3 Important Things to Look for When Considering a Commercial Van Upfit for Your Business

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Work trucks are out. While they were the commercial workhorse for businesses for the longest time, the van is in. Not only does it have more space for equipment (along with a roof to protect payloads), but it also has a larger surface area for graphics, a lower form factor that makes loading/unloading less strenuous, and usually comes with mounting points for equipment. No more cut PVC pipes, wooden screw organizers and opening ten different cabinets here, but a workspace as well as an organizer for your gear.

So, what should you look for in a Commercial Van Upfit? Here are three of the most important aspects to look for:

Utility

First, and foremost, is utility. Without a flexible platform to get you through the work day and the ability to carry all your equipment you may as well walk to the jobsite with your kit on your back. Some CUVs excel at carrying your tools, some cargo, and others the crew themselves, but the ProMaster RAM by FR Conversions will do all three, and even sport a trailer at the back with ease.

Tools are your livelihood, and FR Conversions makes their security and access paramount. Optional stainless steel or galvalume interior walls with mounting points for all types of equipment are available and LED panels across the floor mean you will always find the equipment you’re looking for.

Whether you’re on the jobsite late at night, early in the morning, or just parked under a shady tree, the fully illuminated cargo space will make it a breeze. Those tools can also be powered by FR Conversion’s optional 2,000 Watt Power Inverter, making your vehicle your shop away from the shop. With this Remote Base capability, whether your 1 mile or 1,000 miles away, you’ll always have your tools and the power to get the job done.

Cargo is another primary factor in the utility of your vehicle, and the ProMaster series has room to spare. With a 4,400 Weight Capacity and reinforced floor with L-Track for tie-downs, your cargo will be safe and secure, whether fragile or bulky. The optional Retractable Ramp System is rated at 2,000lbs and is as wide as the RAM itself, further aids workers in loading and unloading.

Your worksite transportation solution is further improved upon by the power of the RAM ProMaster and upfit options. The vehicle is powered by a PENTASTAR 3.6L V6 280-HP Engine bringing very capable power to the front wheels. The optional towing hitch provided by FR Conversions allows you to tow up to 5100lbs with 600PD of torque, in case you need to bring any more equipment with you. A heavy-duty alternator will also ensure you’re never left stranded at the end of a long day.

Of course, all that gear is mighty useless without hands to wield them, which is why FR Conversions has added a crew cab to the ProMaster, adding four seats for a total of six crew and air conditioning to keep everyone in comfort.

“Whether transporting crews, hauling a trailer, or moving equipment, the FR Commercial Utility Vehicle does all three at once!”

Safety

 

Safety is another primary factor when looking at a Commercial Van Upfit. Even if your driver is the best in the business, it’s the others on the road you must watch out for. As such, all FR Conversion vans are fully crash-tested, and meet or exceed government crash test standards. Further, the RAM ProMaster’s 46.8 ft. turning radius will reduce the amount of Y-turns your workers will make. Also, the plus editions come with Bluetooth connectivity, allowing drivers to keep their eyes on the road while providing updates to the office. The crew cab is separated from the cargo by a panel, minimizing the risk of loose cargo injuring passengers in the event of a collision or sudden stop.

Of course, it’s not just on the road that safety matters, but on the jobsite as well. The LED lighting in the rear cargo area will allow workers to maneuver around equipment and find sharp tools without the fear of bruises and cuts. Not only is the FR Conversions CUV outfitted with a back-up alarm, alerting everyone around the vehicle, but also a Parkview® Back-up camera, to assure the driver that the path is absolutely clear.

On the road or at the jobsite, you can be confident that FR Conversions puts safety at its core.

Manufacturer Reputation

FR Conversions began by making accessibility vehicles in 2008 and has since become the fastest growing and most progressive commercial van upfit manufacturer in America. They bring to market mobility and commercial vehicle solutions that are a perfect fit for many platforms – features, design, aggressive pricing, service, safety and financing. For their CUV they started with RAM’s Euro-style ProMaster Van, America’s most in-demand vehicle workhorse and have cut prices to a bare minimum while providing thought-out upgrades to assist in any industry.

While some upfit conversion manufacturers will smile and wave as you leave the lot, FR Conversions will always be by your side with a 3-year/36,000 Mile Upfit Warranty. Further, any ASC Certified mechanic in your area may perform warranty work, forming a nationwide network of maintenance facilities.

