[PurefectWindowCleaning]

Dave - no, DI only.

Aqua - yes the frame will be bolted to the metal.

[Dave Willis]

really? In Somerset? your tds must be close to 300 I would have thought in that area?

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

really? In Somerset? your tds must be close to 300 I would have thought in that area?

Dunno, never checked, splash dash give me the cash.


Its 60ish

[Scrimble]

i wouldnt use all that wood, just going to get damp and mouldy

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

When my tank is framed, I will look into doing away with the wood 

Happy now lads?


Messing, I appreciate your opinion and suggestions... although for time being, the wood is staying 

[Dave Willis]

60? lucky Bugger!

[Aqua Power Solutions]

Hi James, just changing the subject a little. I am renewing my insurance for my vans at the moment and talking to the insurance companies, they was informing me , anyone with a tank strapped in the back will be deemed as a modification to the vehicle. Obviously needs to be declared to validate your insurance ! Ed

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

Hi James, just changing the subject a little. I am renewing my insurance for my vans at the moment and talking to the insurance companies, they was informing me , anyone with a tank strapped in the back will be deemed as a modification to the vehicle. Obviously needs to be declared to validate your insurance ! Ed

Thanks Ed. Yes already done that, although surely you need to inform them when its bolted to chassis aswell?

[Aqua Power Solutions]

Yes mate, misconception for some windies is because the tank is not bolted in then you dont have to notify the insurance co. ie to save money on premium. Only when it is bolted in then becomes a modification.

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

Well guys, ive took on board what you said, and completly understand what your saying, but, having the steps up high and binning the wood wouldnt work...

Reasons why:


1: The idea in having steps and pole on the left hand side is so that I only have to open 1 door upon arrivel at job.

2: If the steps were high, on the left hand side, I couldnt get quick access to the pole.

3: Moving the pole isnt an option as I do not what to start putting holes in the bulkhead.

4: When opening the door, the steps would be right in your face, and quite frankly would look s**t.

6: The second floor I built is also protecting the original plywood, which will be better for when I sell van in a few years.

5: I prefere having the storage low as opposed to high.




So, the wood is staying put. Im happy with it, its how I picture my van, and want it to look like.

Part 2 to follow later today, so you lot can get stuck into that one aswell 

[Dave Willis]

James, do what you want. I was just pointing out the obvious (to me anyway). Keeping weight as low as possible and freeing up as much payload as possible.

[wfp master]

You have roof bars put the ladder on them.

[PurefectWindowCleaning]

Yeah I know Dave

And SWFC - the reason i want the steps in the back is so that I DONT  have to take the clamps off every time just to get a set of steps out. Plus my ladder and pointer is on the roof bars

[Aqua Power Solutions]

James, at the end of the day as long as your happy with the end result that is all that matters but constructive criticism is a good thing, if it is directed in a positive way. I will listen to anyone if i can gain from their experience ! Ed