VanTainer Van Racking
Vantainer Ltd is a UK-based designer and manufacturer of next-generation van racking systems, engineered to redefine how commercial vehicles are fitted out. Built entirely in the UK, our products combine precision anodised aluminium engineering with a unique no-drill fixing system, delivering a lightweight, ultra-rigid and fully modular solution that fits any van, anywhere. By eliminating traditional installation constraints, Vantainer offers faster fitting, greater flexibility and protection of vehicle value—advantages that set a new benchmark for the industry. Driven by innovation and quality, our ambition is clear: to establish Vantainer as a leading brand across the UK, and rapidly expand into Europe and the United States as the global standard for modern van racking.
Below in an example of the complete VanTainer system in action, including the Tanos Systainer System for extra storage capacity and organisation
How can VanTainer save you money?
1. The key rule of thumb (industry accepted)
- Removing 100 kg (≈220 lbs) → roughly 2–4% improvement (scaled up)
There’s also supporting data showing:
- A 100 kg reduction ≈ ~2% fuel saving in real-world van/motorhome scenarios
2. Apply that to a typical UK medium van
Let’s assume a realistic baseline:
- Vehicle: Transit / Vivaro / Transporter class
- Fuel economy: 35 mpg (UK) ≈ 8.0 L/100km
- Tank size: 70 litres
- Range per tank: ~875 km
If you reduce weight by 100 kg:
Fuel saving ≈ 2–3% per tank
So per full tank:
- 70L × 2–3% = 1.4 to 2.1 litres saved per tank
3. Convert that to £ savings
Assume diesel at £1.50 per litre:
- Saving per tank:£2.10 → £3.15 per fill
4. Annual fleet-level impact (this is the powerful bit)
If a van:
- Fills up 2 times per week
- = ~100 tanks per year
Annual saving per van:
- £210 → £315 per year
Fleet of 50 vans:
- £10,500 → £15,750 per year
5. Important real-world modifiers (for credibility)
The saving varies depending on:
Bigger savings when:
- Urban driving (stop/start → weight matters more)
- Smaller engines (weight is a higher % of total mass)
- Heavier baseline fit-outs (your saving becomes more meaningful)
Smaller savings when:
- Motorway cruising (aerodynamics dominate fuel use)
- Lightly loaded vans already
