The answer is simple and is demonstrated by over 100,000 van transformations since 1996. It can be summed up as follows: design a custom racking solution using modular elements and a logical storage system to keep everything in order and use all available space without waste and inefficiency.
The solution illustrated on this page proves the point, so let’s take a closer look!
The racking solution we are going to analyse today is installed in a 2006 m/y Mercedes Sprinter L2 H2, a spacious van that is ideal for conversion into a mobile workshop.
The owner specialises in the maintenance and repair of lifting and moving equipment.
The racking system uses all three walls and is divided into clearly distinct areas:
left wall: the workshop area with plenty of storage for small parts, tools and equipment and a workbench with a wiring system for using power tools
right wall: the warehouse area with storage of various kinds, from small transparent containers to large shelves with lashing straps
bulkhead: racking that is easily accessible through the side door, with a dedicated space for carrying liquids and a compressed air hose reel for using pneumatic tools outside the van.
There has never been a case in which we have advised against installing liners. On the contrary, we ALWAYS recommend fitting at least a minimum of protection to avoid the sort of damage that can prove costly in the long term and drastically reduce the value of your van when you come to sell it.
This Sprinter L2 H2 is fitted with a robust marble-look plywood floor liner with stainless-steel profiles at the doors. This liner forms a floor surface that is easy to clean and effectively hides dust and small blemishes. The panels on the walls and doors are made from galvanised and painted steel sheet. Only the bulkhead has been left without liners, since it is almost completely covered by racking.
On the left of the van, the Syncro team has created a work area for servicing lifting equipment and integrated it perfectly into the surrounding racking. The Sprinter’s work area consists of a marble-look plywood workbench with a raised rear edge, complete with a vice and an LED tube light underneath the container cabinet at the top of the wall.
Serving the work area and complementing the van’s warehouse area are:
There are plenty of accessories on this side of the van too. The rear-facing side panel is fitted with a small cable holder and an electric cable reel. The reel is connected to the electrical panel at the top of the wall, which is equipped with industrial and Schuko power sockets and an on/off button.
The left rear door is equipped with a series of cleaning accessories: there is a handwash kit with tank and tap, a soap dispenser with a dedicated holder and a paper roll holder with a rain cover.
The entire right wall of this Sprinter has been fitted out as a warehouse area and consists of:
A FORTIX fold-away bench with a second vice is fixed to the rear-facing side panel. This bench boasts a single-piece structure and incorporates a patented telescopic support that extends to the ground. The top of the bench is reinforced by a panel of marble-look plywood.
The bulkhead serves as a third wall in this Sprinter, and has also been exploited to the full. The floor-level compartment is fitted with a sealed, stainless-steel tray for transporting cans of oil and other liquids. A grille in the bottom retains any drips and the entire tray can be removed easily for emptying and cleaning. Further up are eight metal drawers for small items, tools and spares, plus a shelf at the top, enclosed by a top-pivot door to maximise storage capacity.
The racking side panel accessible from the side door is equipped with a spray can rack, a compressed air hose reel and a first aid kit.
Rather than simple racking systems, Syncro System provides investments that grow with your work!
Our ability to meet your needs with fully customised solutions derives from thirty years of experience in racking and from the constant research, development and innovation that goes into the production of all our equipment for vans.
Every single piece of racking and every single accessory is designed to save you time and money. And all Syncro products are made to withstand the stress of daily van life while keeping weight down to satisfy the needs of van owners.
What are you waiting for? Take one last look at these other racking solutions for the Sprinter then… contact us straight away to book your free consultation!