Editing Van (section)

===United States===
[[File:94-97RamVan.JPG|right|thumb|Full-size [[Dodge Ram Van|Dodge Ram van]] in the United States]]
[[File:2011 Toyota Sienna XLE -- 05-18-2011.jpg|right|thumb|[[Toyota Sienna]] minivan in the United States]]

In the United States, a ''van'' can also refer to a box-shaped trailer or [[semi-trailer]] used to carry goods. In this case, there is a differentiation between a "dry van", used to carry most goods, and a [[refrigeration|refrigerated]] van, or "reefer", used for cold goods. A railway [[Railroad car|car]] used to carry baggage is also called a "van".

A vehicle referred to in the US as a "[[full-size van]]" is usually a large, boxy vehicle that has a platform and powertrain similar to their [[light truck]] counterparts. These vans may be sold with the space behind the front seats empty for transporting goods (cargo van), furnished for passenger use by either the manufacturer (wagon), or another company for more personal comforts ([[conversion van]]). Full-size vans often have short hoods, with the engine placed under the passenger cabin.

A [[cutaway van chassis]] is a variation of the full-size van that was developed for use by [[second stage manufacturer]]s. Such a unit has a van front end and driver controls in a cab body that extends to a point behind the front seats, where the rest of the van body is cut off (leading to the terminology "cutaway"). From that point aft, only the chassis frame rails and running gear extend to the rear when the unit is shipped as an "incomplete vehicle". A second-stage manufacturer, commonly known as a bodybuilder, will complete the vehicle for uses such as [[recreational vehicle]]s, small [[school bus]]es, minibusses, type III [[ambulance]]s, and delivery trucks. A large proportion of cutaway van chassis are equipped with dual rear wheels. Second-stage manufacturers sometimes add third weight-bearing single wheel "tag axles" for their larger minibus models.

The term ''van'' in the US may also refer to a [[minivan]]. Minivans are usually distinguished by their smaller size and [[front wheel drive]] powertrain, although some are equipped with [[four-wheel drive]]. Minivans typically offer seven- or eight-passenger [[seating capacity]], and better fuel economy than full-sized vans, at the expense of power, cargo space, and towing capacity. Minivans are often equipped with sliding doors.