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This is the way I have my vans setup, the drawers and refrigerant tank holders are all from American Van and the tool box is from Harbor Freight
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@FrNMGuy 6 месяцев назад

I brush my teeth with a recip saw daily.

@sherwinalvarez7365 6 месяцев назад

You too😂

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

sounds like a bumpy ride

@martinheatingcoolingmartin4693 Месяц назад

I really like the way you’re so organized, yet not cluttered. But fully stocked and prepared in a very neat way. I can tell your a professional!

@KevinOsborne1987 6 месяцев назад

I love a van tour video. Great too see someone so organised and professional. You literally carry everything! Top man

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Thanks

@hvacslayer2929 6 месяцев назад

Just had my van broken into. They cut off the slick lock on the sliding door and punched in the key hole unlocked the door that way, they didn’t need to break the driver or passenger window to unlock it. Took all my veto bags fully loaded out. Torch kits, refer machines and gauges, all mg Milwaukee batteries. Had couple craftsman pack outs they took those as well. I have a husky 5 drawer tool box got lucky I guess they didn’t mess with that. Be careful out there, the slick locks are easy for experienced thieves they’ll get into no problem. I’d advise good alarms system and the more heavy duty side door lock but if you do not have it backed good enough they can just pry it off with a crowbar. The thunderbolt deadbolt system looks like it has potential.

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

Yeah I’ve had a van broken into before also and it sucks…

@hvacslayer2929 6 месяцев назад

@@HVACRVIDEOS 😢 im grieving def sucks.

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

I will discuss this on my Livestream on RU-vid this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comSHfbGaJh6JU

@bensreferigeration 6 месяцев назад

I switched to aluminum nitro tanks, game changer. Exchange at welding supply, not wholesale house (which it cheaper anyway). You could have welding supply guy deliver to shop and pick up empties.

@brandoncorrea511 3 месяца назад

Is it lightweight?

@bensreferigeration 3 месяца назад

Night and day. Super light.

@Slugbunny 6 месяцев назад

"Press kit" had a different meaning than I'm used to. 😄 Looks good like last time! 👍🏻

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Thanks bud

@stephenmcconnell4302 24 дня назад

Love the van wish I could show you mine I have side boxes so my tanks fit and are really easy to get out

@halverde6373 5 месяцев назад

After about 35 years in the trade, I found working out of a pile worked the best of all. The precision parts I kept on the passenger floor.

@Rubicon904 Месяц назад

Bro please no don't bring back the memories of the flash flood that can form in these things 😂

@_iLLuSiv3_ 6 месяцев назад

Great setup, but I hope you have a good security system on that truck, along with some decent locks. Way too many tweakers out there who would not think twice about emptying out your truck, for free of course.

@timg8138 6 месяцев назад

1. Of all the work trucks I've had, the Chevy vans have personally been my favorite despite the Covid pricing in my area getting out of hand. 2. I swapped out my 2 50' hoses for the 50' Zero G hoses and have never looked back. 3 years on the same hoses and much easier to unload and load. As I attests rinse off 90% of all unit I check before SH and SC.

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

So much easier to unload and store

@brianmcdermott2430 6 месяцев назад

Great content on everything. Thank you, Chris.

@natepeterson7145 6 месяцев назад

You would have to put in a charger at your employees house and pay a percentage of their electric bill to be able to have electric vans. Government doesn't think about that. Plus if everyone had to be forced to get ev vehicles I bet they would have to limit electricity use overnight to keep up on the electric grid.

@zack9912000 6 месяцев назад

Electric vehicles for commercial work are so dumb of an idea. They cost more to manufacture, dirty to manufacture, and use slave labor to mine the raw materials for the batteries. They dont go the same distance. Last half as long as a gas vehicle

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

I 100% agree ev work vans at this point are a stupid idea for most companies. Too many variables

@egyphon 6 месяцев назад

Super cool video, I am impressed with the amount of equipment you have.

@thegoodguy867 6 месяцев назад

Very nice, Van setup, Chris!

@philltafolla 6 месяцев назад

Nice setup . I carry a Danfoss TXV kit in my van that has gotten me out of many , many tough situations especially weekends 😃. Dont need to ever replace the bodies only need to replace the orifice if it failed . Good van tour 😃

@aaax9410 6 месяцев назад

Great setup Chris :)

@marjones69 6 месяцев назад

Actually, i did come up to you😊...nah, but for real, it was amazing to meet you and chop it up for a minute, incredible insight...i have Ran Promaster on the way, i cant wait to get it decked out. May even record it😂

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Definitely, good luck

@AARONJL92 6 месяцев назад

Hey Chris it was great meeting you at the symposium. ✌🏼👍🏼 Hope the weather isn't too bad near you. I see all that flooding going on. Nuts!

