As my van is u/s, i am yet again considering the validity of keeping one.i only do about 3k a yr in it,sometimes it can sit several wks without use,& then on site 3 days a wk for 2/3 wks,i dont want to stop site jobs ,anyway many workshop projects req' installing & theres the inevitable trips to the galvanizers.It costs approx £1k p/a in static costs,so am considering the practicalities of a trailer van big enough to work in during bad weather,with a removeable tool cupboard that can be q/d for use in my 2 open trailers or a smaller van should future circumstances change.me & my partner have a car each & a camper van & a m/bike -i want to rationalise somewhat,i'm interested to hear if other people have operated their business with a trailer van sucessfully? the only drawback i envisage, being accessability/parking as many sites i visit are single track roads & small yards with tight angled entrances.
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remember a good box trailer will cost more to buy than a old van
so may be better keeping the van and getting rid of a car useing the van to go to work in
or you could put tow-bar on the camper van
so may be better keeping the van and getting rid of a car useing the van to go to work in
or you could put tow-bar on the camper van
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What about a crew cab pick-up with truckman top on the load area to replace van and your car ? In fact a full sized pick-up with demountable camper body and a truckman top would replace van, car and camper !
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If your using it for business use and the weight of your vehicle and trailer are over 3,500kg, you will need a tacho in your tow vehicle. There are exemptions, but I think the law are starting to clamp down on this now. I had a 90 and a 16 foot ifor williams but sold it and bought a transit van when I started working for myself.
