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How safe is your van racking?

I came across this article and I though it would be a good idea to sharehttp://www.fleetnews.co.uk/news/2007/6/18/safety-concerns-spiral-over-van-storage-systems/25022/I know it is not a recent article but I am sure that it is still a good reminder t

Started by Nick @ NM Garden Services Ltd in Vehicles

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Unused roof racks loose you ~10% more fuel

Received this Tweet from Which? Local:

#didyouknow, according to @rac_breakdown, an unused roof rack can increase fuel use by up to 10%? Eco-driving tips: http://whi.ch/Wpllk

I kind of knew, but had forgotten this...Guess I need to remove 2off from o

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

12 Replies · Reply by Paul McNulty Dec 29, 2012

I'm looking at getting a dropside. I've looked at Arborist style backs for the hand held machinery's safety and security and as long as the dropside is long enough I could put the tractor on it with the mower and then use a smaller meshed trail

Started by Woodster in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Woodster Nov 20, 2012

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Wasted driving time....

Managed to waste a huge amount of time this morning on A25 due to a major accident. Unfortunately Radio was not on, so had to sit & slog it out and was not easy to divert.

Got me thinking though - for those of you that have to do 'mileage' in your jo

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

15 Replies · Reply by Richard Boyd Sep 3, 2012

Van storage and racking ideas

Hello all

Just got my first van and currently all my stuff is just chucked in the back, mowers, trimmer,blower, rakes etc

Just wondering the best way to sort it all out with shelving etc.

How do you all do yours, any pics to show it off so I can steal

Started by James Macleod in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by James Macleod Aug 5, 2012

Nissan Primastar

Hi, I have just brought a Nissan Primastar, was wondering if anyone has any experience with these and whether there are any common faults?

Started by Lee Wells in Vehicles

3 Replies · Reply by Simon Smith Jul 10, 2012

Polaris Ranger EV

Just wondered if anyone out there has considered buying or is using the electric version of the very popular Polaris Ranger?

I would appreciate some feedback please as The Quad Centre has sold quite a few with no problems.

Started by Mark Taunton in Vehicles

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Dealing with rising fuel costs - the silent business killer

Whilst we continue to focus on and monitor the affect the hosepipe ban is having on the landscape and garden industry, one can't help thinking that we've taken our eyes of the rising cost of fuel.

Diesel and petrol is at record highs and there appea

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

31 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Apr 16, 2013

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Diesel - new meaning to 'self service '

Take a look : http://gu.com/p/36kn9/ Think we have it bad :-(

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

1 Reply · Reply by Brian www.mibservices.co.uk Apr 7, 2012

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Latest technology from Parrot mobile solutions

For all those techies out there (me included ;-)

Just read/watch what it can do - full integration of Hands free, mobile sevices, Web Apps, SATNAV maps, fuel location and Bluetooth music streaming from Iphones/Androids

I WANT ONE !!!!

http://www.par

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by Gary RK Mar 30, 2012

Mitsubishi L200 engine sizes

Hi, i know a lot of people on here run 4x4s and i'm thinking of getting an L200 for a daily hack, driving to work and the such. I'm after a pre 2006 model as i can't stand the look of the new shape one.

My question is that some are advertised as 2.5l

Started by briggsandscrapem in Vehicles

6 Replies · Reply by Nick Steele Mar 3, 2012

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Essential van kit - does yours contain everything it SHOULD?

This thread is a bit of a follow-on from the recent ones on vans/racking/tool storage etc...

Obviously everyone's vans carry their 'tools of trade' so to speak (the mowers, blowers, brushes, mixers, wackers etc) - but does your van kit contain all of

Started by Adam Pilgrim in Vehicles

37 Replies · Reply by Mitchel ingham Oct 5, 2015

A very quick Tree Mulch price question.

Evening all, how much would you charge for a ton dumpy bag of reasonable quality tree mulch, mixed hard and soft wood, fairly well broken down?.

Started by Michael Bates in Vehicles

5 Replies · Reply by Michael Bates Feb 9, 2012

how are your vans kitted out ? does it stay like that ?

me and my dad always have a sort out every few months and try to arrange our vans neatly, but within a few weeks there a mess again lol, new van soon hopefully will kit it out nicely,

pictures of kitted out vans guys ? :) mine will be on in a week or

Started by corey hansford in Vehicles

22 Replies · Reply by Tom Beevor Nov 4, 2014

Re-mapping or chip experience

With the rising cost of fuel does anybody have any experience of either re-mapping or chipping your engine to save fuel?

The suppliers make impressive claims but the cost ranges from roughly £100-500, at the higher end of this it would take a while to

Started by vernon major in Vehicles

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New Shape Nissan Cabstar

Does anyone own or have any experience of driving and using the new shape nissan cabstar. Any good or bad experiences would be good to hear.Are they reliable?Thank you in advance for any reply.

Started by Martyn Howe in Vehicles

13 Replies · Reply by Eric Barker Jan 27, 2012

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Motorists face record diesel prices

"Motorists are facing record diesel prices at the pumps after instability in the Persian Gulf led to an unprecedented rise in wholesale costs.

The average price of diesel on UK forecourts hit 141p a litre over the weekend.

Experts predict that by the

Started by Phil Voice in Vehicles

2 Replies · Reply by phil smith yewtreelandscapes.com Jan 9, 2012

Mercedes sprinter towing capacities ?

I've read that post 09 sprinters with the 316 engine and above can be plated to have a towing capacity of 3500kg creating a gross train weight of 7000kg. Does this apply to all 316 vans or does it have to be specified when ordering from new ?

I've tr

Started by briggsandscrapem in Vehicles

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plug in diesel tuning boxes

Im considering getting one of these plug in chips to improve fuel economy/performance on my pickup, does anyone have any experience with them? Do they actually work?

http://www.chipexpress.com/

Started by Chris Auld in Vehicles

19 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Dec 22, 2011

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Pimping up the Van !

We've had a factory fitted radio/CD player go kaput in one of the vans last week. We were doing a bit of running about today and popped into local dealer to get a replacement price.

After picking ourselves up of the floor (£300+) PLUS fitting ! We di

Started by Gary RK in Vehicles

4 Replies · Reply by Anthony Toop Dec 1, 2011

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