Here are 5 different upfitting requirements to think of before you start upfitting your van!

1. What is the height of your van?

Shelving Height
The height of your cargo van or your trade vehicle has the most impact on what you can do with your vehicle upfitting. For example, if you choose a Ford Transit Connect, you have limited capacity in terms of shelving height and overall equipment storage, however, you can go into underground car parks and fit in those tight city parking spaces. If you have a Ford Transit High Roof you can install the tallest shelving units, and still have plenty of space to spare, but parking can be an issue. Whichever van you decide upon, ideal upfitters has shelving options ranging from low roof to high roof allowing you to choose the best customizable combination for you.

Ladder/Cargo Racks
The roof height of your vehicle not only affects which shelving units can be installed but also changes what options you have if you want to transport items on your roof e.g., tubes or ladders. If you have a mid/high roof van, loading and unloading ladders can be unsafe and inefficient if you’re continuously having to climb up there or transport a step with you, just for the purpose of loading/unloading ladders. For mid/high roof vans we offer a single or drop-down ladder rack which ensures a quick and safe deployment/stowage of ladders. If you have a low roof van we have cargo rack options, such as a combination rack or a 2-Bar rack that allows you to safely transport ladders on the roof whilst easily, and safely being able to load/unload them yourself.

2. Length of your van or Trade Vehicle.

Shelving Length
If you have a longer van, you have the benefit of extending your shelving units in the vehicle , giving you more storage space for your equipment. Longer shelving units can be organized by using our dividers of removable bins. The more equipment/tools/parts you take with you to the job site, the less potential downtime you will have because everything will have a place. With smaller and shorter vans, we have the knowledge to help design a layout that will give you maximum storage capabilities, alongside a well-planned and thought-out space. Having the ability to take everything you need with you to the job site.

3. What are you transporting?

One of the most important points that every trade man is always have in the back of your mind from day one.

You want to be able to transport everything you need with you in one trip to the job site, giving you more time to work & less time driving to pick up materials or extra tools. The team at ideal upfitters are the experts when it comes to cargo van layouts, and also in helping to ensure that you can load everything you need at the job site.

Aluminum Shelving
Ideal Upfitters offers top-of-the-range aluminum van equipment which will allow you to increase your load capacity and offer better fuel economy. We have a wide aluminum range of van equipment, from workbenches, drawer units, tool drawers, tank storage & parts keeper units. They all will be designed with you and your business in mind. Whether you have 1 or 20 vehicles, having a 1% better fuel economy will reduce your costs.

Canada – https://fcr-ccc.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/en
USA – https://www.fueleconomy.gov/

4. Do you work from inside the van?

If wanted to work from your van or trade vehicle, the roof height has be high enough to give you the space and capacity to work from inside.

Here are some options that Ideal Upfitter a leading upfitters and repair service provider. We recommend you think about when starting the upfitting installation or repair process

Lighting
It’s difficult to work with minimal light, and it decreases the productivity. To overcome this, we offer a great range of high output LED lights that really make a difference when you work in your trade van.

Workbenches
Ideal upfitters workbenches are the perfect option for you, when working in the van, we have different configurations available that will help increase productivity, boost efficiency, and reduce downtime by not having to search for different parts and equipment. Workbenches can be customized with either a wooden or metal worktop and can be loaded with drawers and shelves underneath to your need.

5. May need to use power when on the job site.

You need to charge your laptop or charge your cordless drill battery? We at Ideal Upfitters can help guide you through getting set up with a power distribution system, inverter, inverter charger and additional batteries.

Ideal Upfitters is here to help you through the entire process of Upfitting your cargo van or any brand of trade vehicle. Right from designing a space optimizing, profit-producing, workspace, to helping you choose the right vehicle, we do it all.