Converting a vehicle to refrigeration ties it to one job: the unit sits in the body, internal volume and payload are permanently reduced, and even on the used market the vehicle now looks at a narrower set of buyers. Working with containers does not create that tie.
What changes in the body
Nothing. The container goes into the body, is secured, and comes out when the round is over. No wiring, no holes, no welding, no unit. If the vehicle carries dry goods next week, it carries dry goods.
| Vehicle | Typical job | What the choice depends on |
|---|---|---|
| Van | multi-drop urban round | internal height, rear door width |
| Light truck | regional route, mixed load | castors or pallet base |
| Truck | depot-to-branch runs | ramp access, loading by pallet truck |
Choosing the container for the vehicle
The order is simple: internal dimensions of the body, daily volume, target temperature. The Isotec TBX comes in nine sizes from 410 to 1500 litres, on castors or on a pallet base. The wheeled version moves easily where there is no ramp and inside the store; the pallet-based one is loaded with a pallet truck.
What happens when the vehicle changes
The container belongs to the job, not to the vehicle. If the vehicle goes into the workshop, the container moves to another one and the round continues. The same holds for a distributor working with rented vehicles: whichever van turns up, the container goes into it.
How it is set up
Send us the internal dimensions of your body and your daily volume, and we will work out which of the nine sizes fits and how many you need. If a frozen regime is involved, where the plates freeze overnight is planned in the same calculation.