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

Right On i was glad to talk with you and as far as the weather it is raining a ton but so far my area is not too bad

@TrustHisWord 6 месяцев назад

Your tool inventory is amazing. Hope you charge enough to cover these specialty tools. 🙂

@seantaray7180 6 месяцев назад

what about a bottle rack by the door for the nitrogen bottles? and maybe a velcro strap attached to the rail through the handle of the tool bag to keep it from flopping over?

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

That's not a bad idea, I might look into something along those lines

@bonexsher 6 месяцев назад

I switched to Milwaukee also and use the 12v vacuum you gave me some ideas to switch my truck up 😀

@daleborg9070 6 месяцев назад

Chris, you should change your drawers once in awhile for that clean fresh feeling.😂😂😂

@jasonjohnsonHVAC 6 месяцев назад

Sometimes i wish i had a van...so all my tools could fit in it....and so i could buy more... but other than that.....i love being in a truck with a utility bed. Im stuffed to the max with tools. My truck is an extended cab....thats full, the side and top bins...stuffed to the max. Vans do allow for more storage and security of whats inside. Vans don't fit into parking garages here in downtown Austin....and street parking sucks...so having a truck is useful and the size of parts and equipment we work on....an open bed is clutch.....i like the way you organize your vans...its set up nicely

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

I will discuss this on my Livestream on RU-vid this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comSHfbGaJh6JU

@toolman9081 4 месяца назад

Love building my own TXV's. I carry a lot of flare valves. Given enough space and such, I'll cut out a sweat valve and flare in a new one, so i never have to drag a torch inside, or pull a hot work permit.

@the_tux 6 месяцев назад

You know what’s missing in your van? A coffee machine ☕️

@colinstu 6 месяцев назад

I've watched for years and swear I haven't seen a dewalt 20v tool come out once xD (IIRC)

@TooManyHobbiesJeremy 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the sale on hoodies. I just ordered one - free shipping too? What a deal ❤

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for the support, I will discuss this on my Livestream on RU-vid this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comSHfbGaJh6JU

@JamesBrown-db9pk 6 месяцев назад

nice set up

@hammbone82 6 месяцев назад

Sweet!

@lgunderso2117 6 месяцев назад

Ev engineer who also isn’t ready to own an EV- there’s no way the automakers would switch completely to EV for a work van- they know work van customers need a cost effective, reliable vehicle. Hybrids are where work vans will go, and if you can afford one I’d recommend it- 30+% fuel savings depending on traffic type, still very reliable.

@hvacslayer2929 6 месяцев назад

One of my techs has a EV Ford. Yes they are out there and being used for service.

@lgunderso2117 6 месяцев назад

@@hvacslayer2929 they are definitely great for techs that stay local- almost an ideal use case, used every day in the city, charged every night- but not every tech stays local, especially for specialty work. Gas/hybrids are here for a while longer.

@Rubicon904 Месяц назад

My question is how to keep the bottles in the racks. They always fall out. Maybe bungee chords? Thx for the video tho its smth to look up to

@thomasmann3560 5 месяцев назад

Just ordered a zip up and a hat. Can't beat $25! I'm sorry they didn't sell like you hoped. I'm trying to see if everyone else wants one too.

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Thanks bud

@freefunky830 6 месяцев назад

That’s a nice set up

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

Thanks bud

@petertomlinson844 5 месяцев назад

You're the HVAC don!!!!!

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

Best thing to have is a SOG and a Felix the cat bag when you're caught dead. That bag should contain the spare parts from previous calls plus a Ranco A 1206 or 1260! And a Danfoss valve pakage!

@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb 5 месяцев назад

I have never ever in my career seen a van that clean. One of my bosses used to say if it looks like that, your not working. ( I understand it's just for show)

@halverde6373 5 месяцев назад

During the summer I kept the van running. A/C on full blast. I assumed they thought I could return in an instant. 🤣

@jcc3279 6 месяцев назад

Chris i could so see you upgrading someday to a bigger step van. Or box truck

@atsimas 6 месяцев назад

Rails on the bottom of the nitrogen gas. And a contraption that needs you to remove in order to move the bottles

@denverbraughler3948 6 месяцев назад

Have you considered preserving your fiberglass ladders by occasionally painting them with a $9 can of spray paint?

@riotgear6891 5 месяцев назад

Do you have a video showing that Stanley parts organizer rack in more detail?

@Wutanfallwerke 5 месяцев назад

Just curious, is there a reason you stay with the regular sized vans? Vs the transits and such that are available now? The company I work for moved to Ford F250’s with SpaceKap Diablo’s. We have also ordered a bunch of the high roof transits. Where I am we get a lot of snow so 4x4 is a must. But the one thing I love is being able to stand up in the back. The van looks great though! I’m a stickler for organization and cleanliness in my work truck too.

