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Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:08 am
by mickavalon
I'm looking to buy a new Van for work, and I've been looking for a while, no rush, just looking.
I currrently Drive a T280 mwb Transit, all signed up but an 02 plate, and we also use a LDV Crew cab Tipper, same age ,but looks like the Taliban have launched a few RPG's at it.
I'm moving yards, after 6 break ins in the last 6 months, and to get nearer to home, but my new lock up has quite a narrow entrance, and will be a bit hairy in the LDV. My other problem is me old man who normally drives the LdV wants to retire and me labourer just got banned for no Insurance(donut).
So I want to sell both vans and get one all purpose.
Now I know this sounds like an easy option, just get a newer version ovf the LDV, but Parkings tight up my road and as I'll be using it to work in and do quotes etc, I need something that looks decent, carries what I need and ain't that massive.
I've thought about a trailer but they ain't always practical, so at the moment I'm torn between a crewcab Transit or such like, or I've got me eyes on a neat little VW crew cab tipper, 07 plate. My only concern is carrying all the regular gear we use in a crew cab just wrecks your seats and means you end up with a tool box on the back (not a problem). Any thoughts?
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 7:49 am
by lutonlagerlout
cabstars are narrow and have a good turning circle mick
especially compared to transits
transits are much more comfortable
cabstar with a toolbox has worked for us
I can get breaker,drill ,stihl,small grinder and all my hand tools in the box
so they keep dry and safe
cheers LLL
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 12:24 pm
by GB_Groundworks
most crew cabs, the bench is easily removed or on some ive seen folds out the way, we used to have a renault master crew cab that did it and we blacked out the back windows
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 3:28 pm
by mickavalon
I think the Transit and such, look ugly, a bit style over content I know, but it's my main vehicle, I haven't got the luxury of another apart from the wifes old Almera. I'd looked at the Cabstar, and if I could get hold of something with one of those shuttered tool boxes instead of the Crew cab I'd go for it. My sensible head is saying get a Transit/Iveco or such like and my Daft side is saying go for the VW, cos it's Army Green, and I could almost persuade the missus we could use it for camping(and not scare the site owner into thinking we're Travellers). 
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 5:18 pm
by dig dug dan
the cabstar crew cab (which i have ) was the only one i looked at that you could actually take the seats out. They do in fact fold up out the way, but as i never use them, i just unbolted them and removed them all together, along with the rear heater and the seatbelts.
The vauxhall, vw and mitsubishi all had a fixed metal skirt under the seats that could not be removed
Why not get some metal boxes fitted to the under side too , which i did on mine??
they also make bolt on toolboxes for the rear
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:06 pm
by mike builder/landscaper
vauxwagon caddy??
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 6:47 pm
by Dave_L
I couldn't reccommend the VW Crafter - I guess that is what you are talking about, tipper-wise?
My mate bought one and it's been a horror story and is heavy on fuel.
EDIT - COULDN'T
Edited By Dave_L on 1355588352
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:14 pm
by lutonlagerlout
mixed statement there dave ???
LLL
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:31 pm
by mickavalon
No Dave, it's actually a VW Transporter tipper, with a crew cab, like the type all the Surfers buy when they can't afford an old camper. I'd thought of that Dan, are they expensive mate?
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 8:33 pm
by rimexboy
mike builder/landscaper wrote:vauxwagon caddy??
i had this caddy a couple of years ago, but i guess you mean the newer ones
Posted: Fri Dec 14, 2012 9:18 pm
by dig dug dan
I'd thought of that Dan, are they expensive mate?
have to dig out the invoice, i seem to remember i gave the guy the measurements, told him i wanted a lock on each of them, and he made four brackets for me to mount them on, and i think i paid £220 inc delivery. I thought that was a good price.
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 5:34 am
by local patios and driveway
This vw vans are brilliant, i borrowed a single cab transporter tipper, very rare back then and was coachbuilt. Breat motor. If i had the money i would love one. Remove rear seats of a crew cab and have 3 seats in front
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 7:50 am
by michaelthegardener
cant help thinking you pay more for the name with a VW 
saying that id love a transporter myself want a new van myself and as much as rust worries me i might go for a transit how reliable has it been for you ?
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 2:33 pm
by local patios and driveway
Bear in mind the vw will hold its value way better than most other vans on the market. Compare a second hamd transporter to a second hamd transit, the difference is maybe 25% on same age and milage
Posted: Sat Dec 15, 2012 3:31 pm
by rimexboy
I'm with local patios and drives on this to, they hold there money