Does Your Work Van Need a Roof Vent? A Guide to Holman Flettner Ventilators
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 9/30/2026 to
Shelving keeps tools organized. A ladder rack frees up cargo space. But what about airflow inside the van?
If your cargo area feels stuffy or you regularly load damp gear, ventilation is worth including in your upfit plan. A roof ventilator provides a way to extract air without leaving cargo doors open while traveling.
Holman Flettner roof ventilators are now available at Work Van Equipment, with Slimline, F3000, and TCX-2 options. Here is how to compare them and what to check before choosing one for your van.
How Should You Set Up a Work Van? A Practical Guide to Shelving, Storage, Ladder Racks & More
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 8/27/2026 to
Van Equipment
An empty cargo van gives you plenty of room, but simply filling that space with shelving and accessories does not guarantee a good work van setup.
The best approach is to plan around what you carry, how often you use it, and how you move through the van. A service technician who reaches for small parts all day may need a very different layout from a contractor carrying ladders, large tools, and materials.
A typical setup may combine shelving, drawers, bins, a partition, ladder or material storage, security equipment, and open cargo space. The exact configuration should depend on the vehicle, trade, tools, and workflow.
7 Work Van Upfit Mistakes That Cost Contractors Time and Money
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 7/31/2026 to
Van Equipment
A work van upfit should make tools easier to find, cargo safer to transport, and each service call more efficient. However, ordering equipment before confirming the vehicle specifications, payload, installation requirements, and daily workflow can result in wasted space or equipment that does not fit the way the technician works.
The best approach is to plan the van around the vehicle and the work performed inside it. Start by confirming the van’s year, make, model, wheelbase, roof height, and door configuration. Then identify what the technician carries, where each item is used, and how much open cargo space must remain.
A typical setup may combine shelving, drawers, bins, a partition, floor protection, cargo restraints, and exterior ladder or material storage. The exact configuration should depend on the vehicle, trade, cargo, and workflow—not a universal equipment list.
Milwaukee PACKOUT Van Shelving: Is ProStow Right for Your Work Van?
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 6/11/2026 to
Van Equipment
If you use Milwaukee PACKOUT in a work van, you probably know the problem: the boxes organize your tools, but the stack itself can become difficult to work with.
When PACKOUT boxes are stacked on the van floor, getting to one case may mean moving two or three others first. ProStow solves this by giving PACKOUT cases and organizers their own shelf positions inside the van.
For contractors who already use PACKOUT, ProStow can make individual boxes easier to access while keeping the cargo area more organized. Choose slide-out shelves when frequent access is the priority, or fixed shelves when you want a simpler, stationary storage setup.
How to Choose the Right Ladder Rack for Your Work Van
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 4/21/2026 to
Van Equipment
Need to carry ladders, conduit, pipe, or long materials without filling up the inside of your work van? A van ladder rack moves appropriate long cargo to the roof, freeing up interior space for tools, shelving, parts, and equipment.
But not every ladder rack works the same way.
The right choice depends on your van, roof height, what you carry, how often you load ladders, and how you work. A high-roof van used for frequent service calls may benefit from a drop-down ladder rack, while a contractor carrying ladders along with pipe, lumber, or conduit may prefer a cargo rack or crossbar system.
Ranger Design B-Series Steel Shelving: Is It Right for Your Work Van?
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 3/30/2026 to
Van Equipment
Searching through loose tools, parts, and supplies can slow down every service call. For contractors, technicians, small businesses, and fleet operators seeking a practical starting point for van organization, Ranger Design B-Series steel shelving may provide a cost-conscious foundation that can be expanded with accessories over time.
The B-Series is most relevant when you need general-purpose steel shelving rather than storage dedicated to one toolbox platform or a highly specialized trade package. Its modular design allows you to begin with basic shelving and add bins, dividers, doors, drawers, and other accessories according to your workflow.
Work Van Safety Guide: Equipment and Layout Choices That Can Reduce Risk
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 2/25/2026 to
Van Equipment
Frequent stops, tight jobsites, repeated entry and exit, and unsecured equipment can create avoidable risks in a commercial van. For contractors, service technicians, small businesses, and fleets, a safer setup begins with three priorities: stable entry and exit, organized cargo, and equipment that matches the vehicle and daily workflow.
Practical upgrades may include grab handles, commercial shelving, ladder racks, van flooring, and purpose-built tank or cargo restraints. Not every van needs every product. The best configuration depends on the vehicle, trade, equipment carried, frequency of access, and applicable cargo-safety requirements.
Increase Your Charging Power with the New Holman Pure Sine Wave Inverters
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 1/22/2026 to
Van Equipment
If you need to charge batteries, run electronics, or power AC equipment from your work van, an inverter can turn the vehicle's 12-volt DC electrical power into usable AC power.
The important question is not simply, "What is the biggest inverter I can install?" It is how much power your equipment actually requires and whether your vehicle's electrical system can support that demand.
