Converting your own van into a fridge van
Already have a van you’re happy with? You don’t have to buy a new one to get a fridge van.
Advice
Straight answers from 50 years of selling fridge vans: running one, looking after it, the rules, and getting the most from it.
Fridge van not holding temperature? 5 checks before you call an engineer
A fridge van that won’t hold temperature isn’t always a broken fridge.
Starting a food delivery round: the checklist
The van is the easy part. Before your first drop, the paperwork, the plan and the habits need to be in place.
Insuring a fridge van: what to tell your insurer
A fridge van isn’t insured like an ordinary van. The conversion, what you carry and how you use it all change the policy you…
Do I need an ATP certificate?
Probably not. If your fridge van only works in the UK, ATP isn’t a legal requirement.
Temperature recorders: what the law says
A temperature recorder logs the air temperature in the load space as you drive, and gives you a printout or download as proof.
Fridge vans and your driving licence
Most fridge vans can be driven on an ordinary car licence. The weight that matters is the van’s maximum authorised mass (MAM), sometimes called…
How long does a refrigerated van last?
Three things wear at different rates: the van, the insulated lining and the refrigeration unit.
Common problems with refrigerated vans, and how to avoid them
Most refrigerated van problems are avoidable. After 50 years of selling and converting them, these are the ones we see most, and what stops…
How long does a fridge van’s refrigeration unit last?
Servicing decides it, not age. A well-looked-after unit will run for years.
Our vans
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2023 (73 Reg) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315CDI L2H2 Refrigerated Freezer Van
- 2023
- 30,000 miles
- ULEZ
Converted and checked before delivery
View van2023 (73 Reg) Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 315CDI L2H2 Refrigerated Chiller Van
- 2023
- 30,000 miles
- ULEZ
Converted and checked before delivery
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