Van Search with Tailgate Filter?

Van Search with Tailgate Filter?

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Original Poster:

13,975 posts

155 months

Friday 21st October 2022
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I'm in the market for a van such as a Transit Custom or VW Transporter and one requirement is to have a tailgate instead of barn doors.
Can anyone recommend a decent van search that allows you to specify this? I've tried Autotrader, Car Gurus, eBay and it's really tedious having to click in to the listings to see what the back of the van looks like.

BillyWhizz888

936 posts

160 months

Friday 21st October 2022
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Found a couple transit custom on ebay with the tailgate but have been converted to campers

They came up doing a Google search I shopping for tailgate transit

jonwm

2,567 posts

121 months

Saturday 22nd October 2022
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When i was looking for my transporter i wanted a tailgate, you tend to find when people are selling with a tailgate it is highlighted as its a good feature, Autotrader search was useful but I got mine from the T6 forum as there are always ones for sale on there.

Darkslider

3,075 posts

196 months

Sunday 23rd October 2022
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They seem like hens teeth, I ended up buying a basic spec Vivaro rather than the sportive I really wanted just because it popped up 5 mins down the road, was keenly priced and had a tailgate. I figure I can fit electric windows, alloys and do a bit of colour coding easier than swapping rear doors.

I suppose the tailgate is better for sports and activities, but most of these vans get bought initially by tradesmen who prefer the barn doors.



Smiljan

11,129 posts

204 months

Sunday 23rd October 2022
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Use the Autotrader app, when you’re setting the filter for make, model etc scroll right down to the bottom and put tailgate as the keyword,

Just tried it for the Renault Trafic and it works fine.


Darkslider

3,075 posts

196 months

Sunday 23rd October 2022
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Struts are probably £10-15 each to replace so not an issue. A roll of window tint film is even less. It's instantly having a sheltered area to get changed under and keeping what's in the back of the van dry that is the appeal to me.

48k

Original Poster:

13,975 posts

155 months

Monday 24th October 2022
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Darkslider said:
anonymous said:
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Struts are probably £10-15 each to replace so not an issue. A roll of window tint film is even less. It's instantly having a sheltered area to get changed under and keeping what's in the back of the van dry that is the appeal to me.
This.


Thanks for the suggestions chaps.

gazza285

10,186 posts

215 months

Tuesday 25th October 2022
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anonymous said:
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They don't rattle or squeak.

LouD86

3,285 posts

160 months

Thursday 3rd November 2022
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Just a quick hint (Van dealer here) try using the door option. Doesn't always give the best results, however, 4 doors should mean Tailgate and one side loading door on a panel van!

What budget do you have, I may be able to point you at a few.