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Used Step Vans For Sale by OwnerSupport Staff2022-10-10T06:51:35+00:00 Before a food truck is goes into operation, the units are often in service as delivery trucks by organizations like UPS. Here you’ll find a variety of used step vans with and without mobile kitchens already installed. These units come in a variety of makes including Ford, Workhorse, GMC, Morgan Olson and Freightliner. Show Each active step van listing below contains essential information including multiple photographs, mileage, make, year, and of course the asking price. When applicable, you’ll also find the list of cooking equipment already installed on the unit. Whether you’re searching for a newer unit or something more retro, we can help you find it. Active Step Van Listings
Check back this page regularly for more step van listings. We add new inventory every single week. What is a Step Van?A step-van is a medium-duty vehicle (also called box trucks or delivery trucks) that has historically been used by businesses for delivering products. Common examples are bread trucks or UPS trucks. These vehicles have a long-standing reputation to reliably operate for years even with consistent by businesses. In the 2000s, step-vans began being converted for use as food trucks. The box area is large enough to be converted into a commercial kitchen combined with dependability make it the ideal vehicle for mobile food vendors. What To Look For When Purchasing a Used Step VanNot sure what to look for in a quality step van? We’ve organized a brief buyer’s guide to help you make the right truck based on your needs. Vintage or Modern Step Vans: You’ll want to understand the era of truck you want first. Historically, step vans were designed to last longterm and put on tens of thousands of miles delivering packages, bread, milk, or other food items. Classic style step vans are usually considered to be pre-1973 manufactured units. These vintage steps vans include Dodge Route Vans, Chevy P10, IH Metro, and Divcos. These vans have see a recent resurgence being utilized not just for food trucks, but for pop-up retail shops as well. If you are planning to purchase a used step van with the goal of converting it into a mobile food unit then you’ll want to invest in a modern step van. The last thing you want to deal with regularly as a food truck owner is break downs. Break downs cost you money in terms of ongoing repair and the opportunity cost of missing out on high-value catering or events. If you plan to drive long distances to vending events, we recommend investing in a year 2000 vehicle or newer as a general rule of thumb. Driving to different vending locations 4 – 5 days will result in wear-and-tear on the step van no matter how well it’s maintained. Gas VS Diesel: Another decision you’ll need to make is whether you want a gas or diesel step van. For most food vendors, a gas unit will be the right choice. But let’s dive into the reasoning behind this. One of the advantages diesels is preferred in large trucks is they get better mileage per gallon on the highway. This is one reason semi-trucks use diesel. Engine durability is also superior in these diesel vehicles. These engines are designed to take abuse and be on the road for long periods of time. While diesels are terrific for long-haul truck driving, if your goal is to convert the diesel step-van into a food truck you should consider the following. Diesel has a stronger smell than gas. This smell can really push customers away from a food unit. Another reason is that the benefits of diesel won’t apply to food truck vendors is that they don’t drive far enough to realize the mileage benefits. Food trucks operate in suburbs or cities and serve within a 20 mile radius. Gas mileage benefits of diesel are for highway miles, not city driving. Finally, over the past 20 years gasoline has been lower priced per gallon. Size Requirements: Over the decades step vans have been manufactured in may dimensions and lengths. Before you buy be sure to understand what the dimensions are. This is important whether you decide to convert the unit into a food truck, camper, or use as a delivery truck. The dimensions of the unit will impact how much cooking equipment you can install onboard a future food truck. You’ll also want to ensure you have enough space for storage and inventory onboard. Most food trucks are 16′ – 18′ in length. Here are some of the lengths you’ll most commonly find in step-vans:
How to Evaluate a Used Step Van
Here we outline some practical guidelines to keep in mind when before you purchase a step van. Although the price range will vary depending on the age of unit, mileage, and condition of the truck, you can expect to pay over $10,000 for a cheap step van so this not a decision to make lightly. Understand Your Needs: The first step in finding the right step van is to understand your situation. If you want an expansive menu that requires a lot of kitchen equipment installed on the unit, you’ll need a bigger step van like a 20″ in length vehicle to fit all the equipment. If you plan to transform the step van into a taco truck that requires minimal equipment aside a smaller unit will work just fine. One of the biggest mistakes newbies can make is to buy a truck because it looks cheap only to realize the vehicle is not the right size. Audit the Condition: Buying a step-van is a lot like evaluating any other used vehicle. You’ll need to inspect the engine, tires, interior, and exterior of the step van. Here’s a list of the specific aspects of a step van you’ll want to evaluate before making a purchase decision:
Finally, you should never buy a truck without seeing the truck in person. Never send money to anyone in advance of an on-site visit either. Never be concerned about missing out on a good deal because there are always more step-vans coming on the market. Check back here each week for find more listings. What is the smallest step van?Cohort Pic(k) of the Day: Grumman KubVan – Smallest Step Van Ever, But It Won't Rust Like The Sprinter. Here we go again; another Niedermeyer box. But this is a very special one, and mighty rare. It's the smallest step van ever made in the US to my knowledge, as is obvious with that towering Sprinter next to it.
Why is it called a step van?The term step van was coined because it allows the driver to step up easily on the low van steps that were built under its doors. Some models allow the driver to stand up-right inside even when the truck is moving. Since its inception, the step van has become a standard for delivery trucks.
Does Chevy still make a step van?The Chevrolet Step-Van, and its badge-engineered counterpart the GMC Value-Van, is a multi-stop truck made by General Motors from 1940 to 1999.
How much does a Ford step van cost?Specifications. |