yea i have supports, and no i cant make it off of the van cause its not my van, but i would, also you cant take the van to the front of the handrail and 5 feet is enough speed, 8's way to big, and it is pretty portable if you think about it, take the rectangle supports all at one and slide it in a van, then add the drop in part, you would only be able to fit 2 people in the van. also there will be a wood ladder goin up the back so it wont be to hard to get up.