“Wife thinks I’m sad, don’t care, maybe I am” what a brilliant line! Absolutely love your organisation and set up especially the space it’s created to free your mind.
Dude, I am genuinely so impressed. There are so many genius solutions to everyday problems I deal with. Between the false floor and the hidden slide out drawers, I am flabbergasted. I am already pretty anal about my organization and after watching this, I am about to rip everything out and redo it all. You sir, get the highest of props. Thank you for your ingenuity and for taking the time to post this.
Cheers mate. Having all my toolboxes off the floor really maximises the space leaving me plenty of room to put my mitre saw, stand and portable workbench when I need it.
Absolutely one of the best an cleanest organization for such a small van incredible job just bought my first van to start my own business a few days ago I'm from across the pond. Our typical vans are much bigger then the transit connect not that's the transits is bad but I need space for compound metre saw an table saw so I went full size you just gave me amazing ideas for my set up very much appreciated. Keep the hammer swinging. 👍🤙
Some really, really great ideas in here for storing everyday items. I love the false floor for the levels and track saw rails, but even some great use in the relatively low profile drawers, which is nice because you’re not sacrificing a lot of height inside, but gaining access to lots of little items that you don’t need to climb in and hunt around for. Really well done! I hadn’t even watched the whole video all the way through and was already blown away, and after continuing on, the great ideas just kept coming!l
Thanks for all of that. I prefer having a small van and I'm always trying to improve how I organise myself. I posted the video just to show that a small van can be practical and if any of my ideas inspires someone to make their van more efficient in the use of space then thats great. Glad you enjoyed it and thanks for watching.
@@ziggysrefurbs1885 Quite inspiring. Lot’s of fantastic ideas. Particularly loved the adhesives slide out near the end. Very slick. I haven’t had my van that long, but I did not get it very well organized before I began throwing in additional items which quickly overwhelmed the space. I’m definitely inspired to give it another go and lay things out a bit better. Thank you very much for sharing
fantastic set up mate, have you thought about a tracker for your van, you've got thousands of pounds worth of kit, had mine nicked a couple of years ago, i didn't have half the gear youv'e got, but it cost me more than the price of the van to replace it not to mention u can't work without your tools, use every security feature u can, enjoyed the vid really nice set up , cheers neale
Cheers for that mate. I empty the van every night without fail. I'd be worrying to much if I didnt. Yes it's a ball ache but it only takes 10 minutes. Tool theft really angers me. The thieves just don't understand how much misery they cause. Sorry to hear you were a victim.
@@nelliejames i got 1000 pounds worth of cover for 60 pounds extra on my current policy. altho there is 100 pounds charge if you make a claim and there must be sign of break in ie window smashed. so would be worse if someone grabbed one while loading or unloading
That is an awesome set up, I love all the stuff you did for it with all the toolboxes on the rails, but what I really like as well is that pull out shelf with all of your glue and chemicals
That storage above the bulkhead is ideal, went to look at one of these today and even after watching and reading reviews I was still very suprised how bulbous the bulkhead curve is!
Absolutely beautiful job. So very neat. Not an ounce of waste. And the good thing about it being a wee Connect is that - at the end of the working day - you can pick it up and carry it into the house for safe keeping.
Yes very easy to show who's batteries they are. I'm sure alot of batteries get swapped over by accident but there are some people out there with sticky fingers.
So much kit in a small motor. Well done you 👍 I’m genuinely impressed and inspired. Honestly didn’t think a carpenter could function particularly well in a small vehicle, but this has proven me wrong. Top banana💪👍
Cheers mate. I prefer having a small van and wanted to show that a small van can be practical. Of course having a big van would be even more practical I just didn't want one. This set-up allows me to also get my chopsaw and stand, portable workbench and gazebo in no problem. The challenge will come when I get a 3m rail for my track saw.🤣
Thank you good man for this video. I need my van to be versatile and able to remove tools to get in surfboards and bike. Really like the false floor so low and neat. Neat
That is awesome. Love the space you have as the owner of a kangoo who can't remember the last time he seen the floor 👏. I have a few toughsystem 2.0 boxes love them.