Smart Ways to Purchase a Classic Car

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Buying classic cars is definitely more complicated than buying the usual used cars. There is something special and timeless about classic car, and it can be hard finding a classic car that has those qualities but are still in good condition. Even though there are so many classic car enthusiasts in Collingwood and you can find people selling their classic vehicle basically all around the town, you need to be very careful and meticulous. You need to pay attention to the car’s quality from the engine down to all the tires. Furthermore, you also need to be aware of scammers, especially if you are just a beginner in the world of classic cars. So, to make sure you can make the best decision and purchase the car that will make you happy, here are some tips to help you.

Decide for What Purpose You Will Use the Car

If you only want to have the car for show purpose only, you definitely want a car that is in its absolute best condition. No scratches, no bubbles, no rust. However, if you want to use the car to commute daily, you can take it a little bit easy on the appearance department. One or two bubbles are to be expected and you can always go to your favorite auto repair shop to restore the condition. But remember, no matter for what purpose you want to use the car, you shouldn’t purchase a car that has plenty of rust on it. Even though it will be cheaper, it will impossible to restore it if it is covered with too much rust.

Join a Club

If you have decided what kind of classic car you want to buy, make sure you join the car’s local club, which you can find easily in Collingwood. Not only you can find trusted seller from the club, once you have purchased the car, you can also share a lot of things with fellow enthusiasts. As we know, finding spare parts for classic car can be very difficult. If you hang out with the right people, it will be easier for you to find information about car maintenance, auto shop to buy spare parts and to have oil change.

Go Bold and Find Rarer Cars

Classic car is not only about hobby, you can also use it as an investment. When you are purchasing a classic car, of course you are thinking of having it for a very long time and you will give it the best care and maintenance. If one day, you are thinking of selling the car, maybe to buy another classic, you can get much more money if you manage to sell a well maintained rare classic car.

Get Help from Professional

Buying classic car can be full with uncertainties, especially since it is hard to find out whether the mechanical condition is good or not. If you are not sure of what you should do, it is best to ask for help from professional mechanic and ask him whether the car is worth buying or not.

Toyota car models in 2017

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Toyota does it again, it goes out with a wide range of Toyota car models that are not only drool-worthy, but also incredible in terms of quality and built. If their sole purpose is not trying to make all of us broke financially, I don’t know what else they are trying to do. But, as difficult as it is for most people to make a final decision on which Toyota from the 2017 models is superior than the other, there is one from its extensive line of 2017 Toyota car models that instantly caught my eye, and it is none other than the 2017 Toyota C-HR. The C-HR lineup, which is an abbreviation of Coupe High Rider, is a unique combination – despite of its moniker and roofline which we can typically find in coupes, the C-HR comes with a four door design indicating that is indeed a crossover. In addition to the aforemention roofline, another noticeable exterior design in the C-HR are the stunning 18 inch alloy wheels, LED-daylight running headlights, hiden rear door handles which are very clever, rear LED lights, and also functional rear spoilers.

In terms of interior, the C-HR boasts a simplistic and uncluttered layout. With its asymmetrical dashboard and large 8 inch intergrated touchscreen device with a highly improved Human Machine Interface (often abbreviated as HMI) technology, Toyota has successfully minimized its switchgear issue and significantly enhanced its connectiion services. It’s worth noting that the interior of the C-HR comes in 3 color options which are a combination of black and blue, black and brown, or dark grey. Other customizable options and features are keyless entry system, auto wipers, adaptive cruise control, privacy glass, personalized upholstery with part leather seating, bluetooth connectivity and many more.

While the exterior and interior of this C-HR model is a sight to behold, we don’t purchase a vehicle strictly for its looks – which makes details on engine, power and anything related to it just as important. The C-HR is equipped with a variable-automatic manual-shift mode which is believed to simulate seven fwd gears and also a 2.0 liter four-cylinder and naturally-aspirated engine which develops 140LB-ft and 144hp of torque. However this depends on which part of the world you are residing as Toyota gives buyers of the European market the option of 1.8 liter turbocharged four-cylinder, gas engine-mated to hybrid-system. This is roughly translated to a great fuel-economy of just 61.8 mpg along with the 83 g per kilometer of Co2 emission – which is considered as its incredible class-leading stats.

Toyota C-HR is set to be released to the market and going on sale in early 2017 – or the first quarter, to be exactly precise. In terms of prices, Toyota offers three different pricings. The first is set to be on sale with an average price starting at US$19,700 for the entry level C-HR with icon trim, the second option is expected to go on sale at US$23,000 with additional park-assist and folding function, and the last the premium lineup at US$ 24,500.

