Vauxhall Combos

Jeppol · Post by **Jeppol** » 30 Oct 2019, 20:56

Does anybody know if and when Royal Mail are getting rid of the Combos. I'm a big fella, 6 foot and 17 stone + & it's an effort getting out of them 80+ times a day with their low seats.I'm starting to have knee problems which will only get worse whilst I'm using this van. I had a Transit Connect previously which was a million times better with it's high seats.

Post by **rambo1** » 30 Oct 2019, 22:44

Jeppol wrote:Does anybody know if and when Royal Mail are getting rid of the Combos. I'm a big fella, 6 foot and 17 stone + & it's an effort getting out of them 80+ times a day with their low seats.I'm starting to have knee problems which will only get worse whilst I'm using this van. I had a Transit Connect previously which was a million times better with it's high seats.

I have exactly the same problems being tall , they are so low to get in and out of if you're on a rural getting in and out like you said, 80plus times. Have you got any Peugeot partners at your office, maybe you could swop if you ask and explain the knee pain you're getting. Itd be better for the manager than you going off with damaged knees.

Bahia Feliz · Post by **Bahia Feliz** » 31 Oct 2019, 10:09

I'm under 6ft love my combo,got good poke on it for getting out in traffic etc,It's done over 100k miles and best of all the 'trimble' box is broken (not that I speed or anything anyway)

Post by **SpacePhoenix** » 31 Oct 2019, 10:21

Best guess is that the leases on them might be expiring and RM might have got a different model and/or make on lease at a cheaper rate

leolion855 · Post by **leolion855** » 31 Oct 2019, 13:48

Be careful what you wish for, All ours have gone and replaced with Doblos which keep needing attention..

itinerant · Post by **itinerant** » 31 Oct 2019, 17:58

leolion855 wrote:Be careful what you wish for, All ours have gone and replaced with Doblos which keep needing attention..

This! We have a few Fiat Doblos and the DPF Regeneration light comes on frequently so you have to lift the bonnet and initiate the DPF process and wait for 10 mins while it clears. It always seems to happen on a busy day too

Don't have the same problem with the Peugeots or Vauxhalls.

yellowbelly · Post by **yellowbelly** » 31 Oct 2019, 18:59

itinerant wrote:
leolion855 wrote:Be careful what you wish for, All ours have gone and replaced with Doblos which keep needing attention..
This! We have a few Fiat Doblos and the DPF Regeneration light comes on frequently so you have to lift the bonnet and initiate the DPF process and wait for 10 mins while it clears. It always seems to happen on a busy day too Don't have the same problem with the Peugeots or Vauxhalls.

I'd rather have to sit around getting paid while the Doblo needs PDF regenerating than literally climbing up and out of the combos
knackering myself up......

CharlesSpooner · Post by **CharlesSpooner** » 01 Nov 2019, 19:33

yellowbelly wrote:
itinerant wrote:
leolion855 wrote:Be careful what you wish for, All ours have gone and replaced with Doblos which keep needing attention..
This! We have a few Fiat Doblos and the DPF Regeneration light comes on frequently so you have to lift the bonnet and initiate the DPF process and wait for 10 mins while it clears. It always seems to happen on a busy day too Don't have the same problem with the Peugeots or Vauxhalls.
I'd rather have to sit around getting paid while the Doblo needs PDF regenerating than literally climbing up and out of the combos
knackering myself up......

The Doblos are terrible for getting in and out of as well.

Cluaran · Post by **Cluaran** » 01 Nov 2019, 20:33

Doblos have the turning circle of a Bus!!!

redneck · Post by **redneck** » 01 Nov 2019, 22:25

Are s**t

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 02 Nov 2019, 18:57

Jeppol wrote:Does anybody know if and when Royal Mail are getting rid of the Combos. I'm a big fella, 6 foot and 17 stone + & it's an effort getting out of them 80+ times a day with their low seats.I'm starting to have knee problems which will only get worse whilst I'm using this van. I had a Transit Connect previously which was a million times better with it's high seats.

I feel your pain Jeppol

I'm only a short arse and they used to do my right knee and crutch in ... getting in and out 50 plus times a day.

It's a H&S problem. We had one 6foot 5in guy who was Medically Retired because he'd screwed his back up, didn't bother RM they just someone else in but he's buggered for life.

Another Tall guy has been given a transit Van because he was having the same problem. I'd get the Area H&S Rep on board and push for a different van. You only get one back ... and it's got to last you for life ... Sod what RM say.

bo72 · Post by **bo72** » 02 Nov 2019, 19:06

A manager told me about this time last year they would all be gone by April this year.

Dorset Plodder · Post by **Dorset Plodder** » 02 Nov 2019, 19:40

bo72 wrote:A manager told me about this time last year they would all be gone by April this year.

Ha Ha "They'll all be gone by Christmas" Yeah but Which Christmas?

maisymoo04 · Post by **maisymoo04** » 02 Nov 2019, 23:10

Jeppol wrote:Does anybody know if and when Royal Mail are getting rid of the Combos. I'm a big fella, 6 foot and 17 stone + & it's an effort getting out of them 80+ times a day with their low seats.I'm starting to have knee problems which will only get worse whilst I'm using this van. I had a Transit Connect previously which was a million times better with it's high seats.

I have a expert if anyone wants to swap

Seymour Buts · Post by **Seymour Buts** » 03 Nov 2019, 03:25

I'm a short arse (5"8) and I love the combos. All in our fleet are years older than the Fiats, Vauxhalls or Peugeots and run far better. They shift too if you put your boot down.