Van storage?

[charlietuna]

I agree with 480 ! I have had both and just considering the extra weight and wasted space wooden shelving takes-it's a no brainer !!! Our materials are about the heaviest of all the construction trades -- i have always had one ton vans and they carry more than a ton! I always figured, it is part of servicing my customer by having a properly stocked van for the work i specialized in ! Everyone was impressed with our service trucks--except the chevy dealer who had trouble getting his hydraulic lift to raise it ! The only wood we used was for a false floor to store unistrut and pipe under--we couldn't have ladder racks due to the garages we used................

 

[Fulthrotl]

I agree with 480 ! I have had both and just considering the extra weight and wasted space wooden shelving takes-it's a no brainer !!! Our materials are about the heaviest of all the construction trades -- i have always had one ton vans and they carry more than a ton! I always figured, it is part of servicing my customer by having a properly stocked van for the work i specialized in ! Everyone was impressed with our service trucks--except the chevy dealer who had trouble getting his hydraulic lift to raise it ! The only wood we used was for a false floor to store unistrut and pipe under--we couldn't have ladder racks due to the garages we used................

same here... i've got a 1 ton diesel van that goes across the scales
at 10,500 lbs. about 2 tons of payload. most garage lifts won't pick it.

 

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Building out new trucks has always been fun for me.


I have built many many versions for vans and pick ups. 2 by framing works well but takes up precious space. If you have a table saw, use 3/4 plywood stock. Glides aren't really necessary.

It's all about good design/layout. In one standard sized van I also put drawers accessible from the side doors. I ran a conduit chase up the middle, between the seats for 10' sticks.

Make room for your most common items close to the doors. You can bury your once a month tools up inside.


I did spring for a packrat in my pickup now though. I only do the occaisional service call out of it though. There is no way I could do real work out of a pick up. I am too spoiled.