Van roof fan and A/C installs for Vancouver

How far is the ProVanWorks shop from Vancouver?

The ProVanWorks shop in Langley is about an hour from Vancouver outside rush hour, east on Highway 1 through Burnaby and over the Port Mann Bridge. An install keeps the van at the shop for 1 to 2 days, so Vancouver customers usually drop it off one day and pick it up after the fan or A/C has been tested.

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

Vancouver vans live on the street. Most underground parkades are too low for a high-roof van, so trades, delivery and grooming vans park at the curb or in a lane, and on a clear summer day the metal roof sits in the sun for hours. A breeze near the water helps a little, but a closed cargo area still gets much hotter than the air around it.

How you use the van decides what it needs. A trades or delivery van parked through a long shift needs a roof fan to clear the heat. A groomer in the West End or Mount Pleasant runs a dryer at the curb with the engine off, and the client is often three floors up with no cord to offer, so the A/C has to run from the van's batteries. Every ProVanWorks grooming van for Vancouver already has two fans with A/C on the same thermostat as the heat. A camper heading up the Sea to Sky or out to the Interior for weekends at campsites with hookups can run a rooftop unit on shore power. Read how rooftop and battery-powered A/C compare.

Will a rooftop A/C or roof fan change my van's height for Vancouver parkades?

Yes, it adds some height. A roof vent fan sits fairly low on the roof, while a rooftop A/C unit stands noticeably taller. If your Vancouver van uses a parkade, a building loading bay or a garage with a height limit, measure that clearance and include it in your quote request. ProVanWorks can then suggest units and positions with that limit in mind.

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

ProVanWorks quotes each Vancouver 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

Does a roof fan help with condensation in a Vancouver winter?

Yes. Vancouver's rainy months mean wet jackets, wet dogs and damp gear inside the van, and that moisture condenses on the cold metal roof and windows. Left alone, it soaks into insulation and runs behind panels. A roof vent fan pushes the moist air out, and most run on 12 V with a small draw, so they can run for hours from the van's battery.

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

Yes. The Langley shop also sprays bed liners for Vancouver trucks and floor liners for work vans, and designs and installs van wraps. Combining jobs saves a second drive out to Langley, so ask for everything in one quote.