[Robert hawes]

i dont know what van to get nexts i been looking at a 2008 Fiat Scudo or VAUXHALL VIVARO swb looking at a 2 man set up with 650lt and am drving about 40 mins away from home
what you lot think be best to get
Rob

[richardlingard]

i think those newer shaped scudos look really class mate, will look excellent signed up

[Robert hawes]

i think those newer shaped scudos look really class mate, will look excellent signed up

i like them mate too and yeah i know what you mean

[AuRavelling79]

New shape Scudo is a good'un especially if you can get the 1200kg payload. The 1000 will just about scrape a 650 plus 2 average geezers but you'll be on the limit when full as in:

Tank, frame  and water 700kg plus
2 geezers 200kg inc packed lunch
poles reels and battery 50kg
Bits and bobs, spares and cack - 50kg

= 1000kg

I've got 650L in a Hyundai iload with a 1060kg payload - trouble is the two geezers are 220kg without packed lunch! 

[Robert hawes]

thanks mate i have a good look at the 1200 kg ones then

[C o z y]

New shape Scudo is a good'un especially if you can get the 1200kg payload. The 1000 will just about scrape a 650 plus 2 average geezers but you'll be on the limit when full as in:

Tank, frame  and water 700kg plus
2 geezers 200kg inc packed lunch
poles reels and battery 50kg
Bits and bobs, spares and cack - 50kg

= 1000kg

I've got 650L in a Hyundai iload with a 1060kg payload - trouble is the two geezers are 220kg without packed lunch! 

What the hell do you carry with you for lunch!!?? 

[prestigeclean]

if you go for the vivaro make sure you get the 2 litre its much better than the 1.9 regards alan

[CLEANCARE WC]

New shape Scudo is a good'un especially if you can get the 1200kg payload. The 1000 will just about scrape a 650 plus 2 average geezers but you'll be on the limit when full as in:

Tank, frame  and water 700kg plus
2 geezers 200kg inc packed lunch
poles reels and battery 50kg
Bits and bobs, spares and cack - 50kg

= 1000kg

I've got 650L in a Hyundai iload with a 1060kg payload - trouble is the two geezers are 220kg without packed lunch! 

What the hell do you carry with you for lunch!!?? 

liver and onion sandwiches, they have a high iron content.

[stracey]

Swapping my rusting 58plate Transit for
T30 Transporter payload 1108kg payload, 140ps, full galvanised steel body,£125 road tax a year.
Pick it up at the end of the month

[Jimmy Jon]

Swapping my rusting 58plate Transit for
T30 Transporter payload 1108kg payload, 140ps, full galvanised steel body,£125 road tax a year.
Pick it up at the end of the month

How much is that costing if you don't mind me asking? Are you buying new from VW? I wouldn't mind a 140ps, used is about £15,000+ on a 2010 plate

[Cliff perkins]

Swapping my rusting 58plate Transit for
T30 Transporter payload 1108kg payload, 140ps, full galvanised steel body,£125 road tax a year.
Pick it up at the end of the month

Where did you get £125 tax a year i pay £210 a year for mine

[stracey]

16500 +vat for 61 sept 2011 model, gave me 6000 for the transit.
The new engines have  low emissions, hence £125 a year road tax

[Spruce]

I've got a 2004 Citroen Relay SWB 2.0 Hdi. Got it 3 years ago with 34k on the clock. Its a great van. I'd get another anyday. Little bit more expensive on fuel than a Scudo, Dispatch or Expert but will handle the extra weight fine.

Personally, I don't rate the Vivaro, Trafic etc for window cleaning - a couple have them and they don't seem to be up to the task IMHO.

Spruce

[tompoole]

I went for 2009 1.6 hdi dispatch..... A little under powered
But does an adequate job 40mpg , few issues with radio heating
And horn but no major issues in first month.