Building a Mobile Office 
Working on the road in a well-designed mobile workspace increases efficiency, productivity, and the ability to serve customers’ needs. Since you or your client will be spending a significant amount of time in the mobile office, it’s important to accurately determine needs before purchasing, because poor design can negatively affect productivity and health.
If you’re not sure where to begin the process of creating a mobile office, this checklist will help. It provides a step-by-step guide to help you to design the perfect mobile office for your unique needs.
If you’re not sure where to begin the process of creating a mobile office, this checklist will help. It provides a step-by-step guide to help you to design the perfect mobile office for your unique needs.
1. Determine Your Interior Space Requirements
There are many things to consider when figuring out how much space you’ll need in your mobile office. Do you need space for…?
☐ Equipment
☐ Product samples
☐ Hosting customers
☐ File space
☐ Co-worker
☐ Other
☐ Equipment
☐ Product samples
☐ Hosting customers
☐ File space
☐ Co-worker
☐ Other
2. Select the Right Vehicle for the Job
Do you…
☐ Work in rugged terrain or harsh winters a 4-wheel drive crew cab pickup truck
☐ Work in an urban area or use parking garages a small or mid-size van, 4-door sedan, or an SUV
☐ Have a large amount of equipment or work with customers in your mobile workspace a full-size van
3. Evaluate Your Mobile Office Equipment Requirements
Do you use a…
☐ Laptop
☐ Printer
☐ Scanner
☐ External Monitor
☐ Cell phone charger
☐ Docking station
☐ Specialized or testing equipment
☐ Paper shredder
☐ Other
☐ Laptop
☐ Printer
☐ Scanner
☐ External Monitor
☐ Cell phone charger
☐ Docking station
☐ Specialized or testing equipment
☐ Paper shredder
☐ Other
4. Assess Your Lighting Needs
Proper lighting and computer glare is often overlooked but it is critical to avoid eye strain. Working in a vehicle adds even more challenges.
Will you be working…
☐ On a computer
☐ In bright sunshine
☐ In the evening
☐ For extended periods of time
☐ With paperwork
☐ In bright sunshine
☐ In the evening
☐ For extended periods of time
☐ With paperwork
5. Determine Power Requirements
Other types of power equipment may be needed to accommodate your mobile office needs.
Based on the answers in 3 and 4, will you be using…?
☐ Power outlets
☐ USB Outlets
☐ AC/DC Power Inverter (needed for computer equipment)
☐ Auxiliary battery (needed for added electrical power)
☐ Other
☐ Power outlets
☐ USB Outlets
☐ AC/DC Power Inverter (needed for computer equipment)
☐ Auxiliary battery (needed for added electrical power)
☐ Other
6. Other Considerations
Safety, work conditions, and climate are also important to think about. Safety equipment, HVAC and insulation may be needed if you…
☐ Work in extreme hot or cold climates
☐ Work in a cargo van
☐ Idle your engine for extended periods of time
☐ Work in extreme hot or cold climates
☐ Work in a cargo van
☐ Idle your engine for extended periods of time
Now that you have a better understanding of your mobile office needs, contact us at 847.566.4949 or sales@gonomix.com. Our experts are ready to help make your mobile office design a reality!
