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HVAC❄🔥 Service Van Tour🚐 (Ford Transit 250)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ต.ค. 2018
- Join me as I give a thorough van tour and walk-through of my new 2018 Ford Transit 250, which will be used primarily for HVAC service work. I detail the ways I optimized space, organize and customize the vehicle to work for me and suit my needs.
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I've been in the commercial/industrial/institutional hvacr service business for over 40 years and never seen a vehicle so well thought out and equipped as yours. Great job!
Just started doing industrial hvac work. Not a big fan of it. We do mostly industrial metal forging places. it's hot noisy and very dirty. Can never get my tools clean. After one service call I look like I just spent a day in a coal mine.
@@johnd4348would you recommend commercial hvac, thinking about starting an apprenticeship
I had about 8 different service trucks over my career. I always liked vans vs. service body trucks. You have to be very disciplined to keep them organized when you’re busy. Always return everything, especially tools to their proper place. And try to unload all of the junk parts from jobs daily. Otherwise it turns into a mess very quickly.
This is quite literally the best service van I've ever seen. So organized and clean. Makes me wanna do some renovations to mine!
Now that is how a service truck should be set up. 30 plus years and only 2 times in all these years have i had a truck that even comes close.... I am totally impressed. thank you for the perfect example. PERFECT AC&R SERVICE TRUCK....... My buddies plumbing truck is set up like this...... Great Job....
Oh yeah this video deff getting added to the van organizing playlist.
You just convinced me into getting that floor drawer.
I was hoping you’d show how you stored your refrigerant tanks.
Your van is a reflection of you. It shows us that you are a professional, prepared, knowledgeable and organized. This will save you time, impress your customers/boss, as well as earn their trust. The little effort to stay organized will pay off in a big way at the end of the day.
You’ve done a great job with your van! Plus, the video was great as well!
So organized... Takes for ever to find for what I'm looking for in mine. Yet again it's kinda nice . Having it messy your never know what you'll find !!!
lolo c
Haha so damn true!!!
I had before a little ford transit and it blew the transmission. I bought me in emergency a Toyota 2003 sienna 6 cilinders , I removed the seats , made some wooden shelfs and everything so far fits inside the van. My insurance also drop and this is a great reliable service van. So far it takes me everywhere. I love my sienna now
Extremely impressed with how well you've utilized the available space! Definitely gives me an idea on what I need to stock up on, and how to make it all flow!
And don't worry about the comments of you having to much time to keep the Van organized! I know from experience that this makes work faster!! I beat any on my shop per repair time! No wasting time looking for a tool or part! I know where everything is!! Congratulations!!
Keeping a service vehicle clean is also a way a customer can view your company. Our company emphasizes on clean vehicles so I understand where AK HVAC coming from. Very nice!!
Sweet set up! No matter how hard I try to keep mine organized, at the end of the week, my floor is covered and have to empty it out and start over on the weekend. Some great ideas for organization! Thanks for the video!
That's a monster load of tools. I do residential AC service as a hobby, mostly for friends, family, friends of friends, etc. and aside from my torch, pump and recovery tanks, its RARE that I'll need much more than a tool bag and a set of gauges to repair over 90% of every job I've done.
Steve Roginski yes, but it’s my livelihood, not a hobby so I need to be able to repair 100% of my jobs, not 90%. That pesky 10% is where you get outside of just the tool pouch and torches. Thanks for watching!
You'll never need any of that....except for that one time.
My old adage: No matter what you have, you won't have what you need!
@@kennethdandurand3472 so true
You can say that again haha
The day after I remove it from the van.
I did service on manufactured homes(mobile Homes for 25 years and I always kept more than one of everything and I cannot stand a dirty or cluttered truck. I had a box van but carried drywall panels and just about anything needed to repair or replace parts that normally broke. I always knew where every tool or part was at hen I was done it went right back in its place. I always joked if I don't have it you don't need it. Great set up and clean looking truck. Another thing people pay attention to your truck and usually will want you back if your truck looks organized.
A lot of YORK stickers. I use to work for YORK here in Sweden. That later became Johnson Controls. Johnson where closed in 2013 and sold in smaller units. Didn’t like Johnson but i loved working for YORK. Still working with HVAC in Sweden. Nice truck you have. I have a Ford 350 mid roof from 2016. Really nice to drive
That’s what I call a mans work truck with everything that you will have when needed. I would call your HVAC van no job too little or too big. I really enjoy your video. Thank you, Ray ⚙️
Ive been a tech for 20 years, never have i obsesed over my vehicle like this 😂 you must have zero personal time. Especially doing videos of it all. Good on you.
