[Shaun_Ashmore]

Apparently les Patterson is the same dame Edna everage.

Shaun

[maxcampbell]

First off you need 3.5 tonne. I'd go for German every time because build quality is great.

I've got the 2.8L VW, '05 plate, which I like.

I'd also recommend long wheelbase - more room is always good.

[Adrian Walton]

First off you need 3.5 tonne. I'd go for German every time because build quality is great.

I've got the 2.8L VW, '05 plate, which I like.

I'd also recommend long wheelbase - more room is always good.

I'd agree German build quality is good but 3.5 tonne long wheel base van can't carry as much weight as a 3.5 tonne medium wheel base

[Steve_Knight]

Also am I right in thinking that the crafter is the same van as the merc sprinter

And Renault master the same as vauxhall movano

And Peugeot same as Citroen

Very similar body on the Crafter/Sprinter but different engines.
What lets the Sprinter down is they don't put enough paint on them from new.
When I eventually change my 54 plate Sprinter for a new shape one I will have a couple of coats of paint put on it and get it wax oiled.
Best engines by a country mile.

[Stephen Pullan]

I reckon 3.5 tonne. I'd go for the 2.8L VW. http://www.trucktrend.com/2003/99/volkswagen/eurovan/gls-van/756

[Adrian Walton]

I reckon 3.5 tonne. I'd go for the 2.8L VW. http://www.trucktrend.com/2003/99/volkswagen/eurovan/gls-van/756

Thats not a 3.5 tonne van.

[richie]

Ive just fitted a Hydramaster Boxxer 421 in to a LWB Transit.  Lots of room for all the guys extra gear.  The van carries the weight very very well. In fact you can barely tell the weight is on it.

[Brendan (chem2clean)]

hey Richie,did you fit it yourself?seems straight forward enough,any snags.

[Simon Gerrard]

Front wheel drive gives you a much lower floor and more space.
Had transits before but they are noisy in comparison to the master and movano, more fuel efficient too.

Simon

[richie]

Yes fitting a truckmount is pretty straight forward.  Just make sure when drilling through the floor of the van you are clear of any brake / fuel lines, fuel tank and chasis.  Transit pre 2000 / 2001 were noisy and heavy on fuel and were prone to rust however Since 2001 they have used new engine designs and sorted the rust problem.