[Plankton]

Have you got sick of it and changed to using the rear door?
I have the Facelift tank against the bulkhead but I'm not keen on having the fixed reel at the side, I used to have it at the rear door but not sure whether to move the tank to the back door or leave it and use another reel on the ground with a separate hose coming from the back doors. So I would have two reels on board with one fixed and the other (claber type) giving me the option of shutting the doors.

[P @ F]

I used to run 2 reel for just me , well 2 systems actually , just in case one broke down , both could  do back or side .
Thats back when i used to work for my money 
Check out them heavy poles !

[Missing Link]

but not sure whether to move the tank to the back door

There's something called an 'Optimum Loading Point' (OLP).

I'm pretty sure a tank full of water by the back door won't be at it's OLP.

[Plankton]

Generally when loading a vehicle the load should be evenly distributed across the axels, however this isn't always ideal when there's various equipment to load. If I put the tank at the rear I would want a working space at the rear doors but the lashing points will probably pull the tank over the rear axel giving me less space there. If it was a big tank then you could be in danger of going over the axel weight even though you'd still be under the train weight you could end up with vosa giving you a hard time.
With the traction on the front wheels not being great I would rather keep it at the front and run a hose to the rear door.

[carl stanton]

You  could always fit some fairlines to track it to the back reasonably nicely.

 http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Winch-Fairlead-Rollers-Heavy-Duty-FIT-ALL-WINCHES-RHINO-WINCH-QUALITY/262163077954?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&var=560927920722&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649

[robbo333]

I worked out of the side door for a while and liked it because it was a straight run. Also not much can get nicked!

Having said that, I have redesigned my van and now work out the rear doors and use a roller guide (I prefer this) as I can pull up on either side of the road. However I have a tailgate and not barn doors, so I think that makes it easier.

I use pole hose on my main reel (have done for years) and one of the benefits is, I could shut (and lock) my van and keep working.

[Plankton]

I've got a few semis across the road where I would pull up on the right and work from the back door, drive up and one on the left then round the corner and one on the right. So if I do it in reverse there's one on the wrong side which means I'd need to do a 3 point turn to catch them, I might just dump them to make my day easier!
These rollers look good but how are you fitting them and what too?