[2fast4love]

I just traded in my pickup truck for an extended cargo van after expediting in someone else's van for several months. The available cargo space in my van is about 11.5 feet long and I am curious to know how many standard size skids I can fit inside of it. Does anyone know what the most common skid size is so that I can figure out how many of them I can fit on my van? Thanks.

[x06col]

You have been Expediting for "several months" and have to ask what size skids are???? Interesting? To say the least. My quess is, most 60+% will be 48 by 40 inches. But, be aware that you have a whole 10.5 feet to fill up.

[Moot]

The industry standard is 48" long x 40" wide. This is also called a standard 4-way. Three 4-way pallets turned sideways will occupy just over 120" or 10 feet.
Be sure to have a chain or tow strap to pull the pallets to the rear for unloading.

[greg334]

I have been getting 52X52 size skids lately but I have been hauling paint.

[terryandrene]

In my opinion, skid size should be the least of your concerns. The weight of those three skids is more important to the healthy life of your Sprinter.

The advertised cargo capacity of a 4 wheel, model 2500, 158" wheel base with high roof is 3308#. That includes a driver and a full fuel tank. Once you start adding the weight necessary for comfort, endurance and the safety of you and your cargo, you will bring your SAFE cargo capacity to less than 3000# and closer to 2500#.

You will probably need a weight scale ticket to present to your carrier before you get your lease agreement; I suggest you get another ticket in a couple of months after you outfit the van so that you'll really know the safe capacity.

[arkjarhead]

i don't much about vans, but don't they make sprinters that are dually's that can carry more weight? just curious.

[MSinger]

Yes. The Sprinter 3500 has DRW and has a GVWR of 9990#. I heard you have to alter the wheel wells some to accomodate a 48" wide skid.

[x06col]

Heard? How about some facts here??? The interesting thing, is, that seems a lot of folks ask questions here, instead of asking a/the Carrier of interest. That way you can get it from the horses mouth instead of some horses a$$ guessing. Does not relate to this post, but, think about it, newbies, and ask someone whom might write your paycheck. There is a difference.

[OntarioVanMan]

In response to Terrys post we have the 158" hightop Sprinter with 2 people and all our gear we weigh out between 6000-6200 empty with a gvrw of 8550= 2300-2500lbs payload safely.
My wife also packs like a rock star...i figure an extra 200 lbs just for her gear!!!!!

I'll let you know when I fly single next month....:)

heard?? Yes the wheelwells can be altered...but for what reason. It would be hard to recover the costs of this for a measly 500 lbs. And the FACT they get 1-2 mpg less then the single axle.

[Moot]

I didn't realize Sprinters were so light. My Chevy tips the scales at 7100#. It might be time for a good cleaning and a diet.

[MSinger]

I wrote "HEARD" because I had read that fact in another post somewhere. Since I wasn't the one who asked the original question I wasn't going to take the time to research where I had "heard" that info. Just letting the guy know that it was a possibility instead of doing like some and making believe that everything I personally write is the Gospel Truth.
I get more smarta** replies from posts on this site anymore that it is almost not worth doing. If you know something different.... post it instead of just merely questioning everyone else's posts when you have no further info.

[MSinger]

Besides that the original post never said anything about a Sprinter. He said he had an extended cargo van.

[LDB]

I always thought a skid was 48x48. This is one of 10 sizes of North American pallet per Wikipedia. See http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pallet

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[Moot]

The "gold standard" pallet is a 48" x 40" four-way pallet. This is the most commonly used and traded pallet. Those blue CHEP pallets are 48 x 40. Many shippers use their own size pallet. 3M uses at least 2 odd size pallets. Some shippers use any P.O.S. pallet they have laying around. So if a shipper says 2 pallets it could be anything.

I have a tape measure clipped to my tire jack holder just inside the rear door of my van. It comes in handy for measuring not only the length of a load but also the height.

[blacktiger]

WHAT IS THE MOST COMMON SKID SIZE?

Ain't that rather personal?




George