[Jack Wallace]

I am currently running 2 vans and looking to put a 3rd on the road but can’t decide which would be best.
I have a Toyota powervan (getting on, but paid for so running it into the ground)
And a Berlingo (07 plate). but neither is ideal.

I want a van to run one guy but find the Berlingo too small. a 500 ltr tank puts it over it weight so need something slightly bigger.
What do you suggest?

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[the bfg]

how about a fire engine ?

[P @ F]

scudo , expert , forget the other one !
Quite pricey for parts i think , but bang on for one man .
Then saying that , i had a MK 2 astra van as my first wfp donkey , 850 payload , did me fine , wonder where it is now , GTE'd right up it was , what a KEV i looked !   

Rich

[P @ F]

Any body wanna see it ?

[the bfg]

Any body wanna see it ?

naaa

[P @ F]

Go on BFG you know you wanna 

[RO-Sheen]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why??? I have a 51 plate trafic and it has caused me very little problems. (saying that, it is in the garage atm) but never had a problem in the past 4 years with it apart from regular wear and tear/MOT stuff.

[bobby p]

i noticed the later renault kangoos  have the rear doors opening opposite to most . that is ,the door nearest the kerb opens first. thats the very best way,


 my peugeot partner has the back doors opening the opposite way,its bleedin annoying

[P @ F]

RO SHEEN , you could clear a myth of mine here , whats the milage , and how many gearboxes have you had in it ?

 Rich

[RO-Sheen]

Just over 80,000 miles and while I had it over the past 4.5 years I've never changed the gearbox. Dont know about previous owner though.........

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why??? I have a 51 plate trafic and it has caused me very little problems. (saying that, it is in the garage atm) but never had a problem in the past 4 years with it apart from regular wear and tear/MOT stuff.

were do i start 53 plate trafic 1.9dci was forever putting
itself in limphome mode diagnostic was saying rail pressure + boost pressure
sorted that out after numerous trips to garage to reset computer etc
service 25/07/10 £170.00 service 26/07/10 cam-belt snapped cost in region of £750.00
still waiting to get the thing back worse van ever fact never ever ever again !!!
oh n this van since i have had it as never bin driven hard wot so eva !!!!!!!!!

[RO-Sheen]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why??? I have a 51 plate trafic and it has caused me very little problems. (saying that, it is in the garage atm) but never had a problem in the past 4 years with it apart from regular wear and tear/MOT stuff.

were do i start 53 plate trafic 1.9dci was forever putting
itself in limphome mode diagnostic was saying rail pressure + boost pressure
sorted that out after numerous trips to garage to reset computer etc
service 25/07/10 £170.00 service 26/07/10 cam-belt snapped cost in region of £750.00
still waiting to get the thing back worse van ever fact never ever ever again !!!
oh n this van since i have had it as never bin driven hard wot so eva !!!!!!!!!

OUCH! sounds like you had a lot of bad luck mate! Like i said, I've been pretty much trouble free.

[Mist A Bit]

get another hiace if the size is ok if you want bigger go for a sprinter. These are the only two vans worth considering in terms of reliability machanicaly and electricaly

[RO-Sheen]

I've heard that Mercedes are pretty good and reliable but expensive for parts. Any Mercedes drivers out there to comment

[Window Washers]

I am currently running 2 vans and looking to put a 3rd on the road but can’t decide which would be best.
I have a Toyota powervan (getting on, but paid for so running it into the ground)
And a Berlingo (07 plate). but neither is ideal.

I want a van to run one guy but find the Berlingo too small. a 500 ltr tank puts it over it weight so need something slightly bigger.
What do you suggest?

swb transit, will let you grow and hold other stuff should you need it seems you have tried the small vans already, the transit comapared to the relay holds everything and within the weight limit

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why??? I have a 51 plate trafic and it has caused me very little problems. (saying that, it is in the garage atm) but never had a problem in the past 4 years with it apart from regular wear and tear/MOT stuff.

were do i start 53 plate trafic 1.9dci was forever putting
itself in limphome mode diagnostic was saying rail pressure + boost pressure
sorted that out after numerous trips to garage to reset computer etc
service 25/07/10 £170.00 service 26/07/10 cam-belt snapped cost in region of £750.00
still waiting to get the thing back worse van ever fact never ever ever again !!!
oh n this van since i have had it as never bin driven hard wot so eva !!!!!!!!!

OUCH! sounds like you had a lot of bad luck mate! Like i said, I've been pretty much trouble free.

i wish u all the best wiv yrs RO if anything goes wrong
n gets u stumped contact me lol il prob no wots up wiv it lol lol

[Sir Squeaky]

DONT GET A RENAULT TRAFIC FACT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Why? 
I've never had any problem and it's the best drive you'll find.

[Gav Camm lammy 283]

not bad when its running right i grant u

[Sir Squeaky]

It's run flawlessly for 3 and a half years. I'm sure it will for a long time yet.

If you want problems look no further than the Transit.
I was considering one next, but been told by 3 mechanics now that they are always in for ignition and injector faults (the new TDCi ones that is, the old ones were ok)

I've been told by garages that they get many new Transits in and hardly ever Trafics.
So there!