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  1. M

    Camper Van Installation Certificate

    If installing a new 230v AC electrical system in a camper van which has the option of being supplied from an inverter from leisure batteries within the van or from a hook up with a change over switch. What supply characteristics are recorded on the certificate The inverter side would be an IT...
  2. N

    New Van - Renault Trafic

    I'm considering buying a Renault Trafic (2019-). Not sure whether to go new (+ warranty), or used and unknown at this point. As far as I know, these are the same van as the Fiat Talento and Nissan NV300. Is there any reason to go for a different badge? Has anyone got a horror story with the...
  3. C

    Leisure Batteries & Inverters for Mobile Coffee Van

    Hi All We're new here and looking for some advice to make sense of the world of leisure batteries and inverters. We're setting up a coffee van in an old Commer Highwayman. We've got an LPG coffee machine with its own battery and inverter for the electrical parts of it (pump, lights etc) We...
  4. W

    Start up equipments and van lease/financing

    I’m in the process of getting myself organised to start up my own electrical business next year. I don’t want to come unstuck so I’m trying to cover every base so when it comes to the time and I finally declare myself as a ltd company I want to make sure I’ve got everything I need and no nasty...
  5. N

    2nd small van Peugeot partner v Renault Kangoo

    Morning all, We have taken on another member of staff so now maxed out on the amount we can carry in one van we only need a small run around. We currently have the Renault traffic sport and it’s been a cracking van. need one side door, not over keen on Ford Connect or Courier but have found...
  6. M

    Finding a van in this crazy world

    Good morning, my goal for today is trying to find a van in this crazy world. My long term goal is to start my business middle to end of this year, took collection is coming along nicely, it would be lovely to get a van to have somewhere to put it all! Haha!
  7. telectrix

    Van Insurance Rip-Off

    last year my premium was £317. renewal quote ( no claims or anything changed ) £430. thanks but no thanks. visited the meerkat, £217. some difference??????? and get sleepy Oleg to add to collection, winner.
  8. T

    when wiring catering van...

    when wiring catering van ...have I read correctly or incorrectly 1....... I see catering vans on the street with their electrics run over the wall boarding and enclosed in conduit to their sockets . i.e surface electrics . Have I read correctly or incorrectly in thinking ....certain Festivals...
  9. S

    Van Flooring Suggestions?

    Hello All, I have recently brought a used van and am starting the process of stripping it out and building racking etc for my own requirements. Can anyone who has kitted out their own van suggest any decent suggestions for the flooring? It is already boarded so I'll leave that as it is but I...
  10. Strima

    Van Insurance Moan

    Last year my van insurance was £262, that was with no no claims as it was my first year of trading. Had a van written off through no fault last October, took ten months to sort out and still ended up out of pocket. Had my renewal through this year for the princely sum of £415. How the hell...
  11. D

    A question to any auto electricians, Toyota hiace van missing immobiliser!!!!!!

    Hi all, I will just start by saying any advice is much appreciated. I recently brought an old Toyota hiace van d4d 2004. Quite quickly it developed a starting problem. So whether the van had been running for a while or starting it from cold it was taking longer and longer to get it to run. I...
  12. P

    Advice on van racking

    Evening lads. Will soon be getting a new van (Citroen Dispatch) and am keen to kit her out with some decent storage and racking. In the past have always cobbled up something a bit unimpressive with roof laths and plywood. Would like something a bit more upmarket and would appreciate any advice...
  13. I

    Desperate Van owner needs expertise

    Hi All, I'm a working man relying on his van to stay in business - but of course it's developed a horrible electrical fault that needs more expertise than I can muster (I can do minor stuff ok). Vehicle forums have got me nowhere, so now I'm hoping you guys will be able to help: I have a 55...
  14. bigspark17

    Van lease, looking to contract hire

    Im looking to contract hire a new vivaro probably on a 3yr contract, im just wondering thoose of you who have leased do you have any advice? Im happy with the costing Vat mileage ect but worry about the costs should it (probably will) have a bump or scratch?! Getting quoted around £240+v with...
  15. F

    Can workers share a van in Covid restrictions?

    I’m taking two guys back from furlough tomorrow. In Scotland. Does anyone know if they can share a van or is it still one can each due to current restrictions
  16. C

    Van broken into........again

    Bought a new van on Father’s Day and today it got broken into at work. Luckily after last time I don’t leave anything in it. Although they stole my father’s day present, my new trainers. Makes me wonder why I bother working so others can take what they want for free
  17. littlespark

    Van for sale

    I’ve got my Citroen Berlingo for sale. £8,250. 67 plate, still in warranty. I’ve only had it since November, but I’m buying a bigger van. roof rack and tow bar included. Ply lined in back with shelving. Aftermarket reversing camera. Location Scottish Borders. 1594421626 Van..... bloody van...
  18. kropaske

    Replacement van grant

    If anyone interested there has been scrappage scheme introduced last year for London residents or congestion charge frequent users wanting to replace theirs vans. It can be lease or purchase but must be either electric or euro 6 diesel van and you must scrap your old vehicle. Its pretty...
  19. N

    Van- internal step ladder mounting

    Hello, Is there a product available (not a DIY solution) to stick our step ladders to the (internal) roof of the van. Instead of lying on top of everything. Have seen 'Jet Rack' on US sites. Looks a bit pricey and a bit of unistrut on top. For those that have this, what have you used?
  20. P

    Small van choice (2020 edition)

    At some point we might want a company van. Nothing too large as most of the time it will be one guy and a handful of tools. Occasionally a motor/gearbox weighing 120kg or so, maybe the odd bit of 2m or so tube, etc. Site has an access road which is pretty rough (one reason not to want to use...

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