As the customer explained, to be effective
or servicing carwashes, a van needs to satisfy a number of basic requirements. In particular:
- it needs to have plenty of storage for tools, materials and spare parts;
- it needs to prevent cargo and materials from sliding around on the journey to the carwash;
- it needs an inverter for testing machines and operating power tools;
- it needs to be easy to clean at the end the job;
- it needs a non-slip floor, since almost all the servicing work is performed in damp environments or in the presence of water and detergents.
Proper protection for the interior floor and walls is an essential aspect of any professional van upfit. Effective linings greatly extend a van’s working life by protecting its walls, doors and floor. They also provide a smooth, rigid surface for anchoring racking and cabinets and make the interior easier to clean.
In this particular case, to satisfy the need expressed by the last point in the above list, the floor is covered by a damp-resistant plywood panel coated with a special non-slip resin. The edges of this panel are reinforced by non-slip metal trim at the doors to make access to the load compartment even safer for operators.