//Mobile Command and Negotiation Vans

Compact Mobile Command Vans

Mobile command van with the door open. Side awning is lit underneath.

Deploy a compact and flexible Mobile Command Vehicle to establish rapid control of critical incidents.

Mobile Command Vans for multi-purpose command, control, and communication in the field.

  • Ford Transit Medium Roof 148" or similar.

  • 2 passengers.

  • 3 Interior Workstations

  • External Command & Briefing Station

  • Plenty of space and power for computers and communications equipment.

Mobile command van from the front

Ready for Rapid Deployment

  • Compact and efficient van platform.

  • 30amp shore power for easy charging.

  • Able to be deployed by a single operator.

  • Ready to operate on arrival.

Self-Sufficient Power System

  • 335w rooftop solar panel.

  • 600ah of LiFePo battery storage.

  • Ready to run lights, electronics, heating, and air conditioning.

  • No generator needed.

Fast, Tough, and Easy.

  • Custom-fabricated aluminum desk.

  • 1/2" plywood wall panels, fully carpeted.

  • Heavy-duty composite floor.

  • Simple, easy-to-reach controls.

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Get a comprehensive overview of our Compact Mobile Command Van build in an portable, offline-friendly format.

Rear doors of the mobile command van open to reveal a TV usable as a rear command station.
Black plastic latch on the aluminum power system compartment at the rear of the vehicle.
Interior workstations in the mobile command van.
Side veiw of the mobile command van with the door open. The underside of the awning is lighted.

Mobile Command. No Matter What.

Power Anytime and Anywhere.

Deploy a self-sufficient mobile command post without a generator or external power supply. 600ah of battery forms the core of the system, with 50amp DC-to-DC charger provide 12v charging to the batteries while in-use or stationary. Running the vehicle engine will easily maintain or charge the battery supply. A 335w rooftop solar panel offers additional charge, and keeps the battery fully charged when not in use.

The power system includes a 3000w inverter/charger to run computers and send power to 30+ outlets (120v, USB-A, and USB-C). We work primarily with marine-grade electrical components and wiring. All wire is properly gauged and labelled, and installed in an organized and accessible manner for easier maintenance and repair.

Built for your Mission and your Budget.

We've taken a comfortable and compact mobile command center down to a rock solid foundation with this configuration. It's a straightforward setup that covers the basics, with space to upgrade as operations demand and budget allows, either in the initial build or later retrofitting. Weight, cost, and complexity stay low compared to larger mobile command vehicles, allowing us to pass the savings and flexibility on to your agency.

We can do as much or as little as you need us to do, in order to deliver a vehicle that closely matches your operational needs.

Ready to Retrofit.

The interior walls are covered by carpeted 1/2” plywood panels, which provide an easy mounting surface for adding in additional components and equipment when you need it. Lighting and main wire trunks are run behind removable covers, to increase ease of future maintenance and upgrades. Networking wire is run via wire chases beneath the desktop to be easily accessible for any system changes.

And we're here to provide ongoing service, repair, and install support for mobile command vehicles, to make refinements based on use in the field, update or upgrade onboard systems, and extend the operational lifespan of the vehicle.

The idea is to make something that's hard to break — and easy to fix.

Multi-purpose Command Stations

External Command Station

External command station behind the rear doors, with a large monitor, overhead lighting, and easy connectivity for conducting smooth and efficient briefings and debriefings while tracking the mission as it develops. Open the doors, turn on the monitor, connect via HDMI or wirelessly, and you're ready to take command. It's that simple.

  • 65” Monitor

  • Access to vehicle power systems

  • Space for communications equipment.

  • Overhead LED lighting

  • Rear-mounted scene lights

  • 120v Outlets (x3)

  • USB-A Outlets (x2)

  • USB-C Outlets (x2)

  • Plus two 120v outlets on each side of the van. (4 total.)

  • OPTION: Whiteboard panels on doors.

Internal Command Stations

Three seats at a desk, plus the passenger seat swivels to a rear-facing position. An aluminum countertop provides a solid, durable work surface, with plenty of room underneath to install network components. Monitors and whiteboards help track, manage, and communicate essential information. And the desk comes with plenty of outlets for powering up electronic equipment from the substantial, solar-charged onboard power supply.

  • 32" Monitors (x2-3)

  • 2 Wall-mounted magnetic whiteboards

  • 120v Outlets (x9)

  • USB-A Outlets (x6)

  • USB-C Outlets (x6)

  • Power strip beneath desk

    • 120v outlets (x8)

    • USB-A Outlets (x4)

Computers, Communications, and Network Equipment as needed.

Specific computers, communications, and network equipment are not listed here, because of the significant variation between the needs of different organizations, and the sheer variety of electronic equipment available. We’re ready and able to work with a wide range of equipment and components to get your vehicle set up just the way you need it. Please feel free to reach out to discuss details and specific needs.

Here’s some possibilities.

  • Wired and wireless network

  • Mobile radio equipment and antennas

  • Wall-mounted small form-factor computers and server

  • Separate internal and guest networks

  • Starlink and Cradlepoint internet options

  • 360º camera and security systems

  • Internet-based cell network broadcasters

  • Handheld radio charging docks

  • External ethernet in/out ports

  • Commercial-grade VPN and firewall

  • Telescoping antenna masts

  • Drone storage, charging, and control

  • And more

All the flexibility you need to coordinate critical operations.

Side view of the internal command stations through the open doorway.