The other day I picked up the inclinated shelves of the side door idea and today you have iluminated me with that vertical bracket for the large pipe wrenches. Not at all a long video, love it. Definitely you are a two is one, one is none man.
Juan Todolí awesome, thanks so much for watching!
I wanna be like this guy when I grow up!
good looking truck. Didn't notice a fire extinguisher. Just added a small one to may van today. You never know... Thanks for sharing .
Yessir, behind the driver seat. Thanks for watching!
Awesome. I thought I had my van ready until I saw this. Far out my good sir. Enjoying your channel.
Great organization. Just a friendly FYI, the Transit 250 had a massive recall campaign to replace the flexible driveshaft coupling. Our University of Iowa fleet had 12 of these that had to go in to the dealership for preventative replacement. Ask your dealer if your new model is effected or may be effected. I'd hate to see you have downtime for something that can be prevented.
I can’t believe that your company doesn’t give a high top transit
It changed my life
You are a valuable tech and expert in your field
You should demand one
I've driven both a 2011 Chevy Express van and a 2015 Ford Transit 250. Both were great for different reasons. The Chevy was like a smooth floaty Caddilac and with a big smooth V8, and the Ford Transit was more like a sports car with its loud (ish) temperamental V6 and sharp handling. Both were a joy to drive. The biggest advantage the Ford has over the Chevy, was much more space (I could actually walk inside without ducking) due to the more modern unibody design.
Great Video! I used it as a teaching tool for my HVAC students at Richmond Community College in Laurinburg NC. Thank You.
I am a C10 Contractor , my respect for your Set up work Van system.
Super Professional job.
I love your obsession with the little details they really make a huge difference! you have created a increible "Set Up" !!!
That is an amazing setup! Congratulations on building such a well organized service truck. Thank you for sharing it!
Dude you are one organized Tech/Person My hats off to you Few things I will say is I did not see any fan motors or more parts you have more tools than parts in truck stock and all your tools are to new and have not been used but I got to give it to you your van is awesome!
Nice and clean, if you use it put back in the same place just don’t toss it in and then looking for it later .. looks very professional
"Fits like a dream" love it
I have the transit 150 version of your van. I have the double set of drawers but I don't have the stand up cabinet as I am not an HVAC tech. I removed the rack with the parts bins as I don't really have a need for that so I put a mini fridge and plugged it into my inverter. I do a lot of in town and a lot of out town calls so its nice to have better food with me that won't spoil. I was guilty of too many fast food outlets. I really appreciate the tour, interesting to see the same van with different tools and parts.
Its very cool just needs a coffee machine and small kitchen, loo and shower. Love it
I know you will no longer see this comment, but I had to make it. You are an inspiration to me on how a van should be set up. I am just starting out in the industry and I have not seen anyone's van look so neat so far. Great job and it looks very READY-TO-GO!
Your son loves you, he came buy and didnt care about anything but you. His eyes focused on dad😁
In my 46 years of doing this, I've never had so much on one van or truck. I do have though, what I call my life support system- a high cfm fan that helps me through the summer heat.
I enjoyed servicing commercial like hospitals, college/Universities, Malls, Stores and such, but I really don't miss it now that I'm older (65). I just do residential- easy stuff.
The only way to keep your van organized is to put everything back where it belongs once u finish each job but since most tech just want to rush to the next job and don’t want to waste a few minurtes
That is a very nice set up!! I love to see someone organized! I am automotive mechanic and keep all my tools organized, it has proved that makes me more profitable!!
3:15
I totally agree
I keep my torch set all the way at the back as well
I know guys that leave it right behind the driver seat
I definitely don’t want that thing anywhere near me if anything was to happen
Recently got into HVAC, and I love it. Appreciate your uploads man!
I think we all agree that anybody from any trade would love to have this level of organization in their van and or truck and trailer.
Hello friend, I am a technician from Spain and I have been amazed with your van, you are an excellently organized technician, I congratulate you for this, and I thank you for sharing your good ideas and that tour of your work tools, thank you for this beautiful video and I wish you much success in your life. Best regards.
Badass I wish my transit was half this way
That Van is a Wet Dream! Beyond Organized. I'd enjoy working out of anything similar.
Finally someone else who named their kid Jackson!
