Van Racking Ideas For Electricians

If you’re an electrician in the Atlanta area and you’re looking to make the most of your commercial van, you’ve come to the right place! Thanks to the Internet, thousands of electricians can now share their secrets for configuring their dream workspace inside a van like the Ford Transit or the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter. Whether you’re looking to keep it simple with three walls of shelves, or interested in making the most of your doors and ceilings, Jim Ellis Commercial Division is here to help. Our service team has put together a guide of the four best cargo vans for electricians and five van shelving ideas for electricians. Check it out, then head to our commercial inventory to see what we have available!

Four of the Best Vans for Electricians

Before we discuss our van racking ideas for electricians, let’s go over some of the best cargo vans you can buy right now for your business. We’ve boiled it down to four exceptional vans from four different automakers, each of which offer impressive performance specs, plenty of space inside the cabin, and the latest features inside and out. Check it out:

Ford Transit: The Ford Transit van is an affordable option for electricians that can be configured either as a cargo or passenger van. It’s available in either the XL or XLT trim and can also be bought as a cutaway if you have your own cargo to hook up to it! New and pre-owned models alike boast powerful engines such as the 3.5L EcoBoost V6, with payloads ranging anywhere from 3,000 to 5,000 pounds.

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter: The Mercedes-Benz Sprinter is a bit pricier than the Ford Transit, but it compensates with powerhouse specs and plenty of impressive capabilities. You can choose either a 144 or 170-inch wheelbase and either a standard or high roof. Pair that with 9G automatic transmission, either a gasoline or diesel engine, and the latest MBUX interior technology, and you’ll be ready to take on any job in the Marietta area!

GMC Savana: The standard GMC Savana cargo van can tow up to 10,000 pounds, while the cutaway has a maximum payload of almost 9,000 pounds. With a cargo capacity of 283 cubic feet, a choice of three strong engines, and integration with the GMC app, this powerful offering is designed to make every ride as smooth, safe, and convenient as possible.

Chevy Express: Chevy’s commercial cargo van comes with standard hinged cargo doors and rear swing-out doors, while the spacious interior cabin can be designed to fit multiple configurations of racks and shelves. You can add features like a sliding side cargo door, a powerhouse diesel engine, and a Thule hitch-mounted storage container from Chevrolet if you want.

Five Van Shelving Ideas For Electricians

• False bed: A false bed is where you raise the floor of your cargo van (or part of it) to create storage space underneath while still having a flat surface on top. You can configure the space under the floor even further by adding shelves or drawers, or you can leave it as an open space if you need to store large items like ladders.
   
• Side rack: If you have a cargo van with sliding doors, consider adding shelving right behind them so you can access tools from the outside! This is also a great way to make the most of your interior space, since the shelves face outward–you’ll still have plenty of space inside the cabin for more storage.
   
• Rear doors: If you don’t have sliding doors, you’ll still have rear doors that open outward. You can make the most of this “fourth wall” by attaching shelves and other storage solutions directly to the inside of the doors, so you can access tools as soon as you open the doors. Just be careful that the shelves you add don’t accidentally obstruct the doors.
   
• Use the ceiling: Another innovative way to use your space is to hang items securely from the ceiling of your van, so you can use your van’s walls and floor while still having room for extra tools.
   
• Keep it simple: Sometimes the best solution is the easiest one–you can just add shelves to the three unmoving walls inside your van and you’ll have no shortage of storage options! If you want a bit of extra room, consider angling your shelves upward in a herringbone shape.

Discover More Van Racking Ideas For Electricians at Jim Ellis Commercial Division!

If you have any questions about configuring your van with shelves, contact our office! You can also stop by our dealership near Snellville to talk to a member of our service team in person, and we’ll be happy to help you with whatever you need.