I want a new van

[acaciaguy]

It has to be able to fit 8 x 4 in it comfortably as well as the general kit. Any thoughts. Advice greatly appreciated

 

[Dumbo]

It has to be able to fit 8 x 4 in it comfortably as well as the general kit. Any thoughts. Advice greatly appreciated

Long wheel base , they say you can get sheets in normal but not when you got other year in them

 

[acaciaguy]

Long wheel base , they say you can get sheets in normal but not when you got other year in them

Thank you. Any suggestions of models
I’m thinking of a L3H2 boxer.

 

[Dumbo]

Thank you. Any suggestions of models
I’m thinking of a L3H2 boxer.

Not really , it's down to budget , can't think there are many bad vans being made nowadays

 

[Boggs]

I’ve got a 17 plate LWB Renault Trafic, i did moan at the start of my ownership but it’s actually a really versatile van.
And it only cost £10900 plus vat pre reg from Renault Retail, and came with 3 years 2 months warranty and roadside assistance.
Had it valued recently at £9300 plus vat with 18000 miles on it.

I find it best to buy at Christmas as the deals can be really good.

 

[acaciaguy]

That sounds like a great deal. Will have a look. What were your original moanings about ?

 

[Unused Account 1]

It has to be able to fit 8 x 4 in it comfortably as well as the general kit. Any thoughts. Advice greatly appreciated

Roof rack will do that
Same here mate looking for van myself ,what you driving now

 

[acaciaguy]

I use my Skoda yeti. Which is a great car and done me well but I’m fed up of having to get boards delivered. I need to van to progress the business

 

[Unused Account 1]

What van you fancy getting

 

[Dan]

Not really , it's down to budget , can't think there are many bad vans being made nowadays

It's usually more the engines to be fair. Those cross-over ones when two brands go quids in on one model but both name it as their own can suck.

But then again some rock as a result I guess so that wasn't helpful at all lol

 

[Spare Tool]

Got a brand new pre registered transit custom in April, 50 miles on the clock, manufacturers warranty from pre registered date, was registered in Oct last year...£6k cheaper than brand band new

 

[Boggs]

That sounds like a great deal. Will have a look. What were your original moanings about ?

Small things like the DAB radio reception and coming out of a Transit Custom it didn’t have the insulated bulkhead and that it ran on adblue.

 

[Dan]

Small things like the DAB radio reception and coming out of a Transit Custom it didn’t have the insulated bulkhead and that it ran on adblue.

Nearly all run on that now don't they?

 

[Boggs]

Nearly all run on that now don't they?

Yeah I think they do.

It seemed to use more in the first 10000 miles than in the last 8000.

 

[Spare Tool]

I'm on 1500 miles and haven't had a warning to put any adblue in yet...sure sales woman (might be wrong) told me about every 7000 miles needs filling up..

 

[acaciaguy]

What van do people in here have ?

 

[Tony_C]

Caddy Maxi, could probably do with something a little bit bigger but i get by fine.

 

[Boggs]

I was getting around 4000 miles on a tank of adblue to begin with, I thought it was faulty at first but it gradually improved.

 

[Dumbo]

Renault traffic , before that vw transporter .

 

[acaciaguy]

The traffics look good value. What one do you have?

 

[Boggs]

120 Business + as it adds air con.

 

[Dumbo]

The traffics look good value. What one do you have?

I don't know , 100 and something horsepower, pretty basic but has aircon

 

[acaciaguy]

What van you fancy getting

Going to around some dealers today. Mainly looking at Trafic , boxer and transit custom.

 

[Dumbo]

If I had the money I would get one with a auto box I know merc used to one but I don't know if anybody does now
Also consider dead locks. More so with some vehicles than others . As for fitting it out look at van racking group on Facebook

 

[Spare Tool]

Got the dealocks fitted on the custom, used an independent locksmith was £160.. I've racked mine out in 18mm ply built around the tools and boxes for a snug fit....ply does have its uses after all Also worth getting gap insurance on a new van..

 

[acaciaguy]

Got the dealocks fitted on the custom, used an independent locksmith was £160.. I've racked mine out in 18mm ply built around the tools and boxes for a snug fit....ply does have its uses after all Also worth getting gap insurance on a new van..

Which size custom do you have?

 

[Spare Tool]

Which size custom do you have?

SWB low roof...it fits a 8x4 in corner to corner long as you don't run the racking right across bulkhead..

 

[acaciaguy]

Thanks for the reply Andy. Nice set up. Are you saying that the only way to get 8 x 4 in the SWB is to have it diagonally across the van and not straight in ?

 

[Spare Tool]

Thanks for the reply Andy. Nice set up. Are you saying that the only way to get 8 x 4 in the SWB is to have it diagonally across the van and not straight in ?

Correct, they're about 6 inches too short cuz the bulkhead is angled out...silly I know and hadn't realized till I tried to get a pboard in straight...no probs corner to corner though.

 

[Dumbo]

Same with my traffic and my old transporter, so if you want to slide sheets straight in . LWB