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Van Wraps

Your van is more than just a way to get to a job site, transport your products or store your tools and materials  — it's also a mobile piece of property in view of thousands of pairs of eyes every day. It's no surprise, then, that vans are one of the most commonly used commercial vehicle types. They are very important assets that perform services and make deliveries for businesses. Like your employees, your delivery vans and service vans represent the brands and businesses they work for. Van wraps and graphics help you present a professional and credible image as well as advertise your business on the go. Your employees need to be properly dressed and groomed to create a positive impression, so why would it be any different when it comes to your van fleet? Van wraps are designed to affect customer choices, raise brand awareness and increase company morale and, ultimately, productivity.

What Is a Vinyl Van Wrap?

Van Wraps are wide format (sixty inches in width) sheets of vinyl that closely adhere to your van like a second skin and are often confused for a new paint job. One way to think of them is like a giant sticker that covers the entirety of the surface, transforming its appearance in terms of both color and texture. Okay, maybe that's not such a good comparison since Van wraps are a whole lot cooler than stickers any day.

To sum up, these wraps are durable, sturdy and built to last. Most importantly, they can transform your tired, old pickup into something new and unique. And, unlike paints, you can get patterns and three-dimensional finishes like Carbon Fiber and Brushed Metal when you wrap your Van today!

What Are the Benefits of Van Wraps?

Van vinyl wraps are made from incredibly  durable and with a UV protective coating, which helps to protect your van, Van or SUV from the UV rays and inclement weather. A good vinyl wrap can last for over nine years and can be taken off at any time. Best of all, because custom Van wrapping is both less permanent and more resistant to scratches than most paints, vinyl wraps make the most sense when you're considering investing your time and money. By wrapping your Van and protecting the paint underneath, its resale value is protected too. We've listed three more benefits of wrapping your Van below:

1. Versatility

From single color Van wraps to digitally printed designs — vinyl wraps make customizing your business or personal ride easy. Instead of having to hire a company to make costly custom designs, you can control costs by purchasing the material yourself in bulk and wrapping your pick-up, SUV,  yourself. And, since you can partially wrap the exterior and interior of your cab, you really do control every part of your pickup or SUV’s look. If you own or manage a business, there’s no better way to advertise your brand than with graphic wraps. Turn heads with promotional imagery that’s sure to get a lot of looks.

2. Savings

A regular paint job for your Van will likely cost you around up to $1500. As with any paint job, the price is highly dependent on the amount of work that must be done before you have it painted. You can expect to pay a third of this for premium vinyl wraps and, if you wrap your bike yourself, you could save as much as $1000!

3. Convenience

If you want to remove your vinyl wrap to expose the paint underneath, a professional can remove it quickly with minimal damage to the surface. Some fleet  managers use vinyl wraps to protect their Vans’ original paint in order preserve their resell value. Also, if you want to switch to a new design or graphic for your vinyl wrap, it’s easy to replace with another. Finally, because vinyl has no chemicals or solvents needed for its application, it’s safer for dusty and dirty environments. Also, cleaning it doesn’t require harsh chemicals.

How Much Does It Cost to Wrap Your Van?

A well designed ¾ wrap, ½ wrap or even ¼ wrapped vehicle can get your message seen and your offer noticed. In general terms to completely wrap a van will cost between $3,500 to $5,000. But a ½ wrapped van will cost between $1,500 to $2,500 and can have just as much impact.

• The size of your Van, which affects the amount of vinyl needed
• The design time and complexity of your design
• The time of the installation
• The brand and type of vinyl used

What Types of Vans Are Commonly Wrapped?

Closely related to the cost of wrapping your Van is the question of how much film you'll need. Naturally, there is no shortage of pickup Vans that can be wrapped but here are the most popular ones we've seen along with an estimate (in yards) of vinyl wrap required.

• Car-derived van: A car-derived van is a dual-purpose vehicle that has been adapted from a passenger car.  The Ford Fiesta is a great example of this type of vehicle.
• Dropside van: This is the pickup truck version of a van and is a flat bed van that has sides that drop down to open; these vans are particularly popular with the building trade.
• 4×4 vans: When you need to get to a job site or work in a rural area with rough terrain.
• Luton Van: The Ford Transit and Dodge Sprinter feature this closed cab option.
• Box van: This is the van version of a box truck.
• Chassis van: A variation on a theme. Common chassis van conversions are dropsides, tippers and flatbeds.
• Minibus: A van converted into a shuttle bus.
• Pick-up Crew van: This is a cross-over between a pickup and a van and is usually referred to as a crew or extended cab truck.
• Tipper: A dropside or rigid-sided van with an open load area that is equipped with a hydraulic ram allowing the front of the load area to be raised, thus tipping load on the ground.
• Curtainside van: A curtainside van is a basically a dropside van with an upper structure mounted to it with a tarping system.
• Refrigerated van/Temperature controlled van: Food service often use these to transport food.

How Long Does a Van Wrap Last?

There will always be those who argue that paint is superior because it lasts longer, but they almost never take into account that a good paint job needs to be regularly repaired and undergo yearly maintenance. Maintaining a painted pickup or utility Van is more difficult than a vinyl wrapped Van and certainly requires more skill. If, on the other hand, vinyl needs a fix, it’s quick and easy. In addition to being easier to repair, these wraps are also fade resistant, so there’s no trouble matching your repair color to the rest of the ride.

The durability of your Van wrap also depends on the quality of its materials and installation, which is why it’s crucial to choose a trusted company with an experienced professional team. Premium-quality vinyl can last up to seven years if applied by a professional, which is as long as some much more expensive paint jobs.

What is the Best Vinyl Van Wrap Brand?

The best brand of vinyl wrap to buy is the one that you like the best and offers the color and finish you've been looking for. So whether you choose 2080 Series Gloss Flip from 3M™ for that chameleon look, ORACAL® 975HC for the one of a kind look of Honeycomb or SW900 Satin Gray, you know you're going to get the performance and quality you need.

Shop Your Van Wraps at Rvinyl Today

Here at Rvinyl, we're excited to supply you with premium quality vinyl wraps from some of the best brands available.  can help you transform your watercraft without all the bother of completely repainting your Van. We're also proud to support you every step of the way with our caring and responsive customer support team. If you have any questions about vinyl and how you can use these wraps in your home, don't hesitate to contact us.