I worked my 1st week today thanks so much for your videos and at school I just did brazing with copper pipe love your videos it has helped me a lot thank you so much
I love brazing. Youd be surprised how many guys don't know how to or they just simply don't want too
@@SalvadorHVAC man im finished with first semester of hvac school and i love brazing dont see how people would dislike it
Beautiful setup man! I myself just converted from my Milwaukee M12 fuel to the M18 fuel as i'm an install guy now where as before i did everything so i ended up opting for the M18 stuff as it's much better for new construction cut ins and heavier duty stuff. Really love them so far! Love the setup though! I always love to see techs who take great pride in their vans and keeping things neat. That goes a long way. I see too many guys just throwing stuff on shelves randomly. I give ya huge props! Love the creativity too! Utilizing PVC fittings and custom making your own floor boards. Very well done! Be safe out there!
The unistrut for the pipe wrenches was a absolutely smart bro I use it for my van
Very neat clean and squared away van. You did an awesome job, you did it right and you keep it extremely neat and organized. Van will definitely pass a Marine Corps inspection. Well done.
I’m an hvac student and this is my goal to achieve one day ✊🏽 salute to you my guy
You don't need half this stuff.
@@DW-vl2wi You should have it. When you're working in the skilled trades there is no such thing as overkill. I'm working out of a 26 foot box truck. It's basically a hardware store on wheels.
I loved very organized,
When you get busy if you’re, you will be cleaning one a week- special if you not have a emergency calls in sunday, otherwise a will stay for next weekend.
Only happens in the south, a will be impossible in the NE.
My question for you .
How you will do if you have to do replacement. where you will put the units is not a enough space left.
Or got it delivery to location.
Not in the NE baby.when you have 20 to 25 calls a day , it’s crazy 😬.
Looking at the rest of tge video , got it , you do only service calls , not replacement.
Good job , in that case a work perfect . 👍👍👍
impressive truck layout and tool collection. this field you need lots of different tools which are expensive. I still need more tools myself
This is the real " The A Team" van.👍🏻
Love the sliding side door. I don't understand how this isn't the go to for service industry.
Hey thanks for the reality check as to how disorganized my 250 is. Thanks for sharing this and the ideas, that’s a can to be proud of for sure 🇺🇸👍🏻
Dude! I've been on my tools for 30 yrs and have worked out of some decently set up vans but I have NEVER seen a van set up as good as this. I hope that thing is making you or your company some money because that thing is a rolling supply house. Like someone else asked, I'd like to hear your response to how often you clean and reorganize. When I was on the road doing commercial stuff, I tried to clean and reorganize my van every Friday or Saturday. By the following Wed, it looked like the van had been rolled a few times. Awesome video and that is a sweet ride. Stay safe!
Best HVAC tech van I’ve ever seen.
This van with such tools costs more than 100k that's for sure. Great 👍🏻
Most probably! But I'm sure this guy makes something around 300k a year:)
Very nice. And the beard is the cherry on top. Good video
Thank you. Love your solution for old razor blades.
It is an excellent workshop
Truck looks top notch dude. Not sure if you actually run calls in this beast, or just shill out of it on TH-cam. Honestly, I wish my truck was stocked and organized like this.
Very cool bud, started building storage bins out of plywood after watching this video. Another idea I use alot is a combination of c-clamp, carabiner and fabric strap. Store hoses, ropes and cords this way. It's all about using every inch of available space. Nice job.
Thats very organized and neat because he just finished setting it up...i wonder if it looks that clean after a long day of work
Love it, great organization! Thanks for the tour.
The End....just messing with you! 😂🤣😂🤣 Nice van and setup. 👍 Can’t wait to get my new Transit 250 and start getting it setup.
That’s a rad setup brother. No call you couldn’t tackle 💰
That's an awesome setup on your new rig. Very neat, organized, and professional. Thanks for sharing, and keep those videos coming.
I like and love Jackson yankis fan. Thankyou. I got more ideas to reorganize my HVAC van
Love the first aid kit, but I'd probably tuck that away. You don't need it much and that space could be used for something you always grab.
AK love your new van, i just got a ford transit 250 too, she is so fast🔥🔥🔥!
Great video, like the way you set up the pipe wrenches, really nice and neat!
I'm the kind of guy who like to see videos over and over again to catch all details, and this episode it will be no doubt, one of them.
Thank you for taking the time to put all the edition together (i know how hard and tedious can be sometimes) and sharing with all the community, many of us may steal some of your great ideas 😁
Thank you for put some much proud in your "job-mobile" bro!
Hope i can finish my video-tour sometime this year 😂
See you in the next one hermano!
Didn't noticed, we post videos in the same afternoon lol !!! 👍👍
Thanks so much for watching it Alex! Can’t wait to see yours. Let’s talk soon about getting you on to talk with me and Zack on the shop talk podcast soon. Would you be up for that?
