The Ultimate Utility Work Van for Productivity
- 6 Year Limited Warranty guaranteeing no body rust-through, intact shelving, and fully operable door hinges, latches, and locks when used as directed.
- Constructed from 14-gauge, A-40 galvanneal steel for unmatched strength and durability.
- Cargo protecting enclosed bed design with externally accessible storage compartments.
- Models available in multiple heights and lengths.
- Designed for Class 2 and above van cab or cutaway chassis.
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Steel KUV Van
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Features
E-Coat Immersion
Knapheide Bodies are fully immersed in Knapheide's 12-step, electrodeposition prime paint system for superior corrosion resistance.
Body Shell
Rugged 14-gauge, two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel body shell with a six year warranty. Complete undercoating provides an additional layer of corrosion protection.
LED Tail Lights
These surface mounted rectangular tail lights feature bright LED illumination, stop/turn/backup signaling, and built-in reflectivity with an option available upon request for strobing functionality with 8 selectable pattern choices. Guards inside the rear compartments protect interior wiring and other related components. The tail light’s housing, orientation and placement on the body may vary.
Automotive Latches
Our 6-year warranty backed automotive quality, paddle activated rotary latches make opening and closing compartment doors easy. Interior latching mechanisms include covers to prevent potential damage caused by shifting cargo inside the compartments. Locking can be facilitated via the included key entry feature and/or a power lock option available upon request.
Door Design
All compartment doors utilize pry-proof continuous hinges, weather protecting neoprene door seals, adjustable security ring striker for tighter closing, and spring or strut retainers to prevent involuntary door swing. Steel models are constructed of double-shell 20-guage, two-sided A-40 galvanneal steel while aluminum models are made from 6061 T6 and 5052 military grade aluminum.
External Compartments
The size of compartments is influenced by the cab-to-axle length of the vehicle chassis or cutaway and the body height you plan to choose. Consult our specifications table for further guidance. Front vertical compartments have two shelves while full height rear vertical and curb side horizontal compartments have one shelf. Each adjustable shelf is rated to hold 250-lbs. with removable dividers every 4-inches.
Master Locking System
Master Locking System locks down all of the side compartments on one side by utilizing a padlock, provides an additional layer of security.
Return Flange Floor
Exclusive "Return Flange" floor design provides support for side compartments, adds floor strength, and eliminates rust-prone exposed seam between floor and side compartments.
Nitrogen Gas Struts
Rear cargo doors employ nitrogen gas struts for smooth opening and closing operation.
Work Surface Horizontal Compartment
Horizontal compartment drops down to 90 degrees and can serve as a flat panel work surface on the jobsite.
Conduit Chutes
Two lockable conduit chutes with automotive style latches to transport copper pipes, PVC, conduit, and longer items.
Flat Panel Surface
Flat panel surface ideal for applying company logos, graphics, and contact information to create a rolling billboard.
Power Locks-Master Locking System
Power Locks with key fob to lock and unlock compartment and rear cargo doors (Power Locks are standard on KUV models for Ford Transit and Ram ProMaster cutaway chassis, Master Locking System standard on KUV models for Ford E-Series and GM Express/Savana cutaway chassis).
Rear Cargo Doors
Double panel rear cargo doors lock and seal into the body frame. Doors are constructed of 20 gauge galvanneal steel doors and employ slam latches.
Cargo Area With Cab Access Door
Spacious cargo area for transporting oversized inventory, tools, and equipment. Sliding cab access door with window can be locked from the cab and secured in either an open or closed position.
Interior Dome Lights
Two interior dome lights in cargo area for improved visibility in low light conditions, light switch located inside the rear cargo doors.
Grab Handle
Interior cargo area grab handle located directly inside the rear cargo doors on the curb side for easy and safe access.
ABS Partition
Refined ABS partition is equipped with a sliding cab access door and window. The door's slam latch can be locked from the cab and secured in either an open or closed position.
Wind Deflector
Aerodynamic wind deflector mounted on body above cab. Available on all models except KUV129SU and KUV129SL.
