Hey folks,
I'm on the lookout for a Jumbo ELWB Transit minibus to be able to use for leisure, road trips etc. I only want 9 seats so it can be driven on a B license, but I want the extra space of the Jumbo. So it'd be driver +2 up front, and 6 in the back so I'd have a LOT more space to take bikes and the likes and to have comfortable standing room etc and possibly down the line look at converting to some sort of 9 seat camper
I also saw these folding jump seats and if I could get 2 x 3 seater ones, or 3 x 2 seater if they only come in max 2 seat, that would be great too:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqxHj12MHk4
I just have a few questions:
It seems a fair few Jumbo minibuses are actually 430 transits. I assume these can't be driven on a regular B license, even if the weight is kept low?
Whats the difference between "removable" seats and regular seats? I want to be able to take seats out easy enough if I need to. I assume non removable seats are still possible to take out, just a bit more difficult?
I think I've come across the odd one with a tacho. Can I remove this easy enough? Also, why do some minibuses have them and others not? I know regular commercial vans don't need them as long as they are under 3.5t, but is there special cases where they are needed if transporting passengers as a PSV?
I'll be avoiding 2L FWD TDCI transits as I've had awful trouble with that engine before. Did they stop using these engines, and if so what year?
Any other things to highlight or any advice at all would be appreciated