transit bodies

[simon@BGS]

hi all, im new to this forum and just wondered if any1 could offer sum advice or help with transit bodies. im lookin at buyin an 07reg transit double cab tipper, was goin to fabricate a chipper box on it myself but the new beds are ally not steel so bit more tricky to weld. has any1 got any suggestions for me and places i can go for bodies??

i have only found 1 new tranny with a box already built on it, or am i lookin in the wrong place for 1?

 

thanks

simon

[Dr.Green]

could use wood sides like council do up my way ? bit ruff but cheap option.. or steel frame with base bolted to alloy bed

 

im currently looking into new van however already got DC tranny with steel bed and steel chip box - very heavy - got uprated springs to aid in occasional overweight load.

 

i like the DC but i just chuck tools in the back with no organisation so i think if it goes to a single cab with rear storage il be much more tidy - plus can carry much more Kg's

 

looking into a single chassis cab then get a alloy chip box n storage made. 6k cab / 2.5k chipbox n decals.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

Call Solent Body Builders. Steve Brackstone on 01489 575611. They just built mine for a super price and they'll even collect and deliver your truck. They do the sign writing in house too.

[Bearded Munch]

We had a 07 crew cab with a steel frame and plyboard front and sides and we were still very near to the 3ton mark with men and kit on, so go for the lightest option.

[Old Mill Tree Care]

We had a 07 crew cab with a steel frame and plyboard front and sides and we were still very near to the 3ton mark with men and kit on, so go for the lightest option.

 

That's right. A 3.5t tipper is the most useless Arbtuck in the world!

[simon@BGS]

i have to have a twin cab motor to be honest boys because i have some garden maintenance jobs aswel so twin cab is easier for equipment

[Old Mill Tree Care]

i have to have a twin cab motor to be honest boys because i have some garden maintenance jobs aswel so twin cab is easier for equipment

 

Ok but you'll save weight by having a single cab and separate tool box.