Introducing the Next Generation of Service Vans
Reading,
PA (March 26, 2013) –
Reading
Truck Body, LLC, a
leading manufacturer and provider of high quality service truck equipment, launches the
all-new Reading Ready Van SL, a cutting-edge service van offering ample, enclosed
interior work space and secure, convenient outside compartments.
The
Reading Ready Van SL comes equipped with many brand new features that provide
extra safety, durability, convenience and efficiency in addition to Reading’s premium
standard features. Boasting an industry
leading 6-Year limited warranty on the body and lifetime warranty on key cylinders,
the Ready Van SL also includes:
Organization & Storage
·
Bulkhead Shelf – offers additional
storage for smaller, more frequently used items that require limitation of
movement and no “fall-out”
·
Vertical Shelf Attachment Strips – shelving bracket is on 4” centers and offers
more adjustability of shelving
network for the end-user
·
Galvanized Shelves/Trays – corrosion resistant shelving that is height
adjustable with 2” slot tab dividers on shelves for 50% more divisional space than the competition
·
Top Compartment Shelf – full-length compartment top storage area has
a 2” high retainer to prevent tool and
product “fall-out”
·
Clear Load Space Design – unobstructed load space provides clear width of 48.5” without the
presence of a wheelhouse box and a low ground to threshold height
·
17.5” Deep Compartments – offer
greater storage capacity and versatility
·
Dual Drop Down Conduit Pipe Doors – more
protective and versatile storage
for longer items and does not cover stop, tail and turn lighting when in
drop-down open position
Structure & Finish
·
Galvannealed Construction – A60 coated weight steel, all galvannealed construction
which offers superior corrosion
protection
·
Tapered Smooth Side Wall Upper Structure – provides maximum
side-to-side clearance, improved aerodynamic efficiency and a smooth surface for graphics
·
Seamless Wheelhouse Panel – provides a
seamless appearance that also prevents
corrosive build-up that can rust the product from the inside out
·
Galvannealed Steel ‘Pooched’ Step Bumper – ‘Pooched’ slip and corrosion-resistant surface with 45 degree corners; e-coated and powder coated for durability
·
Full Width 9" Steel Bulkhead Set-back – offers full
seat travel for the O.E.M. Cutaway Chassis on both driver and passenger
side
·
Rivetless Stainless Steel Handle Pans – clean appearance that is tamper resistant and includes a perimeter gasket behind the pan assembly
to prevent water intrusion
·
Top Coat Finish, Inside & Out – Reading paints
all areas of the service body, including the interior load space and inside
the exterior cabinet compartments
·
Reading’s Polyester Powder Coat Finish – no
VOC’s, reclaimable and much more durable
and abrasion-resistant finish
compared to wet spray enamels
Doors
& Hinges
·
Solid Sliding Bulkhead Door with ‘J’ Glide
Track – door
slides on co-polymer 'J' track assembly rather than floor track assembly which
can harbor debris and make operation difficult; windowless for enhanced security
·
Solid, Windowless Rear Doors – offers a large, unobstructed area for company graphics with a higher level of security and confidence for tools and equipment
inside the load space
·
Integral Rain Gutter Over Rear Doors – Rain Gutter moves water east or west of door
opening instead of a drip edge that allows water to sheet down across the
opening
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Reading’s Rod & Bearing Block Hinge – hinge assembly is mechanically attached for cleaner appearance, ease of repair and corrosion resistance
·
18ga Double Panel Compartment Doors – heavier gauge than the competition with solid
hat section reinforcements to eliminate
panel deflection
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Spring Loaded Door Stays: Vertical Side Compartments – Door Stay operates with over-center design in
geometry for ease of closure and staying open
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Reading’s Dual-Pro® Door Seal System – includes a quality door seal and a
mechanical seal which provide a secondary defense
against water intrusion
·
Adjustable Door Striker – 4-way adjustable with ribbed Allen bit head,
tri-chromate washer and threaded pressure block for positive adjustment
Lights, Locks &
Electronics
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(2) Dome Lights with Disc Rocker – roof mounted lights mechanically secured to
roof for reliable operation; Disc
Rocker switch operates smoothly and resists
damage
·
Tail Light Guards – lighting guards inside the rear compartments
that are ported for serviceability
while offering protection from theft
and damage
·
L.E.D. Stop, Tail, Turn Signals and Clearance
Lighting – rubber isolated for vibration resistance, cooler burning,
brighter and longer-lasting than
incandescent bulbs
·
12 Stage Electro-Cathodic Immersion Process – removes
human error associated with a manual application and provides 100% coverage
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Rotary Paddle Latch Assembly – stainless steel latch is 'free wheeling' when
cylinder is locked which prevents lock
failure should it be tampered with
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Double Bitted Key Cylinder – includes a rubber 'O' ring behind the
high-quality cylinder to prevent water
blow-in through the lock assembly
About
The Reading Group, LLC
The
Reading Group was originally founded as Reading Body Works in 1955. The Reading
Group owns Reading Truck Body, LLC, which has a manufacturing plant in Reading,
PA with additional company-owned installation facilities operating as Reading
Equipment & Distribution, LLC. Reading Equipment & Distribution specializes
in dealer sales, custom product sales, and installations, with a large focus on
utility applications and alternative fuel conversions.
For more
information on Reading Truck Body, LLC and its products please visit www.ReadingBody.com.
