If there is one thing that mobile mechanics and utility engineers need more of, it’s the chance to have a more secure and better-organised tool and equipment storage space in their vans.
When you operate a mobile fleet of utility vehicles with teams of technicians that work out in the field, they need to have easy access to all the tools and equipment they carry to be able to get the job done.
Unfortunately, most commercial vehicle bodies are supplied in a bare-bones form that doesn't include any sort of internal racking or electric lighting.
This makes it difficult for workers to safely contain their tools and equipment or locate them when working in the dark or under poor lighting conditions.
Basic commercial vehicle bodies don't often include any sort of external racking or any way to safely carry ladders, oversized equipment and parts that can be secured to the roof or sides of a full-sized van.
Vehicle conversion specialists
Osborne Motor Bodies is not only a professional commercial vehicle conversion specialist, but we can also supply your company with utility vehicle bodies that are perfect for your business needs. We truly the one place to go to for your commercial vehicle needs.
Our team of dedicated and highly experienced vehicle conversion specialists can take your basic utility vehicles and custom-install both internal and external racking to perfectly fit your requirements.
Depending on the type of business you operate, we can fit out your van with upright and bar supports configured in a way that makes it easy to carry cargo, parts and tools that will keep them protected, separate, and prevent them from sliding around your van and becoming damaged.
Our racking solutions can allow you to bolt on toolboxes and containers for tiny parts such as nuts, bolts, screws, washers and any other bits and pieces your engineers need out in the field.
Commercial roof rack installation
We can install external racking to the top or sides of your utility vehicles to accommodate ladders, pipes, glass sheets, wood planks or panels and other sheet goods. This will help to maximise your vehicle's internal storage space and allow for more flexibility when carrying large supplies to job sites.
External racking is especially useful for plumbers and ground workers that need to transport long sections of piping that wouldn't fit inside a van. Our external racking is made from high-quality, robust materials that are capable of safely carrying bulky goods and lengthy construction materials and heavy-duty work ladders.
We can incorporate a flexible design where the racking can feature numerous attachment points to allow you to secure cargo straps and a configuration that will enable you to support shorter length cargo and provide even support.
Shutter side vehicle conversions
We have performed many shutter side vehicle conversions for dairy companies needing robust, corrosion-proof, easy to open sidewalls for their dairy delivery vans.
You can take a look at some of our bespoke commercial vehicle conversions, including a DFSK Osborne "Quickload" shutter side milk float based on the DFSK K01H Pick-up chassis. The Quickload body has side enclosed by alloy narrow lath shutters, giving a secure lockable loadspace.
We work with you to come up with a durable design for our vehicle conversions that are built with strong yet lightweight materials for long-lasting, trouble-free use. Shutter sides are an ideal choice for utility vehicles that need to operate in all weather condition and will act to protect your cargo from rain, snow, wind and sun.
Curtain sided vehicle conversions
Osborne Motor Bodies don't just perform rigid shutter side vehicle conversions, we can also add curtain sides to your utility vehicle if this is a better option for your needs.
Curtain sides are a popular choice when you need to load and unload your vehicle from the side. This is one of our most popular vehicle conversion requests for companies that need to transport palletised goods that are loaded and unloaded via forklift trucks within a yard.
Curtain sided vehicles can work out cheaper and more convenient to maintain than a rear-door only access vehicle with a tail-lift. With a curtain-sided vehicle, you get much more flexibility than a standard rear-access model.
Rugged is a good descriptive term for all our vehicle conversions, whether they are rigid shutter sides or curtain sides, or internal and external racking installations. However, regardless of the fact we build everything to be strong and long-lasting, we aim to leave no rough edges, which means your cargo or tools and equipment won't get scratched when loading or unloading.
Working with our specialist vehicle conversion team
Each of our commercial vehicle conversion projects is completely bespoke and tailored to fit the individual needs of our clients. Our team will work closely with you from our initial consultation right through the design process and the final build.
We will keep you informed and up to date with every step of our conversion and no work will be undertaken without your full knowledge and consent. We want you to completely understand every aspect of your vehicle conversion so we are always on hand to answer any questions you may have and explain why we choose to use the materials and methods we do to complete your conversion project.
No matter if you want us to supply and convert a utility vehicle for you, or you already have a vehicle you would like converted, we are here to help!
Do not hesitate to contact our friendly team to discuss your vehicle conversion needs.
