Is a new truck in your future? The buying process will ' reward you with years of productive, safe, job site product J deliveries if you plan as much as possible. Some glaziers know the exact truck they need while others are torn between a van or a pickup, gas or diesel engine, aluminum or steel glass rack. For manufacturing cost efficiencies, fuel economy and overall weight savings, truck manufacturers have been lightening their pickup beds and van bodies over the last several years. For the glass rack manufacturers, this evolution has required the design of more efficient racks. Schodorf Truck Body builds exclusively and recommends only aluminum glass racks for pickups and vans. Aluminum racks mean you are not hauling around dead weight, loaded or empty. Aluminum racks lower fuel expenses, eliminate maintenance costs and greatly lessen the wear and tear on engines, transmissions, brakes and tires. Vans offer dry interior space for storage and transportation of glass, tools and dozens of small vital installation materials. The narrowness and security of vans make them very popular in metropolitan settings. Driver's side exterior van racks predominate but both sides can be used for glass racks. Typically one of the two curbside cargo doors is exposed for interior access when a double sided van rack is set-up. Since the strength of a van is in the gutter rails, a van rack should include a ladder rack system. Interior space-saving shelving and cabinets with lockable drawer systems are available for vans. Interior front bulkheads are highly recommended because this is a safety component that can save lives if an unexpected sudden stop causes the van's load to slide toward the driver's cab space.
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