[Smudger]

Ok guys, due to the weather i decided to revisit the issue of my next van,
i like the querky look of the Cub/Vanette and the side/payload looks ideal for 650 ltr tank and
having an option of having 2 men setup.

I know a couple of you have had or use these, so are they reliable and whats the parts/maintance costs like.

Not worried that they are slow/basic etc...

cheers

Darran

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

ian 101 selling one cheap
its a tidy van too m8

[Smudger]

What year ?  - Mileage ?

Darran

[Dave Anderson]

Gutless, under-geared, noisy, thirsty...but I still have mine

[Smudger]

Dave - so what are the bad points ?   

do you have a bulk head fitted ? - i read somewhere it's difficault to get to the engine if you have one fitted

Gav - found it in the used section - looks good, but lots not working on it and mileage too high - seen a few about with 40 to 50 k

thanks for the pointer

Darran

[Dave Anderson]

I have a mesh bulkhead fitted  and getting to the engine is an art...unbolt the console, un-hook all the clips, push seats forward, seat backs forward and then tip forwards.... the mesh bulkhead doesn't seem to affect engine access but I could not vouch for a solid one.

It's just noisy, thirsty but so far it has been a real trooper mine has dual side doors which is a nice feature...taking over anything on the motorway needs to be planned as it is not a quick affair.

But saying that I bought mine 5 years ago for about 4k and it's still going ok but next year will see the beast changed for a another van ...

Cheers
Dave.

[Smudger]

Cheers Dave,

Motorway driving is going to be very,very rare for me - don't think Norfolk even has a motorway 

2 side doors is very appealing for access and the size is good,

do the poles go in OK ?

Darran

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

cheap enuf though n most things
r minor n cheap enuf to mend 

[Dave Anderson]

Yeah the SL-X 35 can go in at a angle no issues there and you can get a 650litre tank between the bulkhead and wheel arches which leaves you loads of room for gear at the rear of the van...bang a reel onto of the tank at one of the sides or both and bang another at the rear and all bases are covered...great for 2 blokes but watch your weight.

Cheers
Dave.

[Smudger]

Thanks Dave

Darran

[Ian101]

ian 101 selling one cheap
its a tidy van too m8

Thanks Gav for trying  ... only just seen this post.

[Ian101]

whoever said it was gutless is so correct ... cracking van for tradding though just too underpowered for a big system IMHO ... alas van is no more  ... gone to a better owner than me probably 

[WISEOWL]

When I went WFP two years ago the van that came with the system was a Vanette.

It will always have miscellaneous things go wrong and getting to the engine is a pain the first time but the engine is rock solid.

In the end my suspension went at the MOT and it needed substantial welding so I scrapped it - after two months on the drive it started first time. Very frustrating considering the cost it would have took to please VOSA.

I needed a van quick so bought another Vanette so I could get back working the next day knowing the tank could just swap over. One owner and only 74,000 miles for a T reg.

I hope it lasts long enough before I really invest in a proper van and set-up.

Any questions just ask.

[spongebob]

A mate of mine bought one, he is a sparky. the van had had a rough life and used alot of oil. he spent two days racking all the back out to find he couldn't open the engine cowling. All had to come back out. I reckon he's spent more on oil than the van cost but its still going.

[ant french]

i almost got one of them ldv van things till i saw they did 30mpg lol
just got me a beaten up old berlingo s reg 495 notes, will do me for winter as im bound to crash it after just passing me test 

[Smudger]

Thanks for the input, i know they are not the fastest thing out there, but thats not important to me - it's all lanes and small roads here so bombing down the M way at 90 does not come into it.  as long as it pulls with 800kg on board at starts 1st time and isn't rotting from the inside out, i think the shape and size it just ideal for a 650 ltr tank and gear,
esp with 3 loading doors.
+ cheap as chips looking at  £1500 for a 51 plate with less than 50k on the clock

the only other concern was spare parts availablity

 Darran

[DaveG]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/HYUNDAI-H100-STD-LWB-TURBO-DIESEL-PANEL-VAN-/200542204467?pt=UK_Commercial_Trucks&hash=item2eb13f3233


I used to have a Vanette when I was plumbing and have to agree with the other comments that they are great reliable vans, but it was falling apart thro rust
For the last 3 years Ive had one of these and have to say its perfect for window cleaning.......Ie it will carry 1500kg, the back of the van is just under 3 metres so all the poles fit in, tail lift rear door(for sheltering from the rain!)..3 seats... Also fitted an internal ladder rack
Mine has done 150000 miles and still going strong
Ok, I know its not the prettiest or the fastest, but if its "quirky" you want then these are the van for you and its instantly recognisable to custies 

[Smudger]

Hose !  lol

yes these are on the list, it's the same as a Mazda i think -  might be just a bit big for me, but thanks for the
positive info.

Darran

[chanster00]

i jut bought one £350 86k guttless??..........SO!

my whole system cost me £900 with poles and reel!  pics soon a lttle winner 400ltr tops i would say though it is weak!