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Duratec
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   Old Thread  #9 6 May 2025 at 1.32pm  0  Login    Register
In reply to Post #8
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.
harveyboy
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   Old Thread  #8 6 May 2025 at 10.29am  0  Login    Register
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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.
Norfolk_Bob
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Norfolk_Bob
   Old Thread  #7 6 May 2025 at 7.24am  0  Login    Register
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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.
Darkieallard
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   Old Thread  #6 4 May 2025 at 8.53pm  0  Login    Register
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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
harveyboy
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   Old Thread  #5 4 May 2025 at 7.18pm  0  Login    Register
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Very helpful karmh thank you
karmh
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karmh
   Old Thread  #4 4 May 2025 at 7.14pm  1  Login    Register
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.
ip100
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ip100
   Old Thread  #3 4 May 2025 at 4.52pm  1  Login    Register
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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.
inzenity
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inzenity
   Old Thread  #2 4 May 2025 at 3.09pm  0  Login    Register
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
harveyboy
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   Old Thread  #1 4 May 2025 at 2.29pm  0  Login    Register
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.
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