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Refrigerated vans

Refrigerated vans are a very useful mode of transportation. They’re ideal for businesses who supply goods that must be kept at low temperatures. You’ll commonly find them used for food, medical, and certain types of industrial transportation.

The mass vaccination of the UK population against COVID-19 couldn’t have happened without the use of refrigerated vans! The Oxford vaccine has to be kept cool to be effective. So, it’s safe to say these specialist vehicles are very useful.

How do they work?

A refrigerated van is not all that different from your fridge at home, truth be told. A clever piece of technology is fitted to the vans that filters out heat from the inside, creating a cool, temperature regulated space.

On a van, the cooling system can take its power from the engine. Solely relying on this would quickly drain the battery while the vehicle is idling. So, sometimes refrigerated vans have an external power source too.

Ford Transit refrigerated van

We all know how hot it can get in vehicles when the sun is shining down. These vans also have special insulation to keep their interiors cool. As well as filtering heat out, the insulation in these clever vans helps prevent it getting inside in the first place.

It’s so effective, you can actually get insulated vans without the built in refrigeration unit. These help keep the van cold without adding weight (or price). These vans are perfect for florists, for example, as the lower temperature helps to prevent wilting on hot days but temperature isn’t essential like it is for food transportation.

Who uses refrigerated vans?

Lots of different types of business can benefit from using these vans. Some of the most common users of these cool vans are:

  • Butchers
  • Caterers and catering suppliers
  • Fishmongers
  • Greengrocers
  • Supermarket delivery drivers
  • Pharmaceutical companies
  • Food subscription providers (think Hello Fresh, Gusto and food gift subscriptions like cheeses or meats etc.)

Hire a refrigerated van

Are you thinking about using refrigerated vans for your business? The Meashams fleet includes reliable refrigerated vans available for hire on short and long term loans. Check them out.

View our refrigerated vans