[Dazzler3370]

Afternoon gents,
I'm after  a bit and of advice
Specifically for my Ford Transit Connect L2
Official payload 976Kg

Currently using 500ltr  tank
2 leisure battery's total 50kg
2 electric reels 70kg
pump controller, pair of step ladders

Would you say  I could afford to put in a 650ltr or 700ltr tank
Or is that pushing it.
Yes I can do the maths but does my maxpayload mean that I can carry that much on a daily basis without putting too much stress on the van.
Has anybody had any experience of maxing out their vans without any problems.

I would like to get a bigger tank but I don't want to sell  my van, as it's only done 15k on a 18 plate so basically brand new.

Any advice welcome
Cheers
Dazzler

[dazmond]

ive got the same van L2 240 and the payload is 936kg.....i dont know where you ve got 976kg from(unless they ve changed it?(mines a 66 plate 2017)

theres no way your gonna be legal if you put a 650 in the back,also if you have 2 reels do you have a guy working with you too?if so then your van it just not suitable at all....its great for me as a sole trader with a 500L TANK but thats the limit.....

[Dazzler3370]

That's what I was thinking Dazmond.

My payload info is in on my paperwork.
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Dazzler

[Smudger]

I think your forgetting 2 people, fuel, extra water in the hose reels etc....

If I were you I’d go to a weigh bridge because the maths is nearly always out - it’s ALWAYS heavier than you think

You will by weighing it properly know for sure if you can carry the next size up, but from my experience it’s a no from me

Darran

[Pete Thompson]

Just a point; some stated payloads include fuel, plus driver. Some don’t.

It should be on your V5 document, or failing that there’s a payload checker thing in Grippa tanks website (you put your registration in, and it looks up the payload at the DVLA)

[tlwcs]

That's what I was thinking Dazmond.

My payload info is in on my paperwork.
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Dazzler

Dazmonds model is the executive with all the bells and whistles, it will be a little heavier hence the lower payload.

[Clever Forum Name]

That's what I was thinking Dazmond.

My payload info is in on my paperwork.
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Dazzler

Dazmonds model is the executive with all the bells and whistles, it will be a little heavier hence the lower payload.

Yep even things like colour coded bumpers vs plastic bumpers it all makes a difference.

[mac74]

With tank weight, a 650L tank full is 650kg with the water alone. Then you have the tank weight about another 40kg, and a cage (if u have one) could take your water setup only, to nearly 750kg, plus 120kg for your reels & batts makes it 870kg bare bones, then all your other gear on top, plus one passenger would take you over.