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In reply to Post #48
I have a 13 plate Berlingo van and the seats fold forwards .
A trip to France for 2 is looming and I also have an enormous roof box if required as it will be my first trip to France in it.
My thinking behind buying the Citroen instead of another Proace or Caddy is that it is French and should it break down it should be easily to get it fixed over there. ( Hopefully I won't find out ).
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In reply to Post #48
Mines a 10 plate and you can fold down the passenger seat
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In reply to Post #47
I should have said i have a Berlingo wav so no bulkhead. The Saint if you was asking about the internal bars ,i got my off market place on f/b theres a few on there now .
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In reply to Post #47
Thanks . When you say later models do you mean about 2018 onwards , thanks .
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In reply to Post #43
Very interesting, any ideas where to get these?
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In reply to Post #45
On the later models you can fold the front seat down and open a hatch in the bulkhead. This allows much longer items to be carried.
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In reply to Post #44
i don't think a holdall will fit ,my rods just have sleeves .
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In reply to Post #43
Thanks for the reply. I don’t suppose you can get a 3 rod holdall in like this , thanks?
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In reply to Post #42
I have a 16 plate Berlingo ,i use the internal roof bars that i bought off market place .
My rods sit above my head and into the internal storage bit above window screen.
I get 6 rods ,2 landing nets ,weigh tripod all above driver and passengers heads with space still to spare ,
and yes 12 6" fit .
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In reply to Post #41
Just seen this old thread about the Berlingo . Just out of curiosity is there a Berlingo model around 2015 / 18 that will take 12’6 rods without having to put them In diagonally, thanks ?
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I opened this thread up. Ended up getting an 04 Berlingo with a years MOT, new clutch, cam belt, FSH, 4 new tyres, exhaust, pads and shoes, paid £1400. Prices seem to be a little high for vans at the moment but I would recommend the Berlingo, not fast but seems good.
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Really appreciate your time and very efficient replies, think Ill save a bit more for a newer model, or even a Berlingo thanks guys, all the best, keep safe, Trev.
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In reply to Post #37
That’s is a lot of money for what it is but motors like that go on for ever. If it does break you’ll need a tool box not a laptop. Parts are very cheap compared to today’s cars with a sensor for everything and finding intermittent faults can be a bitch
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In reply to Post #37
"Is it too much ?"
Whilst the engine has 70K on it...which is next to nothing for that era 1.9 Di the car is still 20 years old.
Every rubber bush/joint, brake component, clutch, electrical circuit, etc are well past their designed lifespan.
Repairing old cars in garages is far more expensive than newer variants on labour costs alone...not a problem if you can do your own repairs/maintenance.
Next...how many wheelchair users would even consider buying a 20yr old car ?
Then there is the conversion...it's a liability not an asset...
I very much doubt it would be anything remotely like cost effective to transfer it to another more modern vehicle.
Removing it leaves the original vehicle requiring more expenditure on replacement parts.
Depending if the original floor has the ramp mechanism fitted above or below it will determine ground clearance...which is not good to start with.
This is why old converted vehicles are nearly worthless IMO.
Who else but someone that requires a ramp for a barrow or a competition motorcycle and has his own tools and knows how to use them is going to buy them ?
How long has it been for sale ?
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In reply to Post #18
Hi, Im looking at buying a 2001 renault kangoo 5 door car proffesionaly converted for a wheelchair with ramp, 70.000miles manual 1.9 diesel. £1995, is it too much?, also the small lake I baliff has a very bumpy, deep potholed track leading to it, would it be to low?
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