Essential Guide to Van Specification: Equipment and Accessories

As well as the core vehicle components discussed in the previous sections of the Essential Guide to Van Specification, you will need to consider what extra features and accessories your vehicle specification should cover.

It is important to fully understand the potential operational impacts that additional equipment and accessories can have on the selected van as well as to consider the nature of the operation to see whether any equipment is necessary and where this fits into the vehicle specification process. Where additional equipment and accessories are specified, drivers must also consider proper training in their safe operational use.

The main types of equipment and accessories can be grouped as follows:

• Internal linings and bulkheads

• Load restraints

• Aids to loading and unloading

• Lifting aids

• Roof racks and access ladders

• Roof vents

• Beacons and blaze bars

• Aerodynamics

This week's Essential Guide to Van Specification will cover additional equipment and accessories, starting with internal linings and bulkheads. To view the new guide page please click here.