Man TGE owners…

[Smiffy]

They do look so much smarter than the tranny equivalent. I’d love one.

Ive laid out all my essential daily tools and it’s going to need more than a van vault on the back so I’m now having to look for a crew that I’ll take the seats out or one with a box behind which adds to the difficulty of the search
Maybe thats the problem of running a van for so long, your list of essential stuff becomes much longer!

thanks for the link though mate, appreciated

A tool pod is lighter than a twin cab. Also a swb tipper with the bed shortened to accommodate a tool pod is alot more maneuverable than a twin cab. The turning circle on a transit twin cab is more than a 7.5t lorry by quite a bit

 

[hiluxman]

A tool pod is lighter than a twin cab. Also a swb tipper with the bed shortened to accommodate a tool pod is alot more maneuverable than a twin cab. The turning circle on a transit twin cab is more than a 7.5t lorry by quite a bit.

Mine is an 11ft 2inch tipper body then I've the tool pod, I think it's near on 14ft altogether.

Standard tipping bodies on single cabs are 10ft6 to give you an idea of comparison.

I'd not be able to live with a shorter body, for the variety of stuff we do.

Does make it awkward for parking in places, especially with the big trailer on tho.

 

[Vinpetrol]

You have to beat women off with a stick if you go for the 180bhp, they instantly know you are a real man…
(It might be a bit too much for you if you are currently spending your time in a transvestite).

I have the 180 but I had the stick issue in my previous sprinter and my old transit

 

[Smiffy]

Mine is an 11ft 2inch tipper body then I've the tool pod, I think it's near on 14ft altogether.

Standard tipping bodies on single cabs are 10ft6 to give you an idea of comparison.

I'd not be able to live with a shorter body, for the variety of stuff we do.

Does make it awkward for parking in places, especially with the big trailer on tho.

Problem is that in reality that the only thing those long beds are is temptation to overload. One of the gangs Twincabs with the rear seats removed and full of tools plus Wacker plate and beaver pack on the back a few drums of water and all remaining be space filled with pedestrian barriers (which you wouldn't think to heavy) was about 4.5t.
The councils response vans which carry chainsaw Stihl saw a couple of hand tools some cold lay spill kit and 2 sets of chapter 8 4 road closed signs and 6 barriers are overloaded. They have the longest dropside bed going moved back to accommodate a tool pod. They probably wouldn't be as bad if the went for a shorter version

 

[hiluxman]

Problem is that in reality that the only thing those long beds are is temptation to overload. One of the gangs Twincabs with the rear seats removed and full of tools plus Wacker plate and beaver pack on the back a few drums of water and all remaining be space filled with pedestrian barriers (which you wouldn't think to heavy) was about 4.5t.
The councils response vans which carry chainsaw Stihl saw a couple of hand tools some cold lay spill kit and 2 sets of chapter 8 4 road closed signs and 6 barriers are overloaded. They have the longest dropside bed going moved back to accommodate a tool pod. They probably wouldn't be as bad if the went for a shorter version

It's only me that drives it, I asked for a truck to suit me. Not a truck to suit the general brain of employees.

I could put 3t on its back and it wouldn't look over weight. I could of speced a short body where 1t looks on its limit. But try and fetch 2 sheets of mesh with a shorter body.

If your buying a truck to use yourself you buy/spec best you can. You know your limits and use it to suit.

Hence me buying brand new and not putting up with 2nd hand and not what I really wanted.

If I was buying a truck for lads to use, it'd be a very different thing I'd of bought.

 

[pettsy]

Tried contacting seller of the van, doesn’t seem bothered about responding to a question regarding roof rack fixings/prep so not sure if it’s worth me going for a look

 

[Vinpetrol]

Tried contacting seller of the van, doesn’t seem bothered about responding to a question regarding roof rack fixings/prep so not sure if it’s worth me going for a look

I wouldn’t let that put you off . He’s not likely to know . I don’t know if they are on mine but if they are I imagine they will be on them all . I will have a look and let you know

 

[Pedrod355]

If i remember right there is 4 bolts each side of van for fixing roof rack that come as standard.

 

[pettsy]

I get they probably wouldn’t know, but at least make the effort to say they don’t. It’s not like it’s a cheap and cheerful purchase!

 

[V8Druid]

I get they probably wouldn’t know, but at least make the effort to say they don’t. It’s not like it’s a cheap and cheerful purchase!

do you have far to go to view it Matt? .... Any contact number? If going any distance it's pretty reasonable to expect to get your queries answered, if only out of courtesy .... but sadly there are plenty of ar*e holes about, who just do not know how to behave with any respect for buyers.

 

[pettsy]

It’s a couple of hours away. Yes there’s a mobile number so should probably just have rang.

 

[Vinpetrol]

They’ve had it so good for a couple of years , anything decent has been selling straight away for big money . I bet the attitude will be different if work drops off

 

[Monkeybusiness]

Tried contacting seller of the van, doesn’t seem bothered about responding to a question regarding roof rack fixings/prep so not sure if it’s worth me going for a look

I think because of the curved roof there is a specific MAN/VW rail setup that bolts (through mounting points fitted to all bodyshells) into the roof, onto which you can then attach whatever roofrack you choose. It’s all available aftermarket but is pretty expensive apparently (£4-500 for the mounting brackets ISTR).
I’d be surprised if a second hand van has them if it isn’t fitted with a roof rack tbh.

 

[pettsy]

I can’t see it in the Man brochure, but for the crafter I think there’s two options, either factory tracks or normal holes. In theory I’d like not to have a roof rack (current t5 has a roof rack with pipe rack for my copper) and because this is longer would allow me to keep it internal. Long ladders would be the problem. I’ll try ringing the number tomorrow and see what they say.

 

[Monkeybusiness]

I can’t see it in the Man brochure, but for the crafter I think there’s two options, either factory tracks or normal holes. In theory I’d like not to have a roof rack (current t5 has a roof rack with pipe rack for my copper) and because this is longer would allow me to keep it internal. Long ladders would be the problem. I’ll try ringing the number tomorrow and see what they say.

If you are on Facebook join this group - loads of info if you use the search function.

https://m.facebook.com/groups/2041044692822878/

 

[Stroppymonkey]

Priced up one yesterday to my spec and it was over 6k cheaper than the same spec transit. September delivery

Run transits for 20 years but they're not the bargain they used to be. Almost Merc money these days. Paid less than 11K+vat for a top spec 3.5 year old L2H2 transit during lockdown. Same van is 34K+vat now for a new one and 3.5 year old stuff is high teens for same spec and condition. Started to play with a few French vans and they seem pretty good!

 

[Stroppymonkey]

I can’t see it in the Man brochure, but for the crafter I think there’s two options, either factory tracks or normal holes. In theory I’d like not to have a roof rack (current t5 has a roof rack with pipe rack for my copper) and because this is longer would allow me to keep it internal. Long ladders would be the problem. I’ll try ringing the number tomorrow and see what they say.

We have started using Movanos as the L2 will take copper on the floor... the L2 boxer/ducato will take lengths on the floor as well.

 

[pettsy]

Well, look what I’m driving home

 

[doobin]

Well, look what I’m driving home

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Looks great mate, I bet that flies.

 

[Lancs Lad]

Well, look what I’m driving home

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Nice. Isri comfort seat? Bouncy truck styleee