How to - Set out your van

We often get asked what is the best way to set out my van?
In this video I walk through how I set out my van and offer tips and advice on how to set out yours. Whether you have wooden or metal racking you need to make it work for YOU.,
Get organised, get the job done, get home!
To stay up to date with the latest tips and advice on running your trades business go to www.whiteboxuk.co.uk
I would love to hear your questions or tips in the comments.
Mark.

[@blackgoldestates172]

put coloured tape on spanners and sockets, yellow 10mm green 13mm etc much easy

[@Jeepjones85]

Good video! I like to set my van up with kit bags, depending on what I’m doing I can grab the “kit” for whatever job I’m on,

[@WhiteboxUK]

Thanks mate, its always helpful to have the most common kit to hand.

[@royleacy6886]

Nice job l used a mixture of timber shelving and lots of tilt bins for storage

[@WhiteboxUK]

Thanks Roy, glad you have found a system that works for you. Mark.

[@artisanelectrics]

Great video! I wish I could redo mine now with for example a floating floor with space to slide a ladder in, would have made better use of the space.

[@WhiteboxUK]

Thanks mate. Its always a work in progress and you can always add to what you have got. The floating floor is good but does reduce the racking height available. It works better in a high top van.

[@alexdougherty4905]

A floating floor is handy, managed to get my steps and pop up work bench in on one side and long stuff on the other.

[@leeedwards3783]

great video. thanks. looking at installing some racking myself in my dispatch and was wondering about the locations to fix the racking to. Not sure whether to build from wood myself around my stuff or buy a metal one. That video of yours was good as it gives an idea. Thanks

[@WhiteboxUK]

Thanks Lee, I am glad it helped. We have a new install vid coming out this week so stay subscribed for updates. Mark

[@peterevans8194]

Great video and a really well laid out vehicle, but it must be a magnet to thieves. I think every tradesman's van these days needs at least some secure storage in the form of steel vaults, or very secure overnight parking...

[@WhiteboxUK]

I agree with you

[@jamesgavin3505]

Any ideas for hose storage. I currently have most of my smaller stuff hanging on hooks but it does my head in hearing it slap about. Also work out your 10 most used tools and put them on a "quick rack" just inside the door. In my case 17, 19,22, 24. 2 of each on a rack on the side of the box most jobs I dont even have to open a draw.

[@WhiteboxUK]

Thanks for the tip. You will find a few solutions on the Sortimo site: www.mysortimo.co.uk/en_UK/search/?text=hose+reel+holder+&text_res=

[@supersparks9466]

I’ve got a floating floor for 2 sets of steps, the days of keep Tying steps on the roof rack multiple times a day are long gone.

[@WhiteboxUK]

It's a great way to utilise the van space, we have done many with spaces for ladders or ply sheets, even with underfloor drawers or a combination. Thanks for watching. Mark.

[@steveagnes7884]

Hi man, I see in the UK you have to be left handed to use the writing pad ;-) Never thought about it, because in Europe you drive on the other side and so it is much simpler to use it. I personally write things down during the driving. Greetings, Steve

[@WhiteboxUK]

It is a bit of a pain having it that side Steve

[@zaheersarwar7815]

Hi, where did you get the racking from ?

[@WhiteboxUK]

We can design and install this for you. www.whiteboxuk.co.uk

[@shaned155]

whats the make of the first storage unit up against the bulkhead??

[@MarkCropley]

Hi Shane, Its a Workmo unit from Sortimo

[@raysimkiss8031]

They are mega money for what they are well over 100quid

[@WhiteboxUK]

@@raysimkiss8031 Well over that, but I have had Mac and Snap on boxes that haven't lasted half as long. Its well worth the investment in the long run.

[@zaheersarwar7815]

Hi where did you get the racking from ?

[@WhiteboxUK]

We design, supply and install our system. You can get in touch with me [e-mail].

[@georgesparrow100]

I seen that someone had a microwave in one video anyone know how they got the power to it, thanks.

[@aayesher9400]

Inverter running off two batteries. One in the back and the normal one under the hood

[@gw1703]

I saw one and it was just hooked up to a generator when needed

[@humayunkabir3676]

Hii like to work with you I'm working on the same field from 15 years

[@Bennybigballs24]

That van hasn’t seen too much hardship.

[@WhiteboxUK]

It had done by the time it was sold, 😎

[@smacleansdetailing]

How could I contact u for racking in my van mate ?

[@WhiteboxUK]

Please email me. [e-mail]

[@liberaltears1714]

Ford makes a standard transmission for the euros? Wtf

[@davidrobertson7964]

Proper Preparation Prevents Piss Poor Performence.

[@checkyourself164]

Performance*

[@davidrobertson7964]

@@checkyourself164 pedantic*

[@checkyourself164]

@@davidrobertson7964 conscientious*

[@gary3013]

Are you still a mobile mechanic?

[@WhiteboxUK]

Yes mate, still on the tools. Had to make that my main business for a while as all the factories closed but racking side is building again.

[@gary3013]

@@WhiteboxUK interested, what is the name of your mobile mechanic company?

[@WhiteboxUK]

@@gary3013 Its Southern Fleet Services and Sussex Mobile Mechanic.

[@boblongbow9170]

He needs a bra.

[@WhiteboxUK]

Cheers Bro. I have lost about 10 kilos since then and still on the way down. I ran a 50 KM ultra marathon this year and have signed up 75 km in May, and I am doing the three peaks challenge in June. What are you doing to keep in shape?

[@AngusMcIntyre]

@@WhiteboxUK awesome work!

[@trymem8]

Eat shit Bob

[@pgtips4240]

Too much verbal fluff mate, just show us the van.

[@WhiteboxUK]

Ok Thanks for your feedback.