We have a wide variety of small freezer vans in stock, and you can be sure you’ll find one within our catalogue that will meet your unique needs and budget. Get in touch with us today for a petrol or diesel engine small freezer vehicle that not only has impressive storage space, but also superb cooling features!
What are Small Freezer Vans?
Small freezer vans are small sized vehicles that have been installed with highly effective insulation and freezer units. These types of vehicles are commonly used by businesses and individuals in the distribution, transportation and logistics industry.
Businesses in the UK that commonly use small freezer trucks are those that have a frequent need to transport food, flowers, pharmaceuticals and other medical supplies, and other cargo, that need to be transported at specific temperatures to maintain their integrity.
Compared to large and medium sized frozen vans, small freezer vans have less storage space. But what space this size of cooling van lacks, it makes up for with versatility and manoeuvrability on the road, as well as speed, fuel efficiency, and lower maintenance costs. In terms of versatility and manoeuvrability, a small freezer van can typically access narrower or tighter roads that larger vans can’t. Parking is also less of an issue.
At Glacier Vehicles, we have a wide range of diesel and petrol engine small freezer vans from leading manufacturers from all over the world, including top names such as Mercedes, Toyota, and Fiat. Depending on your budget, we can provide you with either a brand new small freezer vehicle for your transportation and logistics needs, or a used one.
Our used small freezer vans are well engineered and fully tested to be in perfect working order before being delivered to a client. Simply give us a call today to inform us what your preferences and goals are regarding a small freezer van, and our experts will recommend the best options to satisfy your needs.
If there’s a specific type and model of small frozen van you have in mind, please contact us and let us know the details. In the unlikely event we don’t have your preferred option in stock, we can source it on your behalf.
Call 0208 668 7579 now for a consultation and a free, no-obligation quote.
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What Are Small Freezer Vans Used For?
The use of small freezer vans isn’t only limited to the food industry. Those in agriculture, pharmaceutical, medical, hospitality, and other sectors, also use such vans for a variety of purposes. Florists use them to keep their flowers fresh and healthy-looking while transporting them. They can also be used to safely transport medical supplies, or scientific material such as samples, and biological or chemical materials, without compromising their integrity.
Our small freezer vans are designed to deliver optimal, consistent, and stable cooling for long periods of time. This means these vehicles can be used to transport food and other perishables for long hauls, without incident.
Glacier Vehicles can deliver one or as many small freezer vehicles as you need, with sufficient storage space. For a fuel efficient petrol or diesel small freezer van that facilitates your ability to deliver perishables or other sensitive materials with guaranteed safety, security, comfort and speed, please give us a call today for a friendly chat about your requirements.
Temperature Controlled Small Vehicles for your Transportation & Logistics needs
By coming to us for a small freezer van that is in line with your business needs, we can help you improve the quality of your services, minimise your costs, and better satisfy your clients.
Our small freezer vans will be especially advantageous to companies who have frequent and long distance transportation needs with perishable cargo. A small freezer van from Glacier Vehicles will keep your cargo on ice for extended periods of time and long distances, thanks to our professionally installed, top of the line insulation and freezer systems.
Let us help improve your business performance – whether you specialise in the supply chain, cold chain, or distribution industry – we have optimal solutions for you. Check out our catalogue of small freezer vehicles now, or visit our showroom in Surrey, to find small freezer vans most suitable for the terrain, distance, and type of cargo you typically work with.
How temperature controlled Van Freezer Units work
At Glacier Vehicles, all our freezer vehicles are modified to deliver optimal and stable cooling in various conditions. To ensure our clients can perform long distance cargo transportation without hassle and cost efficiently, the engines of all our small freezer vehicles are fuel efficient.
Our small freezer vans, such as our dry goods panel vans have an insulated cargo area that’s optimised for efficient temperature control, and ideal for food transportation. This is thanks to the following:
Thermal insulation
We deliver high performing freezer trucks by using not only high quality insulation material but also installing them in thicker layers of up to 75mm. This makes it possible to maintain temperatures between zero and -25 degrees centigrade. This is far more insulation than what you can expect to find in a standard fridge.