Body Options
Specifications
Standard Models
Model Chassis CA Applicable Chassis Body Length (Nominal) Body Height Body Width Compartment Depth Clear Door Width Clear Door Height Interior Clear Height Net Weight (lbs) Ford E-Series and GM G-Series Single Rear Wheel KUV129SU 80" 1992 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 & later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 70" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 49.3" 55.8" 1731 KUV129SL 80" 1993 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 & later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 78" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 54.3" 63.8" 1873 KUV129SH 80" 1994 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 & later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 90" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2053 Ford E-Series and GM G-Series Dual Rear Wheel KUV129DL 80" 1992 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 78" 94" 14.5" 60.5" 54.3" 63.8" 2047 KUV129D20L 80" 1993 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 78" 94" 20" 49.5" 54.3" 63.8" 1973 KUV129DH 80" 1994 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 90" 94" 14.5" 60.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2198 KUV129D20H 80" 1995 and later Ford E-350 (138" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (139" WB) 129.25" 90" 94" 20" 49.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2222 KUV153DL 100" 1992 and later Ford E-350/450 (158" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (159" WB) 2003-2009 GM C4500/5500 100 CA Commercial Cutaway (165.5" WB) 153.25" 78" 94" 14.5" 60.5" 54.3" 63.8" 2347 KUV153D20L 100" 1993 and later Ford E-350/450 (158" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (159" WB) 2003-2009 GM C4500/5500 100 CA Commercial Cutaway (165.5" WB) 153.25" 78" 94" 20" 60.5" 54.3" 63.8" 2382 KUV153DH 100" 1994 and later Ford E-350/450 (158" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (159" WB) 2003-2009 GM C4500/5500 100 CA Commercial Cutaway (165.5" WB) 153.25" 90" 94" 14.5" 60.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2517 KUV153D20H 100" 1995 and later Ford E-350/450 (158" WB) 1997 and later GM G-Van (159" WB) 2003-2009 GM C4500/5500 100 CA Commercial Cutaway (165.5" WB) 153.25" 90" 94" 20" 49.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2553 Ram ProMaster Cutaway Chassis KUV129SU-RP 81" 2014 AND LATER RAM PROMASTER CUT-AWAY W/136" WB 129.25" 74" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 50.3" 59.8" 1903 KUV129SL-RP 81" 2014 AND LATER RAM PROMASTER CUT-AWAY W/136" WB 129.25" 78" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 54.3" 63.8" 1892 KUV129SH-RP 81" 2015 AND LATER RAM PROMASTER CUT-AWAY W/136" WB 129.25" 90" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 66.3" 75.8" 2269 Ford Transit Single Rear Wheel Cutaway Chassis KUV129SU-FT 82.5" 2014 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT SRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 73.1" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 50.5" 59.5" 1898 KUV129SL-FT 82.5" 2015 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT SRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 78.3" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 55.5" 64.5" 1884 KUV129SH-FT 82.5" 2016 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT SRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 90.0" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 66.0" 76.5" 2258 Ford Transit Dual Rear Wheel Cutaway Chassis KUV129DU-FT 82.5" 2014 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 73.1" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 50.5" 59.5" 1912 KUV129DL-FT 82.5" 2015 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 78.3" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 55.5" 64.5" 1902 KUV129DH-FT 82.5" 2016 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/138" WB 129.25" 90.0" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 66.0" 76.5" 2003 KUV153DU-FT 100" 2014 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/156" WB 153.25" 73.1" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 50.5" 59.5" 2209 KUV153DL-FT 100" 2015 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/156" WB 153.25" 78.3" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 55.5" 64.5" 2190 KUV153DH-FT 100" 2016 AND LATER FORD TRANSIT DRW CUT-AWAY W/156" WB 153.25" 90.0" 83.1" 14.5" 49.9" 66.0" 76.5" 2574 Sprinter Cutaway Chassis KUV136DL-SP 85.2" 2017 AND LATER SPRINTER CUT-AWAY W/144" WB 137.25" 82" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 55.7" 62.5" 2031 KUV136DH-SP 85.2" 2018 AND LATER SPRINTER CUT-AWAY W/144" WB 137.25" 94" 83" 14.5" 49.5" 66.3" 74.5" 2239
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