@@AKHVAC we can talk someday! 👊
I'd like to know how you keep your van clean. I can hardly see the floor of mine. When I open a door I fear for my life and keep 911 on standby
John Johnson 🤣
lol
lol
I cleared my van out the other day, everything is in shelfs, boxes, other big boxes; screwed to the floor and shelfs, it's now like Walmart where I can just walk down the aisle and help myself to materials.
truefalse best feeling ever. I try to clean mine out every Friday.
🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 mine is the apocalypse and avalanche comes on top of me I'm glad I survived all if that!!
Well damn. Quite impressive. 👌🏼
I call mine organized chaos. Yeah.. that rationale allows me to sleep.
Vans are the only way to go, seems most of the HVAC guys are all driving canopied utes in Australia. So impractical and frustrating to work out of. Nice work truck mate.
Well equipped van I went to a fl80 Freightliner 18 years ago parts on the inside of the service body and tools on the outside compartments you'd have to pull teeth to take it away. I run ton trucks before that and all I did was fix trucks. The wall mount ac I used to work on about 250 comunication sites I seen everything under the sun for junk in the way for servicing them. If there's a will there's a way to get components replaced.
Dude are you preparing for an hvac apocalypse?
Redundancy tools on the truck drive me nutz
A very wise trainer used to tell me all the time. "Better to have it and not need it, than to need it and not have it" I bet there's a lot of envy looking a this setup. No need to be a hater. 😎
@@pipeking23 two is one, one is none. The way I always look at life at least. To each their own though, thanks for watching!
Pipe King, I take it you don't work a service job. When your livlihood depends on you getting the job done you carry everything you need to get the job done, including spare tools. What do you think is going to happen if your halfway through a job and your drill motor breaks? You think you will have time to run back to the shop and get a new one? Likewise, what do you think will happen if you don't have the parts you need - especially on a "routine" job? Redundancy is key and only a fool would share your attitude.
Preparedness. The goal here is to have everything he needs to visit any given job site once per dispatch.
One and DONE is the ideal here.
In order to achieve this, redundancy is key. Sure, one could ideally get the job completed with one of everything required. But everything has a failure rate, and redundancy prevents such inevitable failures and defects of tools and new parts from biting you in the arse.
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So well thought of makes my OCD levels sky rocket
It is a great video thanks for the great information and well delivered. This is exactly what I was looking for.
I admire you guys all i can do is just watch how well prepare you guys are i hope one day i get to have all does tools.
Interesting, I also put Franks Red Hot on my truck. Ive been told you can put that shit on anything.
you sir, deserve my like.
Man I’m getting into HVAC and I see all of theses tools and it just blows my mind. Idk how imma get all the stuff I need😂
Hey man , very cool....I've been tinknocking for 20 yrs....huge investment tooling up service van....I'm running a 2015 Transit 250.....very good truck....over the road to new construction commercial job sites....
A real hardware store on wheels !!! I want it!!! thanks for sharing this video Bro. Greetings from Cabo San Lucas, BCS, México
Daaaaaamn AK, now put a GPS , its a big inversiion.
Nice setup.
Greetings fron Mexico.
Your truck is so sick! Love it.
Very nice setup !!!
Damn that’s amazing. You really enjoy what you do. I hope one day I will be have a van Like that. Thanks for share
Wow brother you have a nice van bro alot of tools and spare I love that
You got it going on great job I was a hvac man for 20 years I always keep a well stocked van
Bro so inspirational to be the best techs we can be. Awesome man
Beuatiful MAN. Keep going and thank you.
Hi, I'm a HVAC engineer from Engand UK.
I've used Transits for years best van/ trucks. Love your setup, much like mine, one thing I missed your fire extinguisher, over here you have carry one by law if you carry flammable materials. Great Video looking forward to the next one.
I actually have two! One in the cab, and the other is tucked between the wall and my torch kit. Thanks for watching friend!👍
Well actually the Fire. Extinguisher must be close to you so I keep my behind my driver sit and one on the back of the van
Wow~ You got just about my whole garage in your van. Kinda like my grandson and his windshield van. BTW, wrapping your truck would be awesome as well.
Those are some nice looking QwikCheck you got in there at 4:12
Very clean van, difficult to achieve.
But then I realized there are no parts to make repairs on board! That's why! Lol
No motors, no boiler anything really, no fuel oil components, no refrigeration controls, no furnace components, no txvs, only two refrigerants with one recovery tank I think?
I've thought about putting vinyl flooring in the middle"pathway". Would clean easily and look good too
I am so happy I got the mid roof transit
Great video. Love seeing guys who take pride in their work!
You gave me an idea how to set up mine in the future thanks!