Converting vehicles for the commercial market

WHEN we think of bakkies, our attention mostly is focused on double cabs ranging from the super luxurious to entry-level versions.

- WILLEM VAN DE PUTTE

However, there’s an entire industry out there that exclusively uses single cabs purely as workhorses to transport goods.

Look at the courier companies, builders, agriculture, FMCG companies, mining, and add conversions like emergency services, mobile workshops and fridges to understand the versatility.

Base model

It’s not often that we get a base model single cab on test, never mind a converted dropside, which was the case with the converted Ford Ranger in the driveway.

It forms part of their new Ford Pro Converter (FPC) programme that transforms vehicles for the commercial market.

It's not restricted to the Ranger and also includes the Everest SUV and Transit van.

On the bakkie, the conversion is done using a chassis cab to change it to whatever the customer specifies.