2025 van purchases

[Brendan]

@Jimbo69 I don't think there is any on the market. Think all the 4x4 vans are actual fwd with a part time awd system so they also cannot be uprated to tow 3.5t. I asked svtech about the potential of doing it to a man tge and it was a no

@DaveDCB think the transit is listed as the 350hd they didn't sell many according to my local dealer, although they are useless so took that with a pinch of salt. As far as I know there is 2 versions of the 3.5t transit (chassis and panel) they have to be l4 and have the 170ps engine and probably the correct axle, there is a 420 model that can but would need down rating

 

[Smiffy]

I've o list a 4x4 panel van on there website but starting at 5t

 

[Jimbo69]

@Jimbo69 I don't think there is any on the market. Think all the 4x4 vans are actual fwd with a part time awd system so they also cannot be uprated to tow 3.5t. I asked svtech about the potential of doing it to a man tge and it was a no

@DaveDCB think the transit is listed as the 350hd they didn't sell many according to my local dealer, although they are useless so took that with a pinch of salt. As far as I know there is 2 versions of the 3.5t transit (chassis and panel) they have to be l4 and have the 170ps engine and probably the correct axle, there is a 420 model that can but would need down rating

Looks like it’ll be another Hilux then

 

[Stroppymonkey]

@Jimbo69 I don't think there is any on the market. Think all the 4x4 vans are actual fwd with a part time awd system so they also cannot be uprated to tow 3.5t. I asked svtech about the potential of doing it to a man tge and it was a no

@DaveDCB think the transit is listed as the 350hd they didn't sell many according to my local dealer, although they are useless so took that with a pinch of salt. As far as I know there is 2 versions of the 3.5t transit (chassis and panel) they have to be l4 and have the 170ps engine and probably the correct axle, there is a 420 model that can but would need down rating

Careful as you may lose some of the towing weight or train weight when downrating . I did :-(

 

[Lancs Lad]

Looks like it’ll be another Hilux then

You sent me down a rabbit hole of googling...
They dont exist...unless mercs weird options list means you can spec a 3.5t tow 4x4 sprinter but I extremely doubt it.


Iveco 5.5t 4wd does look damn handy tho

 

[Brendan]

You sent me down a rabbit hole of googling...
They dont exist...unless mercs weird options list means you can spec a 3.5t tow 4x4 sprinter but I extremely doubt it.


Iveco 5.5t 4wd does look damn handy tho

Apparently it was an option, but 3t no the max.
Those iveco look smart, they do a chassis version as well but I'm sure they are both silly money

 

[Quattromike]

Looks like it’ll be another Hilux then

Defender 130 will do it for you, get the V8 version

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Defender 130 will do it for you, get the V8 version

Fukkit - get an import V8 Landcruiser!

 

[Jimbo69]

Defender 130 will do it for you, get the V8 version

Aye and a fuel bowser and a shot of your wallet to fill it

 

[Lancs Lad]

Defender 130 will do it for you, get the V8 version

Bit of trivia ...

It looks like land rover are set to break their record for a single vehicle production...so that's over 125k new defenders per annum.

There were 2 million. "Old" defenders ever made . That means their well on their way to quarter of that already in 5 years. Take of that what you may but I say fair play JLR

I reckon give it a few years the "new" defenders will be a serious disco type vehicle with a lot of aftermarket stuff and followers etc...

If you haven't heard one the new V8 even without...a stainless ststem is arguably one of the nicest sounding production cars available now

 

[Smiffy]

If going for a pickup what about one of the pickup system backs or an Aussie style canopy/tray. A few round here now and they look really useful. Far better than a genuine tub

 

[Stroppymonkey]

If going for a pickup what about one of the pickup system backs or an Aussie style canopy/tray. A few round here now and they look really useful. Far better than a genuine tub

Very attractive till you start looking at prices. Which is why we still have a tub on ours

 

[Brendan]

If going for a pickup what about one of the pickup system backs or an Aussie style canopy/tray. A few round here now and they look really useful. Far better than a genuine tub

Nearly 6k for the smart cab version then nearly 4k on top of you want the top

 

[6feetdown]

You sent me down a rabbit hole of googling...
They dont exist...unless mercs weird options list means you can spec a 3.5t tow 4x4 sprinter but I extremely doubt it.


Iveco 5.5t 4wd does look damn handy tho

Mini unimog

 

[Smiffy]

Nearly 6k for the smart cab version then nearly 4k on top of you want the top

When they are attached to a 60k truck though it changes things a bit.

There are a couple of trucks floating round locally with a tray and two of these mounted on them. One has the gap between them covered over with a door. Another has it open so you can walk between them and a couple just have them one side.

Large Lockable Two Drawer Aluminium Metal Top-Opening Tool Box | Apache Toolboxes

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[6feetdown]

When they are attached to a 60k truck though it changes things a bit.

There are a couple of trucks floating round locally with a tray and two of these mounted on them. One has the gap between them covered over with a door. Another has it open so you can walk between them and a couple just have them one side.

Large Lockable Two Drawer Aluminium Metal Top-Opening Tool Box | Apache Toolboxes

www.apachetoolboxes.co.uk

Quite reasonable price

 

[Smiffy]

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Be great if they uprated our shite laws but then enforced them better.

 

[Jimbo69]

If going for a pickup what about one of the pickup system backs or an Aussie style canopy/tray. A few round here now and they look really useful. Far better than a genuine tub

That would be the plan, if funds allow it. The main gripe with the Hilux is its crap to work out of, a decent back would help. The RSI looks good, not cheap but then a standard canopy isn’t cheap either now.

 

[Smiffy]

That would be the plan, if funds allow it. The main gripe with the Hilux is its crap to work out of, a decent back would help. The RSI looks good, not cheap but then a standard canopy isn’t cheap either now.

I know they are ugly but the best canopy I have ever had was a high top truckman. The type that sits 6in higher than the cab. Unfortunately no side doors which would have made it perfect but I could stand on the tow bar lean into it so could reach everything without crawling inside and allowed way better organisation.
Unfortunately it was on a short tub l200 so the rake, bar and post holers could slide in with the broom as where to long but otherwise perfect. There where a lot of tools in there far more than a standard height would carry in an organised way.