Cheers mate. Being organised and finding ways to make use of every nook and cranny shows that a small van can be a practical work van. Chopsaw and stand can go in no problem having my tool boxes off the floor. Thanks for watching.
Thanks mate, I just prefer having a small van and have made it work for me. I'm always thinking of ideas of how to utilise the space more efficiently. Thanks for watching.
Amazing van setup majority of trades men’s vans I’ve seen are a bit of a mess and it takes forever to find something. Can tell a lot of thought and effort has gone into this and I’m sure that translates into the quality of your work also.
Cheers mate. I see so many vans that resemble a skip inside it and it baffles me how they can actually find anything. It has taken a bit of thought getting my van this way. Some mistakes, some changes as my tools have changed and I'm sure I'll change things some more. I take pride in my work and being organised helps me to enjoy my work. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching.
Cheers mate. Never thought anything I did gave people warm and fuzzy feelings 😅. Just trying to show that a small van can be well organised and practical.
Parabéns por sua idéia e a sua organização.... Tudo a mão facilitando o trabalho eu também sou muito organizado com as minhas ferramentas..... Sou do Brasil, e aqui infelizmente não temos uma grande variedades de ferramentas assim como vocês.... Os fabricantes não tem o interesse de trazer ferramentas novas e funcionais... Temos apenas uma pequena fração. Gostei muito da sua Van, parabéns por sua dedicação.... Seu vídeo me deixou muito feliz em saber que caras como existe aos montes por aí.... Digo apaixonados pelo que fazem..... Um grande abraço amigo...
Cheers mate. Yes , being organised definitely helps to work more efficiently. I'd hate to have to dig through my van trying to find stuff . That would drive me nuts.
@@ziggysrefurbs1885 I totally agree I have a 20’ drop door trailer that is organized with cabinets and DeWalt & Milwaukee storage all like tools are together screws and nails by head type and size .. makes life simple plus time is money 👊🏼✌🏼
@@FredD63 sounds like you have a really cool setup. I'm guessing that because you're using a trailer you're in North America somewhere. Trailers used by tradesmen is something that you never see here in the UK. 99.9 % use vans and you occasionally see a pickup. To many vans that I see looks like a bomb has gone off in the back of it . Tools and materials piled up everywhere. I really don't know how people can work like that.
I love this my old movano is due to be replaced. And I was thinking of downsizing my van. Used lwb Van's are always abused. I made my racking out of those metal shelving units you get. I use the keter/magnussen/ridged boxes. Cheap and very good quality but not many options. Dewslt is my main brand and tough system 2 has some Brill boxes. You also get the proper van racking. So might consider changing. My van is chaos at times.
You'll appreciate it so much if you get yourself organised. Irrespective of what tool box system you use. Being able to know exactly what you've got in your van and where it is will make you work more efficiently. Nothing worse than digging through the van looking for that one tool you need but can't bloody find. It will take a bit of time to get it right as we all work differently but you'll get there. If you're going to go the dewalt racking route then really read up on it. Its expensive for what it is and extra folding arms for it are about £60 a pair. I made mine with 25mm box section and the folding arms from the dewalt trolley. It cost me about £130. It'll be more expensive now as the cost of the arms have gone up since I built it. Once you get yourself organised you won't go back to chaos.
Cheers mate. It may seem sad to some people that I've got personalised stickers but I don't care. I work hard and love my tools. Thanks for watching and glad you enjoyed the video. 👍
Cheers mate. Everything organised and easy to get to certainly helps to work faster and hopefully earn more money. Until the wife spends it that is. Thanks for watching.
Thanks mate. I didnt want to actually clamp them in the van. And I couldn't make a rack like in a workshop or they would bounce out. Yes mine is a bit different but works beautifully.
