Van roof fan and A/C installs for Abbotsford

How far is the ProVanWorks shop from Abbotsford?

Langley is Abbotsford's next-door neighbour to the west. Most Abbotsford van owners come in on Highway 1, while Fraser Highway through Aldergrove is the other easy route from central Abbotsford. From Mission, cross the Mission Bridge and head west. An install takes 1 to 2 days, so most people drop the van off and collect it once the fan or A/C has been tested.

Why do Abbotsford vans need a roof fan or A/C?

Abbotsford is further from the ocean than Vancouver or White Rock, and its summer afternoons are usually hotter. Farm roads on Sumas Prairie and in Matsqui have little shade, and a van parked between fields takes full sun on its metal roof all afternoon. The cargo area of a closed van gets much hotter than the air outside.

What a van needs depends on how it is used. A service van that sits at a farm while you work in the barn needs a roof fan to vent the heat so tools and parts are not baking. A camper that heads east on Highway 1 toward Chilliwack and Cultus Lake for the weekend may want a rooftop unit for sites with hookups. Read how to choose between rooftop and battery-powered A/C before you ask for a quote.

A roof fan also earns its place in an Abbotsford winter. When Arctic outflow brings cold air down the valley, moisture from wet dogs, wet gear and people condenses on the cold metal roof. The fan pushes that damp air out before it soaks into the insulation.

Can an Abbotsford van run A/C with the engine off on a farm route?

Yes, with battery-powered A/C. Mobile groomers and service vans in Abbotsford often drive a long way between stops, then park for an hour at a farm with no outdoor plug handy. Battery-powered A/C runs from the van's battery bank with the engine off. How long it runs depends on the size of the bank and the heat, so tell us what batteries the van has and how many hours of cooling you need.

How much does a fan or A/C install cost for an Abbotsford van?

ProVanWorks quotes each install by email, because the price depends on the unit, the roof and the wiring the van needs. Email info@provanworks.com with the year, make and model, the roof height, photos of the roof and ceiling, what you want installed and what batteries the van has.

Frequently asked questions

Can you add A/C to a grooming van built by another company?

Yes. ProVanWorks installs fans and A/C in grooming vans, camper conversions and work vans from any builder. If you are shopping for a new van instead, every ProVanWorks grooming van for Abbotsford comes with two cargo-area fans, and the front fan also runs the air conditioning.

Can I get a bed liner on the same trip to Langley?

Yes. The shop sprays bed liners for Abbotsford trucks and floor liners for work vans, and designs and installs van wraps. Ask for everything in one quote.