Van interior appears very complete. Common sense engineering and thorough. You can see many years of "fuss free" service just the way it's set up now. As for lodging. Two years ago, my initial thought of considering adding hotel/motel expenses frightened me. But back then, business was excellent. And my family encouraged me to "splurge". Plus they didn't like the thought of "grandpa" sleeping in a van at travel stops. So I complied with family wishes. Result? I was twice the man/driver after a hotel stay. More refreshed and rejuvenated. More like a "reset" between each delivery. Able to drive many more miles direct, more refreshed. Improved quality of life.
Thanks for showing your setup. You mentioned some of your drivers have nicer setups (fridge, microwave, etc.) If you get a chance could you show us those setups too?
Basic, Basic, basic. When you carry cargo you tend to stay away from the fancy stuff. In my Transit I have a bed that slides and fold behind the front seats. Chinese heater, and a ryobi 18+1 fan for the summer. No T.V. why cause if the wheels are not rolling then I am sleeping.
Have you done a video yet with everything you feel you’ll need in terms of supplies, tools, etc…to outfit your van with to do the job efficiently and effectively? Thanks! Love your videos.
There should be a tutorial on how to use the straps the merchandise so it doesn't move all in the cargo because me personally I don't know how to use clamp straps
@@Eagle-XpressI will just deliver my sprinter to your house with all the supplies and u can install everything for me bed and all I watched your videos I know everything to get and yes I will pay u like a contractor or your price I think that makes a huge difference seriously
Супер уютно смотрятся обшитые ковром стены. Мне попался ван который стариков возил 9 мест. Окна везде в круг и тонированные. Оставил 6 мест. Двух этажную кровать сделал + мобильная шиномонтажка внутри. Серенивая отделка внутри из материи. Когда едем с семьёй в отпуск убираем все стонки и инструменты . Такая же зановеска как у тебя.
Do you ever need each channel on the side walls of the van or do you just need them on the floor? Let me know. Thank you. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you very much for your info.
One video a while back, you mentioned a high mileage tire you've been pretty happy with. Was it a 60 or 80k mile ? May we please have that link again? Thanks!
www.ebay.com/itm/174510825016?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NmspXazvTAy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=Copy My father runs these and loves them. He's getting 60 to 80k on them. They're very close to Michelin tires that cost 1200$
Btw, how did you do your flooring insulation? and, I definitely need a Chinese heater as well. I use the "wave 2" by ecoflow, it is great for ac however, not so great as a heater. Is the heater easy to install? it? Thanks a bunch for all your info and videos
How long can you run your diesel heater before before recharging your battery and do you have a custom A setup for the very hot summer time what's our thoughts on portable showers for expedite vans?
Planet fitness has memberships that cost 15 bucks a month. Almost every city has one... You can shower daily there. There's no room for showers in our vans. Cargo space is most important. I ran my heater for 3 days before and it didn't drain my battery. They use very little power. For hot summers it's good to have a roof fan / vent. And if you're in the south drivers carry small ac for the window and a little generator. That's the cheapest way to cool the van. Having a very good insulated van helps a lot too.
Put my mattress on top of the freight and nap that way. If it's too tall I can put my mattress straight on the floor too and still have room to sleep as this van takes 4 pallets so even with 3 on board I still have 48 inches of width to rest on the floor on my mattress.
Depends how you plan to split the profits. Usually if you drive yourself if you can handle sleepless nights and long miles you can do well. But if you cant and have to team drive then it will depend how you will split the profits.
Do you have any idea of what it might (or did) cost to get the closed cell insulation professionally sprayed in for a 170" extended sprinter? I'm on the West Coast like you.
E-Tracks.... I see yours are mounted on the floor surface. I hear others say to have it inset into the flooring so pallets dont get hungup on them, etc. What are your experiences in this idealism? Anyone else, please comment as well. BTW: Bed idea....Brilliant. Its what I did.
It's my 3rd sprinter and this is the only way I mount them. You Want your pallets to slide on top of your etrack so they can load easier and unload like butter too. Wood on metal slides great.
It's true. There's even videos about it. I've slept on top of the freight many times. Sometimes u show up for delivery that's supposed to be direct and it's all closed and u unexpectedly have to layover of course that's where I'll sleep to save money and make more by not spending it on a hotel or motel.
