Racking Vivaro

[Sanke]

Hi all
I need to rack my Vivaro but can't settle on layout. I have twin sliding doors so can't work out whether to have a rack across the bulkhead between doors & then one either side above wheel arches Or. One rack facing drivers sliding door ( power tools etc) then one either side above arches
any suggestions gratefully received as fed up humping things around

 

[Barry98]

Mines hear but it's a bit more sorted now http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbers-arms/31399-van-racking-done.html

 

[Jimbob]

The twin doors kind of make it awkward, I'd got for rack above wheel arches both sides

 

[Ermintrude]

Split van. Rack from left to right just behind side doors. And van vault on side out rails in rear door with shelving above for stock. Keeps middle of van free for materials and loot.

 

[Sanke]

Mines hear but it's a bit more sorted now http://www.ukplumbersforums.co.uk/plumbers-arms/31399-van-racking-done.html

Hi Bod
For some reason the link wont let me see the photo

 

[Sanke]

Split van. Rack from left to right just behind side doors. And van vault on side out rails in rear door with shelving above for stock. Keeps middle of van free for materials and loot.

That was my other idea. That laves an area big enough for transporting large items for a job or packing with powerflush etc

 

[Barry98]

my bad its ina a rea of forum your not in yet

 

[Barry98]

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[Sanke]

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Look good . I take it those racks are back to back giving you storage area for "that day" items

 

[Barry98]

Yeah I'll get a better one tomorrow few minor adjustments since I first did it but very happy everything in its place easy to get to

 

[leethegasman]

Hi all
I need to rack my Vivaro but can't settle on layout. I have twin sliding doors so can't work out whether to have a rack across the bulkhead between doors & then one either side above wheel arches Or. One rack facing drivers sliding door ( power tools etc) then one either side above arches
any suggestions gratefully received as fed up humping things around

You have two side loading doors make full use off them I have one van with two side loaders.i use euro boxes Realy good that fit in to ply racking leave gap in middle of van for potential shower door or rads etc done you a sketch for general idea change to suit your needs you can also put a shorter racking back right for organiser boxes I use the stanly ones.you still will have room for cylinder boiler etc in back.
Hope this helps

 

[gassafe]

Don't forget the van vault...

 

[Sanke]

You have two side loading doors make full use off them I have one van with two side loaders.i use euro boxes Realy good that fit in to ply racking leave gap in middle of van for potential shower door or rads etc done you a sketch for general idea change to suit your needs you can also put a shorter racking back right for organiser boxes I use the stanly ones.you still will have room for cylinder boiler etc in back.View attachment 16169
Hope this helps

Hi leethegasman
that looks good. I have recently bought some boxes from homebase & already use the Stanley organisers so all good. Do you do that drawing just for me ?

 

[EPH]

The racking in my old twin sliding doors Vivaro

 

[lame plumber]

The racking in my old twin sliding doors Vivaro

proper ocd where do you put a boiler tho?

 

[EPH]

Just organised : )

 

[Ermintrude]

Full to the brim? What u get 25 mpg ?

 

[EPH]

Full to the brim? What u get 25 mpg ?

No idea I've never done it, got this now anyway but not had a chance still to sort 100%

 

[leethegasman]

Hi leethegasman
that looks good. I have recently bought some boxes from homebase & already use the Stanley organisers so all good. Do you do that drawing just for me ?

Sometimes pictures say a thousand words.
We get are euro boxes from a company called plastor there website is www.plastor.co.uk
Screwfix do the same boxes but they are more expensive and only do three sizes.plastor have a bigger selection of sizes.
Keeps every thing organised and to hand.
Also the dewalt toolboxes are good as well and come in three sizes.for power tools etc.

 

[Ermintrude]

BG racking sir?

 

[EPH]

Me? Think it was from a utilities van so possibly, £250 from the bay better and more professional looking than ply IMHO.

 

[leethegasman]

This is the two side loading doors on a ford connect which is a lot smaller van than yours but maximises the storage space.

 

[Whl4852]

i have a renault trafic, fully racked out, i thought it was really good. until i saw EPH's, what a good layout!

 

[EPH]

i have a renault trafic, fully racked out, i thought it was really good. until i saw EPH's, what a good layout!

Sold the van and the first thing he did was rip it all out. Bloody sparkys!!

 

[EPH]

proper ocd where do you put a boiler tho?

Just put one tool box on another and a boiler stands up fine, wide enough for a 1600 rad too.

 

[Sanke]

Had a sort out this afternoon. Moved loads of things round & have sorted a layout. Next weekend to build racking hopefully. Thanks for all the suggestions

 

[shaky]

I wish I could keep so tidy as the rest of you lads.

 

[Ermintrude]

My van also has had issues with late night put away syndrome. Aka open throw close

 

[leethegasman]

Had a sort out this afternoon. Moved loads of things round & have sorted a layout. Next weekend to build racking hopefully. Thanks for all the suggestions

Let us know what you end up doing may give us some ideas as I have just got another van to re rack out due to some plonker smashing his car in to mine and being a total loss.

 

[stevetheplumber]

im a graet beliver in slide out racks especialy if you have a normal height van make life so much easier when your searching for fittings

 

[Sanke]

Let us know what you end up doing may give us some ideas as I have just got another van to re rack out due to some plonker smashing his car in to mine and being a total loss.

Will do Lee. I had a similar incident with a peugeut hitting my Combo from behind & smashing me into a stationary mondeo. Van was a write off so had t upgrade to bigger & hopefully better van

 

[Ermintrude]

Do lots of u store fittings in van? I have a few trays of fittings few 100 and that's enough for a day or two normally? But in bulk and keep rest in shop / garage. Not get annoying when u need 5 straights and you only brought in three ?

 

[Barry98]

I have mine in the Stanley storage cases and replenish when I get home

 

[EPH]

Got 2 f and e tanks with bags if 15 and 22 fittings in. Use them to top up the top of my Stanley tool box I keep my soldering stuff in when needed.

 

[Marka1411]

I have the stanley storage cases, much easier to just take out the van and on to a job, just refill them when needed. I must admit iv got abit of OCD with the van, will get some pics tomorrow.