Tow-a-van Lab
Specification
Make and Model
Indespension Model 480HS Custom
Internal Dimensions
Length: 3000mm / 9' 10"
Width: 1800mm / 5' 11"
Height: 1950mm / 6' 5"
Volume: 11 cubic meters
External Dimensions
Length (including towing gear): 4590mm / 15' 1"
Maximum Width: 2300mm / 7' 8"
Height: 2495mm / 9' 1"
Height of floor above ground: 425mm / 1' 5"
Doors: Double Van type doors
Total Length including vehicle (Land Rover Discovery): 10045mm / 30'
Weights
Unladen Weight: 750Kg
Gross Weight: 3500Kg
Carrying Capacity: 2750Kg
Recommended Maximum Weight when towed by Land Rover Discovery: 1800Kg
Recommended Maximum Carrying Capacity when towed by Land Rover Discovery: 1050Kg
Other Information
The tow-a-van is permenantly equipped with the follwoing additional facilities:
Mains electrical installation - total power distribution 32A, including internal ring mains, lights, and 1 industrial 16A socket. Power inlet is via 1 industrial 32A plug.
Ethernet wiring - 4 connection points to 100Mbit hub with uplink capability.
External Storage Box mounted on A-frame
Cable entry ports
Air sampling port in the roof, which supports 1", 1/2", and 2 x 1/4" tubes, including optional 1" coated quartz sampling stack, to sample sticky gases at a height of 1m above the roof.
Internal 12V light (if vehicle electrical connection supports it)
Internal Load Securing Rails
Security Features including hitch lock, reinforced roof and pad lock on doors
Optional equipment is also available as follows:
Portable Air Conditioner - cooling power 6000BTU / 1.75KW, power consumption 0.75KW, refrigerant R-22 / HCFC 22 (380g), weight 32.5Kg
Tables, Racks, UPS etc (see sea container lists)
Wheel Clamp
Towing
For information on safe towing try the following links:
National Trailer and Towing Association
RAC Towing Tips
Tow-a-Van Project Involvement
The Tow-a-Van Lab is supported by the NCAS Facility for Ground-based Atmospheric Measurement (FGAM).