SPECIAL APPLICATION SHELVING - American Van Equipment

For any professional tradesperson, your work van is much more than just a vehicle. Whether you are a contractor, electrician, or plumber, your work van makes your job easy for you. 

It does much more than transportation. Your work van is also your mobile office, warehouse, and a representation of your brand name. 

At times, due to some reasons, you may miss skip organizing your van making your daily job harder and more complicated.  

But now you don’t have to worry about a disorganized work van anymore. In this blog, our experts at American Van Equipment share some practical and easy tips to optimize your van’s setup and make it work for you. 

Continue reading to know more. 

Pro Tips For Organizing Your Work Van

 Keeping your van’s equipment and tools organized is much more than a matter of aesthetics. If your HVAC van accessories and other equipment are organized well, it conveys efficiency, discipline, and attention to detail, which is also how your clients expect their work to be done. 

A properly laid out van means that you don’t have to waste time scurrying for things and can get your work finished faster. This ultimately means better efficiency and time for more clients. 

Not to mention, organizing your van also means saving monies. Tools and accessories are expensive. Not maintaining them properly may lead to wear and tear and having to spend more on their repairs or repurchase. 

So, whether it is optimizing your van’s space by installing a van and truck shelving unit, lighting it better, or staying stocked up, here are some great tips.

Relook your Lighting

One of the most important things to consider in your work van is its lighting. The interiors can get pretty dim, especially after sundown. Not having adequate lighting not just wastes time while finding equipment but may also cause accidents.  

One of the most important HVAC van accessories for lighting is LED light strips. These light strips are easy to install if you follow these steps:

  • Measure the surface that needs to be lit and purchase the appropriate length of the lighting strips.
  • Clean the surface well using a soap or vinegar solution. Dry the area well.
  • Peel off the back of the lighting strip like a sticker and paste them on the surface. 
  • Clip off the extra strips. 
  • Peel off the backing from the controller and connect it to a 4-pin LED connector. 

Install Drawers 

Imagine you are out on an assignment and fail to find an important tool. It’s not just frustrating, wastes your time, but also hampers your company’s image. The best way to avoid doing so is to have a solid storage system in place for your HVAC van accessories.

Work vans benefit from cabinets and drawers, which help you store and organize your equipment in place and prevent safety hazards. 

Here are some DIY tips for installing a van and truck shelving unit:

  •     Measure your van’s interiors. This will help you determine the dimensions of the van and truck shelving units and purchase the best-fitting ones. 
  •     Choose the material of the shelving unit carefully. For instance, while metal units are sturdy, they are heavier and difficult to fit. Wood shelves are lighter but not as sturdy. 
  •     Plan the layout and consider how you want to organize your equipment on these shelves. 
  •     Start the installation with the bottom-most shelf first and move your way to the upper shelves. 
  •     Make sure that your shelves are placed symmetrically and secured to the van’s walls well. 
  •     Remember, metal units need to be welded. 
  •     Now place your items on the shelves and secure them using straps or cargo nets to hold them in place. 

Install Partitions 

Work vans have two main areas- the driver’s cabin and the cargo area. Oftentimes, especially on bumpy roads, there is a risk of your equipment flying into your area and injuring you. 

Installing partitions is a great way to not just prevent this hazard but also safeguard expensive equipment from ruining. 

Depending on your requirement, van interiors, and the equipment that you need to store, you can choose from:

  •     Solid partitions made of steel.
  •     Hinged partitions, which act as lockable doors and allow you to access your cargo space easily.
  •     Wire mesh partitions for maximum visibility. 
  •     Perforated partitions, which are solid on the bottom and perforated in the top area. 

Now that you know the best work van equipment and DIY tips for installing them smoothly, here are some tips for installing them efficiently:

  •     Make sure to define the space clearly before installing the equipment. Ideally, the driver’s cabin must be kept de-cluttered and used only for your documents like invoices, service forms, instruction manuals, etc. 
  •     Always store larger items in the lower compartments and lighter ones in the upper shelves. This will help you maximize your space and use it more efficiently.
  •     Use your van space smartly. Make sure to install your van and truck shelving units vertically.
  •     Use pegs and hooks to hang lighter items. This will help you utilize your space better. 
  •     Use your doors as storage spaces. Hand fabric organizers behind the doors to store smaller and lightweight equipment. 

Summing Up

Increased productivity, more business, a de-cluttered space, and peace of mind are just some benefits of installing HVAC van accessories. While most of these solutions can be installed on your own, to ensure that they are perfectly secured you need professional help. At American Van Equipment, we have experienced teams who know how to keep work vans in top shape. Get in touch to know more about our storage solutions and to get advice on how to best use them for your van space.