@gatlinholland6453 6 месяцев назад

Great channel, great video! When can you buy those pull out tool boxes? Thanks!

@theangrytechnician6649 5 месяцев назад

Maybe swap the torch set with the nitrogen tanks?

@JamesBrown-db9pk 6 месяцев назад

have 2 get 1 of them harbor frt tool boxes thanks 4 telling us

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

God always help you in your chosen career my brother. It's both heaven and hell combined . Thank God I retired and you will to.

@sherwinalvarez7365 6 месяцев назад

Yeah, i got that hat because of you. Everyone laughed, then the clouds moved. As far as vans go. Accounting wise, is it better to buy or lease. I guess mileage would be a factor. In NYC, my company leases.

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

That is a question for your tax guy, we purchase but I’m sure there are great arguments for leasing also

@etonmows7901 6 месяцев назад

I can see the benefits to leasing, but I think purchasing is better. Most work trucks these days will last 10-15 years and 200-300k miles with few issues if you take care of them. Once paid off they have to be cheaper than leasing, but I could see potential tax write offs changing that depending on one’s situation.

@Alo1zz 6 месяцев назад

How’s it going! Love the channel! I am starting a new Refrigeration company in Huntsville, AL. I have a few questions if you have time and don’t mind answering them. 1. Where do you order your vans with the shelve’s @? 2. Where do you get your silver sliding drawers from?

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

I will discuss this on my Livestream on RU-vid this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comSHfbGaJh6JU

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

You can do it with capacitors as long as it not higher than 10%. I myself had to go 50% to resurrect systems until it could get replaced. What's there to lose?

@Spencer1609751 6 месяцев назад

Careful Chris, Do a walk around on your Van every Day someone could put a bumper sticker on the Van! I did it to my old supervisor/ manager a great Friend, a Bumper sticker that said Honk if you Have to POOP made it on his 4Runner and he drove home that way and a lot of people were honking at him, he stopped at a gas station and did a walk around and saw it so he called me 🤣! He said he loved it. But check your van dont want a Free Candy bumper sticker to end up on the Van!

@FrNMGuy 6 месяцев назад

I had a boss that hated appion. I stuck an Appion magnet to his bumper. It took him 3 months to find it! Good prank.

@DesertBoi 15 дней назад

Where did you get the grids for the rear doors window panels?

@martinheatingcoolingmartin4693 Месяц назад

Can I send you my van, have you do everything I see in this video to it, lol!

@Nyarly_Relyeh 6 месяцев назад

Does your oxy-acetylene torch kit fit under the shelves? If it does so, the nitrogen tanks can go next to your van door.

@garysmith9772 6 месяцев назад

I guesstimate easily over 50,000 in Van contents alone

@Blasterxp 6 месяцев назад

Why did you upgrade? What was wrong with the current one?

@Ankou2020 6 месяцев назад

What model van is that? Because I can’t imagine my 1500 express THAT well organized 😅

@Transit_Biker 6 месяцев назад

Which model trim/powertrain is the new/old van?

@cesarhernandez3275 6 месяцев назад

I’m in the process of upgrading my van and I’m stuck between going back to the Chevy express or should I go for for something bigger, so I don’t have to bend down to get into my truck. Maybe a Mercedes sprinter or a Ford transit mid roof did you consider any other trucks? Why are you upgrading from your current truck? Love your videos man

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

I will discuss this live on RU-vid this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comzMmtv5cFyew

@cayden9224 6 месяцев назад

Why don't y'all use the Ford vans? I bet they last a lot longer, and I know the paint job is better.

@Nyarly_Relyeh 6 месяцев назад

I do apologise for my last comment here. Moving the torch kit is suitable for warehouse employee only, not the real technician who works with it. I came up that another irresponsible idea - if you can fit the tank or two between the left rear door and the refrigerant rack.

@Elisummit845 6 месяцев назад

I gotta show you what I do for my drawers. Instead of using bongy cords I put a hing. Would have showed you what I did, at the symposium but didn't think of it while talking to you 😂

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

Send me a pic, when you get a chance

@Elisummit845 6 месяцев назад

@@HVACRVIDEOS to your email?

@Elisummit845 6 месяцев назад

@@HVACRVIDEOSI'm on the plane now heading to the runway, back home to new York 🥳

@thomasmann3560 5 месяцев назад

Dude, there's no way. They are discontinuing the express? They just hate their customers

@user-kq6ix6jt1c 6 месяцев назад

nice setup, very functional. how often do you replace vans? determine by mileage, year or other metric?

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

I will discuss this live on RU-vid this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comzMmtv5cFyew

@user-ci4cr9yy9t 4 месяца назад

How do you afford to carry all of those parts? We have around 200 clients and my boss will no longer carry capacitors, contactors, ect. He says he used to but it ended up being a waste because so many parts would sit on the vans for years.

