[JSMC]

anyone willing to admit to it on here? my current set up is bolted but new van i may just try straps

[Smudger]

I see no problem with straps if the tank is against a bulkhead, this is how I did it in my old combo. All current vans are bolted in as the tank now sits further back so I can load things like gutter vacs or pressure washers

Darran

[Dave Willis]

I used to with a layflat tank. Trouble was when carrying Daughter/Wife in the front it always crossed my mind that maybe I hadn't chosen the safest method of securing such a large weight. Felt rather guilty about it so had the next one bolted in. I wouldn't strap an upright myself - up to you really.

[johnny bravo]

ive strapped a 350 upright,  but only around 200 litres being put in,     only water in when working,   id empty if driving about for pleasure , or for days out.

if i notice any activity with the tank id seek advice to get bolted ans strapped in.

how much do garages charge to drill holes to bolt into van

[Arnold Palmer]

Ratchet straps aren't really a problem. It's where you tie them to that's the real question.

[Sean Dyer]

ive had my 500 litre upright tank ratcheted to the van fixing points in my last van (vivaro) and current van - transporter

Its a 10 tonne strap i think , i reckon i need to get a new one now as its been in there a few years but ive never had a problem

Its always been tight to the bulkhead and has never moved

[slap bash]

I have 2x 8 ton ratche straps on a 350 liter tank .

[tlwcs]

I have 9 bungee/luggage straps all linked together holding my 500 ltr upright tank.
I used to worry each time I opened the van door that if one failed it would have my eye out. I then pinched each one up with plyers so they can't come undone, sorted. :-)

[PoleKing]

Ive always had my tanks bolted in but took it out a month or so ago to fibreglass.
Its not strapped in.
2 reasons.
1, I can use the van better without a tank in for other things.
2, It's not classed as a modified vehicle (though typing this, I'm not sure about the fibreglass) so the insurance should be cheaper.
I feel fine with it.

[Smudger]

Ive always had my tanks bolted in but took it out a month or so ago to fibreglass.
Its not strapped in.
2 reasons.
1, I can use the van better without a tank in for other things.
2, It's not classed as a modified vehicle (though typing this, I'm not sure about the fibreglass) so the insurance should be cheaper.
I feel fine with it.

Odd isn't it, my insurance is cheaper with them bolted in 
They also ask if it's ply lined, to which I see no relevance to the vehicle..

Darran

[Arnold Palmer]

Nae this again. 


Not a modification.

[PoleKing]

Nae this again. 


Not a modification.

I made the jump after your posts bud.

[gary999]

Ratchet straps themselves are not a problem they have normally
been batch proof tested to destruction which with webbing is normally
a ratio of 6:1 of the Minimum breaking load or the safe working load
if bought from a reputable company you will have a certificate of conformity
or a test certificate that would confirm this.

Obviously higher the tonnage of the swl or mbl the better.

Any potential problem with a ratchet strapping system is normally either
the metal fittings which are not made from a high tensile steel are more
likely to fail earlier than the strapping under shock load when proof tested
to destruction they generally only have a proof rating of 2:1

The other potential problem failure is what the strapping system is
attached to and how secure it is.

I left this industry in 2007 and im probably a little out of date,i can
only imagine safety standards within the industry have only got
tighter.

If you do buy ratchet straps, buy them from a reputable company
that provide a certificate of conformity or even better a test certificate
that proves they are fit for purpose.

[johnny bravo]

what would a garage charge to fix a tank in,        do these companys who fix the full wfp   gear into a van    offer this service alone.

[Window Lickers]

I have 2x 8 ton ratche straps on a 350 liter tank .

What are the hooks rated at the the straps are on?

[Window Lickers]

How ironic.

[gary999]

I have 2x 8 ton ratche straps on a 350 liter tank .

What are the hooks rated at the the straps are on?

If he has bought them from a proper source the claw hooks or
delta links should be 8 tonne aswell

[dazmond]

i bought a brand new 500L upright tank and frame from window cleaning warehouse for £400 then got my local garage to fit it with spreader plates for £100 so £500 all in(well £510 as i gave them an extra tenner as they had to take the fuel tank off and exhaust to screw the frame in securely. )

in my last van i had a 350 layflat strapped down tight with just one 5 ton ratchet strap through eyebolts in the floor.never had a problem.

[Mike #1]

I have 9 bungee/luggage straps all linked together holding my 500 ltr upright tank.
I used to worry each time I opened the van door that if one failed it would have my eye out. I then pinched each one up with plyers so they can't come undone, sorted. :-)

Got to be a wind up

[JSMC]

i probs stick with 400ltr upright tank in cage and strap it in up tight against bulkhead. also thought about a barrel system in van using 60ltr drums or 100ltr drums.