Help me with my GMC Safari Rig

[michaelappugliese]

Hey everyone!

long time member but first time posting (i think). I'm downsizing from a big Dodge Ram/Trailer rig to a GMC Safari and i was wondering if anyone has ever used this for a rig (or has seen one) could help me out with some ideas setting up as ergonomically as possible! Thanks so much in advance... :)

[Jim Sweeney]

I shod out of a van for a couple years. I found without the sides opening up for access to stuff the roll-out was a good option. I had one of those big slide out drawers on the bottom for inventory, and a slidout work surface on top to get at my tools. I never had to crawl in there for anything. If you had side doors you could probably skip the drawer and keep your stock in front of the rollout.

[KCmicrobiologist]

I think Gabinoherrador has one of the best van set ups. He has posted pictures of it on here before.

I shoe out of a Chrysler Town&Country. It is extended 12" in the back, so I can leave the middle seat in place, but with the back seat removed I can fit a 4'x4' plywood box. I used 3/4" plywood fastened with liquid nail and 3" screws. The shoe inventory is kept on bar clamps mounted on a 45° angle. With a van you want some type of barrier so your tools can't fly forward in an accident.