Vans

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Today I had an informal meeting with my boss who hasn't been around lately and it was more about staff moral etc, I landed a pay rise which is great (dunno how much yet but anything is good) and when asked if I have any other issues I told him that the most dangerous thing I do every day is the trip to and from work in the van (09 Mitsubishi express). He asked why. Reason being if I fall off a ladder or shock myself (electrician) that's my fault. If someone stops short on me or cuts me off hard, I'm always loaded, I'll almost certainly break both legs in the best case as my van has no airbags or abs and the motor is behind/beside me. The boss said ok, let me know what you find. Question. I'm not sure on the price point, but I was asked to do some research on a replacement. Weather it be dealer fit or factory it must have a cargo barrier (my demand), has to have roof racks and height is a big issue. The express is a big enough (just) but low enough van. Mine at the moment sits at 2050mm with racks and a pipe on the roof. I really like the new transits as they may be taller as a base van with no racks but the factory ones fold down. I.e take the ladders off and drive in... 3 seats is a bonus because on the odd day someone calls in sick and I end up with 2 apprentices as uncomfortable as it may be for them, having one skiing is better then one in the back (done that before) or one on the train. Utes are out of the question. Security is one thing, but space is the main objective. I get that vans drive average at the best of times but they are so practical. Furthermore small vans like the vw caddy are too small. Opinions please