Thinking about first Van - Page 3

uk_dave&gill · 27th December 2014, 16:45

Definitely!

Give me a mo and I'll do the figures for you....

uk_dave&gill · 27th December 2014, 16:52

OK, maybe not as "definitely" as I thought, but getting there! I was thinking that as it had a lower MTPLM than ours, it would tick all the boxes, but was forgetting that we ran over the 85% figure as I was happy to do so with years of experience!

Anyway, for this one you're getting

Kerbweight ratio: 91%
Towing limit ratio: 91%
Gross train weight ratio: 100%
BHP per ton : 54

so certainly "do-able".

Looks a nice van too, but not exactly on your doorstep this one?

EDIT: 90 miles? Not too bad!

A19_Graham · 27th December 2014, 16:57

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Originally Posted by uk_dave&gill

OK, maybe not as "definitely" as I thought, but getting there! I was thinking that as it had a lower MTPLM than ours, it would tick all the boxes, but was forgetting that we ran over the 85% figure as I was happy to do so with years of experience!

Anyway, for this one you're getting

Kerbweight ratio: 91%
Towing limit ratio: 91%
Gross train weight ratio: 100%
BHP per ton : 54

so certainly "do-able".

Looks a nice van too, but not exactly on your doorstep this one?

EDIT: 90 miles? Not too bad!

Not quite, but only Carlisle, which is about 65 Miles or so. So definitely close enough.

Has a nice "look" about it

Tin Tent · 27th December 2014, 17:02

Would'nt bother with first one already had big damp problem and thats the killer. In my experience many van interiors look good but don't just get swept away by that, look in all the lockers inside and out round windows make sure inner walls and floors aren't spongy take a damp meter with you and have a good smell if there's air freshners about be aware, bit long winded but hope it helps, lots out there hope you find what you are looking for.

uk_dave&gill · 27th December 2014, 17:06

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Originally Posted by Tin Tent

and have a good smell

The nose test is always a good one! If the van honks when you view it, it's always going to honk and chances are you won't get used to it enough to not notice. If there's a nice "new van" smell (and you'll know it when you smell it) that always bodes well

A19_Graham · 27th December 2014, 18:12

Thanks for the advice Chaps.

I wasn't fussed on the first one tbh, it was only after mentioning the weight, and it being local, that I even looked at it.

My first choice, is clearly too heavy, which is a shame, as it looks like a new pin. The second one, in Carlisle will be definitely worth a look.

Even just watched the video walk through that they have posted on the add.

Tow bar will be the next thing on the shopping list (or the first lol)

RPWC · 27th December 2014, 19:39

Graham, if you do the towing course, depending on the ins company,you may get a discount on premium for doing it. The main insures are caravan club and caravan guard . Expect to pay about £130/150 for middle of the road insurance, a fully comprehensive policy will,be a bit more . Depends where you store it.

Tin Tent · 27th December 2014, 21:17

Have to have a re think when my ins is due with E&L, must say i had no problems with a claim i had in 2009 hope i can last until August when i'm due for renewal.

Dorset Bob · 27th December 2014, 23:22

Rather than using a ZT to tow a caravan, you could always just get a motorhome.

A19_Graham · 28th December 2014, 00:12

I'd love a motorhome, had a couple of large campers. But they're so expensive, and my numbers didn't come up again

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uk_dave&gill This is my second home .. Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Town Posts: 4,166 Thanks: 1 Thanked 189 Times in 105 Posts	OK, maybe not as "definitely" as I thought, but getting there! I was thinking that as it had a lower MTPLM than ours, it would tick all the boxes, but was forgetting that we ran over the 85% figure as I was happy to do so with years of experience! Anyway, for this one you're getting Kerbweight ratio: 91% Towing limit ratio: 91% Gross train weight ratio: 100% BHP per ton : 54 so certainly "do-able". Looks a nice van too, but not exactly on your doorstep this one? EDIT: 90 miles? Not too bad! __________________ Dave Last edited by uk_dave&gill; 27th December 2014 at 16:54..

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Tin Tent Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stourport On Severn Worcestershire Posts: 151 Thanks: 42 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Would'nt bother with first one already had big damp problem and thats the killer. In my experience many van interiors look good but don't just get swept away by that, look in all the lockers inside and out round windows make sure inner walls and floors aren't spongy take a damp meter with you and have a good smell if there's air freshners about be aware, bit long winded but hope it helps, lots out there hope you find what you are looking for.

27th December 2014, 18:12	#26
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	Thanks for the advice Chaps. I wasn't fussed on the first one tbh, it was only after mentioning the weight, and it being local, that I even looked at it. My first choice, is clearly too heavy, which is a shame, as it looks like a new pin. The second one, in Carlisle will be definitely worth a look. Even just watched the video walk through that they have posted on the add. Tow bar will be the next thing on the shopping list (or the first lol)

27th December 2014, 21:17	#28
Tin Tent Avid contributor rover 75 tourer Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Stourport On Severn Worcestershire Posts: 151 Thanks: 42 Thanked 27 Times in 25 Posts	Have to have a re think when my ins is due with E&L, must say i had no problems with a claim i had in 2009 hope i can last until August when i'm due for renewal.

28th December 2014, 00:12	#30
A19_Graham I really should get out more....... Land Rover Freelander 2 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Hartlepool Posts: 2,454 Thanks: 3,124 Thanked 722 Times in 482 Posts	I'd love a motorhome, had a couple of large campers. But they're so expensive, and my numbers didn't come up again