Vanliners design and manufacture high-quality Bodies built for strength, practicality, and a professional finish. Each body is custom-made to suit your vehicle and your trade, ensuring you get the perfect balance of durability, usability, and load protection.
From lightweight box bodies and dropsides to Lutons and bespoke builds, we provide tailored solutions that maximise payload and efficiency without compromising on strength. With expert craftsmanship and robust materials, our VL Bodies are designed to withstand the demands of daily use, keeping your business moving with a vehicle you can rely on.
We manufacture a wide range of custom vehicle bodies to meet the demands of every trade and industry. Each body type is designed with strength, safety, and practicality in mind, ensuring your vehicle is ready for whatever the job requires.
Dropside Bodies: Perfect for easy loading and unloading of bulky materials, ideal for builders, landscapers, and general trades.
Tippers: Built for heavy-duty work, our robust tipper bodies make moving and offloading materials quick, safe, and efficient.
Luton Bodies: Designed for maximum load space and protection, ideal for removals, delivery, and logistics operations.
Box Bodies: Lightweight yet durable, providing secure, weatherproof storage for high-value or sensitive goods.
Curtainside Bodies: Offering quick side access and flexibility for varied loads, perfect for transport and distribution businesses.
Bespoke Builds: Fully customised designs built to your exact specifications, giving you a vehicle that works perfectly for your business.With every build, our expert team ensures exceptional craftsmanship, long-lasting performance, and a professional finish that reflects your brand on the road.
Case Study: Ford Transit Chassis Cage & Dropside Conversion
Our customer required a robust vehicle solution capable of transporting large volumes of materials or waste safely and efficiently, with a strong emphasis on containment, accessibility, and secure equipment storage. To meet these requirements, a Ford Transit chassis was converted into a purpose-built dropside vehicle with a fully enclosed rear cage.
A heavy-duty cage structure was built onto the rear of the vehicle to ensure materials remain fully contained during transit, eliminating the risk of spillage on the road. Dropsides were incorporated to allow flexible loading options, while cage doors were added to provide safe, convenient access from the rear and sides when working on site.
To support safe operation and organisation, a lockable side-mounted tool pod was installed, providing secure storage for tools and equipment while keeping them easily accessible and protected from the elements. Integrated steps were also added to improve access to the load area and support safer manual handling.
The conversion is completed with an electric lifting mechanism, allowing materials to be discharged smoothly and efficiently with minimal manual effort. The finished vehicle delivers a durable, secure, and practical solution for demanding material and waste transport operations
