whats peoples thoughts on having a large van vs a small van?
ie a small vauxhall combo carrying a 500l tank vs a lwb tranny van or trafic carrying 650-1000l
pros and cons?
This is exactly what happened to me a few years ago ... my 2 man 650 system Transit developed a problem with the fuel pump which was going to cost over £1000 to fix so scrapped it and got a combo as a short term van till another transit came up .... 2 years later still got the combo.
swapped 650 tank for a 500 tank so combo now has 500 tank with 2 man set up.
PRO'S = better fuel consumption went from £150 to £100 a month in diesel
easier to park in cramped residential areas /
CON'S = combo great for 1 man which is how I work but too small for day in day out use as 2 man .... I fill tank to 400 litres which is enough for me but with 2 man it wont last full day (yes I know even at 400 it is probably overloaded for first hour or 2)
sometimes a little cramped with all equipment in it and if pressure washing have to strip all window cleaning gear out (not tank) then swap it all back - with transit would have been enough room
Later this year will need to employ a part timer is things carry on as they are so will run combo into ground then get a transit in new year.