[Clever Forum Name]

Had my vauxhall combo weighed.

It's the 787KG payload.

So van.

Roof bars and ladders
Ply lined.
Back pack and light trolley
350 wydale tank. Brimmed with steel heavy duty cage.
Hose reel with 100m microbore
Leisure battery
4 extreme poles
Pump up sprayer for chemicals
Tool chest (Lightweight)
Small steps
2 heavy duty comes
Trad gear
ME AT 15 stone
Little spray bottles for chemicals
Two small boxes of spares
500 leaflets
HALF tank of fuel.

So pretty much a well kitted out van. Some other stuff I have got which is
Standars. Pump and controller.

Came in at 1900KG with me in it so I
Have 95kg spare.

[dave0123]

So 350 really is the biggiest you can put in one?

unless you loose some stuff.. like spare wheel ladders? and u loose some weight 

[Dave Willis]

So, are you shocked at how much you have left over or how little?  

[dave0123]

Anyone know where i can get my van weighed? Liverpool/Wirral/Chester area's?

[Scrimble]

told you so, a bit more fuel and a passenger and your overweight

[Clever Forum Name]

Shocked I could have a 450 tank and fill it and not be overloaded.

450L one man is a good £200 - £300 day

[Scrimble]

you need to clear out your van of un needed equipment, whats your email address i forgot i said i would email you some pictures of my van set up,

are you gonna get a proper tank this time?

[Simon Mess]

Now you know why myself and one or two others bang on about payloads so much!.
Also why i will point out to whoever will listen (nobody!), that you don't actually need that heavy leisure battery if you are a solo operator, wire your pump controller to the van battery. I have been working like that for nearly 4 years.

Hopefully poleking might read this too, though he will probably assume that it is your 'opinion' that your van was that weight, he would have a 650l tank in there

[Clever Forum Name]

you need to clear out your van of un needed equipment, whats your email address i forgot i said i would email you some pictures of my van set up,

are you gonna get a proper tank this time?

Enquiries@lgbvision.co.uk

Grippa tank in next van, but this van i would like to increase the tank size.

[PoleKing]

Now you know why myself and one or two others bang on about payloads so much!.
Also why i will point out to whoever will listen (nobody!), that you don't actually need that heavy leisure battery if you are a solo operator, wire your pump controller to the van battery. I have been working like that for nearly 4 years.

Hopefully poleking might read this too, though he will probably assume that it is your 'opinion' that your van was that weight, he would have a 650l tank in there

Don't drag me into it you keyboard warrior.
The 2nd point in my 'opinion' post was 'get it weighed' then you'll know rather than people's opinions of 'you'll be overweight' without actually knowing

[Clever Forum Name]

FYI (everyone) I had my van weighed last year, so i knew i was legal still.

I have changed a few things, and wanted to know what i had spare.

So i did know i was legal

[deeege]

Anyone know where i can get my van weighed? Liverpool/Wirral/Chester area's?

I drove past a dvla vehicle weighing centre today in Huyton. Sorry I don't have the address, it was on an industrial estate. Maybe google will find it?

[deeege]

Liverpool (AREA 06)
VOSA - The Goods Vehicle Testing Station
Stopgate Lane, Simonswood
Kirkby, Liverpool, L33 4YA
Tel: 0151 546 6854 - Fax: 0151 547 5142
Email:Area06mail@vosa.gov.uk

This wasn't the place I passed, but a phonecall will ascertain whether they have a weigh bridge on site.

[Mike #1]

Had my vauxhall combo weighed.

It's the 787KG payload.

So van.

Roof bars and ladders
Ply lined.
Back pack and light trolley
350 wydale tank. Brimmed with steel heavy duty cage.
Hose reel with 100m microbore
Leisure battery
4 extreme poles
Pump up sprayer for chemicals
Tool chest (Lightweight)
Small steps
2 heavy duty comes
Trad gear
ME AT 15 stone
Little spray bottles for chemicals
Two small boxes of spares
500 leaflets
HALF tank of fuel.

So pretty much a well kitted out van. Some other stuff I have got which is
Standars. Pump and controller.

Came in at 1900KG with me in it so I
Have 95kg spare.

95kg spare is that good or BAAAAAAAAADDDDDDD , Personally i am far happier with about 450kg spare .

I would love to see what your stopping distance is more so it weather , Me personally would not like to be that close to my max payload . Mike

[ben M]

do you need 4 xtremes poles? 

[Joe Shanahan]

My personal opinion regarding payloads is to never have a tank over half the weight of the payload.  I used vans with 600 payloads and 350 tanks and within a year the suspension is ruined!  I used a van with 850 payload and 500 tank, suspension ruined!  Now rocking 350 in 900kg payload- van can handle it more, controls better, have extra space for necessary items and a few extra barrels if necessary!  Look after your vehicle!

[Dean Taberner]

I think that it is imperative that you do not get a fat employee.

[Clever Forum Name]

The van is within the limits on manufactures spec. So stopping distance has nothing todo with it. It's like having four passengers in a car. That will effect the stopping distance. So should the car not car four passengers.

If you have had two vans with knackered suspension already then I would look at the vans you have purchased.

[deeege]

I think that it is imperative that you do not get a fat employee.

What if the employer is fat?

 

[Jonny 87]

My personal opinion regarding payloads is to never have a tank over half the weight of the payload.  I used vans with 600 payloads and 350 tanks and within a year the suspension is ruined!  I used a van with 850 payload and 500 tank, suspension ruined!  Now rocking 350 in 900kg payload- van can handle it more, controls better, have extra space for necessary items and a few extra barrels if necessary!  Look after your vehicle!

What kind of vans were they?