@FREIGHTLINER66540 6 месяцев назад

my favorite van is Ford Transit

@scottjones7279 6 месяцев назад

Gas burner not diesel

@FREIGHTLINER66540 6 месяцев назад

@@scottjones7279WDYM? i was saying my favorite van.

@theashgamer400 6 месяцев назад

at least it's not as messy as the other van

@gtpforever 6 месяцев назад

What is the brand of that silver drawer set?

@MrAdamd83 6 месяцев назад

Does your area offer aluminum 60 cubic inch tanks for nitrogen

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

Note* ALWAYS go up on whatever contactor rating you have for replacement .

@restaurantandcommercialkit6113 6 месяцев назад

Hey Chris I love Chevy Express vans. What kind of van are they going to make

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

I will discuss this live on RU-vid this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out ru-vid.comzMmtv5cFyew

@camk2552 6 месяцев назад

Make yourself a good medical kit for cuts and stuff

@davidathey7903 6 месяцев назад

I was under e impression CA was forcing the electric vehicles on residents. Will it be different for business vehicles?

@Nyarly_Relyeh 6 месяцев назад

are they gone bananas? They do have power outages because of overload. And now they are adding more high-current consumers. What a mess...

@isaiahsmith1933 6 месяцев назад

Will you be at HVAC Excellence here in Vegas?

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

No I don’t think I will be going to that

@user-qc9up3uw8p 5 месяцев назад

Did you say the m12 propress will work with zoom lock? So 1 1/2” ish acr fittings?

@HVACRVIDEOS 5 месяцев назад

Yes the M12 press tool will work with the Zoomlock max jaws but you need to make sure you get the right jaws go to www.sporlan.com to find out more they have a compatibility chart there.

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

We, the minuscule ones keep all the $hit. going. Is that good or bad?

@Joshuatimmons1783 6 месяцев назад

Why do the nitrogen tanks need to be upright my company I work for doesn’t store them upright

@JMF_Productions 6 месяцев назад

Where do you source the 4 drawer unit? I would love to have one

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

American Van

@steveblake8766 6 месяцев назад

Thumbs uP

@wtfux 6 месяцев назад

Do you fit out a backup camera?

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

The van comes with a backup camera from the factory

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

The van or truck needs to only be stocked with the crap you most often have to deal with. Go universal whenever possible .

@timothygoltz1372 6 месяцев назад

No more Fieldpiece leak detector?

@halverde6373 6 месяцев назад

If you haven't experienced a blown start or run capacitor you aren't a technician in HVACR.

@jonathansutton8459 6 месяцев назад

Keeping a spare tank of Acetylene in the vehicle eh? I hope the van is vented...

@jxdet6072 6 месяцев назад

I worry about putting my recovery machine that high incase of an accident or giant pothole.

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

Ehh the shelves will come off the walls before most other things in an accident…. And I avoid potholes….

@user-is7tl7oo5x 6 месяцев назад

Who makes that 4 drawer unit up against your "wall"??

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

America van

@user-is7tl7oo5x 6 месяцев назад

@@HVACRVIDEOS I wonder if they are available in Canada....lol

@cesarhernandez3275 6 месяцев назад

Are your trucks V8 or V6 ?

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

@halverde6373 5 месяцев назад

I never locked my van and left the keys in the ignition. They'd be doing me a favor if they stole it. Oddly not a single service van or truck was ever stolen. Not even a tool. LMAO!

@halverde6373 3 месяца назад

@@Jbs6187 I was in Anchorage Alaska and the Mat-Su valley , Wasilla area. Alaska has only 750 miles of paved roadway and just one serious border checkpoint.

@raulrse 6 месяцев назад

What's the point in replacing a working van every couple of years with brand new?

@HVACRVIDEOS 6 месяцев назад

The van got passed down to another tech That had an 8 year old van

@nijuwolf 6 месяцев назад

Well the van doesnt look messy it looks like working^^ Our company trucks often look like a fractional explosion since employees often do not care. But quality of work usually reflects in condition of tools and vehicles. If they are a mess the quality of work usually is the same.

@Yuracirlce 6 месяцев назад

No it doesn’t. When it’s the last job of the day late at night. Everyone just throws their tools back on their vehicle to head home. It doesn’t reflect the quality of work!

@williamkrueger15 6 месяцев назад

Quality of work and vehicle cleanliness are not synonymous. As noted above, when it’s the last job of day or late night service call… things are just thrown back into the truck.

@jasonjohnsonHVAC 6 месяцев назад

Whenits Friday at 4 pm.....its getting the eff it treatment....find hole...thats where you go

@nijuwolf 6 месяцев назад

Yes, of course, last job of the day or under stress there might be some chao, thats a different thing. I meant it more like when its a constant thing. When you open toolboxes, stuff is broken, missing, covered in Dust and there was enought time,,,