Cheers mate. The false floor is very simple and doesn't take away to much room. I'm really happy with how it's worked out. Except when a car parks to close behind me and I can't get my long level out. 🤣
Cheers. You'll appreciate sorting out your van. It takes a bit of work and a lot of thinking and working out how you'll want it as we're all different in the way we work. Glad you enjoyed the video and thanks for watching. 👍
Cheers mate. You're right, being organised means I know exactly where everything is and I can just reach into the van and grab it. Seen to many tradesmen rummaging through there vans for ages looking for something. That would drive me bonkers.
Cheers mate. I worked with my father for 25 years and he was never organised and it drove me nuts. Been on my own now for 8 - 9 years and I can have everything exactly how I want it and I know its going to stay that way.
This is amazing, I wish someone was able to scan and 3D render this with all the dementions so it could be rebilt as an add on to another FORD transit.
can we just talk about the custom dividers on the deep tote. Not just dewalt but all the companies are missing the customizable factor with these storage boxes. Great job!
Cheers mate. You're right that tool box manufacturers are definitely missing a trick not making tool boxes more versatile. I used to be that bloke that had a single tool in each box and had a shit load of boxes. Got fed-up with that and now try and use as much space as i can in each box so i dont have to carry as many. All tradesmen like different setups and to make tool boxes more customizable would definitely be a strong selling point.
My hart skips a beat again thinking about the day my VW Transporter T5 was stolen... With ALL my tools in it... !!!! Tracker my Handyman brother!!! Looks awesome! Nice chizzles 😉
So sorry to hear that you lost your van and tools. I wouldn't even call the police if I caught someone breaking in to my van , I'd just do to town with a bat on the bastard. I empty my van every day after work just so that I can sleep without worrying about it. Look after yourself and thanks for watching.
Cheers mate. No one tool company makes the best of every tool. Tradesmen should just go with what feels right for them whether it's makita, milwaukee, dewalt , ryobi or any other brand. The personalised stickers is just a bit fun , maybe a bit sad but you're right I do love what I do. Thanks for watching.
My truck cost me too much gas $, so for the past few months I been looking for a transit van similar to yours. I myself use Dewalt & like to be very organized. Thanks for sharing this video & keep it Easy Peasy.
Cheers mate. I'm guessing that you're American. I didnt think you guys cared about how many miles to the gallon you got because the price of fuel is so much cheaper there. My connect is a 1.5 diesel and I probably get something like 45 miles to the gallon. I love my dewalt tools and I love being organised. Looks professional and makes it so much easier to work. Thanks for watching and I'm glad you enjoyed it.
I honestly dont understand, why Americans like Pickup Trucks that much. Year they are cool and can tow alot but beside that they are in my opinion the worst vehicle of choice.
@@jonasstahl9826 I with you there. Ive had conversations with americans in the past about their love of trucks and they really are an American institution and a big part of their identity which I get. Alot of tradesmen in America use trailers for their tools and they can just un hitch it and have a nice truck for personal stuff. They just work differently than we do.
Thanks mate. Just trying to make the most of the space that I've got. And also to put the levels and plunge saw tracks somewhere where they don't get bashed around.
@@Mechanicmckie I will make more videos but at the moment I'm only using my phone and doing it I one take. I don't have a proper camera and editing software. I only planned on making one video for a bit of fun not start my own channel. I'm enjoying making the videos and chatting with people in the comments but I've no idea yet what direction this is going to take. Guess we'll have to wait and see.
Love me some good organization. I have to redo my trailer shelving since I’ve picked up a few new tools and don’t really have a place for them right now
Really good. I’m hoping to get a Transit connect. Preferably LWB but seeing this makes me think I Could actually get away with the SWB. Really good set-up. 👍🏾
Cheers mate. I'm guessing it all depends on what you'll be carrying whether or not you need a swb or a lwb. I think it's about 600mm difference between the to two. I did have to cut a little hole in the bulkhead for my 1.8m level to go into to make it fit but that's the only modification on the actual bodywork I had to make. I hope that helps in you decision to what van you're going to get. Thanks for watching.
Cheers mate. Not sure yet on future content yet. People have asked how I've done certain things in my van so I guess I'll do that next. Thanks for watching.
