[telfordwindowclnr]

How big is the tank is there space for a hot wash 2nd pump and reel too?

I would just take out my 400l upright custom setup give it to them so won't have much more to spend then that £336

So you say that you have had others too? Do you prefer these in my case it was something more practical and that looks good for personal use and comfortable to drive but with you do you actually prefer them for work if so what's the reason?
Also what mileage did you pick up for that price? And are these ones the best or is the newer model which starts at 2006 better?

Tank is 500L
There is room for another pump and reel, but if I wanted it for 2 man, I would run 2 reels from one pump.

I've not had any pick-ups before, this is my first. 

This is not a family car, was not bought to look good or for comfort or economy.  It was bought solely so that I can do solar farms without getting stuck in the mud.

It's got 56K on the clock. 

I have no idea if the new ones are better.  I bought this because I don't like high mileage vehicles.  It's a mental thing but I have to sell vehicles before they have 100K on the clock.   That number scares me!   

[telfordwindowclnr]

 NICE

Cheers!

[telfordwindowclnr]

set up is pants, looks ridiculous for window cleaning, bet it does toss to the gallon too,

waste of time

How would you have set it up different?  Had the tank mounted to the roof instead of the floor?

Don't mind if it looks ridiculous for window cleaning because it will be in muddy fields and on dusty farms cleaning solar panels.

I don't care about economy.  Diesel costs are in the price of the jobs.

What vehicle do you drive?

[Scrimble]

I would have had a proper baffled tank fitted, and a hot water system

right i see so there is a point to having a l200, fair enough its a tool for the job i had visions of it being used as a regular residential vehicle where the most the 4x4 system would be used would be to tackle a speed bump,

I drive a fiat doblo maxi

[tompoole]

Nice truck mate , l200 engines from that Era are best
As for straps Holding  a tank in place  , there is nowt wrong
With that as long as its rated high enough.
Good use of £5k me thinks.
 If you need to replace tyres try
Nenevalleyoff road.
Silverline tyres.
John craddocks 4x4 ltd
Or paddockspares.
Couple of them are landrover spare pArts stores, but also sell good
Range of tyres , cheaper than you think

[britishwill]

This is an old pic of my L200. Been brilliant for me and will been buying another when I get my next van on the road. I have modified it since as this was 5 years ago but tank and reels are the same.

[concept]

Got a new shape L200 Animal, we use it for pressure washing and gutter work, or when we go off for an internal job/high level clean. It's such a great tool.

[Twc services]

Just got a l200 long bed its barbarian model so got all the extras such a great tool better than a van for carrying weight. Most vans have car engines are just not man enough. I had a t5 transporter before this which is just a vw golf engine. Felt like it couldn't cope even when remapped, l200 you don't even notice 500 litres in the back 

[telfordwindowclnr]

Nice truck mate , l200 engines from that Era are best
As for straps Holding  a tank in place  , there is nowt wrong
With that as long as its rated high enough.
Good use of £5k me thinks.
 If you need to replace tyres try
Nenevalleyoff road.
Silverline tyres.
John craddocks 4x4 ltd
Or paddockspares.
Couple of them are landrover spare pArts stores, but also sell good
Range of tyres , cheaper than you think

Great post Tom. Will bear it in mind about the tyres. Not sure how many miles I will get out of proper off road tyres, but these bad boys are all brand new 3 weeks before I bought the truck, so won't need to worry for a while. 

[telfordwindowclnr]

Just got a l200 long bed its barbarian model so got all the extras such a great tool better than a van for carrying weight. Most vans have car engines are just not man enough. I had a t5 transporter before this which is just a vw golf engine. Felt like it couldn't cope even when remapped, l200 you don't even notice 500 litres in the back 

I agree! I had driven it a few places with an empty rear. Even with everything fitted and a full tank, it felt exactly the same! It's almost as if they were designed with pulling weight in mind! 

[roundbuilder]

Just got a l200 long bed its barbarian model so got all the extras such a great tool better than a van for carrying weight. Most vans have car engines are just not man enough. I had a t5 transporter before this which is just a vw golf engine. Felt like it couldn't cope even when remapped, l200 you don't even notice 500 litres in the back 

Im jealouse

[Twc services]

They have a similar payload to some vans but I think they just cope better with it. Vans are great but only for occasional heavy loads. Also the load bed is designed to get wet which another plus point. It does like a drop or two of diesel 30 mpg at most 

[Crystal-clear]

thanks for the post solar looks like you answered everything!
some good input, nice to see others have pictures and l200s too,
when my van is loaded it moves like crap. it would be a dream to have 500l!! and moving like nothing i guess the car engines that most vans have just dont cut it for regular payloads ,

so one very good reason to get an l200 is the power and handeling loaded i guess too,
also the payload on an l200 is 1.1k more then a connect 230,i think they are cool and 5k well speint for you steve it means you dont get stuck in the mud for everyone els it means you drive a real machine with over half a tone and not even feel it, looks the stuff also i cant be alone in thinking getting up in the morning to a neat black pick up then driving it to work has to beat a van if i splashed out on one i would want to install a hot wash too so i got the lot , 500l or 650 it has the payload i actually think its more then 1.1k

[barry mallett]

Just got a l200 long bed its barbarian model so got all the extras such a great tool better than a van for carrying weight. Most vans have car engines are just not man enough. I had a t5 transporter before this which is just a vw golf engine. Felt like it couldn't cope even when remapped, l200 you don't even notice 500 litres in the back 

you obviously bought the wrong van then .

[Dave Willis]

  strange i thought the Mitsubishi was a car.

[♠Winp®oClean♠]

I think one or two are getting a little carried away. Personally, unless for a specific reason (i.e. as in Solar Steve) I can't think of a worse vehicle for wfp purposes!

[tompoole]

I think one or two are getting a little carried away. Personally, unless for a specific reason (i.e. as in Solar Steve) I can't think of a worse vehicle for wfp purposes!

I can, fiat 500 might be a bit tight for space :-)

[Twc services]

strange i thought the Mitsubishi was a car.

Your right they do make cars. But the 2.5 DID engine is for the pickups only

[Twc services]

Just got a l200 long bed its barbarian model so got all the extras such a great tool better than a van for carrying weight. Most vans have car engines are just not man enough. I had a t5 transporter before this which is just a vw golf engine. Felt like it couldn't cope even when remapped, l200 you don't even notice 500 litres in the back 

you obviously bought the wrong van then .

The T5 transporter is a lovely van and nice to drive but when it has water in it just feels weaker than the l200. I have a work section in the back and  all round vehicle for the weekend. Not saying vans are bad i have always had them but after having a truck it feels better IMO.

[Crystal-clear]

That's what I'm trying to work out! Plenty of space for work powerful pickup engine , it would be surely it be great to take it out somewhere too, or go on long journeys like to Europe