Posts by Fluxar Studios
Low Profile Surveyor’s Body
When Nathan with Lonnie A. Cross Land Leveling & Surveying came to us, he needed a truck body that could be flexible for all his different needs. “I use it for surveying, repairs, errands, inspections… pretty much everything,” said Nathan. This 8’ Low Profile Douglass Service body was built to fit his needs, finished off…
Read MoreWorld Ag Expo 2014
February 11-13, Douglass Truck Bodies will be celebrating our 18th year at the World Ag Expo in Tulare, California. Stop by and say hello to our sales manager Danny, we are located at Space T53 just north of building C.
Read MoreAir Systems Part 1: Engine Driven Compressors
Designing the right onboard air solution system for your work truck can seem overwhelming at times. From air delivery needs for your specific tools, to space requirements, to cost, there are a lot of factors that go into picking the perfect compressor for you. Luckily, Viable options available for on-board air systems have advanced tremendously in the last decade, and Douglass Truck Bodies has worked hard to maintain a wide selection of options to make sure we can build an air system that fits YOUR needs.
Read MoreAir Systems Part 2: Hydraulic Compressors
In a service body that already has a hydraulic pump, such as to power a hydraulic crane or aerial lift, Hydraulically Driven Air Compressors are a great option. Hydraulic air compressors offer a high cfm air solution tied directly to your underhood or PTO-driven hydraulic pump, eliminating the need for an additional compressor engine to…
Read MoreCrane Body with Air & Arc 250 All-in-One Welder/Compressor/Generator
Featured at the 2013 World Ag Expo, this custom Douglass Crane Body includes and a Vanair Air & Arc 250 all-in-one welder/compressor/generator unit and a 3203PRX with the NexStar fully-proportional wireless control system. One is currently available in Bakersfield, mounted on a Dodge 5500. The crane body was built 11′ long with a rear work…
Read MoreSafer Cranes through NexStar by Auto Crane
When it comes to operating cranes, safety is everybody’s first priority. With that in mind, Autocrane has developed the new NexStar series of proportional crane remotes, designed to give operators more precise control of their crane as well as warn them if the level of their truck or the status of their crane is unsafe.…
Read MoreLocksmith Truck Circa 1958
Since inception Douglass Truck Bodies has epitomized the motto “Built to Fit Your Needs.” A prime example of this is the 1957 Chevy with a custom Douglass Truck Body built for Snider’s Cyclery. Pictured is Lloyd Snider, second generation proprietor. The body was built encompassing the daily needs of the shop, included are special hooks…
Read MoreSeeing the Country in a Douglass Camper Body
The biggest challenge serving RV’er faces is storage space. Finding room for all the necessary supplies to make a cross country trip is a common problem, let alone finding space for the tools you’ll need to address an emergency. The core problem is all the wasted space in a conventional truck mounted camper setup; the small space that is available once your camper is mounted is awkward and for the most part unreachable. The Douglass Camper Body is custom designed to be a solution to this problem, designed to utilize the storage area typically wasted in a standard camper/pickup setup.
Read MoreService Body Cargo Protection by Rollcover
Protecting the equipment you keep in the cargo area of your service body is an important concern. Whether at night in hotel parking lots while traveling, or while working on construction sites in high theft areas; your tools are expensive, and downtime from loss is even more expensive. Douglass Truck Bodies offers a great solution to these concerns while maintaining durability, space, and overall protection: the Rollcover brand utility bed cover.
Read MoreUnderground Leak Repair Unit
How many trucks does it take to fix an underground water pipe leak? You’ll need to call someone out to jackhammer through the pavement and dig his way down there. Once the hole is dug, you’ll need a pumper to drain the excess water. You’ll need a plumber to perform the repair itself. And then…
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