So, gross vehicle weight (GVW), what it is, and why it is absolutely critical that you, as a driver, know everything there is to know about it. Gross Vehicle Weight is the maximum weight a… Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) What It Is And Why You Really Need To Know About It
According to the DVSA, 8 out of 10 vehicles stopped at the roadside are found to be overloaded and a staggering 54% of those are also found to have serious mechanical defects. Penalties for overloaded… Fines & Penalties For Overloaded Vans [Legal Limits]
So, kerb weight vs gross weight. What’s the difference between the 2 and why does it even matter? Well, it depends on what type of gross weight you’re referring to. Gross Train Weight (GTW), for… Kerb Weight Vs Gross Weight
So, what’s the best van for payload in the 3.5t range? You would be forgiven for thinking “Luton”, but it’s not. With its lorry-like build and chunky box, it seems you could ferry pallets of… Top 10 Vans With The Highest Payload [3.5 Tonne]
When you hear “3.5-tonne van”, you would be forgiven for assuming no further than a big box Luton. Although all Luton vans are classed as 3.5-tonne vehicles, the 3.5-tonne weight specification applies to a van’s… What Is A 3.5 Tonne Van Exactly? Luton Or Panel Van?
You may have asked yourself, can I hire a van with penalty points on my licence? If so, I’m going to assume that a) you do have driving endorsements or penalty points and b) you’re… Can I Hire A Van With Penalty Points Or Driving Convictions?
The dimensions of a Luton box van are remarkably similar from one model to the next. Variations in length, height, and width, among the 3.5-tonne range, are negligible with the only notable differences being in… Complete Luton Van Dimensions | Height Width Length & Volume
The difference between unladen weight and kerb (curb) weight is where the unladen weight of a vehicle is the total mass of the vehicle minus fuel, passengers, goods, spare wheel & toolkit, and anything else… The Difference Between Unladen Weight And Kerb Weight
The maximum weight limit of a quality tail lift will vary depending on the type of vehicle it is fitted to. A tail lift fitted to an LCV such as a Luton van is generally capable… How Much Weight Can A Tail Lift Take?
The unladen weight of a vehicle refers to the total mass of any motor vehicle when it is not loaded with goods, passengers, fuel, spare wheel, or battery. It is also referred to as empty… Unladen Weight (ULW) What It Is And How It Applies To You
Here is a full list of the UK driving offences, conviction codes, penalty points and how long you need to carry each of these penalties on your licence before they’re considered spent. You may also… Full List Of UK Driving Offences, Conviction Codes, Endorsements & Penalty Points
Ok, straight off the bat let’s get the obvious out of the way. No, you can’t actually hire a van from the B&Q. What you can do, however, is hire a van from Herts 24/7… Can You Hire A Van From The B&Q? Yes, But Here’s Why You Probably Shouldn’t
The weight of a Luton van is made up of a combination of 3 different weight types. Empty weight (kerb weight) which will range from 2,288kg-2,500kg, payload (how much in kg you’re legally allowed to… Luton Van Weight | Empty Weight Vs Payload Vs GVW
Charging an electric van will take between 2 and 12 hours depending on the power output of your charge point and the capacity of your battery module in kWh. A 7kW home charger will charge… How Long Does It Take To Charge An Electric Van?
The cost of charging an electric van is determined by how much you’re paying per kW from your supplier. Charging your van from your home electricity supply at £0.14 per kW, a 67kWh battery will… The Cost Of Charging An Electric Van
These are the top 5 large electric vans with the longest range available in the UK. Fiat E-Ducato Ford E-Transit Iveco Daily Electric Renault Master ZE LDV EV80 The longest maximum operating range of any… Top 5 Large Electric Vans With The Longest Range
What is MAM weight and how does maximum authorised mass apply to you as a loader/transporter? MAM weight (also referred to as GVW – Gross Vehicle Weight) is the combined weight of an unladen vehicle… MAM Weight | Maximum Authorised Mass Explained
GTW weight, or Gross Train Weight. What is it and how does apply to you? Also referred to as GCW (gross combination weight) or GCM (gross combination mass), GTW Weight is the accumulated mass of the unladen weight… GTW Weight | Gross Train Weight Explained
There’s certainly some confusion surrounding driving licence category entitlements as to who can drive a minibus and who can’t. If you’re thinking, can I drive a minibus with a normal car licence? Here’s the definitive… Can I Drive A Minibus On A Car Licence? Category B, B1, D, D1 Explained
The best van for boondocking? Funny question you may ask. Earlier today, while I was within “ahem” earshot of people I didn’t know, I actually discovered a new word – boondocking. Being a word I’d… The Best Van For Boondocking | Off The Beaten Track
Here are the top 4 best vans for a camper conversion project and why we chose them. Small Van | Volkswagen Transporter Medium Van | Renault Master Large Van| Renault Master Luton Van | Renault… Top 4 Best Vans For A Camper Conversion – Small, Medium, Large & Luton
We’ve been asked all sorts of things over the years, so here’s our Luton Van FAQs page covering some of our most frequently asked questions. Can I Drive A Luton Van On A Standard Car… Luton Van FAQs – Everything You Need To Know About Box Vans
Your driving licence will display what you’re legally allowed to drive on public roads. So if you’re asking, can I drive a Luton van? On a normal category B car licence? Yes, if you passed… Can I Drive A Luton Van On A Normal Category B Car Licence?
Trust me, if anyone is in a position to share advice on starting a removals business and successfully building it from the ground up, it’ll be another moving company. Particularly one with well over a… Starting A Removals Business From Scratch | For Moving Company Start Ups
You might have asked yourself in the past, “how much does a van weigh”? I’m not totally sure why you would need to know that, but somebody did ask us recently and to be honest,… How Much Does A Van Weigh? Unladen Weight Payload & GVW
As a large company who offer numerous transport services, we get asked now and again how best to go about starting a rubbish removal business? Rubbish Removal is actually a really easy business to get… Starting A Rubbish Removal Business | Where To Begin
Being prepared on moving day is the difference between waking up like a kid on Christmas morning and wishing you hadn’t even put your house on the market. To help ease the burden and deflate… Top Tips For Moving House | A List Of Things To Do For Home Movers
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Hi guys, I decided it would be fun to write a short article listing the top 6 reasons why booking your home or office removal with us makes perfect sense – and why we should be… 6 Solid Reasons Why We Out-Perform All Other Removal Companies in Falkirk
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Intro.. This is a fairly comprehensive “how to guide” on how to start your own man and van business so I’ll not waffle on with a long winded intro about how great it is and… How To Successfully Start A Man And Van Business For Profit
In our ever-evolving world, I knew it wouldn’t be long before we had electric vans, but where oh where is my Electric Luton Van? Electric cars are fab, but from an environmental standpoint, the transport… The Electric Luton Van – New, Green & Clean – We Can’t Wait
