Looking to spend no more than £6000 on a medium sized van mainly to fish from my bedchair being fixed in the van, any tips and things to avoid please? Would windows increase or decrease the likelihood of it being broke into? Also Van's to avoid or go for would be appreciated, I like the mercedes vito but not started seriously looking yet.
Not my thing but this is from an old acquaintance of mine who converted his van for that exact purpose. At the end of the video he goes through the things he adjusted and why. Subs in english on and there are some good tips to be had:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c-2-zzWNZxs&pp=ygUQRm94IHJvZWxvZiBzY2h1dA%3D%3D
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c-2-zzWNZxs&pp=ygUQRm94IHJvZWxvZiBzY2h1dA%3D%3D
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Tbh 6 grand won't get you much, van prices are through the roof at the moment. You're likely to be looking at something pretty old on high mileage , and vans tend to get hammered.
Tbh 6 grand won't get you much, van prices are through the roof at the moment. You're likely to be looking at something pretty old on high mileage , and vans tend to get hammered.
You'd probably get a decent transit custom with around 100k on for that with cam chain and not belt which is by far the better version (pre 2016).
Vitos are quite small and have sliding doors on both sides I believe which could be a plus or a hindrance.
Id say if you don't plan on leaving stuff in there worth robbing then windows probably best bet.
Vitos are quite small and have sliding doors on both sides I believe which could be a plus or a hindrance.
Id say if you don't plan on leaving stuff in there worth robbing then windows probably best bet.
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Very helpful karmh thank you
Very helpful karmh thank you
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I agree i have a 2015 ford transit custom SWB and perfect for fishing and every day use.
Mine was a crew cab but ended up removing the seats and now is just a panel van with twin sliding doors and windows
I agree i have a 2015 ford transit custom SWB and perfect for fishing and every day use.
Mine was a crew cab but ended up removing the seats and now is just a panel van with twin sliding doors and windows
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I got a 2019 Peugeot Partner van for around that sort of price. Very happy with it but the rods do have to go via the hatch into the cab.
I got a 2019 Peugeot Partner van for around that sort of price. Very happy with it but the rods do have to go via the hatch into the cab.
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Is there enough room for the bedchair to sleep on bob please? Massive price drop when you move towards citroen, Renault or Peugeot which I understand but not fussed about image just want something reliable.
Is there enough room for the bedchair to sleep on bob please? Massive price drop when you move towards citroen, Renault or Peugeot which I understand but not fussed about image just want something reliable.
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I believe the PSA vans (Peugeot, Citroen etc) of that age also use wet belts. And suffer the same problems the Fords do, if they haven't been looked after.
That might be part of the price drop.
I believe the PSA vans (Peugeot, Citroen etc) of that age also use wet belts. And suffer the same problems the Fords do, if they haven't been looked after.
That might be part of the price drop.
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I think you're right. And so do vws I believe.
My mate has a brand new crafter for work and the turbos gone just over 1000 miles!
I have a 65 plate transit and it that goes I'll get another the same year with the cam chain.
One thing to bare in mind in regards to a van is it's a commercial vehicle so you'll pay more on tax and insurance. Also vans are thirsty and the older ones aren't ULEV. If I was getting a vehicle just solely for fishing I'd be looking at an estate or SUV type.
I think you're right. And so do vws I believe.
My mate has a brand new crafter for work and the turbos gone just over 1000 miles!
I have a 65 plate transit and it that goes I'll get another the same year with the cam chain.
One thing to bare in mind in regards to a van is it's a commercial vehicle so you'll pay more on tax and insurance. Also vans are thirsty and the older ones aren't ULEV. If I was getting a vehicle just solely for fishing I'd be looking at an estate or SUV type.
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I use a pickup... Ok I can't wheel my loaded barrow in and out of it, but it swallows everything I need and is great for wet smelly nets and dogs.
For loading, I wheel the part loaded barrow up via an aluminium ramp, and chuck everything else I need in and around that. The rod bag fits nicely inside the cabin, with both 12 and 10ft rods.
I use a pickup... Ok I can't wheel my loaded barrow in and out of it, but it swallows everything I need and is great for wet smelly nets and dogs.
For loading, I wheel the part loaded barrow up via an aluminium ramp, and chuck everything else I need in and around that. The rod bag fits nicely inside the cabin, with both 12 and 10ft rods.
One thing with vans and most insurers
They will not let you transfer any no claims bonus across.
They will not let you transfer any no claims bonus across.
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All very good information thank you gents, main thing I need for health purposes is a bed chair to save me erecting my titan.
All very good information thank you gents, main thing I need for health purposes is a bed chair to save me erecting my titan.
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That's not true, you can insure any van on a personal policy (non-commerical) my custom is cheaper to insurance than my Audi Q5.
That's not true, you can insure any van on a personal policy (non-commerical) my custom is cheaper to insurance than my Audi Q5.
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Also not true, some policies wont let you but most will.
Also not true, some policies wont let you but most will.