[Paul Golding]

I can't wait !! . . gonna make the most of it though . .It ticked all the boxes . . 900kg payload, 90bhp engine, lx so full electrics and cd etc.
i've decided, if my 650 ltr tank from pure freedom fits (looks like it does but need to make final measurements) then I'll stick that in to save buying a new one . . I just won't fill it fully.

As for everything else, I want it to be a really tidy install.
One thing it doesn't have is a bulkhead but I've got my eyes on one so hopefully . .   

I will try and capture each stage and post it up here as it happens so . .  watch this space 

[cleewindows]

nice one m8,nice vans,was looking for one i think they are lovely vans,love fords!
i couldnt get one for the price i was looking at unfortunately.
enjoy your van m8!

[Paul Golding]

thanks !!
you know, the problem is that to get the right payload I needed either a t220 or t230. Thing is, if you get a high payload van it's because you need to shift a lot of weight !! . . so most of the ones I saw were so beaten up it was untrue !!

Was getting so fed up of looking at crap !!

Anyway, yesterday I drove 2 1/2 hrs to view a van that apparently was "excellent !!"
unfortunately it wasn't !! So, depressed I headed back to my parents house as that was on the way home. My wife said she'd look on ebay in case there was one to view on the way back.
One had been put on there an hour before just round the corner !! . . I went to see it and it ticked all the boxes . . plus it was in really good condition 

so, I'm now a happy man !! But . . I'm gonna make the most of it . . I want this van to last so I'm gonna make sure everything is done right 

[lee_dewing]

well done paul,

i like the ford connect.

steve lowe comes on here occassionally.

and that's what he's got said it's the best van he's ever had.

he's got the lwb one i think,

i prefer the swb myself.

I do wish ford still made ford escort, i still think there's a place in the market fot it, see em wherever i go.

My escorts 9 yrs old now and even though i had a lot of prob's last yr with it;
 mainly wear and tear prob's, that all come at once.

I'm still a abit reluctant to chop it in.

[concept]

650l tank with a 900kg payload?

You will be very quickly on the limit if you fill it up with water.

[gary999]

when i had a ford connect t220 i only just got a upright
400 ltr tank in it i reckon anything above 500 ltrs and
you really are pushing your luck

[Paul Golding]

Don't worry, only reason for having the 650 is that's what I have at the moment with a cage too. I'm not going to use any more than 500 ltrs in it (I'll work it out and put a red line around as a marker !!) it's just to save me buying a 500ltr tank etc.

I'll find out today if it fits, but if it doesn't then I will sell it and get one that does.

the van's 900kg so . .

500kg +65kg = tank and frame.
200kg = allowance for 2 people
50kg = 2 hose reels
30kg = petrol
then it's just the weight of double metal ladder and pointer.

it's close but I think it's possible.

[LBWCS]

Iv had a t220 for 18 months now and cant fault it! Be carefull of water in the footwells though. Despite hours of searching I finall found it leaks through the bulk head and gathers over night. Sorted it with some fibre glass and hammerite from halfords. 

[Paul Golding]

Iv had a t220 for 18 months now and cant fault it! Be carefull of water in the footwells though. Despite hours of searching I finall found it leaks through the bulk head and gathers over night. Sorted it with some fibre glass and hammerite from halfords. 

thanks for the warning 

not got it yet . . it had a personalised number plate that the guy wanted to keep. turns out it takes up to 7 days to get a replacement reg for the van 

[Small but perfectley formed]

What engine has it got because the tddi duratorq is not powerfull enough with a full load

[Paul Golding]

it's the tdci 90hp one 

[telboy]

Don't worry, only reason for having the 650 is that's what I have at the moment with a cage too. I'm not going to use any more than 500 ltrs in it (I'll work it out and put a red line around as a marker !!) it's just to save me buying a 500ltr tank etc.

I'll find out today if it fits, but if it doesn't then I will sell it and get one that does.

the van's 900kg so . .

500kg +65kg = tank and frame.
200kg = allowance for 2 people
50kg = 2 hose reels
30kg = petrol
then it's just the weight of double metal ladder and pointer.

it's close but I think it's possible.

Dont forget your own weight

[Paul Golding]

that's included in the 200kg allowance for 2 people . . only a 2 seater 

oh, by the way, I'm not that heavy but I've heard they say 100kg per person so playing it safe !!

[Scrimble]

i have a transit connect lwb high roof model at the moment as a hire van which i am using for work,

im surprised how good it is, i have my 210l tank in the back with all my gear and you cant even feel it,

my astravan is on its arse with the same weight in it.

[Paul Golding]

 
sweet 

[C.C.S.]

not trying to put anyone off but i often see a lot of connects on the streets smoking quite badly.it's this a common problem?also depends how u keep the service records i guess

[Paul Golding]

really ?? Anyone else seen this ? be good to know. It's got full history at 70k. I guess I'll have to make sure to keep up the servicing

[Blue Frog Systems]

Do they do a 3 seater model ? I need a 3 seater for taking my kids to school

[telboy]

How is it then

[Paul Golding]

don't laugh . . i've still not got it !! 

it had a personalised plate which he wanted to keep. turns out it takes up to seven working days to get replacement reg.
what with the bank holidays etc it's still not arrived 

as soon as it turns up I'll let everyone know