Large delivery vans, with high roofs and long wheelbases, carry pallets, appliances, furniture and bulk stock. They are the workhorses of regional distribution, furniture retail, building supply and e-commerce fulfilment. From the roadside they look more like a small truck than a car, and their branding has to be scaled accordingly.
With side panels that can be well over three metres long and a rear door tall enough to read from several vehicles back, a large van is one of the most cost-effective advertising surfaces a fleet owner has.
What we can brand
- Main side panelheadline name
- Sliding doorlogo and number
- Upper body panelsimagery or colour
- Rear doorscontact message and reflective border
- Rooflogo for elevated views
- Front bumper areafleet number
Scale and proportion
Lettering and logos that look balanced on a small van can seem lost on a large one. We scale text to the height of the panel and set it along the natural horizontal lines of the body. A single strong headline across the main panel is often more effective than a collection of smaller messages. Because the van is tall, we pay attention to how the artwork looks from below, as seen from a car, rather than at eye level.
Reaching the upper panels
High-roof vans put the upper body panels beyond a person's reach from the ground. Installation requires platforms or scaffolding, and the film must be applied in sections that can be handled safely. We plan panel splits to match the van's pressings and the installer's reach, and we can install at our Rivonia studio or at your depot, subject to location, site conditions and scheduling.
Rear doors that fill the view
The rear doors of a large van are tall and wide, and they are what a following driver sees. This is the place for the largest contact message, a short call to action and a reflective border that works at night. If the doors carry hinges, locks and a light cluster, the layout works around them. Reflective vinyl is not a substitute for lights, and it is placed to keep all lighting and any required markings clear.
Full wraps for large vans
A full van wrap on a large van is a significant installation, but it also gives the largest impact. Colour, image and logo can run edge to edge. Many logistics and retail fleets choose a full wrap so that every van in a depot looks identical, and use fleet numbers on the roof and rear door for management.
Moving up to trucks
Businesses that outgrow large vans often move to light trucks. We can match the branding across both. See small truck branding and box truck branding for the next step up.
Suitable branding options
At a glance
Large delivery van branding gives a business a billboard that moves. High roofs, long wheelbases and tall rear doors provide a very big surface, and the right design uses that height and length to deliver a message that can be read from a distance in highway traffic. Large van branding also has to account for ribbed panels, roof curves, hinges and sliding door tracks, so careful measuring comes before any artwork is approved.
We supply large delivery van branding for logistics companies, distributors, furniture movers and retailers in Johannesburg, Sandton, Pretoria, Midrand, Centurion and throughout South Africa. Choices include full wraps, partial wraps, large format lettering and rear door graphics, produced on outdoor vinyl suited to long daily mileage and strong sun. Our team plans seams so that they fall in sensible places, and fits graphics at a pace that keeps your vans off the road for as little time as possible. For fleets, we keep the artwork consistent from one van to the next, so every vehicle reads as part of one brand. Studio visits in Rivonia are by appointment only. Send us your van model and logo to begin.
Common questions
Can you install on a high-roof van at my depot?
Yes, subject to location, project size, site conditions and scheduling. We need a covered or sheltered, clean area with enough room around the van.
Do you print panels in one piece?
Large panels are printed in widths and joined with aligned seams. We place seams along natural panel lines where possible.
Will the van need to be off the road for long?
Installation time depends on the design and the van, and is confirmed on your quotation.
Can you brand a van with a roof air-conditioner or rack?
Yes. Fittings remain in place and the artwork is planned around them.