From the Workshop

Notes, advice and opinions from the people who actually build the racking. No fluff, no upsell — just what we've learned from fitting out thousands of working vans.

22 June 20263 min read

Van racking for plumbers — the setup that saves you an hour a day

For a plumber, the van is your workshop, your stores and your parts counter rolled into one. Few trades depend on organisation as heavily as plumbing…

15 June 20263 min read

Your Messy Van Is Costing You Money — Here's How to Fix It

Ask any tradesperson if their van is organised and most will shrug and say "it does the job." But a van that "does the job" and a van that genuinely…

4 June 20264 min read

Best Van Racking for Electricians

Electricians have some of the most specific van storage requirements of any trade. Between cable reels, conduit, testing equipment, power tools, and…

28 May 20263 min read

Standard Ply vs Hex Phenolic: Which Van Racking Material Is Right for You?

When it comes to van racking, one of the most common questions we get asked is: what's the difference between standard ply and hex phenolic — and…

12 May 20262 min read

Ply Lining vs Rubber vs Carpet: Which Van Floor Wins?

Three different ways to protect a van floor — three very different lifespans. Here's how to choose between ply lining, rubber matting and carpet for your work van.

18 April 20263 min read

What to Look For in a Van Fit-Out (and What to Avoid)

Not all van racking is built the same. Here are the details that separate a fit-out you'll still love in five years from one you'll be ripping out in two.