You can always get a power bank and a small inverter to charge it. Power banks can be 2000w and will run everything including microwave as well and they're easy to recharge. I have few at home and use one for camping for outdoor things. 2000w lasts me for a long time even without charge. I use the Vanpowers model. 2000w
In a sprinter it's easy to attach 2 wires to the battery. It sits in the floor inside between the 2 seats. But power bank has more use for other things vs just a regular inverter.
Hey what's going on long time no comment. Im sadly still a heavy set guy 240lbs. Do you sleep good in that mattress? I'm currently 60/40 and owner only has a cheap foam that goes completely flat. I wanna buy a memory foam mattress but I don't know how good and comfortable it might be for me.
@@Eagle-Xpress Sorry for my english I'm original from europe I live in Tennessee. semi truck have too many rules weigh station ,It's hard to find a parking lot A lot If you go to new york, New Jersey. It's very hard. Same thing, will box truck It's not different. I hope so I understand what I mean. I love to do the same job you do.
It all depends on the state you live in, on your driving record, your credit history, age, marital status, etc etc. Cost is different for every driver.
Extended high roof van. Being able to go all over 48 states and stay out on the road for 2 to 3 weeks at a time without returning home. Being able to drive all night long whenever needed.
Hi there my name is Rocky I been whating your channel on TH-cam I been retired for five-years I been looking on Internet I giving my email but no response I want to do non cdl sprinter van I live in Irving tx I tried to fin companies that do non cdl I tried to search for O/O no response maybe you can give some advice
This job requires all night driving / non stop driving though the night. Is this something you can do? If so what kind of van do you have? Make / model and how long is your loading floor space length?
This is more solid, its bigger, sturdy etc always made. Cot will need to be assembled disassembled etc. This is fixed to the wall it's not going to be flying around the van like a cot. I like it this way. It's cheaper than a cot too.
@@BradyRay_333 let's see my 1st day I drove off of the lot the lady van broke down a mile from load 1 I had to walk back to the headquarters. They have no respect to the drivers they only respect the fleet owners. It was a big waste of time
Van interior appears very complete. Common sense engineering and thorough. You can see many years of "fuss free" service just the way it's set up now.
As for lodging. Two years ago, my initial thought of considering adding hotel/motel expenses frightened me. But back then, business was excellent. And my family encouraged me to "splurge". Plus they didn't like the thought of "grandpa" sleeping in a van at travel stops.
So I complied with family wishes. Result? I was twice the man/driver after a hotel stay.
More refreshed and rejuvenated. More like a "reset" between each delivery. Able to drive many more miles direct, more refreshed. Improved quality of life.
Thanks for showing your setup. You mentioned some of your drivers have nicer setups (fridge, microwave, etc.) If you get a chance could you show us those setups too?
2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500 Cargo · High Roof Extended w /170" WB Van 3D He's good for work
Thank you for showing us the inside of your van. Gives me some good ideas with the carpet on the walls.
Perfect thank you so much. You just gave me the perfect template for my van. Just getting my business started up
Basic, Basic, basic. When you carry cargo you tend to stay away from the fancy stuff. In my Transit I have a bed that slides and fold behind the front seats. Chinese heater, and a ryobi 18+1 fan for the summer. No T.V. why cause if the wheels are not rolling then I am sleeping.
You is really professional on this trade .
I love your videos.👏🏿👍🏿
Can you be professional with your English please?
lol …it hurts my brain reading these jumbled comments
Very nice setup. I like the cargo comforter on the bed.
I work out of Spokane, OTR CDL, live in truck full time, I think I can earn more in a van as owner op. Let’s talk
Have you done a video yet with everything you feel you’ll need in terms of supplies, tools, etc…to outfit your van with to do the job efficiently and effectively? Thanks! Love your videos.
this video pretty much covers the basics. if you watch more of my content I cover it in the other 250+ videos Ive put out
There should be a tutorial on how to use the straps the merchandise so it doesn't move all in the cargo because me personally I don't know how to use clamp straps
@@Eagle-XpressI will just deliver my sprinter to your house with all the supplies and u can install everything for me bed and all I watched your videos I know everything to get and yes I will pay u like a contractor or your price I think that makes a huge difference seriously
Great video!! Great van. I have the 170 but, my next one will be 192
👍 They're all 170 but this is a 170 extended.
Супер уютно смотрятся обшитые ковром стены.
Мне попался ван который стариков возил 9 мест. Окна везде в круг и тонированные. Оставил 6 мест.
