I think I'm going to have to change my van fairly soon. It's a Renault trafic so transit size and as much as I love it I'm not sure I need such a big van again. Not the cheapest thing to run and used vans are still quite expensive.
But I do like the luxury of being able to just wheel my barrow in and out. It's a family vehicle so needs to seat 5 and it does both well.
Are there any other vehicles that will do the same? Berlingo perhaps but I'm not a big fan. Also considering Ford Grand tourneo connect.
But I do like the luxury of being able to just wheel my barrow in and out. It's a family vehicle so needs to seat 5 and it does both well.
Are there any other vehicles that will do the same? Berlingo perhaps but I'm not a big fan. Also considering Ford Grand tourneo connect.
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I'm needing to upgrade from a van to a family vehicle. I'm trying to find an inbetween solution, a crew cab van. Possibly aftermarket folding bench in the back so I still have space for a barrow to go in without collapsing it.
Might be worth a look.
I'm needing to upgrade from a van to a family vehicle. I'm trying to find an inbetween solution, a crew cab van. Possibly aftermarket folding bench in the back so I still have space for a barrow to go in without collapsing it.
Might be worth a look.
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I've been thinking same, got a transit but would rather have something smaller and cheaper to run.
I'm thinking Ford Transit connect or VW Caddy Maxi and a ski box on roof rack for the rods.
Barrow should go in ok fully loaded but without the rods
See link for review from carpfeed
Best Fishing vans
I've been thinking same, got a transit but would rather have something smaller and cheaper to run.
I'm thinking Ford Transit connect or VW Caddy Maxi and a ski box on roof rack for the rods.
Barrow should go in ok fully loaded but without the rods
See link for review from carpfeed
Best Fishing vans
some years ago now 2009ish I went from a Transporter to a Caddy and regretted it within months especially when I went to France as I could take the kitchen sink in the Transporter had to cut right back with the Caddy.
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I've got a ford Ranger Wildtrak and I love it, only problem now is I get in my wife's MB and its like driving a little tikes car.
Loads of room in back plus its kitted out like a decent car and quiet to drive. No issues with tracks to lakes either lol
I've got a ford Ranger Wildtrak and I love it, only problem now is I get in my wife's MB and its like driving a little tikes car.
Loads of room in back plus its kitted out like a decent car and quiet to drive. No issues with tracks to lakes either lol
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That's essentially what I have now, short wheel base with a row of seats in the back. It is great as a family vehicle, can throw bikes in the back etc. But lucky to get 34mpg, road tax is high.
I did consider just getting a newer van but prices seemed to really jump during/post covid with demand for delivery vehicles plus all those people buying campers.
Not going to pay loads of money for a van with 150k miles on it that seems to be the norm.
That's essentially what I have now, short wheel base with a row of seats in the back. It is great as a family vehicle, can throw bikes in the back etc. But lucky to get 34mpg, road tax is high.
I did consider just getting a newer van but prices seemed to really jump during/post covid with demand for delivery vehicles plus all those people buying campers.
Not going to pay loads of money for a van with 150k miles on it that seems to be the norm.
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I've had an L200 in the past, fun to drive but always found the load area awkward for fishing as long rather than high. Assume you don't push a barrow into it?
I've had an L200 in the past, fun to drive but always found the load area awkward for fishing as long rather than high. Assume you don't push a barrow into it?
Berlingo perhaps but I'm not a big fan. Also considering Ford Grand tourneo connect.
I looked at both in March and plumped for the Peugeot Rifter (Berlingo/Rifter/Vaux thing are all the same). The GTC was nice but I couldn't justify the price difference. I'm not sure on load areas (cant remember) but most are designed to take a euro pallet so its much of a muchness. I prefer the styling of the Rifter/Torneo, more aggressive/van like, the Berlingo is more car like, and I really don't like the Vaux on looks.
We went the Allure Rifter though did look at the GT but didn't like the plastic/cheap feel of the sky light.
I looked at both in March and plumped for the Peugeot Rifter (Berlingo/Rifter/Vaux thing are all the same). The GTC was nice but I couldn't justify the price difference. I'm not sure on load areas (cant remember) but most are designed to take a euro pallet so its much of a muchness. I prefer the styling of the Rifter/Torneo, more aggressive/van like, the Berlingo is more car like, and I really don't like the Vaux on looks.
We went the Allure Rifter though did look at the GT but didn't like the plastic/cheap feel of the sky light.
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I had to sell my VW Caddy van once both kids started school and traded it in for a VW Passat estate. I have to unload the barrow and lift it in but other than taking the handles off it stops in one piece. Having had a van for 20 odd years specifically for fishing ,I thought it'd be a mare going to a car but I'd go as far as saying I prefer it now.
I had to sell my VW Caddy van once both kids started school and traded it in for a VW Passat estate. I have to unload the barrow and lift it in but other than taking the handles off it stops in one piece. Having had a van for 20 odd years specifically for fishing ,I thought it'd be a mare going to a car but I'd go as far as saying I prefer it now.
ive had 3 Berlingo Multispaces in the past ..... Swallows a barrow (handles removed) .... Ive also had 4x4's, Estates, Sports cars and performance saloons ..... If i had to have only one vehicle again it would be the Berlingo ... not the coolest, nor quickest but I loved them. The most versatile vehicle on the market imo
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Yeah, ford ranger here. I love it! Expensive and thirsty but fun to drive. I do keep the rods in the front though as I don't have the cab back. You would get a barrow made up in the back if you had the cab but it wouldn't be very easy pushing it up or taking it down.
Yeah, ford ranger here. I love it! Expensive and thirsty but fun to drive. I do keep the rods in the front though as I don't have the cab back. You would get a barrow made up in the back if you had the cab but it wouldn't be very easy pushing it up or taking it down.
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Had kit, bait and food for a trip to France in my Caddy for 2 people, so you must have been taking the kitchen sink🤷♂️
Had kit, bait and food for a trip to France in my Caddy for 2 people, so you must have been taking the kitchen sink🤷♂️
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I'd totally agree but the new one is no looker
I still have/ had from new my 07 plate Multispace, still going strong
I'd totally agree but the new one is no looker
I still have/ had from new my 07 plate Multispace, still going strong
Ice-cream vans, they're the future.
Leccy barrow through the backdoor 99's and Rocket lollies out the side door down the pond in the summer👍
Leccy barrow through the backdoor 99's and Rocket lollies out the side door down the pond in the summer👍
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Get it mapped and an EGR delete, 40-50 bhp more, better torque and better fuel efficiency
Get it mapped and an EGR delete, 40-50 bhp more, better torque and better fuel efficiency