subject: Van Shelving: It's Not Simply For Hippies [print this page] What does the image of van shelving make you think of? Perhaps it's a van load of happy-go-lucky people having fun? For the rest, you might imagine more sensible uses for any such storage. Either way, you should be familiar with your options for fitting shelves in your van.
Many professions use work vans and are in need of portable storage to be able to fit in these vehicles. Here's where shelving comes in. If you have a mini-van, a cargo van or a sprinter van, bespoke shelving is available for your vehicle. Shelves which are adjustable are really convenient. An efficient design that fits perfectly to your van's side wall are the top and bottom end panels. These can be contoured to fit your van. Fitting out your unit with dividers and drawer kits will maximize the efficiency and adaptability of your shelves. There are also various types of shelves to select from. Some have no backing or doors, and others come with pullout drawers.
You may prefer to install your own wire shelving into your van. This is not difficult to do. Heavy-duty wire shelving units are available, and can be made to customize several styles of vans. Made out of durable steel, the units come in various styles and sizes, for example upright or modular units. Depending on your work or recreational needs will determine the style of shelving you decide to opt for.
You have several options for finding shelving to put in your van. These will depend on your needs. Various hardware stores carry different types of shelving which will meet your needs. In addition, there are many manufacturers who sell their products via their websites. Compared to a retail store, these manufacturers may be better equipped to meet your needs as they can provide a custom-made service for your van. An alternative option which can prove to be quite cheap, is to seek out second-hand vans for sale. Often it's possible to pick up some equipment of reasonable quality at your local junkyard.
You can enhance your vehicle with van shelving as it comes in a variety of styles. Whatever your occupation, from a hippie needing to create a home away from home to a contractor who needs a mobile office, quality shelving is the answer to your storage needs. The choice of correct shelving and accessories can turn your van into an all-inclusive shop suitable for either work or recreational needs.
