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The Professional Builder Toolfair: Our Most Asked Questions

Our recent visit to Toolfair saw thousands of industry professionals meet at the ICC Wales to view and try out the latest in power and hand tool technology. This interactive event is specifically designed for trade users to network, meet representatives from leading manufacturers, and get a real feel for the tools and equipment that could level up the way they work.

As an exhibitor, we relished the opportunity to showcase our bott modulo3 van racking system, fitted into our bott Smartvan wrapped Ford Transit Custom. With creative customisation, accessories were used to get the most out of the van’s capacity. As expected, this invited lots of questions. If you weren’t able to attend the fair, we’ve included the most asked questions with comprehensive answers to make sure you’ve got all the knowledge you need to configure or further customise your van racking.

What makes bott Smartvan van racking different?

With multiple racking systems available to buy, why should you choose bott Smartvan? It’s a fair question. There are a few key factors that help our racking systems stand out from the crowd.

  • You simply get more functionality and potential for your money. The van that we have on site at the shows has been adapted to be able to show off different products and also to show you what can be done with the kit.


The original order started life like this:

The overall value for this entire order, including VAT and delivery is £2,590.90 - this is also inclusive of an automatically applied discount of 20%! All of the above only weighs 230.86kg!

  • You also save money on the job. We prioritise organisation which means you’ll always have somewhere to keep everything you need to do your job well. And everything is easy to grab, carry and move. Use our time saving calculator to find out exactly how much time and money you could save!

  • The no-drill fixing solution means that you can get quality racking that’s built to last and adapt with your profession - all while causing zero damage to your vehicle.

  • The bolt-in system means you can move components around easily, giving you flexibility and space to grow.

  • bott modulo3 is designed with a huge range of vans in mind. To check that we can deliver for your particular make and model, visit this page.

  • The bott modulo3 van racking system has been crash tested to comply with EU ECE / R17 standards, maximising driver and passenger safety.

What’s the best way to customise my van racking?

After seeing our custom van racking at the Toolfair Shows, lots of people wondered what the possibilities were for their vehicle. There are so many ways to personalise your racking system, and no two solutions look the same. That’s why our customers love working with us to create something unique to their tools, equipment and how they work day-to-day.

We partner with our customers to configure a solution that’ll work for them. And not just now, but long-term. That’s why we’re so passionate about our no-drill, bolt-in fixtures. They allow for the flexibility you need on the job and the adaptations you may need to make to sustain your business.

If you want to see what’s possible, visit our case studies page. Here, you can explore a number of van racking installation examples from various industries and van manufacturers.

How heavy is bott Smartvan van racking?

The weight of racking should be an important factor when deciding which system to fit. Lightweight systems afford easier construction and long-term fuel saving. They also allow you to switch up how your van looks easily.

bott Smartvan solutions have always been lightweight. The British Manufactured steel racking is significantly lighter than ply-wood - a material used by many other van shelving systems.

To find out the weight of each module, select the make and model of your van in the racking configurator. You can also see the full specifications of each accessory here.

Further, once you’ve finished designing and creating your ideal order, you can see live online how much the overall order weighs. That way, you can ensure you aren’t overloading the van before you have even included all your tools and parts.

As you can see above, the entire kit that we have in our show van only weighs a total of 230.86kg. That's incredibly light for what you’re getting and how much storage space it affords you.

How much does bott van racking cost?

This was a pretty popular question. Which makes sense. If you’re going to invest in a van racking system, it’s crucial to understand what you’re getting for your money, what costs extra, and what the ongoing costs and savings might look like.

As we mentioned, the entire kit we have in our show van only costs a total of £2,590.90 - including VAT and delivery. This soon pays for itself, considering the time saved when you don’t have to wrestle with tools and lost parts. Instead, everything’s neat, tidy and organised.

If you are still worried about the costings of your dream design we do have other payment methods available.

  • PayPal - if you are an existing customer you can take advantage of PayPal Credit, this is their 0% APR for 4 months for any order over £99.00.

  • CAS (Corporate Asset Solutions) -This is a lease rental finance and gives you the option of spreading the cost over 2–4 years making managing cash flow far easier. Lease rentals are 100% allowable against pre-tax profits. Fixed monthly payments, paying with finance makes budgeting easy and straightforward.

What is bott modulo3?

The latest generation of bott Smartvan racking is called bott modulo3. Complete with a smart restyle, the new system has innovative solutions for frames, brackets, shelving, load-security and flooring to help you get even more out of your van.

It’s also compatible with the Systainer³ storage system. This new product will help to increase flexibility and offer more configurations. It will also enable easier transfer between vans in the future.

You can read more about our upgraded van racking solution here, where you’ll also find a gallery of photos to help you envision the racking system in your own van.

Find bott Smartvan at upcoming Toolfair events

If you weren’t able to attend the Toolfair in Wales, we’re pleased to announce that we’ll be attending further shows this year - exhibiting our custom van racking systems and answering all of your questions.

You can find us at the Toolfair at Sandown Park in Surrey on 4th and 5th November, as well as the Westpoint Arena event in Exeter from the 9th to the 10th December. And we’ve got big plans for 2022 too. Find us at a number of Toolfair events throughout the year. To find out more and book your tickets, visit the Toolfair website. We hope to see you there!
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