Here at Osborne Motor Bodies, we can offer our customers a range of commercial vehicle bodies including utility, glass, dairy and delivery vehicles.
What you choose to do with these basic bodies is up to you, but don't forget that Osborne specialise is bespoke customer vehicle conversions, so whether you are looking to adapt a fleet of utility vehicles, or you are looking for a complete one-off conversion to kick-start your mobile business or to extend the reach of your brick-and-mortar business, we are here to help!
For example, if you want to use a commercial vehicle body to transport a variety of bulky, heavy loads, then it may be less restrictive for you to go with a dropside vehicle body to make loading and unloading easier.
Something like our Heavy Duty Stores Delivery Vehicle (Transformer and Switchgear) Drop side truck bodywork, built on to crane subframe with a galvanised steel underframe should be a good choice for you.
This commercial vehicle body is built for hard work and features a Keruing hardwood floor with a sacrificial layer, heavy-duty lashing rings and has a heavy-duty headboard and bolster, skirt lockers and timber baulk storage basket, Xenon beacons and work lights and comes with a Hiab crane to make light work of your loading and unloading.
A dropside truck such as this is very popular with landscapers, builders, light construction engineers and outdoor traders. Converting a commercial vehicle body like this to suit your needs will be no trouble for our experienced vehicle conversion team at Osborne!
Commercial vehicle bodies for mobile businesses
For many entrepreneurs, the costs associated with starting a business can be far-reaching, especially if they want to set up a brick-and-mortar type shop or business. However, despite online businesses being a popular choice for many entrepreneurs, some businesses don't translate well to the net.
A lot of small business owners need to meet with their customers face-to-face so for them the idea of buying a commercial vehicle body and converting it to suit their needs is a very achievable option.
There are many mobile retailers across the UK that include everything from hot and cold food and drink vans to mobile dog groomers and nail bars. The sky really is the limit for these budding entrepreneurs, so adapting one of our basic box vans is a very affordable way to get their business on the road...literally!
Converting a commercial vehicle body for your business
As with any bespoke, one-off vehicle conversion, it is best to talk to our very experienced team of conversion engineers at Osborne before you commit yourself to anything. We will be able to look at your idea for a mobile business and advise you about the right type of commercial vehicle body would be suitable for your needs.
We will also be able to discuss what conversion work would be needed to make your vehicle suitable for you and what you want to achieve. This could be as simple as adding windows to your box truck or putting in a door to offer your customers a 'walk-through' shopping experience.
You can let your imagination run wild with what you want to do with your vehicle! The chances are we would have done similar conversions over the years so will be able to tell you whether your ideas are viable or not and may be able to suggest a better option that we know already works.
Mobile business ideas
If you are planning to start a mobile business then you will know that it can offer you great flexibility in everything from the products you sell to the ability to connect with your customers on a personal level. Just for fun or for inspiration, let's look at some ideas for mobile businesses that would work with some of our commercial vehicle bodies.
Mobile art gallery: There are lots of artists that would love to display and sell their work, but often find gallery space-limited or too pricey. Taking to the road and displaying their art at the many shows and outdoor festivals up and down the country could be a great way to sell some art and build up their recognition and awareness of their art.
Mobile shoe store: If you are into your designer shoes, then why not take your passion for designer or vintage footwear on the road! Our team at Osborne can help to fit out your vehicle with shoe display racks and build you a seat where your customers can try on the shoes for size.
Knit and natter truck: If you have a passion for knitting, but don't have the reserves to open up a knitting and yarn store, then going mobile is a perfect way to sell their knitted creations, wool and other knitting supplies at festivals, street fairs and farmers markets.
Mobile flower van: Who doesn't love fresh flowers! With small brick-and-mortar premises charging heavy overheads in many towns and cities, it can make sense to run your floral business from a van. Our team at Osborne can fit out your van with fresh flower storage and build a worktable where you can prepare your floral creations to sell.
Accessories boutique: Convert a box truck into a mobile jewellery and accessory boutique where you can take your budget-priced accessories, jewel-studded sunglasses, pretty hair slides or one-off artist pieces to a captive audience at music festivals and craft fairs. Talk to us about how we can remodel your commercial vehicle to create stunning display fixtures and fittings to attract your customers.
Take a look at our range of commercial vehicle bodies to see which one catches your eye for your business needs. Talk to our friendly team who can help you by supplying the basic vehicle body for use as it is or converting it to suit your requirements.
