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Lukey32

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Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« on: February 06, 2014, 12:26:10 pm »
Hi guys.
We have a little one on the way and would like to get a 4x4 pick up truck like navara or l200.  Does anyone use one, is it big enough, practical, what size tank do you use, etc?

Would love your thoughts if anyone uses one

Lukey32

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #1 on: February 06, 2014, 12:33:51 pm »
Also do you tie your tank down or fix to the chassis?

TomCrowther

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #2 on: February 06, 2014, 12:53:47 pm »
There are around ten million threads in this subject, here is all you need to know-
Anything up to 600 litre tank.
Be aware of max weight over rear axle.
Those that have them, love them.
Everyone else thinks they are either pikey, too small, too thirsty, will be nicked for ram raiding or you may even go to hell if you buy one.
I think they are great for wfp but could limit you if you expand and can't get home to refill with water.

Lukey32

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #3 on: February 06, 2014, 02:54:56 pm »
Thanks for your feedback

Mike #1

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #4 on: February 06, 2014, 03:00:01 pm »
Look on page 2 their is a post 4 pages long .

I have used an L200 Trojan for 30 months and would not have a van , we dont have kids but it would work really well for you with a baby on the way . Mike

Lukey32

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #5 on: February 06, 2014, 07:53:15 pm »
Thanks Mike

dazmond

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #6 on: February 06, 2014, 09:18:37 pm »
i use a pick up truck to collect my money at the end of the week!not for actually window cleaning though! ;D ;D ;D
price higher/work harder!

PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #7 on: February 06, 2014, 09:21:04 pm »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

PoleKing

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #8 on: February 06, 2014, 10:37:31 pm »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

Really? What pick up? Full?
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #9 on: February 06, 2014, 10:40:42 pm »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

Really? What pick up? Full?


Yeah with a 2 man system coming out.

PoleKing

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #10 on: February 06, 2014, 10:42:01 pm »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

Really? What pick up? Full?


Yeah with a 2 man system coming out.

What truck?
How does it look, rear arches? Ridiculous or just low?
www.LanesWindowCleaning.com

It's just the internet. Try not to worry.

PurefectWindowCleaning

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #11 on: February 06, 2014, 10:52:11 pm »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

Really? What pick up? Full?


Yeah with a 2 man system coming out.

What truck?
How does it look, rear arches? Ridiculous or just low?


I'll have a look next time I see him.  ;)

Crystal-clear

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #12 on: February 06, 2014, 11:47:23 pm »
I need to get a new van but been toying with the idea of an L200 still in 2 minds!

EandM

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #13 on: February 07, 2014, 05:18:11 am »
There are around ten million threads in this subject, here is all you need to know-
Anything up to 600 litre tank.
Be aware of max weight over rear axle.
Those that have them, love them.
Everyone else thinks they are either pikey, too small, too thirsty, will be nicked for ram raiding or you may even go to hell if you buy one.
I think they are great for wfp but could limit you if you expand and can't get home to refill with water.

I think you have the situation pegged !  ;D

Mike #1

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #14 on: February 07, 2014, 06:05:47 am »
Some chap round here uses a pick up with an 1000ltr IBC on the back?

He has got to be overloaded surely . Mike

SherwoodCleaningSe

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #15 on: February 07, 2014, 08:22:36 am »
I had a 650 2 man set up in a ranger. The tank was custom made. It all only just fitted and I do miss it but have to say working from a van is far more practical and faster plus you can easily fit more stuff in.

Simon.

TLC

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #16 on: February 07, 2014, 07:25:54 pm »
I'm prob gonna sell mine. L200 two man system. 500litre system. Email me for pics

timlong@tlcwindowcleaning.co.uk

LWC

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #17 on: February 08, 2014, 12:56:12 am »
I'm prob gonna sell mine. L200 two man system. 500litre system. Email me for pics

timlong@tlcwindowcleaning.co.uk

TLC put some pics up. We'd all like to see :)

TLC

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Re: Anyone use a pick up truck for there business
« Reply #18 on: February 08, 2014, 08:40:38 am »
How do you put pics up?