Van racking..

[flyingsparks]

well I was getting fed up with my van being in such a mess, so spent today sorting it out. Built a frame work all out of aluminium and then fitted plastic crates (the same as tesco use to deliver shopping) in as draws to holder various stuff including conduit fittings, accessories, metal boxes, meters etc etc..
Below is a before picture and after pictures. There is still some work to do including a bit more racking for some sorta boxes and more led strip lighting inside.

 

[Iggifer]

My LED strip lighting comes off repeatedly, I tried sticking it straight to the roof and condensation overnight just ruins the glue.

Had to stick it on the ply sides in the end

 

[PBC_1966]

A vast improvement. That's a neat idea for keeping stocks of circuit breakers neat and easy to hand too.

 

[stillp]

Where are the MIs though?!

 

[PBC_1966]

Come to think of it, while it's good for easy checking of what's in stock in the van, does it not possibly result in them collecting dust and dirt?

 

[securespark]

That's vantastic!

I had a MWB HR Transit (company-supplied!) that was pro racked with shelving and clear wall mounted bins of 3 different sizes. An expensive job but made it very easy to store and find things.

I could walk through the van grabbing this that and the other easy as pie!

You're well on the way there.

 

[flyingsparks]

Where are the MIs though?!

MI's??

 

[flyingsparks]

A vast improvement. That's a neat idea for keeping stocks of circuit breakers neat and easy to hand too.

You can copy the idea for £20!

 

[flyingsparks]

My LED strip lighting comes off repeatedly, I tried sticking it straight to the roof and condensation overnight just ruins the glue.

Had to stick it on the ply sides in the end

I have led strip all ready around the sliding door. It is fine, but I did put a little blob of sticks like sh*t at the ends to keep it there. I will do the same when I do the roof. I will post more pictures when its done!

 

[seasickstevie]

When getting quotes for van insurance, I have been asked, "Is it fitted with racking?" ... which the answer is always "No".

Don't know what the difference is, but assume there's a chance of the centre of gravity being higher, and therefore, an increase in the premium.

Not suggesting a reason not to do it, but maybe something you need to inform your insurance co. about.

 

[Iggifer]

When getting quotes for van insurance, I have been asked, "Is it fitted with racking?" ... which the answer is always "No".

Don't know what the difference is, but assume there's a chance of the centre of gravity being higher, and therefore, an increase in the premium.

Not suggesting a reason not to do it, but maybe something you need to inform your insurance co. about.

I'm sure I read it decreases the insurance premium if it's racked out, but I don't know at what point the 'racking' affects anything. It's surely better to stop all the crap flying around in the back.

Come to think of it, while it's good for easy checking of what's in stock in the van, does it not possibly result in them collecting dust and dirt?

Better than them being loose in a box/on a shelf and getting battered.

I'm also a big fan of the DIN rail, although I foolishly put mine up with a level (don't ask why!) and it looks super wonky now.

It is nice racking, but have you considered a system to stop the containers sliding out if you take a corner a little too quickly?

 

[seasickstevie]

... although I foolishly put mine up with a level (don't ask why!) and it looks super wonky now

Not a good idea if you live on a hill

 

[RF Lighting]

Here's my effort

 

[Iggifer]

Here's my effort

Disappointed not to see those Sortimo's clicked together

 

[RF Lighting]

They're a huge PITA when you just need one and they've all locked them selves together