Holman offers pure sine wave inverters in 600W, 1000W, 2000W, and 3000W models. Smaller models may be appropriate for chargers, laptops, diagnostic equipment, and other lighter electrical loads, while higher-demand applications may require a 2000W or 3000W inverter.
How to Choose the Best Shelves for Your Work Van
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 12/11/2025 to
Van Equipment
The best shelving for a work van depends on what the vehicle carries and how often that cargo changes. Fold-away shelving is usually the better choice when open floor space is regularly needed for packages or bulky equipment. Fixed steel shelving suits tools, parts, and materials that need permanent organization. Aluminum shelving provides similar everyday organization with less equipment weight and resistance to water and chemicals.
Electricians, HVAC technicians, plumbers, general contractors, delivery operators, and service fleets may prioritize different features. Before ordering, consider the vehicle's year, roof height, wheelbase, interior dimensions, payload, and mounting requirements—not just the shelf width.
Aluminum vs. Steel Work Van and Truck Equipment: Which Is Right for Your Fleet?
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 11/26/2025 to
Van Equipment
Aluminum is usually the better choice when reducing installed equipment weight or avoiding red rust is a priority. Steel is often preferred when a technician wants traditional, rigid construction or a lower-cost option within a comparable product line. Neither material is automatically stronger, safer, or better for every work van or truck.
The correct decision should be based on the specifications of the exact shelving unit, partition, drawer, or rack—including its weight, load rating, finish, vehicle compatibility, warranty, and installation requirements. A well-designed aluminum product may equal the listed capacity of a comparable steel product, while two products made from the same material may have very different ratings.
This Just In: Brand New Packages for the Chevy BrightDrop Vans!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 10/29/2025 to
Van Equipment
The right Ranger Design package for a Chevrolet BrightDrop depends on the vehicle model and the work it performs. Contractor steel packages provide open fixed shelving for tools and materials. Service packages add drawers, bins, and dividers for smaller parts. Aluminum packages reduce installed equipment weight and include more organization accessories, while delivery packages use fold-away shelving to preserve flexible cargo space.
BrightDrop 400 and BrightDrop 600 packages are not interchangeable. Each uses model-specific mounting tracks and an E-Floor designed for that vehicle. Before ordering, confirm whether the van is a BrightDrop 400 or BrightDrop 600 and compare the exact package contents, installed weight, workflow, and cargo requirements.
Ranger Design Deep Shelves Are Now Available for More Vans
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 9/29/2025 to
Van Equipment
Ranger Design N4 deep steel shelving gives low-roof and compact-van owners more shelf depth for bulky tools, cases, bins, and replacement parts. The units are 44.5 inches high and approximately 20 inches deep, with three adjustable shelves. They are available in widths from 36 to 96 inches.
Deep shelving is best for technicians who need the additional storage depth and have enough aisle space to accommodate it. Contractors who prioritize a wider center aisle, carry mostly shallow bins, or frequently move through the cargo area may be better served by standard-depth shelving.
Elevate Your Cargo Van with the NEW Holman Composite Partitions
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 8/25/2025 to
Van Equipment
Unsecured tools, equipment, and materials can move toward the cab during sudden stops or a collision. A properly fitted cargo partition creates a barrier between the occupants and cargo while helping organize the van into separate driving and working areas.
The Holman Composite Partition is designed for contractors, service professionals, and fleet operators who want cargo separation without the weight of a traditional steel partition. Its ABS construction may also help reduce cargo-area noise and make the cab easier to heat or cool.
Enhance Your Vehicle’s Security with the NEW Daken Security Locks!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 7/25/2025 to
Van Equipment
Contractors, service technicians, couriers, and fleet operators often leave valuable tools or cargo inside their vans while working or making deliveries. Factory door locks provide basic security, but an additional exterior lock can add another barrier against unauthorized access.
Holman offers three Daken cargo van lock systems: Saturn GO, Saturn EVO, and Blackstone. Saturn GO uses a key for opening and closing, Saturn EVO uses a key and manual shell rotation, and Blackstone combines key-operated opening with automatic closing. The right choice depends on how often the van doors are opened and whether the driver prefers manual or automatic locking.
These locks should be considered one part of a broader vehicle-security plan. Tools and cargo should also be stored out of sight, secured when practical, and covered by appropriate business or cargo insurance.
Smart Storage Starts with our New Grab-and-Go Shelving Bundle Solutions!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 6/24/2025 to
Van Equipment
If tools and parts are piling up on your van floor, shelving can make them easier to find while leaving room for larger equipment. But a single shelf may not provide enough organization, and a complete upfit may include components you do not need. A van shelving bundle combines a shelving unit with selected accessories, such as drawers, bins, or a door kit. It can be a useful starting point for electricians, HVAC and plumbing technicians, and other service professionals who want organized storage while keeping flexibility in the rest of the van.
