Commercial Van Solutions

 Securing goods in a tipper can be a nightmare. Here are a few tips for you to make sure that your goods are perfectly safe:     The roads we drive on today are often twisty and windy, with changes in terrain and sharp bends. We all drive our vans at speeds approaching the national speed limits, which seem pretty fast when you have a van laden with contents. For drivers of used vans in Swindon, the network of motorways and urban roads presents constant challenges for a variety of reasons, including bad weather conditions and heavy traffic. Most van owners use their vans for work. Whilst the government publishes guidance for load securing for commercial vehicles, this is directed at open-sided goods vehicles and transporters, rather than the closed loads in a van. There is however, a general best practice guide for van safety, published by the UK government. What you don't want is your valuable tools and bits and pieces at risk of sliding around in the ...

Europe and the US are very different markets and therefore vans are very different. While in Europe, three main climate types rule (Oceanic, Mediterranean and Continental) the US faces a wider array ranging from the Subtropical Climate to the Artic one (Alaska) which induces very different needs when it comes to vans. Approach differs When you think about the US you thing about size, everything is big on the other side of the pond. Whether you look for a car, a house, a van or even just a coke you cannot find anything that’s small. The main difference between European vehicles is due to the urbanisation; while in the US, roads are wide in Europe we lack space and our roads are much narrower. Therefore we cannot afford to have the huge American vans. But, let’s have a closer look to this. If you take the smallest GMC Savana it’s 4.53 tonnes (empty) for almost 5.7 metres while the biggest Mercedes Sprinter is 2.7 tonnes (empty) for 4.7 metres. It gives you a...

Having access to a van can open up a lot of opportunities to earn a living. With some business areas more crowded than others, however, the most profitable way can be to find a more unusual niche with less competition. Here are some ideas to help you find an unconventional way to use your van for business. Mobile Shop There are enough markets, car boot sales, fairs and festivals to make a year-round living from selling on the move. Anything from clothes and antiques to records and toys can work. You can specialise in something that interests you to put your expertise to good use.   Sell Advertising Space  A number of companies will pay you to display adverts on your van, which is almost money for nothing! Although you might not make enough to give up work, it can be a nice top-up to your earnings that works alongside another business, as long as the adverts won't interfere. Collect Donations For Charity Shops Charity shops rely on donations to keep...

One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is: “How much does van life cost?” It’s also one of the most difficult to answer. The truth is: it depends . Van life is different for everyone, and so is the price. That being said, we’re going to give you a run-down of three van lifers with different backgrounds making it work on the road. We hope this will help give you a reference point for how finances can be managed living in a van. How Much Does It Cost To Buy A Campervan? First things first, the type of vehicle you choose to buy is going to be the largest up-front cost to van life. We’ve written a breakdown of what type vehicle you should buy to help figure this out. Some people move into the vehicle that they currently own. They do minimal to no conversion, and enjoy the lifestyle just fine. Others spend $45,000 purchasing a 4WD Sprinter. Then add another $15,000 on a high-tech campervan conversion. Despite what you see on Instagram, this is not the norm. ...

After a few successful months or years of courier jobs the thoughts and discussions always turn to replacing your van at some stage. After all, it can't go on forever and a van that lets you down could put you out of business. The question raises a number of interesting debates - to buy new or in the used marketplace. Price isn't everything, reliability is. You only get paid and keep customers if you can be relied upon. If you work a few jobs with a customer and let them down, you might not gain more work from that source. It is only if you have quite a high number of successful missions behind you, that a customer might forgive one late delivery and still keep you on their list of drivers. Many drivers believe they will only get work if their van looks new and recently out of the showroom. This means a considerable regular financial outlay if you are going to maintain the standard with your courier jobs. It might be that your choice of van is down to how much you ar...

 The Honda N Box Plus is debuting this month, a tiny minivan that features a boxy body style and comes in smaller than the Scion xB. Destined to sell about 3,000 units per month in Japan, the automaker hasn't announced plans to bring this vehicle stateside, a model that features a short hood, sliding rear side doors and a sloped floor with an attachable aluminum slope for easy rear access. July Debut Honda plans to offer the N Box Plus with a two-tone color style. Different color styles will be offered for the roof and the body, a model that is base on the current N Box. That vehicle made its debut last December; the Plus version comes out in July and features a customizable multi-space system behind the front row. That system provides five different layouts including a lower-level mode, an upper-level mode, a slope mode, a bed mode and a flat mode. Each mode has its own advantages for maximizing seating, storage and even sleeping capabilities. Figure that such a vehicle ...

Handicap van conversions take a standard vehicle and then add various features so that it becomes accessible to someone who has medical issues affecting mobility. These vehicles are highly customized to meet the specific needs of a driver or passengers that require different amounts of space for comfort. The result of these conversions is a mobility van that has a combination of functional features and options that increase driver safety. At the same time, the vans can be customized even further in order to give the driver and passengers convenient options for long trips. Custom Access The most recognizable features of a mobility van have to do with how passengers with a limited range of motion or wheelchairs get into and out of the vehicle. The doors on the side might be widened in order to accommodate new options. Ramps are installed to assist someone in a wheelchair or with difficultly walking to move up a gradual incline into the van. Alternately, a lift could be placed in...