Combo vans too low

[Jmartindale130]

I know this might sound stupid but, this is the second time I've had really bad groin pain while doing this job and I think it's from getting in and out of the combo vans, they're too low and once I start to get pain it doesn't go away for weeks

They should scrap all the combos and everybody should get a decent sized van

We can't even fit all of our parcels from our duty in the van, often have to go back to the DO to pick up the rest

Does anybody else have this issue or just me? I just don't want this injury to become a regular thing/get worse

[ssdd]

Haven't driven one in a while, but I do remember them being a bit of a pain to climb out of. Try and park with your nearside to the kerb whenever you can (not always practical), as climbing out onto the kerb makes it worse. Failing that, leave a bit of a gap so you have more room to step down.

[scoobydo79]

This came up a little while back and I will say the same now as I did then.See Your Doctor.I had similar and thought it was groin strain and it is an inguinal hernia which has got worse and Im waiting for surgery now. Get checked out or have a google of its symptoms.

[Bboingg]

Same trouble.
push bottom forward , swing both legs out together, similar getting back in. Takes a bit longer but less strain.

[rambo1]

I know this might sound stupid but, this is the second time I've had really bad groin pain while doing this job and I think it's from getting in and out of the combo vans, they're too low and once I start to get pain it doesn't go away for weeks

They should scrap all the combos and everybody should get a decent sized van

We can't even fit all of our parcels from our duty in the van, often have to go back to the DO to pick up the rest

Does anybody else have this issue or just me? I just don't want this injury to become a regular thing/get worse

I'm 6 foot and refuse to drive them. I had a knee cartilage issue a few yrs ago and no way am I getting up out if one of those vans.

[Jmartindale130]

Cheers guys, think I may have to have a trip to my local gp!

[EdRush]

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You won't have that trouble with the new fleet vans! Just stand straight up... coming October

[postieblueshirt]

Try being a short arse at 5ft5 the sun visor is up there laughing at me bloody useless the seat is to far down..

[ted_e_bear]

They must surely disappear eventually, we've got a 58 reg still hanging on so 13 years old, how about re-investing in the business, perhaps a few posties might not go amiss either.

[panzer4]

This came up a little while back and I will say the same now as I did then.See Your Doctor.I had similar and thought it was groin strain and it is an inguinal hernia which has got worse and Im waiting for surgery now. Get checked out or have a google of its symptoms.

I had the same issue and ended up with a couple of inguinal hernias do see a doctor if it’s possible to SEE a doctor at the moment ,because surgery is the only cure.
I ended up in A and E with a strangulated intestine so take care.

[davyboy]

I USE ONE, TOTALLY TERRIBLE, SIT ON SOME BAGS TO MAKE IT BETTER

[priority102]

I USE ONE, TOTALLY TERRIBLE, SIT ON SOME BAGS TO MAKE IT BETTER

Makes you giggle to have to follow advice like this, when you're driving a van that is part of the largest fleet in the UK

[scoobydo79]

This came up a little while back and I will say the same now as I did then.See Your Doctor.I had similar and thought it was groin strain and it is an inguinal hernia which has got worse and Im waiting for surgery now. Get checked out or have a google of its symptoms.

I had the same issue and ended up with a couple of inguinal hernias do see a doctor if it’s possible to SEE a doctor at the moment ,because surgery is the only cure.
I ended up in A and E with a strangulated intestine so take care.

Strangulated intestine? What happened? Where where You at the time

[greengiant]

At least the old combos had a bit of poke about them, compared with the asthmatic bippers.

[wallop]

The one i drive is like a clown car bits just fall off,The doors fell off its hinges 3 times and the entire back bumper fell off the other week so our crack team of mechanics have riveted it back on,They've obviously moved on from using cable ties.