I'm in a hire van next week.

[Mike Jackson]

Well I'm home with the beast. It drives a lot better than I thought and was a real pleasure to drive after being stuck in a transit for a week and a half. Got to start sorting it tomorrow. Some of my toys have turned up so I can start kitting it out.

 

[TBServices]

 

[Dotty]

Preferably none of you pleasuring yourself over your new toy!

 

[Phil]

Was there much diesel in it Mike? Have you filled it up?

 

[Mike Jackson]

It was half full so had to fill up on the way home. Stuck £70 worth in. Will take some pics tomorrow.

 

[Dannypipe]

Arrrrrrgh. I want it to be mine. It's not fair!!!

I'm happy for you Mike. But it's tainted with jealousy.....LOL.

I have ordered snow chains for my wheels. So I guess I'll have to be happy with that.

 

[Leo21]

Green with envy mate. Bored with my van but can't justify changing it.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Okay piccy time

Front view


CQ9R1700 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Hydraulic connection on the front bumper.


CQ9R1701 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Control for the hydraulics.


CQ9R1702 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Rear off side.


CQ9R1703 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Side compartment. This will be used for tools. I'll be putting a tool chest at one end and cutting the bench down. There are two fold down seats and a diesel powered heater in the is compartment. At the moment the power is 110v but I'm waiting on a step up transformer to give me 240v. There is3 Kw of power from an engine mounted generator.


CQ9R1705 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

 

[villa_tom]

Are you going to get it sign written as well mike?

 

[Dannypipe]

Swwwweeeeet.

Bet you're well pleased mate. AND it started snowing here today. I've ordered the snow chains. That's about as good as it's gonna get for me van wise this/next year.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Rear view showing my new storage bins. The assorter boxes will be racked up on the right hand side behind the cupboard.


CQ9R1707 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

The other side. There was a hand wash unit, hand cleaner dispenser and towel holder on this side. I took them out, a carton of wipes takes up a lot less room. The cupboard will be used to store larger spare items. Hopefully I will be able to keep the centre area clear to transport materials to jobs.


CQ9R1708 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

Rear view showing the new security lock on the rear doors. At the moment it's packed out with large washers but I will be cutting some aluminium packing plates to level the two sides.


CQ9R1709 by Mike Jackson1, on Flickr

 

[Mike Jackson]

Are you going to get it sign written as well mike?

Definitely, it's like a bill board. can't waste all that advertising space.

 

[Gray0689]

Looking good mate

 

[villa_tom]

Definitely, it's like a bill board. can't waste all that advertising space.

Definitely a waste not too. Got a big space both sides to utilise as well. Plus pulling up at a job in a beast like that is a form of advertising in itself I suppose.

Just a little off topic, where did you get those coloured bins from, and how much where they if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Mike Jackson]

Got the bins from Plastic Storage Bins and Storage Systems

All the prices are on the site. I was looking at the kits for vans but because the sides are completely flat i could use the normal kits and bought two of Interbin louvre panel Handy Packs

 

[Leo21]

What a tool. You'll be able to carry on trading well into Armageddon.

 

[Dannypipe]

Yep, he's now praying for snow N ice.

 

[Mike Jackson]

The forecast is looking good.

 

[Destroyer2813]

How much were your tube holders Mike i need two on my van

 

[Mike Jackson]

£150 a piece on e-bay

Van Pipe Carrier/Tube Carrier By Thule-Brushed Stainless Steel 3m Long | eBay

They're a lot bigger than I expected but they're well made and came with all sorts of fixings to fit them. Not the cheapest ones about but being stainless they should last al right.

 

[Destroyer2813]

How wide are they have you filled em up yet how much do they hold ?

 

[peteheat]

Suggestion Mike, remove the glass in the divider and it sheet off that way if the worst were to happen the scumbags wouldn't have easy access to the other compartment, would also prevent the eagle eyes from seeing through when one of the doors are open.

I had them go through from the cab in the Transit bulk head, parked outside the showroom, scum opportunists.

 

[Mike Jackson]

How wide are they have you filled em up yet how much do they hold ?

Not filled them up yet but they are 220x120. so should take as fair bit. I'm going to use one for plastics and one for copper.

 

[Mike Jackson]

Just spent 3 hours cleaning the beast. It's being sign written tomorrow. I'll take the camera and get some shots before I get it dirty driving it home.

 

[Ray Stafford]

Isnt it against the law to clean a landy?