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AndrewS



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The vans are Renault Master, heavy duty, twin rear wheel. I've ordered two more Thumbs Up

All manufacturers have issues with vehicle fires in fact there were 20,300 Road Vehicle fires in 2012 to 2013 Shocked So I'm just another statistic. 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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blackwolf



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Gutted for you Andrew, what lousy luck, but it could have been so much worse.

And at least Longshanks wasn't involved. That would have been devastating.
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lambert.the.farmer



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Having been on the receiving end of a vehicle fire I feel for your pain, I hope you find a sensible loss adjuster. Rhubarb and custard let fly with their secret weapon.
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blackwolf



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AndrewS wrote:
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All manufacturers have issues with vehicle fires in fact there were 20,300 Road Vehicle fires in 2012 to 2013 Shocked ...


Very true, it would be interesting to understand why. More electrical stuff probably, but also possibly more non-metallic parts (look how much plastic there is on and around a modern engine). Fluid leakage perhaps? I was surprised to learn that brake fluid and PAS fluid are both more flammable that diesel fuel.

Do the investigators have any idea what caused your fire?

One of the most susceptible types of vehicle apparently is the modern mobile crane, with masses of electronics and hydraulics.
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speedymarktd6



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That's real bad news I hope the insurance sort it all out hassle free at least nobody was In there

On another note this explains when we had our tank inspected this week with the camera he came in an enterprise van
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Happyoldgit



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Sad Steve.
Owned numerous Land Rover vehicles of all shapes and sizes over the decades.
Current Defender: A non tarts hand-bagged Puma 110 XS USW.

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Rosso_NI



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Comforting to know you are well insured but never the less still a pain in the you know what Sad suppose its difficult to remember all the kit etc you had in them as well.

Thankfully longshanks was not in the facinity think there would have been even more Big Cry if it was

Hope you get it all sorted without any headaches from insurance company.
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Mountain_man



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You sure the boys hadn't been trying to emulate the Hamster in that Dodge Ambulance Very Happy

Glad you have cover and can sort it out. But must be a right royal PITA. Censored happens but at least it was only material damage
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AndrewS



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Rosso_NI wrote:
suppose its difficult to remember all the kit etc you had in them as well.


We have a tool and stock list for each van that gets updated and sent to our insurer each year. Got prices through for the replacement of the contents tools etc, they range from £24k to £25k Shocked 130's have feeling's as well you know Smile
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