Maximize Efficiency in your Delivery Vehicle
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 5/26/2025 to
Van Equipment
A useful delivery van setup makes packages easier to find, leaves room for changing loads, and keeps loading areas accessible. Whether you deliver parcels, transport supplies, or combine service calls with material deliveries, your equipment should support your daily routine.
Folding shelves, a cargo partition, flooring, and lighting each solve a different problem. Choose a combination that organizes your load while preserving space for your largest shipments.
Attention California Customers: Installation Services Now Available!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 4/9/2025 to
Van Equipment
Choosing shelving, a partition, or a ladder rack is only part of a vehicle upfit. You also need to confirm fitment, plan the layout, and arrange installation around your work schedule.
Work Van Equipment helps California businesses arrange professional installation of Holman van and truck equipment. Whether you need a few components or a larger upfit, our Customer Service Team can help coordinate the equipment and appointment.
Tank Racks and Holders: The Necessary Accessories for Every HVAC Technician
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 2/21/2025 to
Van Equipment
An HVAC van needs room for tools, replacement parts, refrigerant cylinders, and equipment that changes from one job to the next. Without dedicated cylinder storage, tanks can take up useful floor space and become difficult to retrieve.
Refrigerant tank racks, bottle restraints, and single-cylinder holders offer different ways to organize that load. The right choice depends on the cylinders you carry, how many you need, and the mounting space available in your van.
Meet the New Ranger Design Trazer Truck Racks!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 1/22/2025 to
Truck Rack
Ladders, pipe, and lumber can quickly use up a pickup bed. A truck rack gives suitable long materials a separate carrying location, leaving more room below for tools and other jobsite equipment.
The Ranger Design Trazer Truck Rack combines aluminum construction, forklift compatibility, and a modular design. It is worth considering for contractors and tradespeople who want overhead material storage with options to expand their truck setup.
The right configuration depends on your truck, bed length, typical cargo, and loading routine.
Holman Ladder Racks: A-Series vs. S-Series & Choosing the Right Setup
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 12/30/2024 to
Van Equipment
Carrying a ladder inside your cargo van can use up room needed for tools, parts, and equipment. A properly selected roof rack gives the ladder a dedicated transport location while preserving interior storage space.
Holman offers drop-down, clamp-and-lock, and utility rack options for different commercial van applications. The best choice depends on your roof height, ladder dimensions, loading routine, and vehicle configuration.
This guide explains the main options and what to confirm before ordering.
Holiday Van Upfits: Van Equipment for Seamless Deliveries
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 11/26/2024 to
Van Equipment
More stops, mixed parcel sizes and shorter daylight hours can make holiday delivery routes harder to manage. When the next package is buried under a stack of boxes, even a quick stop can turn into a frustrating search.
Preparing your delivery van for the holiday rush starts with a layout that matches how you load, find and unload packages. Folding shelves, a properly fitted partition, durable flooring and organized storage can help you use your existing cargo space more effectively
Upgrade your Sprinter with the New No Drill Ladders
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 10/29/2024 to
Van Equipment
A roof rack gives your Mercedes Sprinter space for long materials and equipment, but reaching that storage is a separate challenge. For contractors and service professionals who need rear roof access, a vehicle-mounted ladder can be a useful addition to the van.
Surco’s no-drill Sprinter ladders use existing rear-door holes rather than requiring new mounting holes. Separate low- and high-roof versions let you choose a ladder designed around your van’s body height.
Essential Equipment for Electricians: Shelves, Accessories and more
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 9/30/2024 to
Van Equipment
A good electrician van setup gives every tool, fitting and reel a place. Instead of searching through loose boxes for connectors or moving equipment to reach your drill, you can load the van around the jobs you perform most often.
Start with the tools and materials you carry on a typical day. Residential service work may call for portable parts cases and frequently used hand tools near a door. Installation work may need more space for wire reels, conduit and larger equipment. Your shelving and accessories should support that workload.
Ranger Design 20” Wide Aluminum Sliding Door Partitions are Here!
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 8/21/2024 to
Van Equipment
A cargo van partition separates the driver’s cabin from tools, materials and packages. But if you regularly move between the cab and cargo area while parked, a fixed barrier may not suit your workflow.
Ranger Design’s aluminum sliding-door partitions combine that separation with a 20-inch access opening. The door slides instead of swinging into the cargo area, giving you another way to plan access around shelving and equipment.
Vehicle-specific versions are available for Ford Transit mid- and high-roof vans and Mercedes Sprinter high-roof vans, with window and non-window options.
Keep Yourself Safe this Season and Beyond
Posted by Work Van Equipment on 7/26/2024 to
Van Equipment
A work van takes you between jobs with different conditions: noisy equipment, overhead work, loading areas and surfaces that require prolonged kneeling. Keeping appropriate safety gear organized helps you arrive prepared for the task.
For electricians, plumbers, carpenters and HVAC technicians, the right equipment depends on the hazards at each site. Choose protective gear around the work, its required ratings and the employer’s or site’s safety procedures.
