Van roof fan and A/C installs for Coquitlam and the Tri-Cities

How far is the ProVanWorks shop from Coquitlam?

The ProVanWorks shop in Langley is a short drive from the Tri-Cities outside rush hour, on Highway 1 over the Port Mann Bridge. Coquitlam Centre and Port Coquitlam are the closest, and Port Moody is a little further. Most installs take 1 to 2 days, so plan one trip to drop the van off and one to pick it up.

Why do Tri-Cities vans need a roof fan or A/C?

The Tri-Cities sit further inland than Vancouver, and summer afternoons on the valley floor are often warmer than at the coast. A van parked on an open street in Port Coquitlam, or beside a new-build site on Burke Mountain, takes the full sun on its metal roof, and the closed cargo area gets much hotter than the air outside.

Each kind of Tri-Cities van uses cooling differently. A trades van parked at a job site all day needs a roof fan to push that heat out. A mobile groomer moving between the towers at Coquitlam Centre or Suter Brook parks outside, because the parkades are too low, and runs a dryer with the engine off, so the A/C has to run from the batteries. A camper that spends weekends at campsites with hookups can run a rooftop unit on shore power. Read how to choose between rooftop and battery-powered A/C.

Does a Tri-Cities van need a roof fan in winter?

Yes, especially a van that lives up the hill. A van parked overnight on Burke Mountain or Westwood Plateau sits in colder air than one in downtown Port Coquitlam, often with snow on the roof. Wet gear, wet dogs and the people inside fill the van with moist air, and that moisture condenses on the cold roof and windows, then runs into insulation and behind panels. A roof vent fan pushes the damp air out, which keeps a Tri-Cities van drier from fall through spring.

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

ProVanWorks quotes each Tri-Cities fan or A/C 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 install A/C in a Tri-Cities camper or grooming van from another builder?

Yes. ProVanWorks installs roof fans and A/C in camper conversions, DIY builds, trades vans and grooming vans from any builder. Tell us where the van usually parks and how many hours of cooling you need, and we'll suggest the type that suits it. If you are buying a new grooming van, every ProVanWorks grooming van for Coquitlam already has two fans and air conditioning.

Can I get a bed liner done on the same trip?

Yes. The Langley shop also sprays bed liners for Tri-Cities trucks and floor liners for work vans, and designs and installs van wraps. Ask for everything in one quote.