.c]

your welcome.

[johns window kleen]

Just given up on my van, now using Mondeo Estate. Use rubber mat, and on top of that a sheet of tarpaulin. Check for water in the spare gully each week and sponge out if neccessary.
Can carry up to 9 25 ltr barrells ,two poles and trolley + trad gear, inc step ladder no problem, and more comfortable to drive than non power sterred Escort 55.

[matt]

if its going to be a long tern thing

i would consider making a fibreglass tray

tape down something ( plastic sheets ) on the area you want the tray, then lay fibreglass matting and paint the resin on, build up the layers and let it dry, then remove it, remove the plastic sheet and you have a tight fitting fibreglass tray

it'll be hard wearing and will cost you under 100 quid

[pjulk]

Thats a good idea matt thanks very much

[Milltown Cleaning]

...get a trailer!!!

[pjulk]

I have a trailer and no thanks i would not want to use it for work it would be a right pain in the rear in some roads to turn round.

[ok cleaning]

 you would not step back in your business  Paul why do you need to get rid of your van and replace it with a passenger vehicle ? that is not improvment and that is not getting bigger and better in your business it is not professional it is not safe you should go for another van allways try to better yourself go one step further and achive what you did not have yesterday ( and this was the summery of my business understanding allways will be)

[pjulk]

I need a multipurpose vehicle.

Monday to friday i'm window cleaning,
Saturdays and sundays i'm either competing in working trials competitions with my dogs or training people with there dogs.

My car has got a bit small for the dog cages but i don't want to get rid of my car.

My dad is retiring from work he has a 3 year old peugeot 807 and the garages are offering him really poor money for it.
Its a good sized vehicle and weekends i can take the tank out and fit my dog cage's in there perfect for what i want.
So i can get this 807 well cheap a lot cheaper than i could buy it else wear for.

My vans no good for the dog training competitions or dog training classes i take as it sinks in the grass or just slide's all over the place when i have to drive in to fields.

Plus i can't afford two cars and a van on the road and im not getting rid of my signum i can't anyway i still have another 2 years to pay for it so the van has to go.

I don't see this as a step back for me as we have to travel all round the country with the dogs its easier in a car than a van.

[AuRavelling79]

I have run wfp out of an estate and I seriously considered a people carrier size vehicle and/or a trailer.

In the end I went for a van and we had a small family car - now my daughters are taller than their mother (no big acheivement, mind) we went for a bigger family car Pug 406 Estate.

If it was just me or me and Mrs Gold and we worked together (with say occasional visits from grandchildren or take granny out) I would prolly go for a people carrier and stick with one vehicle.

Or a trailer .... (see I can't really make my mind up! )

At present - a van and separate car is a no brainer for me.

But a trailer is tempting as well if I were to set up a small second system to run part-time off of the car (but also because I would use it for camping/cycling/firewood etc.)

[Glyn H]

Pqaul
Personally I think it would be better to get a four door pickup truck.
This would  have the professional look for window cleaning + it would be perfect for dog transportation.

[Milltown Cleaning]

i know the trailer option dosent appeal to many, and at the start i was cursing it left right and centre!! but now i find it no problem at all, ok the odd time it is cumbersome, but 95% of the time it does the job perfectly.

for me it was the only way to go, a 23 year old who owns a decent car but certainly dosent have the customer base or money to justify a van.

just my thoughts!!

[Alex Gardiner]

Pond liner with a custom built drip tray for your hose reels. Your carpet will still get wet though, little by little it will build up.

Go for a window van with second row of seats (the transporter window van has a fantastic waterproof padded lining that will not soak up water) or as has been suggested a twin cab pick-up.

[matt]

Thats a good idea matt thanks very much

you can search for the kits on ebay, if you cannot find it, let me know as i know a guy who makes VW parts out of fibreglass and i can get some suppliers for you