2004Cases/Carts/Stands and Transport forum
Van and trailer organization for transporting road cases and equipment
22 years old. Gear and prices may have changed since.
What the thread found
- A subfloor platform built 5 feet into a van can accommodate a hidden ramp underneath, allowing equipment carts to be loaded and secured without disassembly.
- Carts should be locked in place using ratchet straps attached to van frame pick points, with additional straps connecting carts to the front of the van for double restraint.
- Loading gear toward the center of the van improves ride quality and handling characteristics.
- Trailers with lower floors than vans result in less steep ramps for equipment loading.
- Trailers with side tie-down points allow carts to be anchored to sidewalls for secure transport.
- Enclosed trailers with solid ribbed walls provide security against theft and allow attachment points for shelving.
- Trailers enable leaving equipment on-site overnight when security is available, eliminating loading and unloading at job start and end.
- Some trailers can be equipped with exterior power outlets, interior lighting, and battery charging capabilities.
Depends on
- The van subfloor arrangement was based on one person's specific experience with particular cart models and may not suit all equipment types.
- Trailer advantages assume availability of secure storage locations at job sites.
- The discussion occurred in 2004 and vehicle model availability varies by region and time period.
- Some recommendations lack detailed technical specifications or suitability information for different van types.