Multi-Purpose Workspace

  • Supports a four-person team inside, plus the rear command position.

  • Substantial storage for equipment and supplies.

  • Easily connect monitors to a variety of computer equipment via HDMI — or even wirelessly depending on the monitor/TV.

  • Highly maneuverable in urban environments, and can be built on an all-wheel-drive chassis and outfitted with rough-terrain-ready suspension, tires, and wheels for easier deployment in rural and backcountry areas.

Comfortable in Adverse Conditions

  • 1" to 4" of insulation in the walls and ceiling.

  • Carpeted wall panels provide acoustic insulation and dampening.

  • Roof-mounted DC air conditioner.

  • 13,650 BTU fuel-operated heater mounted inside the vehicle, works up to 18,000ft in temperatures as low as -46ºC (-50ºF).

  • Side-mounted powered awning.

  • Additional all-weather and off-road outfitting as needed for your jurisdiction.

Not quite what you’re looking for?

This is just one possible configuration. If you're looking for something different, don't hesitate to reach out. Let's talk about what we can do to meet the demands of the work you do.

Mobile Command Van Features

Power

  • Up to 1000ah LiFePo Battery

  • Victron Energy Orion XS 12/12-50A DC-to-DC Charger

  • Victron Energy SmartSolar MPPT 100/50 Solar Charge Controller

  • Victron Energy Battery Monitor BMV-712 SMART with Bluetooth Built-in

  • Victron Energy MultiPlus 12v 3000w 120v 50a inverter/charger

  • 335w Rich Solar roof-mounted solar panel

  • Victron Energy Cerbo GX Communication Center

  • Victron Energy GX Touch 50 Display Panel

  • 30amp stainless steel shore power input

  • External 120v outlets with weather covers and GFCI protection

  • Thermostatically actuated 12v computer fan maintains ventilation in the power compartment

  • Marine-grade electrical components and wiring

Interior Command Station

  • Aluminum desk (seats 3)

  • 32" Monitors

  • Each monitor can be connected to a compact wall-mounted computer, wired and wirelessly networked to a central server if needed, or left to be used with a laptop via HDMI.

  • Outlets above desk

    • 120v (x9)

    • USB-A (x6)

    • USB-C (x6)

  • Magnetic whiteboard (x2)

  • Power strip below desk.

    • 120v Outlets (x8)

    • USB-A Outlets (x4)

Exterior Command Station

  • 65" monitor

  • Custom fabricated aluminum housing for electrical systems, with 12v and 110v breaker panel and access doors

  • Combination outlet

    • 120v (x3)

    • USB-A (x2)

    • USB-C (x2)

  • Overhead LED lighting

  • Main battery cutoff

Lighting

  • Exterior LED scene lighting (side and rear)

  • Interior overhead LED lights

  • Central lighting control panel

  • Awning has built-in LED strip light

  • All accessory lighting is run off house battery (will not drain starter battery)

  • Additional lighting as needed

Vehicle

  • Ford Transit Mid-Roof 148" Wheelbase Cargo Van (or similar)

  • Heavy-duty low-profile composite floor

  • Passenger seat swivel

  • 1" ceiling insulation

  • Up to 4” wall insulation

  • White or textured grey ceiling liner

  • Rear bulkhead (welded aluminum frame, fully insulated, covered with 1/2” plywood and carpeted surface)

  • Side wall panels (1/2” plywood with carpeted surface provides acoustic insulation and dampening)

  • Custom Aluminum roof-rack for mounting, solar panel, awning, and additional components.

Storage

  • Heavy-duty metal storage cabinet (plexiglass window, lockable) on the passenger side of the vehicle

  • Heavy-duty metal filing cabinet (below desk)

  • Small storage compartment below cabinet

Climate

  • Nomadic Cooling X2 Compact off-grid 12v DC Rooftop air conditioner

  • Eberspächer (Espar) Airtronic AM3 B4L Gasoline 12v fuel-operated heater

    • 4kW (13,650 BTU), operable up to 18,000ft in temperatures as low as -46ºC (-50ºF)

  • Nomadic Innovations A2 waterproof, legless 10’1” side-mounted powered awning w/ LED strip lighting

Options and Possibilities

  • Emergency lighting and PA systems

  • Suspension improvements

  • Whiteboards on rear doors

  • Driver seat swivel (desk would need to be reconfigured)

  • Even more battery storage. We can easily get the vehicle into the 1000+ amp hour range if needed

  • Custom aluminum fabrication — we make racks, brackets, boxes, panels, storage, desks, and more

  • Up to 800w solar (depending on roof configuration)

  • Roof-mounted starlink antenna

  • Antenna prep for radio, Cradlepoint, starlink, etc.

  • Additional interior monitors

  • L-Track and E-track

  • Computer, communication, office, and network equipment

  • Single-passenger belted jump seat instead of storage cabinet

  • Overhead cabinets (requires high roof van)

  • Rear storage loft (requires high roof van)

  • Rear storage box (requires extended van, longer wheelbase, or one fewer workstation)

  • Heavy-duty front and rear bumpers

  • Recovery winch with synthetic rope

  • Additional awning on driver side

  • Fog lights and light bars

  • A-Pillar spotlights

  • Portable DC refrigerator

  • Desktop coffee maker

Ready to get started?

Let us know how we can help, and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can. You can also reach us at info@nimblvehicles.com or by calling 530-507-0097.

//Mobile Command and Public Safety Vehicles

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Incident Command Van with a heavy-duty offroad bumper, and large light bar
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