THE VAN RACKING SPECIALISTS
All an electrician needs for his Sprinter L2 H1, from Syncro
How much space does a racking system take up? Only as much as it needs to! The rest is always left free for working or carrying cargo.
This rule applies to all vans, because every Syncro racking solution is customised to meet the needs of the individual customer.
The photos on this page show a Mercedes Sprinter L2 H1 owned by an electrician.
Complying with his requests, we concentrated the racking on the left side of the van, leaving the right side and sliding door completely free. We then fitted cargo retaining accessories on the bulkhead to make it more functional without taking up valuable space. Let’s take a closer look.
Protective liners: the basis for professionalism in this Sprinter
Lining the interior of your van is not just a question of appearance. Liners play a strategic role in any racking system and protect your van’s bodywork against damage deriving from the daily use of tools, equipment and materials, all of which can fall and strike the floor, doors or walls.
This electrician’s Mercedes Sprinter L2 H1 is fitted with a plywood floor liner with a marble-look surface – an excellent choice of material as it is not only highly resistant to mechanical stress but is also lightweight and does not lose its shape. The doors and walls are lined with steel panels. These are specially shaped and drilled at Syncro’s works for each model of van.
A complete wall of racking and accessories on the left of the Sprinter
Let’s look at the racking on the left of this Sprinter.
- Two floor-level compartments extend for the full length of the wall. Both are fitted with doors featuring Syncro’s exclusive, patented, lift-and-rotate hinge mechanism that permits unrestricted access to the compartment inside and maximise storage potential.
- Two rows of pull-out case trays with front release buttons house a total of six metal tool or component cases.
- Two specially shaped shelves above these trays can accommodate another six cases.
- Three configurable shelves with non-slip bottom mat and space dividers are arranged, two in the rear column and one in the front.
- Four metal drawers with flush-fitting handles and automatic latching mechanisms are also provided.
- The racking also includes two shelves of plastic containers that can be removed and transported effortlessly to the work place thanks to folding handles. These containers are ideal for carrying small parts and consumables in an orderly and easily accessible manner.
- At the top is a full-length tray with an access door at the rear.
Accessories make all the difference in this Sprinter
We can see a pull-out vice bench projecting from the rear-facing side panel in this Sprinter L2 H1. Amazingly easy to use and superbly functional, this accessory slides neatly between two elements of racking and therefore occupies very little space when not needed. The bench then slides out easily to provide a stable work surface for the vice and for small maintenance jobs. To protect the side of the racking against knocks when the bench is closed, Syncro always covers the area around the bench slot with a panel of aluminium checker plate.
Just above, on the same side, is a bar rack with a lashing strap. This provides an extremely practical and perfectly safe way to carry long objects and tools with points or sharp edges, which could otherwise create a hazard. The bottom front of the racking has been fitted with sections of milled rail with hooks and straps to allow cargo and equipment to be carried securely on the floor. The whole interior of the van is efficiently illuminated by a set of LED tube lights under the roof. These low-consumption, high-power lights are positioned so that they do not reduce headroom and do not risk being struck by cargo or by the van’s users.
Syncro accessories make the bulkhead a far more versatile space
The bulkhead serves various purposes in addition to separating the cargo compartment from the cab: it forms a protective barrier between the two areas, serves as acoustic and thermal insulation and helps optimise space. It also serves as the cargo compartment’s third wall and can therefore be used to install racking and accessories.
Many Syncro customers opt for the solution seen in this Sprinter for installing electrical systems: no racking but a selection of useful cargo retaining accessories. These accessories help keep your van tidy, leaving you more room to move around, and ensuring greater safety on the road.
In this particular Sprinter, the bulkhead is equipped with two Syncroblock slider bars, installed in parallel. The bottom one is fitted with hooks and straps for securing cargo of any shape and size, the top one with two cable holders.
Syncro roof racks for greater safety on the road
Electricians nearly always ask us fit a roof rack. Roof racks are essential if you need to transport long objects like ladders, or use roof walkways or other roof accessories. They avoid cluttering up the inside of your van, make loading and unloading easier and keep everything tidy too.
The roof of this Sprinter is equipped with a complete roof rack consisting of cross bars, side fences, a rear loading roller and an Ultrasilent rubber profile under the front cross bar to reduce noise and vibration on the road.
How to get the most out of your van while saving time and money
If you still have doubts about the racking you need for your own van, this is what you should do:
1. Browse other examples of Sprinter racking systems by Syncro.
2. See what other electricians have done with their vans.
3. Book a no-obligations consultation with our racking experts.
Syncro System has specialised in making and installing van racking since 1996. In this time we have installed over 100,000 racking systems and achieved over 98% customer satisfaction. You can rely on us! Our customer service will support you from your first consultation right through to after-sales assistance. Our only mission is to make your work easier and to save you time and money.
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