Epoxy Flooring

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Epoxy is a class of material that is made up of resins and hardeners. The special thing about this mixture is that they combine chemically to form a very hard plastic material, which can be very easily used for purposes such as flooring. The material thus obtained is not only hard but also chemically inert. This means that it can be used in industrial settings. If you own or manage an industrial unit then you should definitely give epoxy flooring a chance. There are many different kinds of epoxy floorings available in the market.

Self-levelling epoxy floors are used mainly for repair purposes. They are available in a variety of colours and shades and hence they can gel very well with the existing floor. They are very smooth in finish, hard in texture and chemically inert. These properties make it a perfect flooring material. The only limitation with self-levelling systems is that they do not have very high load bearing capacity. Due to this, they cannot be used at places where heavy machines are installed. However they can be very easily used for garage epoxy flooring. Heavy loads can be borne by high end epoxy systems such as the epoxy mortar systems. Mortar epoxy systems are the toughest epoxy systems. They can be used at places where heavy machines are to be installed. There are certain other high end epoxy systems such as the quartz filled epoxy systems and anti-static epoxy systems.

Using epoxy floors offers a lot of advantages over other types of floors. The biggest advantage is the strength that they offer. Epoxy floors are much stronger than plain concrete floors. They are not only string but also very smooth. This means that they offer a superior finish than concrete at only a slightly high price. Since they are very smooth, they are very easy to clean. They do not get oily or stained easily, thus they have become a highly sought after flooring material.

Epoxy floors are also very chemically inert. This makes them suitable for usage in chemical and food plants. Since they do not get oily, they are very safe also. American Industrial Association recommends them as the number one material for use in industrial flooring. Further, they can also be used in home at places like garage and exterior landscape. Whatever may be the use that you put them into, they will turn out to be a good choice.

Four Types of Car Accidents that Cause the Worst Personal Injuries

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Car accidents are inevitable. Even the safest driver, who always turns their cell phone off before turning on the car gets distracted from time to time. Certain accidents can cause more severe injuries when dealing with personal injury cases. The Jim Leach, Attorneys at Law firm is fully aware of such accidents and cases. Regardless of whether it is a t-bone hit, a rear end collision, or any other variety of an accident, the right firm and legal experts will help you file your claim. These are a few of the most common accidents, and injuries they can cause.

1. Rear end –
Yes, the rear end collision occurs often. A distracted driver behind you driving too quickly or not slamming on the brakes when traffic stops. Why are these so dangerous? Whiplash of course. The impact when hitting your vehicle (even softly), causes your neck (and entire body) to forcibly move forward, and back. This impact, even if minor, is severe and causes trauma to the neck and back.

2. Rollover –
Vehicle rollovers typically occur with taller/larger vehicles (such as an SUV or truck). In these instances, even a minor deviation or twist of the wheel can cause certain vehicles to flip over. Of course the injuries can be fatal (if speed are high enough or the fall is extremely steep). Even when not fatal, the simple fact that you body is rolling around, bouncing up and down, and is severely jolted in the vehicle, causes major impact and injuries throughout.

3. Head on –
The accident is exactly what it sounds like; two vehicles coming from opposing ends collide head on. Typically both drivers play some role/fault in these incidents. And, many are fatal; and when they aren’t, the injuries are typically severe (limb disfigurement, loss of mobility, trauma, etc). The high speeds, head on nature, and impact, make these some of the most dangerous accidents a driver can be involved in, and they occur in high frequencies.

4. Single car –
The self caused accident or single car accident occurs more commonly than one might occur. You’re on your phone, and back up into a garage door causing damage to the car. You put the car in R instead of D, and hit a wall extremely hard causing severe whiplash and pain. Of course the impact, speed, and where the car hits (front or rear), will determine level of and type of injury. But, these types of accidents do occur regularly, and distracted drivers are on the road more so than one might consider.

Although these accidents occur frequently, and you can’t avoid them, if you ever are involved in an accident (whether or not at fault), calling the right lawyer is the best way to ensure you are properly compensated and damages are paid. After police reports are filed, you call your insurer, and you make sure emergency help is obtained (if severe injuries occur), calling the right law firm is the next step to ensure your rights are preserved, accidents are properly documented, and you’re properly represented, after the collision takes place.