How big is a van
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When planning trip and hiring vans, it is worth knowing how big is a van.
Internal dimensions of some typical hire vans.
| Length | Height | Width | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ford Transit | 8ft 6ins / 2582mm | 5ft 8ins / 1750mm | 5ft 8ins / 1762mm |
| Ford Transit long wheelbase HiTop | 10ft 8ins / 3265mm | 6ft 1ins / 1855mm | 5ft 7ins / 1736mm |
| Ford Transit Luton | 10ft 6ins / 3200mm | 6ft 11ins / 2100mm | 6ft 10ins / 2080mm |
On the trip to Wales in August 2008, we managed to fit into a VW long wheelbase hitop a total of 18 kayaks (in 3 layers of 5 standard boats, plus 3 playboats layed across the width by the doors), all sorts of equipment including more than 18 paddles, several bags of helmets and boyancy aids, a couple of tents and assorted safety gear.
On a trip to HPP in September 2007, we managed to fit into a Luton a total of 35 assorted kayaks, various kit, tents and a barbeque.
