organising vans

[ManchesterGas]

Yep, LPG, sick of paying 1.50 a litre for the diesel! I get LPG for around 60p/litre and there are ways of getting it cheaper, plus they cant syphon the tank!

I also like the response of a petrol engine, might add a supercharger and a mappable ecu if I need more power.

I know there will be a bit of weight in the MDF compared to ally but I don't think that it'll cost me an extra £250 a year in fuel!

 

[SafeGasInstall]

nothing to do with the thread but just to mention .

did clean my van two weeks ago got most of the staff i dont need and did get about 80miles more out of the full tank . if you all try will realise that 50% of the staff in the van is not need for it

 

[PlumbBobBob]

i think i will be sorting out my van tomorrow.

 

[ManchesterGas]

nothing to do with the thread but just to mention .

did clean my van two weeks ago got most of the staff i dont need and did get about 80miles more out of the full tank . if you all try will realise that 50% of the staff in the van is not need for it

How many staff do you keep in the van? do you let them go home at night 😀

 

[Guest123]

Mines is a fully racked out LWB Transit and it's like a mobile plumbers merchant/workshop on wheels. I even have a table saw on board. No way could I empty it as I'd end up needing something I've left out. Fuel economy is very poor as I only get 80miles to £20 worth of diesel, but I couldn't downsize to a smaller van, lack of space would drive me nuts.

 

[bennygas]

here's mine, was gonna sweep it out, but can't be arsed...

 

[Barry98]

the bag you sent me houses the bailey lockfast set for fluework thats to good to travel in the van,thats tucked away in the garage,nice and dry,waiting for chimneys the set i have on the van is for dirty work

ok let you off , she just made me another 2 didnt even ask 🙂

 

[Dannypipe]

After years of having big vans, I downsized a few years ago. Boy do I regret it.

We bought a brand new car last year, when that's paid off, I'll get a new van.

Here's some photos I took for insurance purposes (to cover my tools). I've since cleaned it up, and carry less stuff, but as you can imagine, the van is packed. The passenger footwell has an old F&E tank full of clips and crap. Behind each seat is more stuff.

Believe it or not, I carry a stock of 15/60 pump, two and three port motorised valve, stats, cable, pipe, and the usual pipe, clips, washers, fittings etc.

I really want a new van badly!!

 

[Dannypipe]

I should add, I have a lock up that is stuffed with spares, so if I get a call out, I ask what's up and usually can come prepared.

 

[bennygas]

danny, full marks for perseverence, that must've been murder with so much kit and so little space - had a little peugeot partner that a bit like that inside - was so so pleased when I got meself a transit (and then it blew up)

 

[SafeGasInstall]

nice cottage danny

 

[Nostrum]

Spent the last 2 days fitting out the van, will put some pictures up in the plumbers arms (don't really want everybody seeing the contents) when i'm done. No taking the mickey for it being spankingly clean though, i've not done any work in it yet!

 

[Destroyer2813]

Couldnt live with a small van having to loads of gear just to get to what i want. Good to see the missus putting the washing out Danny :wink5: unlike mine whos obsessed with the tumble drier

 

[scotty plumber]

What is the plumbers arms?

 

[Nostrum]

It's the exclusive section for only the finest of mechanical engineers to relax in. There is a hot tub and large cinema screen, along with bikini wearing barmaids who fan us and feed us grapes straight off the vine. We regularly sit together sipping champagne looking down out nose's at the lower class of internet plumber sniggering at thou unholy ones.






Basically you get a few hundred posts and your in...

 

[scotty plumber]

It's the exclusive section for only the finest of mechanical engineers to relax in. There is a hot tub and large cinema screen, along with bikini wearing barmaids who fan us and feed us grapes straight off the vine. We regularly sit together sipping champagne looking down out nose's at the lower class of internet plumber sniggering at thou unholy ones.






Basically you get a few hundred posts and your in...

That sounds like the life for me!

 

[Dannypipe]

If only!!!

 

[tamz]

Here's some photos I took for insurance purposes (to cover my tools).

I could have loaned you a full set of Hilti's (for photographic purposes only) if you just needed proof for the insurance :wink:

\I must say i've never added tools or goods in transit cover to my van insurances. It usually costs more than it is worth. I'd need to have them nicked every other year for it to be worthwhile and the young locals have better things to do to make a couple of quid up my way.

nice cottage danny

You do like the wee stone cottages with a decent garden Stan :smile:

 

[tamz]

Good to see the missus putting the washing out Danny :wink5: unlike mine whos obsessed with the tumble drier

Its all in the training :lol: Mine frantically watches the forecast and if the washing machine goes on at around 11pm i know it will be a dry day tomorrow.

The downside is if i'm in before her and it starts raining i get moaned at for not bringing the washing in :lol:

 

[Dannypipe]

I don't understand the washing machine, dishwasher or cooker.....but then she doesn't get me either....booom booom.