My stepdad is looking for a work van to start his new business in detailing charter planes.
The van needs to be a reasonable size to fit scaffolding, ladder rack and all other products that are required for the wash.
He was thinking a ford transit or Hyundai iLoad.
Budget is $20k. Can be second hand.
So what is everyone's recommendation?
iload, vw transporter, or merc sprinter.
Sprinters are great handling vans
Renault also has something similar in size, as does Fiat.
I thought transits were not too reliable.
iLoad
this ^^^
however every van has its issues… some owners report turbo issues
This might not be something that springs mind as a first choice, but a good option nonetheless is a E51 Nissan Elgrand with the rear seats removed. Amazing comfort and luxury for not a lot of money, good power and can be had fairly cheap, for a little over half your budget.
Clown car. Fits everything and more
an hiace lwb is the smallest vehicle with the largest cargo. or an ex ambo sprinter with barn doors.
Suzuki APV! Can buy new for $18000. I had one and loved it.
Manual only, and not near the size of the other options op has listed. Otherwise worth looking at :)
Yep, sorry, didnt realise he needed an auto? Its true, its probably not big enough, but it is still a surprisingly well designed basic little van.
OP didn't state needing auto, just thought I'd point out in case it was a factor
APV is backward in safety though.
Suzuki APV!
it's a bit small for scaffolding.
http://www.suzuki.com.au/vehicles/van/apv/specifications
Cargo capacity in m3 3.4
Load area
Length 2005
Width 1380
Height 1140
Not a Transit, if planning to hang on to it!
Iload