Best van racking and tool storage for UK plumbers and gas engineers (2026)

Full racking systems (bott, Sortimo), stacking storage (Milwaukee PACKOUT, DeWalt ToughSystem) and lockable van boxes, with retailer prices where they are published.

7 products compared, sorted by lowest verified price. 5 prices checked 20 Oct 2026. We have not been paid by any brand or retailer on this page.

Quick picks

If you want	Look at	Why	Price
Lowest price	Milwaukee PACKOUT Mounting Plate	Lowest price we could verify in this comparison.	£31.98 inc VAT checked 20 Oct 2026
Fix boxes down in the van	Milwaukee PACKOUT Mounting Plate	Mount the plate and lock PACKOUT boxes onto it so they do not slide about.	£31.98 inc VAT checked 20 Oct 2026
Fittings and small parts	DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 tower (2 organisers and drawers)	Two organisers plus drawers in one stacking tower.	£189.99 inc VAT checked 20 Oct 2026
Lock up power tools	Bunker K1 Stacker van storage box	Lockable steel van box, 905 × 473 × 312 mm.	£251.09 inc VAT checked 20 Oct 2026
Full racking fit-out	bott vario3 van racking	Modular racking with an online van configurator. The price depends on your van.	See retailer

Side by side

Product	Key specs (published)	Standards / servicing	Price
Milwaukee PACKOUT Mounting Plate Fixing PACKOUT boxes down in the van Product page	28 × 594 × 467 mm (retailer listing) Fix a plate to the van floor or shelf and lock PACKOUT boxes onto it	—	£31.98 inc VAT £26.65 ex VAT Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026 View at Toolstation
DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 DS450 mobile toolbox Wheeling kit from van to job Product page	500 × 554 × 685 mm (retailer listing) Wheeled base box for the ToughSystem stack	—	£114.99 inc VAT £95.82 ex VAT Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026 View at Toolstation
Milwaukee PACKOUT Racking System Kit Racking for PACKOUT boxes Product page	508 × 546 × 447 mm (retailer listing) Racking for PACKOUT boxes and organisers	—	£132.99 inc VAT £110.82 ex VAT Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026 View at Toolstation
DeWalt ToughSystem 2.0 tower (2 organisers and drawers) Fittings and small parts storage Product page	Stacking tower with 2 organisers and drawers (retailer listing) Fittings and small parts in organisers, test kit in drawers	—	£189.99 inc VAT £158.32 ex VAT Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026 View at Toolstation
Bunker K1 Stacker van storage box A lockable box for power tools in the van Product page	905 × 473 × 312 mm (retailer listing) Lockable steel van box (a van vault)	—	£251.09 inc VAT £209.24 ex VAT Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026 View at Toolstation
bott vario3 van racking A full racking fit-out Product page	Modular van racking system Starter packages and an online van configurator Price depends on your van and layout	—	See retailer Priced per van by quote or configurator, so we do not show a figure. See retailer / bott
Sortimo SR5 van racking A full racking fit-out Product page	Modular van shelving system Configured online for your van model Price depends on your van and layout	—	See retailer Priced per van by configurator, so we do not show a figure. See retailer / Sortimo

What matters when choosing

Payload first

Racking, steel boxes, stock and tools all count towards your van's payload. Check the plated weights for your van before a full fit-out, and weigh what you carry.

Secure everything

Loose boxes slide under braking. Fix storage to racking or the floor (for example with a mounting plate), and keep heavy kit low and restrained.

Protect your test kit

Analysers and manometers have operating temperature limits. Kane's 3500 datasheet, for example, lists 0 °C to +45 °C. Keep instruments in their cases, and take them inside overnight in winter.

Racking systems are priced per van

bott and Sortimo configure racking for your van model and layout, so there is no single price. Use their configurators or ask for a quote, and ask about fitting.

How we compare: from published specs and prices, not lab tests. We have not tested or used these products. Specs come from the manufacturer's or retailer's product page, and the source is named where it matters. Prices were checked on the named retailer's page on 20 Oct 2026. They change often, so check before you buy. "See retailer" means we could not confirm a price we could date. Spotted something wrong? Tell us.

FAQs

How much does van racking cost for a plumber?

Full racking systems from bott and Sortimo are priced for your specific van and layout through their configurators or a quote, so we do not show a single figure. Stacking storage is cheaper. See the prices checked in the table.

Which is the cheapest option here?

Of the 5 products with a price we could verify, the lowest was the Milwaukee PACKOUT Mounting Plate at £31.98 inc VAT (£26.65 ex VAT) from Toolstation, checked 20 Oct 2026. Cheapest is not always best, so check the points above.

Should I leave test instruments in the van overnight?

Check the operating and storage temperatures in your instrument's manual. Kane's 3500 datasheet, for example, lists 0 °C to +45 °C operating temperature.

Did GasStack test this storage?

No. We compare published details and retailer prices, checked on the date shown.

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