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I think I need to get myself a little van. Nothing fancy or huge, but should be able to comfortably fit in a large bathtub, haul rubbish to the dump etc.
Don't want anything huge because it's for central london. Really don't even know what to look for. or if there's any kind of amazing features out there.
Don't think I'd like to spend much more than about 5-6k, and something other than white wouldn't be bad!
Don't want anything huge because it's for central london. Really don't even know what to look for. or if there's any kind of amazing features out there.
Don't think I'd like to spend much more than about 5-6k, and something other than white wouldn't be bad!
Vauxhall Astravan could be worth a look, not sure whether it'll fit a bathtub. It's nice though because they're basically a car.
Other than that VW Caddy - again not sure it's long enough for a tub. The next step up would be "proper" vans eg. Transit or things like the Ford Connect, Renault Trafic... you won't find a VW transporter for sensible money they're mad prices
Other than that VW Caddy - again not sure it's long enough for a tub. The next step up would be "proper" vans eg. Transit or things like the Ford Connect, Renault Trafic... you won't find a VW transporter for sensible money they're mad prices
HotJambalaya said:
I think I need to get myself a little van. Nothing fancy or huge, but should be able to comfortably fit in a large bathtub, haul rubbish to the dump etc.
Don't want anything huge because it's for central london. Really don't even know what to look for. or if there's any kind of amazing features out there.
Don't think I'd like to spend much more than about 5-6k, and something other than white wouldn't be bad!
Will the local dump/recycling centre let vans in with personal waste or would you need to get a permit each time?Don't want anything huge because it's for central london. Really don't even know what to look for. or if there's any kind of amazing features out there.
Don't think I'd like to spend much more than about 5-6k, and something other than white wouldn't be bad!
Are you buying the van just to remove bath tubs from your house? How many bathtubs do you need to get rid of here?
Also, as said you'll need a "Propaaa vannn innit guv" for such bulky items. And the local Tip get a bit edgy with vans, if its rented I've just shown them a rental agreement in the past.
Also, as said you'll need a "Propaaa vannn innit guv" for such bulky items. And the local Tip get a bit edgy with vans, if its rented I've just shown them a rental agreement in the past.
Picking up an AstraVan myself on Friday.
Here are some specs...
Loadspace dimensions
Maximum load length mm (inches)
– Standard vehicle (A) 1825 (71.8)
– With optional Flex bulkhead 2680 (105.5)
Maximum load width
– Standard vehicle (B) 1376 (54.2)
– Between wheel arches (C) 1103 (43.4)
Maximum load height
– Standard vehicle (D) 900 (35.4)
Access dimensions
– Tailgate aperture height 766 (30.1)
– Tailgate aperture width 1024 (40.3)
– Flex bulkhead aperture width 531 (20.9)
– Flex bulkhead aperture height 276 (10.9)
Loadspace volume (VDA method) cu.m (cu.ft.)
– Standard vehicle 1.58 (55.8)
More here http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/bypass/download/gb/Astra...
Here are some specs...
Loadspace dimensions
Maximum load length mm (inches)
– Standard vehicle (A) 1825 (71.8)
– With optional Flex bulkhead 2680 (105.5)
Maximum load width
– Standard vehicle (B) 1376 (54.2)
– Between wheel arches (C) 1103 (43.4)
Maximum load height
– Standard vehicle (D) 900 (35.4)
Access dimensions
– Tailgate aperture height 766 (30.1)
– Tailgate aperture width 1024 (40.3)
– Flex bulkhead aperture width 531 (20.9)
– Flex bulkhead aperture height 276 (10.9)
Loadspace volume (VDA method) cu.m (cu.ft.)
– Standard vehicle 1.58 (55.8)
More here http://www.vauxhall.co.uk/bypass/download/gb/Astra...
LankyLegoHead said:
Are you buying the van just to remove bath tubs from your house? How many bathtubs do you need to get rid of here?
Also, as said you'll need a "Propaaa vannn innit guv" for such bulky items. And the local Tip get a bit edgy with vans, if its rented I've just shown them a rental agreement in the past.
I'm sort of drifting into property refurbishments, so lots of lugging stuff around, bathtub out, bath tub in. Shower enclosures, flat pack kitchens, crates of tiles etc....Also, as said you'll need a "Propaaa vannn innit guv" for such bulky items. And the local Tip get a bit edgy with vans, if its rented I've just shown them a rental agreement in the past.
I've dallied about with skips before, but unless you fill the bugger the minute you get it, its filled over night by every other scroate around.
soad said:
Chevy Astro Van?
I actually do find that outrageously coolhttp://www2.autotrader.co.uk/classified/advert/201...
Fast Bug said:
You'll need a permit for the tip, it will give you a set amount of trips over a year. Although I think my local tip takes a crumpled £20 note if you run out of trips on your permit...
It varies. Mine don't require any permit for vans. They do however prohibit trade waste of any sort, including from property refurbs. How they enforce this whilst allowing DIY waste I've no idea.The local tip varies from area to area, these days locally you need permits.
In my experience avoid the VW Caddy at all costs, you'll pay a premium to have one, and mine has been the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned, actually being more unreliable than a Rover 75 I once had !
I'm struggling to suggest anything other than a petrol Vauxhall (if you can find one), as all the diesels seem to have diesel engine issues !
In my experience avoid the VW Caddy at all costs, you'll pay a premium to have one, and mine has been the most unreliable vehicle I've ever owned, actually being more unreliable than a Rover 75 I once had !
I'm struggling to suggest anything other than a petrol Vauxhall (if you can find one), as all the diesels seem to have diesel engine issues !
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