24 cell. crompton electric . batteries, motor and chassis in good condition. currently used in parades and outdoor theatre plays. currently has mardi gras...
FYI http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Smiths-electric-milk-float-vehicle-carnival-goods_W0QQ itemZ280048465464QQihZ018QQcategoryZ9883QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem Here we have for...
Hi Gang, I've bid on that float on ebay (item 280048465464 ), any idea how much I should bid up to? I intend to convert it in to a self powered truck using...
... Clive Great idea, but I doubt if the float could carry enough solar panels power it entirely. I'm no expert, but check out www.solarvam.co.uk . Peter, who...
I'm tempted to bid for this one. Does any one know anything about this model? Specifically, performance and range. Also, how much electricity does it use to...
Me again, yes I find that worrying too, I want it but he is rather cagey about things, I think it's been an unsuccessful venture for him and is trying to move...
... how much ... truck ... I'd be ... panels ... www.solarvam.co.uk . ... about ... Well maybe I should have said 'Solar assisted' -alas he has had trouble...
Hi Clive and Mark I rebuilt a Smiths Cabac in 2001 and have used it every day as personal transport since then. The chassis on a cabac is much stronger and...
Hi Mark and Clive Range can be a difficult thing to quantify as there are a lot of variables, but expect about a 30 mile range. Driving conservatively with the...
Hi Gang, Went to see it today, alas I couldn't drive it as the battery was not only dead, it was going open circuit due being driven repeatedly on it's...
This is a photo of the Smiths Cabac I owned in th late 90's, I sold it to help pay for an electric Bedford van, but alas the van never could ever match the...
Hi - Did your batteries fit ok then? just as well as he has being letting intrested people have a go, and says that he 'hasn't had time to charge the batteries...
Clive If he's got the proper charger I wonder why he isn't using it. Does this point to charger problems as well? I think I'm going off this float. I'll...
Hi, Actually I think this Bradshaw would be a good buy for anyone wanting an instantly useable ev. A bit expensive though especially after the VAT is added....
I'm a milkman in london (yes we still exist) i work out of a depot in edmonton and i have noticed that some of you are talking about spare parts, our mechanic...
He couldn't use the charger due to it not having a user selectable 'low power mode' that you need if you are going to charge off a normal 13A socket, alas all...
You must be in good company, with all those Hybrids, creeping around (got one -terrific car, buy one!), electric G-wizz's, and all those floats owned by 4x4...
... Put a flatback bed on the back & hey presto milkfloat or electric delivery vehicle as group homepage. Although primerily dedicated to floats discussion...
I would rather have the Bradshaw than a G-whiz. Peter. ... _________________________________________________________________ Windows Live™ Messenger has...
Hi Clive I had to make new battery boxes, but it was easier and cheaper than standard float cells. Yes the blue one with those wheels which I used to have on a...
Hi Clive It should not cost £300 to wire in a float charger. I have run mine for the past 5 years wired into a cooker switch with a 40 amp circuit breaker. Of...
... Agreed. My garage ring main is fed through a 32A breaker. I simply removed a socket from the wall and replaced it by a 32A socket for the float charger....
Hi Milko Now you make me feel old !!! I remember my Aunt taking me round that depot when I was 5 to see the horses and carts when it was the old United Dairies...