Двух этажную кровать сделал + мобильная шиномонтажка внутри. Серенивая отделка внутри из материи. Когда едем с семьёй в отпуск убираем все стонки и инструменты .
Такая же зановеска как у тебя.
The flooring, installing your floors with the rails are the rails needed
E tracks are not required but recommended. Freight slides easy on metal and it helps with securing the freight as well.
I've been enjoying your videos and learning much important info! Thank you!
Great video .I believe You shared enough info with us. Thanks
thats cool! thx for the basic tech.
AWESOME. THAT'S ALL YOU NEED
Do you ever need each channel on the side walls of the van or do you just need them on the floor? Let me know. Thank you. Your videos are fantastic. Thank you very much for your info.
I learned that floor e tracks is all that's ever needed in my 10 yr experience.
One video a while back, you mentioned a high mileage tire you've been pretty happy with. Was it a 60 or 80k mile ?
May we please have that link again? Thanks!
www.ebay.com/itm/174510825016?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=NmspXazvTAy&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=Copy
My father runs these and loves them. He's getting 60 to 80k on them. They're very close to Michelin tires that cost 1200$
that one was a passanger van converted to a cargo van NICE JOB
Would you do a step by step van heater install for the viewers?
Mines already installed. There's tons of videos online on how to install them.
Good JOB THANK YOU. GOD BLESSED.
Btw, how did you do your flooring insulation? and, I definitely need a Chinese heater as well. I use the "wave 2" by ecoflow, it is great for ac however, not so great as a heater. Is the heater easy to install? it? Thanks a bunch for all your info and videos
Yes heater is easy to install. There's tons of install videos online. Flooring is easy too. Just screw it in the the metal.
Thanks for sharing your info.
Great video
How long can you run your diesel heater before before recharging your battery and do you have a custom A setup for the very hot summer time what's our thoughts on portable showers for expedite vans?
Planet fitness has memberships that cost 15 bucks a month. Almost every city has one... You can shower daily there. There's no room for showers in our vans. Cargo space is most important. I ran my heater for 3 days before and it didn't drain my battery. They use very little power. For hot summers it's good to have a roof fan / vent. And if you're in the south drivers carry small ac for the window and a little generator. That's the cheapest way to cool the van. Having a very good insulated van helps a lot too.
@@Eagle-Xpress OK thank you
Great video! Thanks!
Nice
Thank you so much, you are the best person ❤
Question please how do you sleep if you have three pallets ? And going long distance like 1500 miles ? How do you use the bed
Put my mattress on top of the freight and nap that way. If it's too tall I can put my mattress straight on the floor too and still have room to sleep as this van takes 4 pallets so even with 3 on board I still have 48 inches of width to rest on the floor on my mattress.
Whats the height from floor to ceiling and distance from wall to wall? Also how far do the wheel wells stick out from the walls ?
That part I do not measure because it does not matter. You can only fit 72 tall through the door opening and 53 between wheel wells.
What is the best "power" set up do you recommend? Gas generator or solar?
Probably solar is the less headache to use. Once installed it just works.
Thanks 😇💜
I had to sleep btw the freight before lol
Who custom-made your van.
Me. It's not custom... Its just bare bone but made to be comfortable on the road so u don't freeze or be too hot in it.
Hi Buddy,Do you think if I drive with my friend non stop it is worth ? or are you recommending team drive ? thank and safe drive...
Depends how you plan to split the profits. Usually if you drive yourself if you can handle sleepless nights and long miles you can do well. But if you cant and have to team drive then it will depend how you will split the profits.
@ thank you so much for your answer!!
So I’m cases of full van long hauls where you have to stop and rest overnight, you can’t use that bed system, right? If so, what do you do?
Sleep on top of the freight. But most our loads deliver direct anyways so sleeping is done after delivery more often than during transit
Do you have any idea of what it might (or did) cost to get the closed cell insulation professionally sprayed in for a 170" extended sprinter? I'm on the West Coast like you.
I did it myself. I think I paid under 300$ for it
@@Eagle-Xpress very nice man, thank you for the reply. I need to embrace the DIY philosophy. It would save me a bucket of money.
5 kids??😮 I give you props, and your wife lol
Thank you! Filling up Gods Kingdom!
E-Tracks.... I see yours are mounted on the floor surface. I hear others say to have it inset into the flooring so pallets dont get hungup on them, etc.
What are your experiences in this idealism?
Anyone else, please comment as well.
BTW: Bed idea....Brilliant. Its what I did.
