In reply to Post #28
My porter fits with handles on and as I say rods up to 13' angled across.
My porter fits with handles on and as I say rods up to 13' angled across.
When i looked a few years back, i went with a peugeot expert, new shape. Much better spec, and lower mileage, for your money than the ford/vw equivalents.
I actually regret buying a van now, few years ago, stopped at tescos on my way to a Xmas social to get food. 11am in the morning on a Thursday. Came out after 20 minutes to a nice hole in one of the side doors. My heart sank as all my gear was in the back. Luckily, they must have been disturbed, or seen no tools and gave up. They took nothing luckily. There is a thin piece of sheet metal covering the locking mechanism. Cheapest repair was to add the metal plates on.
But now im paranoid about parking anywhere. I could have got a decent 5 series BMW touring for the same money, and wish id have done that. Much harder to break into, way more comfortable, and better for everyday use.
I actually regret buying a van now, few years ago, stopped at tescos on my way to a Xmas social to get food. 11am in the morning on a Thursday. Came out after 20 minutes to a nice hole in one of the side doors. My heart sank as all my gear was in the back. Luckily, they must have been disturbed, or seen no tools and gave up. They took nothing luckily. There is a thin piece of sheet metal covering the locking mechanism. Cheapest repair was to add the metal plates on.
But now im paranoid about parking anywhere. I could have got a decent 5 series BMW touring for the same money, and wish id have done that. Much harder to break into, way more comfortable, and better for everyday use.
In reply to Post #25
I have had a 19 reg Berlingo for 5 years now, I didn't choose it I got given it by work.
It goes in for a yearly service and has been faultless, haven't had to do anything else to it.
I can get a loaded fox transporter power barrow in it with the handles pulled out and folded downwards.
A 13' rod bag with spod and marker sleeves on the outside goes on top at the 45 degree angle, it's tight though.
Lots of room left down the side.
I have had a 19 reg Berlingo for 5 years now, I didn't choose it I got given it by work.
It goes in for a yearly service and has been faultless, haven't had to do anything else to it.
I can get a loaded fox transporter power barrow in it with the handles pulled out and folded downwards.
A 13' rod bag with spod and marker sleeves on the outside goes on top at the 45 degree angle, it's tight though.
Lots of room left down the side.
In reply to Post #32
They wouldn't bother trying to get into the 5 series, theyd just smash the windows, from that perspective a deadlocked van wins hands down, but if they want it they'll get it.
They wouldn't bother trying to get into the 5 series, theyd just smash the windows, from that perspective a deadlocked van wins hands down, but if they want it they'll get it.
In reply to Post #34
They dont drive round car parks looking to break into cars as they do with vans. Mainly oppurtunist. Vans are targeted, and ridiculously easy to get into
They dont drive round car parks looking to break into cars as they do with vans. Mainly oppurtunist. Vans are targeted, and ridiculously easy to get into
In reply to Post #35
A couple of anti drill plates soon sorts it though. Plus experienced thieves know most vehicles weak points. At least with a van it's not all on display. My van advertises the company I work for, and that demo is a big part of it means there are always expensive tools that are easily sold onboard . I went over 10 years with no problem at all, then it got done one day at barking tube station car park, we had plates fitted and it's been fine for 5 years now. Its not hard to make it not worth their effort
A couple of anti drill plates soon sorts it though. Plus experienced thieves know most vehicles weak points. At least with a van it's not all on display. My van advertises the company I work for, and that demo is a big part of it means there are always expensive tools that are easily sold onboard . I went over 10 years with no problem at all, then it got done one day at barking tube station car park, we had plates fitted and it's been fine for 5 years now. Its not hard to make it not worth their effort
In reply to Post #36
The deadlocks and plates literally do nothing, they just make them make more of a mess of the can doors.
The deadlocks and plates literally do nothing, they just make them make more of a mess of the can doors.
In reply to Post #35
No, you're right, there tend to be more car than van thieves, on bikes, quick smash and grab.
As IP said, it can be made harder, but if they want it they'll get it, simple as, even if that means going through you. At some point you have to resign yourself to having done the best you can and if it happens, it happens.
No, you're right, there tend to be more car than van thieves, on bikes, quick smash and grab.
As IP said, it can be made harder, but if they want it they'll get it, simple as, even if that means going through you. At some point you have to resign yourself to having done the best you can and if it happens, it happens.
In reply to Post #37
My experience says otherwise. We have 5 vans loaded with expensive kit parked in some of the shadiest parts of London and the surrounding areas during times when vehicle break ins are happening every day and none of them are ever touched. This was not the case before having the plates fitted. That's as good a piece of evidence as you'll get, especially as it's literally advertised in massive red letters what we do.
My experience says otherwise. We have 5 vans loaded with expensive kit parked in some of the shadiest parts of London and the surrounding areas during times when vehicle break ins are happening every day and none of them are ever touched. This was not the case before having the plates fitted. That's as good a piece of evidence as you'll get, especially as it's literally advertised in massive red letters what we do.
So, I'm just following this up and will copy and paste this where I've commented on other threads.
Our 2019 Peugeot Rifter 1.5 Blue Hdi has just been recalled by Peugeot as a 'Urgent Safety Recall'. They're working their way through vins and contacting owners in some sort of sequence. There is also a compensation scheme in place for those who've already had issues.
To quote
May be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain, leading to abnormal noise, or a breakage of the chain in the worst case. To address this issue we will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. In addition the noise of your engine will be checked with a special application. If we see a problem with the chain we will replace it. If no problem is found we will replace the oil with to one with higher viscosity and special anti wear additives.
My car's already been serviced with the right oil but it will be going to Peugeot for a check, and to check it's still recommending the same oil. As this engine is used in other makes I assume they're on recall too, worth checking your engine.
Edit, looks like my engine is Engine (D) (DV5RC (YHZ))
EDIT, camshaft chain diagram below, no7
Our 2019 Peugeot Rifter 1.5 Blue Hdi has just been recalled by Peugeot as a 'Urgent Safety Recall'. They're working their way through vins and contacting owners in some sort of sequence. There is also a compensation scheme in place for those who've already had issues.
To quote
May be affected by premature wearing of the camshaft drive chain, leading to abnormal noise, or a breakage of the chain in the worst case. To address this issue we will update the software to improve oil pressure and reduce wear. In addition the noise of your engine will be checked with a special application. If we see a problem with the chain we will replace it. If no problem is found we will replace the oil with to one with higher viscosity and special anti wear additives.
My car's already been serviced with the right oil but it will be going to Peugeot for a check, and to check it's still recommending the same oil. As this engine is used in other makes I assume they're on recall too, worth checking your engine.
Edit, looks like my engine is Engine (D) (DV5RC (YHZ))
EDIT, camshaft chain diagram below, no7
I've decided to get a vw multivan. Ideal for local fishing and the twice a year French trips plus family use. And not too large so no more difficult to park in tight spots than an estate car