Which interior shelving systems work best for the Ram ProMaster cargo van?

Question

I'm finally outfitting my 2022 high roof ProMaster for my mobile bike repair biz and I'm totally stuck between the Adrian Steel packages and the Ranger Design stuff. The Ranger setups look way cleaner and lighter but honestly the price is making me sweat a little. I have a hard $2,500 limit for the interior and I need it ready for my first event in Colorado by late July.

has to be quiet (cant stand rattling)

lightweight is a priority for gas mileage

needs to be adjustable for different bike tool kits

I keep looking at those DIY wood builds too but I'm worried about the weight and safety if I ever get in a wreck... which one of these brands actually lasts on bumpy roads?

ergdeuhkie · Accepted Answer

@Reply #2 - good point! Buying individual units is almost always cheaper than those pre-set kits that include stuff you dont actually need. Quick question tho... are you planning on working inside the van or just using it for storage and doing repairs on a stand outside? If you're inside, your floor space is gonna be a premium. In my experience, mixing brands is the secret to staying under budget. Ive spent years tweaking these setups and found that using Adrian Steel ADseries 44 Inch Adjustable Shelving gives you great flexibility without the high aluminum price tag. Its steel, but the way they lock together is way quieter than old-school shelves.

Use Sortimo T-Boxx Organizers for small parts to save weight over heavy metal drawers.

Invest in a Legend Fleet Solutions StabiliGrip Floor first. It kills road noise better than anything else. The floor is the foundation... if thats solid, you wont hear the shelves rattle nearly as much on those bumpy Colorado mountain roads.

jnriivjxue · Answer

Ranger Design is absolutely amazing for noise control! If you want to keep it under $2,500, skip the pre-packaged kits and just buy a few Ranger Design 60-X72 Aluminum Shelving units piece-by-piece. It saves a ton of cash.

use rubber matting for silence

stick with aluminum to save gas

grab a Weather Guard 96102-3-01 Bulkhead Youre gonna love how easy it is to adjust those shelves for your tools!

yisrrdlzxj · Answer

Honestly, be careful with those full kits because the price creeps up fast once you add mounting hardware. I went with a cheaper steel setup once and regretted it within a week because of the constant noise.

make sure to check if the mounting kits are included in that price

watch out for shelving that doesnt have rubber gaskets or itll rattle like crazy

I would suggest staying away from heavy wood builds tho.