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Pool Service.... Van?

  • December 4, 2025
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sharkeypools
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Pros: 

I am adding a new truck now and have been very happy with the Ford Maverick truck. 

I am forecasting needing another vehicle this coming spring and have been mulling around the idea of getting a Promaster van. These are the big, high roof sprinter looking box cargo vans. Today I was at the gas station and there were 4 of them there, all wrapped with different service company logos… HVAC, Plumbing etc. They look good and really good when they are wrapped nice. I have always liked vans and the ability to keep massive amounts of tools equipment locked up and out of the elements. I like the Promaster with the low floor for getting heavy items in and out. It, like the maverick gets incredible gas mileage. 

Here is what has me conflicted…. carrying chemicals. Are you guys using vans? Are you carrying chems in your vans? If so, how do we do it safely? 

Thanks

 

 

twalsh

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sharkeypools
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  • sharkeypools
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  • December 8, 2025

Maybe I am overthinking this? I’d appreciate some advice, thanks. 

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  • Corvxtte
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  • December 9, 2025

I do not have a van in my fleet, however if I did, it would only be as a service truck. I would not put chemicals in it for a couple reasons. The obvious one being safely securing them. The not so obvious one is the rust and corrosion that comes with chemicals. Have I thought about it? Yes. WIll I ever do it? Probably not anytime soon. (PS, I have also looked into a retired ambulance for us to wrap and use for service work and local parades lol)

Dylan Champagne, Pool-Aid, Service Manager
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  • Russ
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  • December 9, 2025

Before I went out on my own the company I used to work for used vans for everything (including weekly service). While I liked the extra space the van provided it wasn’t the most practical option for cleaning routes. Keep in mind you have the chemicals inside the vehicle with you so extra caution needs to be taken to prevent spills. Now if the vehicle is going to be dedicated to service a van is probably the way to go for the extra tools/supply storage. 

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