Hardwear Q&A — Onsite Van Compliance, Customisation & Delivery

Question 1

What types of onsite vans does Hardwear manufacture?

Accepted Answer

Hardwear designs and manufactures mobile site offices, accommodation units, lunchrooms, mobile medical suites, emergency command centres, classrooms and custom-fit trailers — all built for tough Australian conditions.

Question 2

Are Hardwear vans Australian-made?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hardwear is proudly Australian-owned and every van is built in Pakenham, Victoria. Components include AL-KO chassis, Armstrong Flooring, Narva lighting systems and Askin Performance Panels.

Question 3

Can I customise my Hardwear van?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Standard models are available in 7.7m (HW7700) and 9.0m (HW9000) layouts. Hardwear also specialises in tailored builds to suit any requirement — whether that's office layout, accommodation fitout, storage, medical use or power requirements.

Question 4

Do you supply onsite vans for mining or remote projects?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hardwear vans are used in mining, civil and renewables projects across Australia. They are designed for remote deployment, off-grid solar capability and operation in harsh terrain.

Question 5

Where does Hardwear deliver onsite vans?

Accepted Answer

Hardwear delivers across all of Australia, including Victoria, NSW, Queensland, Western Australia, South Australia and the Northern Territory.

Question 6

Do Hardwear vans meet Australian compliance standards?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every Hardwear build meets Australian Design Rules (ADR — Road Vehicles Standards Act 2018) and AS3000/AS5033 for electrical and solar installations. Hardwear is ISO 9001 certified.

Question 7

Are Hardwear onsite vans solar-powered?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Every standard Hardwear van leaves the workshop with a fully integrated 48V solar package using Victron Energy systems. A 6kVA diesel generator is included as backup only — not as the primary power source.

Question 8

Do you work with hire companies?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Hardwear supplies purpose-built fleet vans for Australia's largest hire companies. Current hire partners include Coates and Kennards Hire.

Question 9

Are Hardwear vans built with sustainability in mind?

Accepted Answer

Yes. All standard vans include solar integration and off-grid capability, and Hardwear is a member of the Clean Energy Council.

Question 10

Can I see a spec sheet or floorplan before ordering?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Contact the Hardwear team at sales@hardwear.com.au or +61 3 9561 9555 to receive the relevant documents.

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