VW provides off-the-shelf conversions
New programme kicks off with a range of Dropside, Tipper and Luton products available to buy direct from the standard Volkswagen price list.
New programme kicks off with a range of Dropside, Tipper and Luton products available to buy direct from the standard Volkswagen price list.
Ford has unveiled a new Transit skeletal chassis designed for conversions aimed at delivery and removals experts thanks to lower floor height and reduced weight
New Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier scheme accredits converters modifying Ford vehicles These factory approved conversions offer peace of mind that matches Ford’s own warranty in terms of mileage and duration Converters must also have adequate liability insurance First seven converters named as Ford launches Ford Qualified Vehicle Modifier programme A FORD Transit is a great van. We know that. But [...]
WORKING "on site" and need just some basic home comforts? Call for a Clarks-converted Movano welfare van! Vauxhall Movanos are being converted by Doncaster-based Clarks Vehicle Conversions to create a welfare vehicle, offering the perfect solution for a transient workforce. Canteen seating for four Based on the front-wheel-drive Movano L3H2 van, the approved conversion provides canteen seating for [...]
New drive-away welfare conversion on a 2014 Mercedes Sprinter out on location IF you need your welfare van to provide messing facilities, then look no further than the latest off-the-peg conversion from Clarks Vehicle Conversions. At under £10,000, Clarks ain’t messing! The welfare conversion comes complete with standard messing facilities and a toilet plus a whole range of [...]
Ford Terrier Campervan - a new role for the Ford Transit Custom thanks to the Wellhouse Leisure conversion OK, so it’s not your standard van, but we thought you might like to see this: the Ford Terrier. It’s your normal Ford Transit Custom turned into a campervan by Wellhouse Leisure Looks smart too. Wellhouse Leisure is investing over [...]
Highly specified used Volkswagen Transporters are in high demand for conversion to motor homes IF you run a high-spec van for your business, you could be pleasantly surprised when it comes to selling it on. Extras such as electric windows, air-conditioning and metallic paint are giving residual values a boost as well-specified vans are in great demand [...]
NCH chose the Crafter thanks to its strong residual values, reliability and fuel economy, the company says INDUSTRIAL maintenance company NCH (UK) has taken on 10 Volkswagen Crafters, describing the Luton-bodied conversions as ‘perfect’ for its Pure Solve division. The Crafter Luton conversion is a bespoke model from a range of conversions available from Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles’ ‘Engineered [...]
Allianz Global Assistance has taken on 79 Transporters for its roadside recovery fleet FUEL efficiency, payload capacity and value for money were all on the Allianz Global Assistance shopping list when the recovery firm needed new vans for its roadside assistance fleet. The company picked Volkswagen Transporters for the job, with 79 models supplied by Birmingham Volkswagen Van [...]
Supplied with just cab minus rear body for specialist conversion to meet an operator’s particular requirements. Common conversions are dropsides, tippers and flatbeds.
A dropside or rigid-sided van with open load area that is equipped with a hydraulic ram allowing the front of the load area to be raised, thus tipping the load to the ground. Used by builders and building material suppliers, and for the supply of topsoil or the disposal of rubble etc.
New glass cutting tables can be colour matched Glazing companies can access better equipment GOOD news if you're in the glazing business. Supertrucks, makers of external glass carrying racks for panel vans, has introduced a series of safety and convenience functions to its glass carrying equipment. "Supertrucks has always set the pace in the provision of safe and efficient glass [...]