Term |
Meaning |
Description |
CDW (also DLR) |
Collision Damage Waiver |
An insurance included as standard on most van rentals. Reduces your financial liability for damage to the vehicle in an accident where you are deemed at fault. |
LWB |
Long Wheelbase |
Wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. Long wheelbase usually means a bigger van with more carrying capacity. LWB vehicles may carry driving license or age restrictions. |
SWB |
Short Wheelbase |
Wheelbase is the distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. Short wheelbase vans are usually smaller and can be driven with a standard driving license. Additional age restrictions may depend on the provider. |
Luton van |
A type of large van |
A Luton van is a 3.5t van with a box body that extends over the cab. These have a bigger, more flexible load space than a panel van (see below) and are ideal for large scale household moves. |
Panel van |
A type of medium van |
A common medium-sized Transit-type van, usually with a sliding side panel for easy loading. |
MPG |
Miles Per Gallon |
An indicator for the fuel efficiency of any vehicle. As a rough guide – the smaller the van the larger the MPG. |
Unlimited Mileage |
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The term used when you have no restriction on the amount of miles you can cover during your rental period. |
One way |
A common type of rental agreement |
One way van hire means you can pick up your van from a location, and drop it off in another location. |
Excess |
The financial liability of any insurance |
The excess is the amount of money you will need to pay in the event of damage to or theft of the van. |
(Maximum) Laden weight |
The weight limit of the vehicle including its load. |
This is the total weight allowed for the vehicle. |
7.5t / 7.5 tonne |
This is the weight category of some large trucks / small lorries |
The maximum laden (loaded) weight. |
Barn doors |
Twin rear doors on most vans |
Each door opens to the side like traditional barn doors. |
Box van |
A van with a box body |
Vans with box bodies are usually referred to as Luton vans. |
Crew Cab |
The place where additional passengers can sit within a van |
A van or pickup with a crew cab has two rows of seats. |
Dropside |
The sides of an open load area that can be released |
The side panels are known as “dropsides” because they can be unfastened and opened outwards. |
Load Space |
The internal capacity for a vans cargo area |
This is the space in a van that can be used to carry a load. |
Panel van |
A Transit-style van |
A van with a panelled body, similar to a car body. |
Payload |
The weight a van can legally carry |
The maximum weight of a load a van is legally permitted to carry. |
Pickup |
A type of van with an open carry space. |
Any vehicle with an open rear load area, with fixed vertical sides and an opening tailgate. |
Roller door |
A type of rear van door |
An alternative to barn doors. A sliding door that covers the whole of the rear of the van. |
Shipping Dimensions |
Length, height and width measurements of a vehicle |
These measurements are required most commonly when transporting the van e.g. on a ferry or train. |
Single Cab |
The place where passengers can sit within a van |
The single row of seats for passengers inside a van. |
SLD |
Side Loading Door |
The sliding side door on the side of many panel vans. |
Tail lift |
A hydraulic platform at the rear of a van |
More common on Box or Luton vans, this platform allows the easy loading/unloading of heavy goods. |
Tailgate |
The rear of an open load area that can be released |
The rear vertical panel of a pickup that can be opened. |
Unladen weight |
The weight of a vehicle without passengers or load |
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Wheelbase |
The distance between the front and rear wheels of a van. |
Used to indicate the size of the van. |