Thermal engineering
Styrofoam : Depending on your freezer van needs, we can install Styrofoam with density of up to 75mm thickness. This density of foam (PCF) pounds per cubic foot helps maximise retention of the cooling effect, and maintains freezing temperatures within the van.
Wood boarding : The wood used in this process is treated to prevent rot. This rot is typically caused by moisture from condensation seeping into the wood partitions. The wood treatment is carried out with food-safe anti-bacterial fungicide. This will keep sensitive cargo such as food, perishables and biological samples safe from contamination.
Fibreglass : Fibreglass is installed as interior sheeting for insulation purposes. This material is used for insulation because of its ability to minimise heat & cold transfer. The fibreglass also acts as a keying agent for the GRP resin which is applied in the following step.
GRP resin interior : The interior of the small freezer van will be finished with GRP (Glass Reinforced Polyester) resin with a wet lay roller. We deploy ‘wet lay’ because it has been proven to be more hygienic and effective in comparison to dry lay. Wet lay is quite similar to resin flooring, in that it makes the cargo area of the small freezer van 100% hygienic when dry, as well as easy to clean.
Our small freezer vans also feature a direct drive mechanism. This is the mechanism responsible for providing the power needed to run the cooling system of the van. It operates by making use of the van’s engine to directly power the freezer compartment of the van. The direct drive mechanism provides power for the freezer system’s refrigeration, evaporator, compressor, and condenser.
Temperature control
The small freezer van also features a static and movable partition wall in different parts. The partition wall that separates the cargo area from the driver cabin is designed in such a way that it ensures the freezing temperature of the cargo area doesn’t extend to the driver/passenger cabin.
What Components are used in a Small Freezer Van? What are conversions built with?
Our small freezer vans feature a two temperature fan kit and a dual compartment insulated coolbox/cargo compartment that allows for heating and cooling to happen at the same time. Any of our freezer vans can attain and maintain temperatures of between 0 to -25 degrees celsius.
Within the cargo hold, what you will find is a securely lined interior surface of insulated panels which our engineers have equipped with light GRP sheeting. This delivers long term durability and safety in a small freezer van purchased from us. The interior also features load bearing floor panels that can be customised by our specialists to suit your particular business needs.
After installation of the freezer system, all our vehicles go through multipoint checks and comprehensive MOT testing, to guarantee the freezer vehicle is fully prepared for your rigorous transportation or logistics needs.
Small Freezer Van Cargo Options
- Meat rails: These will greatly serve butchers, restaurateurs, farmers and others who supply meat for a variety of events
- Slide drawers
- Wet Load or ‘Slip-resistant’ floors: To minimise the risk of accidental slips while loading or unloading the truck
- Standby capabilities
- Extra shelving or rack space
- Strip curtains for hygiene purposes
Types of Small Freezer Vans
SWB is the distance between centre of the rear wheel and centre of the front wheel. A SWB vehicle has the shortest available base length. Vans with short or medium wheelbases, as is the case with most of our small freezer vans, are more compact and are far easier to manoeuvre on tight roads and through traffic. They are also more fuel efficient, but an obvious downside is that they offer less storage space than vans with longer wheelbases.
Please bear in mind that the length of a SWB will vary from model to model. For a free consultation on a small freezer vehicle with a wheelbase that satisfies your specifications and unique needs, please contact us on 0208 668 7579.
Recommended Vehicles
Some small freezer vans that we have in stock and we confidently recommend to our customers are:
- Ford Custom
- Renault Traffic
- Vauxhall Vivaro
- Peugeot Partner
- Citroen Nemo
- Mercedes Vito
- Volkswagen Caddy Maxi
- New Renault Kangoo
- Volkswagen Transporter
- Citroen Dispatch
- Peugeot Expert
- Fiat Scudo
We guarantee that every small freezer van we have on offer has undergone thorough HPI checks and performance tests before being delivered to our customers. This is how we have maintained our excellent reputation for the consistent delivery of reliable and safe high-performance freezer vehicles over the years.
Small Freezer Vehicle Features
Optional Extras
Visit us at our Surrey office or give us a call on 0208 668 7579 to discuss any custom features you would like for your small freezer van.