It's my 3rd sprinter and this is the only way I mount them. You Want your pallets to slide on top of your etrack so they can load easier and unload like butter too. Wood on metal slides great.
What is the heater you use in the back by the bed?
Diesel air heater. Webasto Style. There's a video about them on my channel.
"sometimes I sleep on the freight" lmao
It's true. There's even videos about it. I've slept on top of the freight many times. Sometimes u show up for delivery that's supposed to be direct and it's all closed and u unexpectedly have to layover of course that's where I'll sleep to save money and make more by not spending it on a hotel or motel.
Hey! Do you have or use an inverter installed?
Yes I do use one. 500w is enough for my needs. But I don't run a coffee machine or microwave.
@Eagle-Xpress thank you!
You can always get a power bank and a small inverter to charge it. Power banks can be 2000w and will run everything including microwave as well and they're easy to recharge. I have few at home and use one for camping for outdoor things. 2000w lasts me for a long time even without charge. I use the Vanpowers model. 2000w
@Eagle-Xpress Makes sense and easier than hooking up/installing to the battery
In a sprinter it's easy to attach 2 wires to the battery. It sits in the floor inside between the 2 seats. But power bank has more use for other things vs just a regular inverter.
Hey what's going on long time no comment. Im sadly still a heavy set guy 240lbs. Do you sleep good in that mattress? I'm currently 60/40 and owner only has a cheap foam that goes completely flat. I wanna buy a memory foam mattress but I don't know how good and comfortable it might be for me.
I love mine.
How do you cool the van while sleeping?
Van is insulated. I turn on my roof vent and we're golden. Out west nights are not hot nor humid.
I have a cdl.
I do not like to drive. Semi truck How cannot be contact with you
If u do not like to drive then this job is not for you as it requires a lot of driving. More miles than a semi driver.
@@Eagle-Xpress Sorry for my english
I'm original from europe
I live in Tennessee. semi truck have too many rules weigh station ,It's hard to find a parking lot A lot
If you go to new york, New Jersey.
It's very hard. Same thing, will box truck It's not different. I hope so I understand what I mean. I love to do the same job you do.
Do you use a eld/log book?
Nope
Questions. How does insurance cost to new drivers.? Thanks
It all depends on the state you live in, on your driving record, your credit history, age, marital status, etc etc. Cost is different for every driver.
What's it take to join the team?
Extended high roof van. Being able to go all over 48 states and stay out on the road for 2 to 3 weeks at a time without returning home. Being able to drive all night long whenever needed.
@@Eagle-Xpress where do we sign up? I also sent you an email
Are other drivers on the road 3 to 4 days that work for you
no theyre on the road for 2-3 weeks at a time without returning home
@@Eagle-Xpress sounds like it's not fair and ur taking the easy stuff ur not much of a driver
What kind of weird things were y’all doing sir?
Very 👍
Do u need a cdl?
Nope
Hi there my name is Rocky I been whating your channel on TH-cam I been retired for five-years I been looking on Internet I giving my email but no response I want to do non cdl sprinter van I live in Irving tx I tried to fin companies that do non cdl I tried to search for O/O no response maybe you can give some advice
This job requires all night driving / non stop driving though the night. Is this something you can do? If so what kind of van do you have? Make / model and how long is your loading floor space length?
We were camping and we were doing something weird 😂😂
Just buy. A fold up kot with mattress 😊
This is more solid, its bigger, sturdy etc always made. Cot will need to be assembled disassembled etc. This is fixed to the wall it's not going to be flying around the van like a cot. I like it this way. It's cheaper than a cot too.
Plus you got to pay that $2000 a month insurance
My insurance is 600 a month. Used to be 400 until we had a stolen vehicle claim.
Thanks 🔯🔯🔯
BRAZIL
👍
Get the money.
Comfortable. Get money.
Muy bueno
Get money first. Stand on business.
You’re a little guy so big is good for u😂😂
Wow man you have 5kids and you still hanging in there. Man i have no kids and not tied to a woman. I guess the sky is the limit for me!!!!! 😁
It sure is!
Load one sucks
They used to be good but not sure how they are now.
What is it you do not like about Load One? What is your history with them?
@@BradyRay_333 let's see my 1st day I drove off of the lot the lady van broke down a mile from load 1 I had to walk back to the headquarters. They have no respect to the drivers they only respect the fleet owners. It was a big waste of time
@@changingstars3407 thanks for the reply