Reading Lo-Pro Ready Van

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Reading presents a new single wheel variant of our popular Ready Van.  The Lo-Pro features a 132" length, an 86" width, and a 54" x 52-3/4" rear cargo opening.
 
 

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Hidden Hinges with overlapping door construction (Patent No. 7,350,273)

  • Industry exclusive
  • Resists forcible entry
  • Robust hinge design
  • Provides protection against corrosion
  • Does not require frequent lubrication or maintenance
  • Not exposed to weather
  • Provides ease of door replacement/adjustment
  • Gives outside of body a clean appearance

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    Automotive-grade rubber door seal

  • Utilizes EPDM automotive quality rubber
  • Much more durable and tear-resistant than closed cell foam seals
  • Seal provides additional weather protection

    Benefit: More durable and provides additional weather protection.
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    Double Dividers

  • Compartment shelves now feature twice as many dividers than previous models

    Benefit: Provides additional storage and organization.
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    Extend-a-Shelf™ drawers with grab handles

  • One drawer unit with three shelves is included in front curbside vertical compartment
  • Drawers operate on 250 lb. capacity ball bearings
  • Patent pending design

    Benefit: Permits easy one-handed operation of drawers and helps to secure drawers in place when compartment door is closed.
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    Modern Rectangular tail lights

  • Improved modern appearance
  • Leak-resistant

    Benefit: Provides a more stylish appearance.
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    Compartment Lighting System

  • Works in conjunction with the Latch-Matic system
  • Compartment lights come on when doors are unlocked via the Latch-Matic key fob and go off when doors are locked
  • Lights are timed to go out automatically after 10 minutes

    Benefit: Individually illuminated compartments improve visibility of contents.
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    Latch-Matic® system with audible alarm

  • Provides additional security protection and convenience
  • Guards all side compartments, in addition to cargo area (small drop down doors are not Latch-Matic or alarm equipped)
  • Simultaneously locks the side compartments at the touch of a button
  • Operates within 25 ft radius of body
  • No rods, no handles, or protrusions of any kind
  • Two high quality key chain transmitters
  • A high-performance receiver/control box with auxiliary cab lock connections, fully protected wire harness, and automotive-rated linear actuators
  • Easy to program: can learn up to four different key chain transmitters
  • All electronic actuators are hidden within the door panels, making for a clean looking system that doesn't intrude into cargo space, while providing maximum protection for the Latch-Matic components
  • All Latch-Matic components have been thoroughly tested to be reliable throughout the life of the body
  • Individual compartment doors can still be locked or unlocked with the standard service body locks
  • Backed by a three-year limited warranty on parts and service

    Read more about Reading’s wireless Latch-Matic® system.

    Benefit: Convenient locking and unlocking of compartments doors at the touch of a button.
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    Powder Coat Painting

  • Polyester powder adheres to every surface
  • Smooth and durable white finish
  • Exhibits high degrees of resistance to salt spray, corrosion, humidity, and scratching.

    Read more about Reading’s exclusive powder coat painting.
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    Smooth Tapered Sides

  • Provides a clean surface for owner-applied graphics
  • Factory installed stripes and graphics
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    Drop Down Access Doors

  • (1) per side at rear of body
  • Stores 10" lengths of pipe or conduit
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    Interior Features

  • Powder coated
  • Full length shelves
  • Steel cab access door
  • Rear windows protected with steel screens inside compartment area
  • (1) Grab handle
  • (2) Overhead dome lights with switch at rear

    Benefit: Provides interior with bright finish, organization, and easy access to cargo area.  The dome light illuminates the cargo area, making it easier to work in at any time of day.
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    Pooched Rear Bumper

  • Powder coated black
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    NITROGEN STRUT DOOR HOLDERS

  • On all vertical compartment doors and rear cargo doors
  • Equipped with internal dampeners
  • Holds vertical doors open at 90°

    Benefit: Doors are held open to aid loading and unloading.
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    Recessed Material Hook

  • Located in front vertical compartment
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    THICKER, HEAVIER, DOUBLE-PANELED DOORS

  • 3/8" thicker than industry standard
  • Internal reinforcement with full length steel hat section
  • Thick 18 gauge steel outer door skin
  • Doors are double paneled

    Benefit: A stronger, more secure door.
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    Stainless Steel Lock Paddles

  • These lock paddles combine functionality with style

    Benefit: High resistance to rust in a heavy-use area and an attractive appearance.
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    EXCLUSIVE DUAL PRO® SEAL SYSTEM

  • Dual line of defense against weather and the elements:
    1. Automotive quality bubble type seal
    2. Mechanical seal provides secondary defense
  • The design increases clear door openings in every compartment of the body
  • Patented design

    Benefit: The most complete weather protection available in the industry, and improved access to compartments.  It also eliminates metal-to-metal contact and paint deterioration due to opening and closing the compartment doors.
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    Improved Rotary Locks

  • Enhanced design for ease of door closure
  • Double bitted high quality lock cylinder
  • O-ring seal prevents water intrusion
  • Adjustable striker pins

    Benefit: Superior security, corrosion resistance, water-tight design, and ease of door closure.
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    ALUMA-FILL®

  • Aluminum gas fill box

    Benefit: Accidental nicks and scratches are common in the fuel fill area, which can result in rust.  Aluma-Fill® withstands this abuse and has an attractive appearance as well.
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    Die-formed Seamless Wheelhouse Panels

  • Die-formed seamless wheelhouse panels eliminate water buildup

    Benefit: Prevention of water buildup helps stop rust before it can start.
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    Rugged Understructure

  • Fully unitized welding, with U-beam girders braced and reinforced at all critical stress points
  • Understructure is acrylic E-coat primed, then coated with a tough oil-based undercoating that meets all environmental regulations

    Benefit: A tough, rigid understructure, fully protected against rust and corrosion.
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    A-60 Galvannealed Steel Construction

    Reading service bodies feature two-sided zinc coated A-60 galvannealed steel construction.
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    Acrylic E-Coat Priming

    Steel bodies enter a 12-state process which thoroughly cleans, rinses, and finally primes the steel by electrically fusing the primer to the steel. This process provides complete coverage to the body, even in the most hidden or recessed areas.

    Benefit: Combining A-60 galvannealed steel with Acrylic E-coat priming provides the best and most comprehensive protection against rust and corrosion available in the industry.
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    6 Year Warranty

    Reading Service Bodies are so tough they are backed by a 6-year limited warranty.
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