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AUTHOR Robert Gillespie
March 16, 2018

Our Van Hire Range

We offer several different sizes and types of vans in our van hire range, both big and small suitable for any use you would need it for. We offer Van hire to most locations throughout the UK at an affordable price. Our vans are usually sorted into categories such as small, SWB, LWB, XLWB, Luton. People who regularly use a van may know what these mean but some may be unsure about it so in order to reassure you all we will break it down.


Small Vans

Our small vans typically have a height of 1.2m, a width of 1.45m, length of 1.7m and a weight limit of around 600-800kg dependent on the vehicle. These vans do around 44mpg and each have 2 seats. Here are a few of the example models that we do Vauxhall Combo, Peugeot Dipper, VW Caddy, Ford Connect anything similar to these models is what you could get when hiring a small van.


SWB

SWB stands for short wheel base the dimensions of this are typically a height of 1.4m, width of 1.7m and a length of 2.4m with a weight limit of 900-1150kg its slightly bigger than the small vans with 3 seats aswell. The typical models for SWB vans are Ford Transit SWB, VW Transporter SWB and Vauxhall Vivaro SWB.


LWB

As you may have guessed LWB means long wheel base, which is again slightly bigger than the SWB. A Height of 1.7m and width the same with a length of 3.35m and a load weight of around 1200-1500kg and 3 seats. The example models stated are Ford Transit LWB, Renault Master LWB and Maxus LWB or something similar to them.


XLWB

Extra-long wheel base XLWB this is pretty much the same as LWB with the addition of 0.1m height but with a length of around 4.0m but the same amount of load weight allowance, its pretty similar to LWB just longer and also have 3 seats. The example models are Ford Transit XLWB and Mercedes Sprinter XLWB. XLWB are the largest panel vans we have to distribute.


Luton

These are basically normal vans used for moving house and moving storage typically. It is much bigger than the panel vans and has 2.2m height, 2.0m Width and 4.0m length with the ability to carry the weight of 1200-1600kg. The example models have 3 seats and include Ford Transit LDV, Maxus LDV, Renault Master LDV.

If you want to hire a van from Indigo then you MUST call us on +44 (0)113 880 0748 or email us at [email protected] in order to find out the full details of your specific van. We work with over 550 suppliers so we can arrange many different types of vans for your specific needs and requirements.

Having worked in the car rental industry for over 15 years, he really knows his stuff. Rob heads up our marketing department and as a keen traveller, always has a new location to talk about. Particularly if there is a golf course nearby.

Robert Gillespie

Traveller

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