Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Tuesday, January 14, 2014
Difference between SWB and LWB vehicles
"The SWB and LBW is the distance measured from axle to axle. Each maker will have different measurements and size and weight. So the terms are just a guide to the model."
"The wheelbase is the measurement from the centre point of the front wheels to the centre point of the rear wheels. Though we have gone metric this length is often still quoted in inches. The longer the wheelbase the greater the cubic capacity of the load area. However, obviously, the longer the van the more unwieldy in narrow streets and when parking and there is not much point buying an LWB unless you need it's extra capacity.
An LWB van will usually have a higher load rating than a SWB one. But again, if all you carry are a few cans of paint and some step ladders then the extra load facility is academic.
There should not be much difference - if any - regarding the insurance costs."
" If you plan to carry heavy small things, then the SWB will be better, but if you plan to carry furniture, the LWB will suit your needs better. You will also find low, medium and high roof variants of these."
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"The wheelbase is the measurement from the centre point of the front wheels to the centre point of the rear wheels. Though we have gone metric this length is often still quoted in inches. The longer the wheelbase the greater the cubic capacity of the load area. However, obviously, the longer the van the more unwieldy in narrow streets and when parking and there is not much point buying an LWB unless you need it's extra capacity.
An LWB van will usually have a higher load rating than a SWB one. But again, if all you carry are a few cans of paint and some step ladders then the extra load facility is academic.
There should not be much difference - if any - regarding the insurance costs."
" If you plan to carry heavy small things, then the SWB will be better, but if you plan to carry furniture, the LWB will suit your needs better. You will also find low, medium and high roof variants of these."
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2014!
This blog is mainly used to archive the repairs on the van so if I'm not posting it's a positive sign...
Since I changed the glow plugs it starts anytime - although it might have a cough now and then when it gets really cold (I think it's cause the battery cable isn't the newest) - and since I replaced the auxiliary belt no more squeaking. Happy days.
I also replaced the water with anti-freeze before the winter kicked in and finally got that puncture fixed on the spare wheel.
Meanwhile I spent loads of time archiving the resourceful discussions from the Fb LDV group onto the LDVsherpaUK forum (It's back and should soon be updated with the old threads I believe).
Next is trying to use fiberglass to save from and stop the rust on the piece over the wheel (yet to find the term for that)
Soon is time for MOT. Regarding this I have started working on fixing the floor but my arc welding skills are not the best. My equipment is basic and I am not so good at picking the right metal sheet. Anyhow I have asked for advice and I'm going to give it another go and probably complete the job with a bit of riveting where welding is not possible.
What I did so far is better than having the driver seat sinking in the floor on one side but you couldn't call it a finished and clean job either...
Past the safety measures one must take on, working with metal and welding is a lot of fun!
http://www.arc-welding-and-beyond.com/
Soon time for Road tax too.
and after that time to be skint again.
Happy new year to you!
Since I changed the glow plugs it starts anytime - although it might have a cough now and then when it gets really cold (I think it's cause the battery cable isn't the newest) - and since I replaced the auxiliary belt no more squeaking. Happy days.
I also replaced the water with anti-freeze before the winter kicked in and finally got that puncture fixed on the spare wheel.
Meanwhile I spent loads of time archiving the resourceful discussions from the Fb LDV group onto the LDVsherpaUK forum (It's back and should soon be updated with the old threads I believe).
Next is trying to use fiberglass to save from and stop the rust on the piece over the wheel (yet to find the term for that)
Soon is time for MOT. Regarding this I have started working on fixing the floor but my arc welding skills are not the best. My equipment is basic and I am not so good at picking the right metal sheet. Anyhow I have asked for advice and I'm going to give it another go and probably complete the job with a bit of riveting where welding is not possible.
What I did so far is better than having the driver seat sinking in the floor on one side but you couldn't call it a finished and clean job either...
Past the safety measures one must take on, working with metal and welding is a lot of fun!
http://www.arc-welding-and-beyond.com/
Soon time for Road tax too.
and after that time to be skint again.
Happy new year to you!
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