{"id":9738,"date":"2017-04-04T13:46:23","date_gmt":"2017-04-04T13:46:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/?p=9738"},"modified":"2017-04-04T13:46:23","modified_gmt":"2017-04-04T13:46:23","slug":"vauxhall-rolls-out-wheelie-good-concept-vans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/archives\/9738","title":{"rendered":"Vauxhall rolls out wheelie good concept vans"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vauxhall has unveiled\u00a0two new concept vans targeting motorcycle racers. The two new vans made their\u00a0debut at\u00a0Donington Park race track last weekend, to mark Vauxhall&#8217;s\u00a0sponsorship of the\u00a02017 MCE British Superbike Championship.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_9740\" style=\"width: 660px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9740\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9740 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-1-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Vauxhall Race Van concepts at 2017 BSB\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-1-sm.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-1-sm-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-1-sm-624x414.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-1-sm-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-9740\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Vauxhall Race Van concepts at Donington Park, at the opening round of the 2017 British Superbike Championship.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Both vans include workshop space\u00a0suitable for a range of trade users. But the vans&#8217; specialist appeal is that\u00a0they can also be easily equipped for use as race vans &#8212; with space to transport one bike securely within the load bay.<\/p>\n<p>The Vivaro Race Van Concept and the Movano Race Van Concept will be on display at all UK BSB race meetings this year.<\/p>\n<h2>Vivaro Race Van concept<\/h2>\n<p>The Vivaro Race van is\u00a0based on the\u00a0range-topping Vivaro Limited Edition NAV L2H1 F2900 145PS BiTurbo Start\/Stop model.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9741\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-3-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Vauxhall Vivaro Race Van concept\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-3-sm.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-3-sm-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-3-sm-624x414.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-3-sm-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Dual passenger bench with fold-flat centre section<\/li>\n<li>Air conditioning<\/li>\n<li>Cruise control and rear parking sensors<\/li>\n<li>NAVI50 Intellilink<\/li>\n<li>Auto-lights<\/li>\n<li>Auto-wipers<\/li>\n<li>Black alloy wheels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Inside the van is\u00a0racked and panelled with\u00a0quality equipment, based around racking\u00a0that&#8217;s provided and installed by Sortimo UK. Features include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sobo Grip+ crash tested safety floor (9mm)<\/li>\n<li>Sowa Flex wall, door upper and ceiling linings<\/li>\n<li>Pro-Safe lashing rail with Pro-Safe straps (on bulkhead)<\/li>\n<li>Drivers Side racking features:\n<ul>\n<li>Pro-Safe lashing rail on wall<\/li>\n<li>Light Weight Globelyst Racking including &#8211; fuel can shelf to end of rack; component S-Boxes; Integrated front load fridge; lift up base cover; work top with two drawers; First-Aid kit and document holder to end of racking. All racking includes full Pro-Safe Lashing System with Pro-Safe Straps.<\/li>\n<li>WorkMo mobile workstations include drawers; L-Boxes; PPE cupboard; tool holder trays on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Passenger Side racking features:\n<ul>\n<li>Two-tier Flex Rack unit with full integrated Pro-Safe lashing system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All of this kit adds 220kg to the weight of the van, eating into\u00a0its payload. But it&#8217;s\u00a0probably worthwhile for the safety and\u00a0utility it provides. In addition to this, the\u00a0Vivaro Race Van concept is also fitted out\u00a0with a number of creature comforts that are likely to be popular with anyone camped up by a race track for the weekend:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>32-inch flat screen TV with wall bracket<\/li>\n<li>BikeTek wheel chock with quick release baseplate<\/li>\n<li>Upholstered bench seat on bulkhead<\/li>\n<li>LED lighting<\/li>\n<li>Small Breville 800W Microwave<\/li>\n<li>Shore Power electrical system Including 2000 Watt isolation transformer, 240v-12v DC transformer, consumer unit &amp; ancillaries<\/li>\n<li>TRP688S Motor Cycle Ramp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Movano Race Van Concept<\/h2>\n<p>The Movano is kitted out in a similar way to the Vivaro and is based on the Movano F3300 L2H2 model, powered by a 2.3-litre CDTi 130PS BlueInjection engine.\u00a0Specified with the Premium Pack, it includes\u00a0NAVI50 Intellilink, rear parking sensors, air conditioning, trip computer and a\u00a0perimeter alarm.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-9742\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-2-sm.jpg\" alt=\"Vauxhall Movano Race Van concept\" width=\"650\" height=\"431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-2-sm.jpg 650w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-2-sm-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-2-sm-624x414.jpg 624w, https:\/\/www.vanrental.co.uk\/vanblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/vauxhall-race-vans-2-sm-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/>Here are the details of the racking an interior kit, which is again provided and installed by Sortimo UK:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sobo Grip+ crash tested safety floor (9mm)<\/li>\n<li>Sowa Flex wall, door upper and ceiling linings<\/li>\n<li>Pro-Safe lashing rail with Pro-Safe straps (on bulkhead)<\/li>\n<li>Driver side racking features:\n<ul>\n<li>Light Weight Globelyst Racking including &#8211; drop front shelf; fuel can shelf; tyre space with Pro-Safe Strap; open top shelf with matt &amp; dividers; component S-Boxes; small open shelf; drawer with integrated wash basin and cupboard with waste\/clean water containers; integrated front load fridge; lift up base cover; work top with 4 drawers; 2x LT Tool Boxes &amp; lift-up base cover; First Aid kit &amp; document holder to end of racking. All racking includes full Pro-Safe lashing system with Pro-Safe straps.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li>Passenger side racking features:\n<ul>\n<li>Two-Tier Flex Rack Unit with fully-integrated Pro-Safe Lashing System<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Weight of Sortimo equipment (including fridge) = 240kg<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awning<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Provided by Camperlands UK<\/li>\n<li>Fiamma F65 320 awning with single end panel (Side W Pro). This gives a shaded area 3.1m in length along van, and extends 2.5m in depth<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Other Equipment<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Installed by Sortimo UK<\/li>\n<li>40&#8243; flat screen TV and wall bracket<\/li>\n<li>BikeTek wheel chock with quick release baseplate<\/li>\n<li>Upholstered bench seat on bulkhead<\/li>\n<li>LED lighting<\/li>\n<li>Small Breville 800W Microwave<\/li>\n<li>Shore power electrical system Including 2000Watt isolation transformer, 240v-12v DC transformer, consumer unit &amp; ancillaries<\/li>\n<li>TRP688S Motor Cycle Ramp<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Both bike sound like cracking conversions, similar to models available from specialist converters. I suspect they&#8217;re PR\u00a0projects only and unlikely to go into production, but weekend racers might hope to prove me wrong.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vauxhall has launched two Race Van concept models based on the Vivaro and Movano vans. 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