Buying the van first and discussing the fit-out later can leave important questions unanswered. If your Malaga business is planning refrigerated transport, involve the conversion team while you are comparing vehicles so the van and the proposed conversion can be considered together.
Define the job before comparing vehicles
Begin with what the vehicle must do. Record the goods carried, required transport conditions, number of stops and longest working day. Add the dimensions and weight of your usual load, including containers and any handling equipment that travels with it.
Separate essential requirements from preferences. A fixed shelf position may be negotiable; fitting the largest container and reaching it during unloading may be essential. A short, prioritised brief helps keep vehicle discussions centred on the work.
Ask about finished dimensions and payload
Insulation, refrigeration equipment and storage occupy space and add weight. Ask the conversion team how the proposed fit-out would affect the chosen vehicle, and what needs to be checked before its suitability can be confirmed. Do not rely on the empty cargo area alone.
If you are comparing several vans, provide the exact make, model, year and wheelbase for each. Small differences in vehicle specification can matter to the planning conversation. Keep seller information and measurements available so questions can be answered before purchase.
Think about loading access
Walk through the way the van will be loaded and unloaded. Do you need open floor space, shelving for smaller orders or access through more than one door? How will the first delivery be reached when the vehicle is full?
Bring measurements of crates and trays, and explain any awkward handling in your current vehicle. A practical layout discussion should consider the person doing the job as well as the equipment going into the van. If you need different temperature zones, raise that before settling on a vehicle size.
Check the project sequence
Ask what assessment is needed, when the vehicle would need to be available and what the proposed conversion scope includes. If you need to keep trading during the work, identify that constraint early and discuss scheduling directly with the team.
Pancon WA’s workshop is in Naval Base. For Malaga-based operators, confirming workshop arrangements before organising transport helps keep the next steps clear. If you are replacing an existing refrigerated vehicle, note what works well and what you want the new build to improve.
Discuss your Malaga refrigerated vehicle requirements
Read our Malaga refrigerated van conversion information and the main conversion guide. For an existing vehicle, explore refrigerated vehicle servicing considerations and repair warning signs.
Contact Pancon WA to discuss your project or call 0400 900 033. The workshop is at 55 Burlington Street, Naval Base, WA. Confirm assessment and workshop arrangements with the team.
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