Upfitting with Ewald
Trusted Professionals
We can work with your existing vendors, or our team can select vendors from our nationwide network of trusted partners.
Cost Savings
We pass on any discounts, rebates, or incentives offered by the manufacturer to cost-effectively customize your vehicles.
Turnkey Vehicle Delivery
We make it easy to acquire and upfit your vehicles. They will be upfitted as you specified upon arrival, delivered on time and ready to work – without the hassles of managing multiple vendors and an entire fleet of cars, trucks, and vans.
A Range of Upfitting Options
Ladder Racks
Bin Packages
Pick-Up Truck Bed Caps
Built-In Tool Boxes
Vehicle Wraps
Shelving
Spray-In Bedliner
Trailer Hitches
Frequently Asked Vehicle Questions
What is upfitting?
What is upfitting?
Upfitting is the process of customizing an existing vehicle with additional equipment or modifications that enable it to more efficiently serve a specialized function in the field.
Which vehicles can be upfitted?
Which vehicles can be upfitted?
Most vans, trucks, SUVs, and some sedans can be upfitted depending on your operational needs and intended use.
Can I upfit a fleet vehicle to my specific needs?
Can I upfit a fleet vehicle to my specific needs?
Yes. Vehicle upfitting is fully customizable by client. Our fleet management team takes a consultative approach—partnering with expert upfitters to identify safe, cost-effective, and purpose-built solutions to meet your unique requirements.
Does upfitting affect vehicle warranties?
Does upfitting affect vehicle warranties?
It can if done improperly. We work exclusively with reputable upfitters who follow manufacturer guidelines to protect original warranties. In addition, most upfitters provide their own warranties on installed equipment for added peace of mind.
Which industries typically upfit their vehicles?
Which industries typically upfit their vehicles?
Upfitting is common across many industries, including plumbing, HVAC, electrical, construction, engineering, delivery, and medical/ADA services.
How does the cost of upfitting tie into a fleet management program?
How does the cost of upfitting tie into a fleet management program?
Upfitting costs are typically incorporated into the total lease cost of each vehicle—making it an affordable, scalable way to customize your fleet.
What is the ROI of upfitting?
What is the ROI of upfitting?
Upfitting delivers a measurable return through faster job completion, improved organization and safety of equipment, and a more professional, branded appearance.
Does the upfitting get removed when the vehicle is turned in?
Does the upfitting get removed when the vehicle is turned in?
No. In fact, an upfitting package often increases the vehicle’s resale value. Most upfitting components are designed for a specific make and model year, making them non-transferable between vehicles.
What Our Clients Say
“Upfitting through Ewald ensures that when we receive our field trucks, they are ready to go on day 1. We save time and money by having the trucks upfitted before delivery. I appreciate their expertise on all items related to add-ons. Issues with the add-ons are few and far between, and if we do have any issues with the add-ons, Ewald is right there to get us a resolution. I strongly recommend leasing and upfitting fleet vehicles through Ewald.”
– Equipment Manager, Engineering & Consulting Services
“As a long-term business partner of Ewald Fleet Solutions, we have never had any doubt that the light bar and graphic installations on our fleet vehicles would be of the highest quality—efficiently and professionally executed. Their work provides us with polished exposure and accurately represents our firm as the professional consulting organization we are. The Ewald team members are professional, courteous, sincere, and genuinely down to earth. As our business continues to grow, we look forward to further strengthening our relationship with the Ewald team.”
– Team Coordinator, Construction Engineering Services