Wow just had my van weighed again

[Otter Spotter]

After having a few alterations, namely replacing a heavy steel bed frames out of the van with an Aluminium one made by Wissel and swapping a double bench seat for a single swivel I took the van to a weighbridge near me and with me sat in and 3/4s tank of fuel and 40 litres of water it topped out at 2880kgs, that means a whopping 620kgs of additional payload not bad for a 3500kg max weight van Result

it’s going into Quantum on Monday to get remapped taking it up to 180BHP so it will be like a space shuttle, load and speed.

My first job will be to see if I can better the 45MPG I got loaded up going up to Shetland last year, it’s been serviced for the trip and with the remapping I am looking to start recouping the remapping cost.

There is something to be said for specifying the interior of your own van.

 

[Phill D]

After having a few alterations, namely replacing a heavy steel bed frames out of the van with an Aluminium one made by Wissel and swapping a double bench seat for a single swivel I took the van to a weighbridge near me and with me sat in and 3/4s tank of fuel and 40 litres of water it topped out at 2880kgs, that means a whopping 620kgs of additional payload not bad for a 3500kg max weight van Result

it’s going into Quantum on Monday to get remapped taking it up to 180BHP so it will be like a space shuttle, load and speed.

My first job will be to see if I can better the 45MPG I got loaded up going up to Shetland last year, it’s been serviced for the trip and with the remapping I am looking to start recouping the remapping cost.

There is something to be said for specifying the interior of your own van.

45 mpg.. were you pushing it

 

[Reallyretired]

I know removing the ridiculously heavy steel table base and replacing with an aluminum tube made a huge weight saving in our last motorhome. Why do the manufacturers not consider the weight of some of their fittings.

 

[Sandancers]

After having a few alterations, namely replacing a heavy steel bed frames out of the van with an Aluminium one made by Wissel and swapping a double bench seat for a single swivel I took the van to a weighbridge near me and with me sat in and 3/4s tank of fuel and 40 litres of water it topped out at 2880kgs, that means a whopping 620kgs of additional payload not bad for a 3500kg max weight van Result

it’s going into Quantum on Monday to get remapped taking it up to 180BHP so it will be like a space shuttle, load and speed.

My first job will be to see if I can better the 45MPG I got loaded up going up to Shetland last year, it’s been serviced for the trip and with the remapping I am looking to start recouping the remapping cost.

There is something to be said for specifying the interior of your own van.

What sort of re-map are you going for ? Like 10%, 20% ??

And how long do you expect the payback to be ?

 

[Otter Spotter]

What sort of re-map are you going for ? Like 10%, 20% ??

And how long do you expect the payback to be ?

No exact ' % figures but going from 130BHP to 180BHP

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[Nirvanauk]

Will you inform your insurers? Just asking as I have the same issue with a car.

 

[Otter Spotter]

Will you inform your insurers? Just asking as I have the same issue with a car.

I spoken to them and all they said was ‘thanks for letting us know, no change to premium or cover’.

 

[Phill D]

I went from 130 to 180 in a proper map not for the extra bop but the additional torque.
Made a big difference.
Insurance was informed, answer.. it’s a frequent thing will note it no costs.

 

[RandallC]

After having a few alterations, namely replacing a heavy steel bed frames out of the van with an Aluminium one made by Wissel and swapping a double bench seat for a single swivel I took the van to a weighbridge near me and with me sat in and 3/4s tank of fuel and 40 litres of water it topped out at 2880kgs, that means a whopping 620kgs of additional payload not bad for a 3500kg max weight van Result

it’s going into Quantum on Monday to get remapped taking it up to 180BHP so it will be like a space shuttle, load and speed.

My first job will be to see if I can better the 45MPG I got loaded up going up to Shetland last year, it’s been serviced for the trip and with the remapping I am looking to start recouping the remapping cost.

There is something to be said for specifying the interior of your own van.

So, after a remap and maybe a few more BHP, where are you in a rush to get to?

Half the fun is in trundling along enjoying the view and the company of your travelling companions.

 

[Phill D]

So, after a remap and maybe a few more BHP, where are you in a rush to get to?

Half the fun is in trundling along enjoying the view and the company of your travelling companions.

For me it was not about any rush but additional torque makes driving more relaxing IMHO.

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[drpeej]

What is the downside of remapping? (apart from insurance possibly)

If there is no downside, why don't manufacturers (re)map them when they manufacture them?

 

[Phill D]

What is the downside of remapping? (apart from insurance possibly)

If there is no downside, why don't manufacturers (re)map them when they manufacture them?

Manufactures make a van for multi purpose and map the performance as a general medium for all.

 

[Otter Spotter]

I went from 130 to 180 in a proper map not for the extra bop but the additional torque.
Made a big difference.
Insurance was informed, answer.. it’s a frequent thing will note it no costs.

That’s why I am doing it

 

[Coastal Cruiser.]

