Vans Rv7 Dimensions
Ken Reels
Understanding the size and dimensions of a van will ensure you select the right type of van for the job. Whether you own a florist, dog walking company, are a courier, or run a removals firm, the van you invest in needs to suit you and your business. Height, width, length and payload are all-important dimensions to factor in.
The size of the van will have an impact on its payload capabilities. The payload takes into account the size and weight of any load the van can carry - including cargo, passengers, and fuel. As the size of a van increases, so too does its payload weight.
For safety purposes, every van on the market is allocated a recommended payload weight that must not be exceeded. Overloading a van can result in engine and transmission problems, whilst also putting yourself and any passengers at risk too.
Medium or mid-sized vans are probably the most popular choice for sole traders and business owners alike. Not overly big but not too small in size either, a medium van offers the most flexibility as it's compact enough to manoeuvre and park, and has a reasonable load space too.
Preferred by most types of tradesmen and window cleaners, medium size vans are quite often side-loading vehicles that can carry large items, while offering a variety of storage solutions too. An example of a medium sized van is the Citron Dispatch and Renault Trafic.
Sole traders and business owners needing to carry heavier, larger and longer loads can opt for a large sized van. As the biggest van of choice before getting into Luton box van or lorry territory, a large van can carry ample amounts of cargo.
Large vans are the ideal commercial vehicle for couriers and removals companies due to their long wheelbase storage benefits. Of course driving a large van needs practice due to its increased width and length compared to medium and small sized vans. An example of a large sized van is the Citron Relay and Renault Master (review here).
The popularity of pickup trucks in the UK is on the rise due to their off-road abilities and practical appeal. Tough and sturdy, pickup trucks have an incredible towing capacity and come in various sizes, yet still offer a car-like driving experience. Popular models of pickup trucks include the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara.
Dropside vans and tipper vans are typically used by gardeners and builders needing to transport dirty or bulky loads, such as soil and sand. Dropsides and tippers are the van of choice for trades people, saving on unnecessary shovelling duties!
A passenger van is a vehicle that is capable of carrying more people than a car or minivan typically would. The difference is that a passenger van will accommodate a minimum of 12 people, usually up to 15 people. By comparison, a minivan or MPV (Multi-Purpose Vehicle) can only cater for a maximum of nine people (including the driver).
The only difference between a 12 person or 15 person passenger van is the number of seats and the internal configuration of those seats. Both vans are built on the same chassis, so are identical in terms of exterior appearance and size. The fewer number of seats allows for even more luggage space in the rear.
When searching for a small, medium or large van, then you can rely on Loads of Vans to steer you in the right direction. As an established new and used van centre in Surrey and South London, we are best placed to recommend the right size of the van for the job.
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Welcome to VanDimensions.com - your online #1 resource for the detailed dimensions of all types of vans. This website aims to help you find any dimension for a specific van. It may help you plan your van conversion or purchase.
I've created this website when I was planning my own van conversion. It's really hard to find the specific measurements of different vans for the interior, especially when you're researching older vans. That's why I've decided to create an online resource for different types of panel vans. I hope this information is useful to you. If so, please consider subscribing to my mailing list, or link to my website and help out others as well.
I make sure my measurements are as precise as possible. Mostly, I get the data from the manufacturers themselves: they publish a (complicated) brochure and conversion manual on each model, which you can find online for newer models. But for older models, you have to do some digging. If I can't find any official documentation, I ask knowledgeable mechanics and converters to provide me with measurements, which most of the time they're happy to do. So all of the sizes you'll find here are either: (1) specs provided by the manufacturer, or (2) data provided by experts and owners.
While the Sprinter draws a lot of attention in the campervan world, the Ford Transit dominates the commercial van market with close to 26% of total sales in the USA (source). Introduced in 2015 in North America, the Ford Transit is got an overhaul in 2020 with new engine options, a long awaited AWD (All Wheel Drive) drivetrain, and other high-tech upgrades (adaptive cruise control, pre-collision assist, etc.).
REPAIR & MAINTENANCE: Then we realized that even if the Sprinter is a high-end vehicle, they do break down a lot. Looking at the Mercedes dealership map (Mercedes dealer locator), it got us thinking: what would happen if we wanted to travel to Alaska or South America? Heck, even in the USA, there are no dealers outside of the major cities!
Vans are ALWAYS at the center of discussions when meeting other van people. And we met MANY vanlifers during our two years on the road. There are just too many horror stories with the Sprinter: black death, limp mode, DEF heater failure, clogged DPF, etc. Whatever it is called, it seems every Sprinter owner had to deal with it at some point.
We reached out to a friend who lived in his Sprinter van for 4 years and just switched to a ProMaster (full time as well). Keeping the same habits, he says that he got stuck as much in 3 months as he did in 4 years in his Sprinter. So while we have nothing against the ProMaster (we have absolutely no affiliation with any brand), it might not be the best vehicle to take on the back roads.
How many miles does your ford transit have ? I agree with the reasons why it may be the best choice but also, a Sprinter van gets more than double the miles as it has a diesel engine. Therefore it may be worth paying more for maintenance as it will last so much longer. What do you guys think? How many miles are on your ford transit?
However, I disagree with suggesting RWD over FWD for backcountry travel. RWD is prone to oversteer on wet or icy roads and vans leave the factory heavier in the front by at least a ton due to the drivetrain. Even with a heavy build, 4WD>AWD>FWD>RWD most of the time. (tell your friend to get some chains!)
Just a note about the early Sprinters. They were all built by Dodge, and are pretty much identical. They were badged as Freightliner, Dodge, or Mercedes because Mercedes owned all three. When Mercedes bailed on Chrysler, the Freightliner and Mercedes Sprinters stopped.
So, the general floor space dimensions of your garage with the wheel well box in place are 61 inches from the lip of the floor there to this boot box and 39 inches from the wheel well to the face of the wheel well box.
All right, interior dimensions of the boot box are going to be 24 inches in length, 19 inches in width, and 17 inches in height. Dimensions for your kitchen galley countertop: 23 inches in width, 55 inches in length, and 13 inches for this overhang down here of the galley countertop.
Down underneath your galley space, good spot for refrigeration and smaller units. The side of the kitchen galley to the toe kick is 19 inches. And from the back edge of the floor to the edge right here is 20 inches.
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The full details of the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range can be found in the table below, allowing you to compare the sizes of each of the varying heights and lengths of van. After this you'll find specific details on individual vans. Scroll down and look for the headings.
An extra-high H3 Sprinter van is a very tall thing indeed. But it's also a bit misleading. When you reach the section on the LWB Mercedes Sprinter (below) you'll see a diagram on the dimensions that includes a head on picture. In that technical dimensions diagram you'll notice that the roof of the H3 Sprinter van narrows inwards. The full width of the van is only usable up to a height of 1836mm, and the additional full height of 2243mm is acheived with a sort of box that is narrower.
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