{"id":2810,"date":"2023-06-26T10:07:28","date_gmt":"2023-06-26T09:07:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coolrunningrental.co.uk\/?p=2810"},"modified":"2023-06-26T10:14:27","modified_gmt":"2023-06-26T09:14:27","slug":"how-to-keep-your-refrigerated-van-cold-in-the-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coolrunningrental.co.uk\/how-to-keep-your-refrigerated-van-cold-in-the-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"How to keep your refrigerated van cold in the summer"},"content":{"rendered":"

As we begin to hit peak summer weather here in the UK, we\u2019re sharing some top tips for keeping your <\/span>refrigerated van<\/span><\/a> cool while it\u2019s hot outside.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-chill your van<\/span><\/h2>\n

One of the most significant differences you can make in ensuring your van maintains the right temperature for your journey is to pre-chill your van. Due to the rise in temperature outside, your refrigerated van is likely to need a little longer to cool down to your desired temperature, so make sure you\u2019re one step ahead before starting your journey.<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-chill your cargo<\/span><\/h2>\n

Similar to the first point, pre-chilling your cargo, whether that\u2019s food, flowers, or medicine, will reduce the impact your load temperature has on your van. Keep everything involved as cool as possible for as long as possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Pre-plan your route<\/span><\/h2>\n

You may notice a theme – preparation before any journey is the key to success during the summer. By pre-planning your route, you can cut out external factors such as traffic or road closures which will delay the transportation of your goods and potentially impact the temperature of your van.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Keep the doors closed<\/span><\/h2>\n

Why go through all the effort of pre-cooling your van and goods just to let all that precious cold air out? By keeping the doors closed as much as possible, you keep the cool air inside to keep all your goods nice and cold.<\/span><\/p>\n

Find shade<\/span><\/h2>\n

When filling up or unloading your cargo, a helpful tip is to park your van somewhere in the shade. Keeping your van exposed to the sun, especially while the doors might be open, will only add to the temperature inside, un-doing all your pre-planned work. It might be beneficial to keep the van parked in shade when not in use, or, invest in a roof cover to provide sunshade and protection from UV rays.<\/span><\/p>\n

Van maintenance<\/span><\/h2>\n

Looking after your refrigerated van will only add to the longevity and success that you\u2019ll get out of it year-round. Here are some key maintenance tips to consider, whatever the weather:<\/span><\/p>\n