So I've been planning the path of least resistance (as is my speciality) with regards to art & craft fairs. I want it to be a swift process to load and unload a vehicle, and setup a stall. So I've finalised a plan.
Firstly is to buy one of these - Renault Kangoo (with disability conversion). They're simple, reliable and a small petrol engine vehicle:
Nowadays there's lots of flashy looking vans out there. But I'd rather something that looks terrible, drives even worse, and nobody in their right mind would want to steal. I might see if I can get one in a terrible colour to really seal the deal on having an unappealing vehicle.
For my framed pictures etc, I've looked into companies that make flight cases:
You can order the exact size you need, along with custom inserts. So each framed picture could slip into a snug and padded cut out. I'd get an extendable handle so you could push/pull it like a pallet truck when pushing it to and from a fair:
To load and unload you simply manually deploy the ramp and push or pull the flight case out of the back. As these vans are intended for disabled people, they have anchor points and straps so the case could be securely held in place.
What's more, the vans are a similar price to what my car is currently worth. So when it comes to doing this, all I need do is spend around £300 for a flight case.
It'd save on any heavy lifting. Plus, once the stall is setup, it could be used as a bench for me to sit on behind my table. Or, if there isn't space, I can just load it back into the van.
Only thing I'd probably want to do is get the rear windows tinted, so nobody could see what was in the back. Either that, or an old duvet cover to throw over the case.
Anyway, I'm glad I'm brainstorming these things, and finding affordable means to do it.
Over the road is a great and affordable mechanic, and his brother is a carpenter. So, should I find a van which needs the back panelling customised, I could get that all sorted over the road.
Ed
Firstly is to buy one of these - Renault Kangoo (with disability conversion). They're simple, reliable and a small petrol engine vehicle:
Nowadays there's lots of flashy looking vans out there. But I'd rather something that looks terrible, drives even worse, and nobody in their right mind would want to steal. I might see if I can get one in a terrible colour to really seal the deal on having an unappealing vehicle.
For my framed pictures etc, I've looked into companies that make flight cases:
You can order the exact size you need, along with custom inserts. So each framed picture could slip into a snug and padded cut out. I'd get an extendable handle so you could push/pull it like a pallet truck when pushing it to and from a fair:
To load and unload you simply manually deploy the ramp and push or pull the flight case out of the back. As these vans are intended for disabled people, they have anchor points and straps so the case could be securely held in place.
What's more, the vans are a similar price to what my car is currently worth. So when it comes to doing this, all I need do is spend around £300 for a flight case.
It'd save on any heavy lifting. Plus, once the stall is setup, it could be used as a bench for me to sit on behind my table. Or, if there isn't space, I can just load it back into the van.
Only thing I'd probably want to do is get the rear windows tinted, so nobody could see what was in the back. Either that, or an old duvet cover to throw over the case.
Anyway, I'm glad I'm brainstorming these things, and finding affordable means to do it.
Over the road is a great and affordable mechanic, and his brother is a carpenter. So, should I find a van which needs the back panelling customised, I could get that all sorted over the road.
Ed
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