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irjones

  • Posts: 52
vans
« on: June 25, 2005, 09:59:16 am »
I was wondering what the best van to use for w/c as I am unsure.
I was thinking  vauxhall combo or should i get a bigger van as in the futer I want to go over to wfp

Many thanks Iain
ir jones

Re: vans
« Reply #1 on: June 25, 2005, 12:50:48 pm »
There's no easy answer - looking at the forum, you'll see the guys have all types.
I just got mine (Transporter) based on where I see myself in six months and what type of premises - i.e. both domestic and commercial - not a massive workload with two poles running, but a steady one man show  - one pole plus ladders.
Could have gone for smaller van but I am not a big fan of the overhanging ladders when it's me driving :D

DODA

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Re: vans
« Reply #2 on: June 25, 2005, 04:05:35 pm »
I use a escort van myself and i,m using wfp trolley system , i carry 250l water in 25l barrels plus my trad gear and it all fits in ok , but i,m now at a point where i may take someone on to help and i may need a bigger van i havn,t really thought this through as of yet . I bought the escort because it was a good buy at the time and it has been a good van but in hindsight something bigger would have been better for the long run.

My advice if you are going to go wfp buy a tidy size van first as last...

darren

Grafters Cleaning Services

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Re: vans
« Reply #3 on: June 25, 2005, 06:23:59 pm »
i've got a vivaro
loads of room
jay
JAY "GRAFTERS"
From Southampton
www.high-shine.co.uk

Paul Coleman

Re: vans
« Reply #4 on: June 25, 2005, 06:37:11 pm »
I use a escort van myself and i,m using wfp trolley system , i carry 250l water in 25l barrels plus my trad gear and it all fits in ok , but i,m now at a point where i may take someone on to help and i may need a bigger van i havn,t really thought this through as of yet . I bought the escort because it was a good buy at the time and it has been a good van but in hindsight something bigger would have been better for the long run.

My advice if you are going to go wfp buy a tidy size van first as last...

darren

I have an Escort too which was fine for me as a window cleaner using traditional methods.  However, as I will need to make the big leap into WFP at some point, I would prefer something that can carry a lot more weight.  I'm undecided as to which way to jump with this but I have a slack few days coming up so I will research my options then.

sair

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Re: vans
« Reply #5 on: June 25, 2005, 08:15:21 pm »
we have traffic and kangoo  ,, cant say which i prefer nicer drive in traffic,  kangoo  carries enough water and ladders dont over hang even when i used them , both  economical ,  i would say if two work together larger van traffic would be my choice. 
Essentially Pure Ltd

jsm

  • Posts: 558
Re: vans
« Reply #6 on: June 25, 2005, 09:05:23 pm »
Just got a Citreon Distpatch - so far so good .
better than my old 106 van haha

got the roofrack from www.roofrack.co.uk for £106 posted and with vat - top bit of kitt
John Malone
JSM. Window & General Cleaning
(  North Wales  )
Giving homes a shine sicne 1989

one of the early gang of wfp er's ---- remember , when you cant see out - give JSM a shout

The Bear

Re: vans
« Reply #7 on: June 25, 2005, 09:08:01 pm »
Is it dificult to get the ladder clamps on?

gaza

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Re: vans
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2005, 09:50:54 pm »
GONE the whole hog from day 1,lwb tranny van can carry 1000
litres of water + all the gizmoes no problem.

Once at a buiss presentation a piece of advice given was think big and you will be big.

So why am I still only 5 ft 8inches tall?

 GAZA
IM AT THAT AGE MY BACK GOES OUT MORE THAN I DO

jsm

  • Posts: 558
Re: vans
« Reply #9 on: June 26, 2005, 07:43:09 am »
Is it dificult to get the ladder clamps on?


no problems - it even comes with the ladder stay's that can be moved along the bars
John Malone
JSM. Window & General Cleaning
(  North Wales  )
Giving homes a shine sicne 1989

one of the early gang of wfp er's ---- remember , when you cant see out - give JSM a shout

Rob_Mac

Re: vans
« Reply #10 on: June 26, 2005, 08:02:49 am »
Gaza

I'm with you on this one big is best. LWB Transit all the way

I must think more than you because I'm 6' 4'' and 19 stone ;D

Rob ;D

ian davison

Re: vans
« Reply #11 on: June 26, 2005, 08:27:02 am »
I drive a transit 80 swb.
Perfect for 500 ltr system and pressure washer.
Not to big either.
           Ian

s.hughes

Re: vans
« Reply #12 on: June 26, 2005, 08:49:40 am »
I drive an astra estate. I cant really afford to run 2 cars and She dont drive. Its great because theres loads of room in the back and for a small trolley wfp system it can fit in the back without putting seats down.
Only problem is that it gets messy and when really hot it starts to smell real bad and of course the whole family has to put up with that.
Th other night I left some wet scrim in the back and it turned out to be a really hot night. The next day I must have spent 20 mins just spraying the inside of the car before I could even get in.
Theres a warning.

Steveyboy

thewindowcleaner1

  • Posts: 779
Re: vans
« Reply #13 on: June 26, 2005, 02:25:50 pm »
scudo van 1 just had delivery of Van 2
The secret is not doing as you like but liking what you do
www.thewindowcleaner.biz

thewindowcleaner1

  • Posts: 779
Re: vans
« Reply #14 on: June 26, 2005, 02:30:48 pm »
Before any one rings landline I've changed servers and lost bussiness number I'm ever so pleased (not)
The secret is not doing as you like but liking what you do
www.thewindowcleaner.biz

irjones

  • Posts: 52
Re: vans
« Reply #15 on: June 28, 2005, 03:17:26 pm »
sair just got some info on the traffic looks really good but sent away for info on the kangoo but sent off for other van info.
 thank you all for your input  :)

many thanks Iain
ir jones