[Captain Scarlet]

Its been a long time, rarely use the forum these days, so "Hello" to all the regulars! Anyway, where is the best place in the North to get a tank fitted? Im looking at fitting for another 2 vans, I dont need systems, simply a tank fitting service for the Wydale tanks, or to buy a tank and cage together and have it fitted, thanks for your help people.!

[Slash]

Pure Freedom in Grimsby.

[HIGH LEVEL WINDOW CLEANERS (scrimmy)]

go a wee bit further and head to cleantech in kilmarnock, they are experts.

[Mr Formby]

If you have got all the parts have it done at your local garage

[simon w]

Hi. You could try   www.waterfedpolesystems.co.uk  their based in Fishburn Co Durham.

So your expanding your business, how many do you employ?.
Good luck.

SW.

[Ian Lancaster]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

[Blue Frog Systems]

Is that what you have done in your van Ian ?

If so any pictures you could show us ?

[Window Washers]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

I think you would be on a sticky one saying that it is not fitted to the van Ian as you have gone through the chassis.

Insurance does not go up if you explain the details of the tank, you just have a limited number of insurers, I use commercial vehicle dirt for one of my vans, just just cant do it online though as under writers to ok the tank

[GWCS]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

Surely the plastic tank is not strong enough to withhold the load inside with just 2 straps? Im sure you'd need a cage to hold the tank in place to at least spread the load on the tank plastic, otherwise the plastic tank will just give way and burst?

However nice idea..

Interesting what insurers would say to that..

[EZclean]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

i like it, but what do you reckon the force of a 600ltr tank would be in a 40mph bump/slam on braking..... i'm thinking more than the ratchets could take? or not?

[ftp]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

Surely the plastic tank is not strong enough to withhold the load inside with just 2 straps? Im sure you'd need a cage to hold the tank in place to at least spread the load on the tank plastic, otherwise the plastic tank will just give way and burst?

However nice idea..

Interesting what insurers would say to that..

Might be better if it did burst?

[GWCS]

Do it yourself:

Two lengths of heavy angle iron across the van bed and bolted down through the nearest convenient chassis members - two 10mm high tensile bolts per length.  Drill the upright web to accept the claws of a pair of 10ton ratchet straps - this overcomes the problem of not having suitable anchor points directly under the fitting points of a cage.

Tank goes between the two angle irons and ratchet straps go over, fore and aft arrangement.

ADVANTAGE:

1 - The tank is almost instantly removable, so isn't 'fitted' and doesn't affect your insurance, it's just a bit of cargo held by restraining straps.

2 - This system is so strong it will rip the chassis out of the van before it gives way.

Surely the plastic tank is not strong enough to withhold the load inside with just 2 straps? Im sure you'd need a cage to hold the tank in place to at least spread the load on the tank plastic, otherwise the plastic tank will just give way and burst?

However nice idea..

Interesting what insurers would say to that..

Might be better if it did burst?

would you stand in the way of half a tonne wave of water coming at you around 40mph? I sure wouldn't..LOL

[[GQC] Tim]

It's not half a tonne at 40mph. It's about 40 times the force of gravity (G), so that 500Kg would be around 20000Kg in an accident.

Ever seen that commercial when the dog on the back seat becomes a baby elephant in an accident? Result? Front passenger = dead. Now imagine it's not a 25Kg dog, but 500 liters of water (500Kg) + tank, and cage.

Even though ratchet straps can be rated that level, I would not ever trust my life to them. It's just not safe enough.

[Jeff Brimble]

Hiya Luke, Brodex or Peter F for fitted tanks.

[Window Washers]

I would say purefreedom for up north Luke is a safe bet. or they could send out the tank framess ect and have them fitted at a local garage/coach builders to you.

Ian

[R.V.A Window Cleaning Services]

I'm still waiting to see your first van with your own art work on it!!!!. Me i don't think your for real

[Window Washers]

I'm still waiting to see your first van with your own art work on it!!!!. Me i don't think your for real

who was that comment at ?

[R.V.A Window Cleaning Services]

Mr Hare

[Window Washers]

Mr Hare

I thought you was pointing that at me lol, I can back mine up, Luke is a nice bloke, he left here because of the back bitting and maybe because of his faith I'm not sure, why do you not believe him

[R.V.A Window Cleaning Services]

Asked to see his sign written van on here, got a NO NO. always got a big story, never failed, gone wrong, always gets £100 per hour etc etc. Maybe it's just me maybe i'm reading him wrong , but like i've always said if you've got it show it. We can all write what we want people to hear and add the B/S' who really knows who's on the other end of the key board?