Had Quantum on my van and car, van was like driving a completely different vehicle smooth and pulling a lot better plus extra 3-4mpg.
Car is now 420hp 600+lb torque so a bit better

 

[RandallC]

For me it was not about any rush but additional torque makes driving more relaxing IMHO.

ok, have a7.5m Rapido 160 fiat engine with the newer 9 speed true auto box. It's not a racing snake, never wanted it to be.
Goes up and down dale with no intervention from me per say.
Find driving it more relaxing than the car as it's not built for speed/racing unlike the 240BHP 0-62 in 7.1s jeep. which lulls you in to giving it a boot.

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[PB2019]

That’s interesting what sort of cost and is it carried out by specialist garages.

 

[Otter Spotter]

What is the downside of remapping? (apart from insurance possibly)

If there is no downside, why don't manufacturers (re)map them when they manufacture them?

There are no ‘downsides‘ as long as the techies don’t take it too far that the engine breaks, take a look at www.quantumunsung.co.uk n in your registration number an they tell you what you can expect.
I am having the Blue remap for £250.
Previously I had a Nissan Pathfinder and I fitted a RaceChip which did the same thing as a full remap and fuel economy increased and torque was massive.
Dont be shy of doing it.

 

[drpeej]

There are no ‘downsides‘ as long as the techies don’t take it too far that the engine breaks, take a look at www.quantumunsung.co.uk n in your registration number an they tell you what you can expect.
I am having the Blue remap for £250.
Previously I had a Nissan Pathfinder and I fitted a RaceChip which did the same thing as a full remap and fuel economy increased and torque was massive.
Dont be shy of doing it.

That link doesn't work for me

 

[pappajohn]

My first job will be to see if I can better the 45MPG I got loaded up going up to Shetland

Had to look to make sure it wasn't buttons posting about his VW again.
Even empty of all load I doubt 45mpg is anything but a dream

 

[Spriddler]

That link doesn't work for me

Try

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[Sandancers]

That link doesn't work for me

This one might; https://www.quantumtuning.co.uk/

 

[Otter Spotter]

There are no ‘downsides‘ as long as the techies don’t take it too far that the engine breaks, take a look at www.quantumunsung.co.uk n in your registration number an they tell you what you can expect.
I am having the Blue remap for £250.
Previously I had a Nissan Pathfinder and I fitted a RaceChip which did the same thing as a full remap and fuel economy increased and torque was massive.
Dont be shy of doing it.

Should have said www.quantumtuning.co.uk

 

[huck999]

Anyone near Carlisle, I can recommend Mr G's.
Same software as everyone else but prices from £120. Had our van mapped 2 years ago and a much nicer drive. No change in mpg though.

 

[Langtoftlad]

What are the insurance implications? Should you tell your insurer?
According to that link _ I'd get +40% BHP and +18% torque for special offer price of £349
No mention of colour or options
Is that good, would I notice... I trundle along at about 58/60mph

 

[busby]

No t

There are no ‘downsides‘ as long as the techies don’t take it too far that the engine breaks, take a look at www.quantumunsung.co.uk n in your registration number an they tell you what you can expect.
I am having the Blue remap for £250.
Previously I had a Nissan Pathfinder and I fitted a RaceChip which did the same thing as a full remap and fuel economy increased and torque was massive.
Dont be shy of doing it.

No turbo on my van so stuck with the few BHP that I have,,BUSBY.

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[Otter Spotter]

What are the insurance implications? Should you tell your insurer?
According to that link _ I'd get +40% BHP and +18% torque for special offer price of £349
Is that good, would I notice... I trundle along at about 58/60mph

Answers in previous post no 7 and the extra torque and BHP means that you should be able to drive ‘lighter footed’ thus saving fuel.
Quantum advertise on their website a few prices, but when I spoke to the technician directly to book him, I queried the price we agreed £250 if I came to him at his unit which has a rolling road etc. So I agreed as it means we can check the actual results/figures after remapping !

 

[Otter Spotter]

No t

No turbo on my van so stuck with the few BHP that I have,,BUSBY.

Not sure you have to have a turbo, remapping changes the software parameters, but I will ask him on Monday.

 

[Otter Spotter]

If anyone has any questions they want me to ask Quantum when I on site with him list them in this thread and I will see if we can get them all answered.

 

[Sandancers]

Answers in previous post no 7 and the extra torque and BHP means that you should be able to drive ‘lighter footed’ thus saving fuel.
Quantum advertise on their website a few prices, but when I spoke to the technician directly to book him, I queried the price we agreed £250 if I came to him at his unit which has a rolling road etc. So I agreed as it means we can check the actual results/figures after remapping !

Do they rev the guts out of the engine for the before and after tests? I'd be very nervous about that happening to my MH.

 

[Langtoftlad]

Do they rev the guts out of the engine for the before and after tests? I'd be very nervous about that happening to my MH.

Free Italian Tune Up ???-+

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