HWCS
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Just collected a 650ltr wydale tank.
I've spoke to vauxhall today and my insurance company for advice on the tank.
Vauxhall say that if the tank is framed its no good going just thrrough the floor as the floor is weaker than the load hooks in the van, and if drilled through the actual chassis that weakens the chassis, so they recomend 4 x 5000kg ratchet straps.
The insurance company have said exectly the same BUT if its framed then it must be declared as a modification and will increase the insurance and if theres an accident and the frame moves then it will invalidate the insurance as they will say it wasnt fitted properly, they've said that if the tank is strapped to the load loops then it does not need declaring.
My heads spinning now as to what to do for the best.
I've spoke to vauxhall today and my insurance company for advice on the tank.
Vauxhall say that if the tank is framed its no good going just thrrough the floor as the floor is weaker than the load hooks in the van, and if drilled through the actual chassis that weakens the chassis, so they recomend 4 x 5000kg ratchet straps.
The insurance company have said exectly the same BUT if its framed then it must be declared as a modification and will increase the insurance and if theres an accident and the frame moves then it will invalidate the insurance as they will say it wasnt fitted properly, they've said that if the tank is strapped to the load loops then it does not need declaring.
My heads spinning now as to what to do for the best.
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