Changan 3.6cbm Mini Refrigerated Van for Corner Stores

FRP insulated box with XPS panels and imported refrigeration unit, keeping -15 C to +8 C for meat, fruit, vaccine and frozen goods cold-chain distribution.

Key Upfit Features

• Body Type: Changan micro-van refrigerated van — factory-integrated insulated liner
• Box Volume: 3.6 m3 cold compartment
• Insulation: PUR foam 60-80 mm liner, thermal-break floor rail

Why a 3.6 cbm Reefer Van Fits Corner-Store Routes

Last-mile cold chain for a corner store is not a long-haul problem; it is a many-stop problem. The Changan micro-van body carries 3.6 m3 of chilled cargo behind a 60-80 mm PUR liner, enough for a day of meat, dairy, fruit and frozen stock without a truck that cannot fit a narrow side street. The thermal-break floor rail and insulated liner doors reduce heat gain every time the rear barn or side sliding door opens.

The refrigeration unit can be roof-mounted or under-bench, with electric and direct-drive dual mode: direct drive holds temperature while the engine runs, and the shore plug keeps the box cold during engine-off loading or overnight parking. A digital thermostat and temperature recorder give the store a printable cold-chain record, and the door-open alarm catches a lid left ajar before a whole load is lost. The standard range is -5 to +8 C, with a -15 C option for frozen lines.

Plan the body around the route, not the brochure. Tell us the number of drops, the longest door-open time and whether the van returns to the same depot each night; these three answers decide whether you need the -15 C option, extra battery isolation or shelving that keeps cases off the floor. The anti-slip aluminum floor drains to the rear, so washdown water leaves the box instead of pooling under pallets. Export documents and a two-year warranty are included.

Before You Order

• Match the 3.6 m3 box to your tallest pallet or crate; the side sliding door is the faster loading path on narrow streets.
• Choose roof or under-bench unit by parking height and service access, not by price alone.
• Ask for the temperature-recorder format your health inspector accepts.
• Confirm whether the van will use the shore plug at the depot; a dedicated battery isolator protects cold-hold time.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long can the box hold temperature with the engine off?
It depends on ambient temperature, load and how often doors open. The shore plug and dedicated battery isolator are specified for engine-off holding; tell us your typical stop time and we will size the cold-hold package.

Can it carry frozen goods at -15 C?
Yes, the -15 C option is available. It reduces duty-cycle margin, so order it only if frozen product is a regular part of the route.

Is it suitable for vaccine delivery?
The digital thermostat and recorder support a documented cold chain, but vaccine work usually needs a validated logger and backup power. Specify the temperature range and documentation standard before ordering.