Rental vans

Rental vans are usually the least expensive models and therefore more likely to be more unstable on the road and to lack safety features.

• Use your most experienced drivers for these.
  
• These tend to have undersized engines so overloading causes problems and even if loaded properly they do not have good pickup for passing or getting our of trouble.
  
• When you them up, make sure all the seat belts work and all removable seats are securely fastened.
  
• The tires should be properly inflated but it is best to double check since this is the number one reason for loss of control and rollovers.
  
• I once was given a van with a mirror missing!!! Don't accept it, make them fix it on the spot.
  
• Even if they have a hitch they probably do not have a full towing package. Towing is tricky with a really stable van, impossible with a light weight van without proper equipment.