HVAC❄🔥 Service Van Tour🚐 (Ford Transit 250)

[@phillmodjeski8043]

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!

[@johnd4348]

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.

[@BetterThanYesterday69]

@@johnd4348would you recommend commercial hvac, thinking about starting an apprenticeship

[@swanjaymusic]

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....

[@lowvoltagevex]

This is quite literally the best service van I've ever seen. So organized and clean. Makes me wanna do some renovations to mine!

[@rodgraff1782]

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.

[@ljslw]

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!

[@benjaminjeffries681]

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.

[@noelwhyte9834]

Oh yeah this video deff getting added to the van organizing playlist.

[@mikhaielj]

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

[@jaymesrod4209]

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!!

[@christianlavelle5848]

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!

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

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!!

[@AngelTorres-tk2nw]

I am a C10 Contractor , my respect for your Set up work Van system. Super Professional job.

[@shatoboy1]

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

[@gr8gmblr]

You'll never need any of that....except for that one time.

[@kennethdandurand3472]

My old adage: No matter what you have, you won't have what you need!

[@oussamamelliti9026]

@@kennethdandurand3472 so true

[@Lee__M3]

You can say that again haha

[@ryantoner8132]

The day after I remove it from the van.

[@JuanTodoli]

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.

[@AKHVAC]

Juan Todolí awesome, thanks so much for watching!

[@larryloftis9064]

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.

[@AramilVandal]

Truck looks top notch dude. Not sure if you actually run calls in this beast, or just shill out of it on KZbin. Honestly, I wish my truck was stocked and organized like this.

[@raysh3845]

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 ⚙️

[@TheRealJoeCarter]

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!

[@loloc7664]

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 !!!

[@wisewiener1]

lolo c Haha so damn true!!!

[@jessevasquez8323]

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!

[@zachcovey975]

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!

[@bnmarshall]

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.

[@TylersLeftSock97]

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.

[@ron2415]

I’m an hvac student and this is my goal to achieve one day ✊🏽 salute to you my guy

[@DW-vl2wi]

You don't need half this stuff.

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

@@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.

[@alexsteph143]

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

[@23x31]

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.

[@AKHVAC]

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!

[@MaicSalazarDiagnostics]

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!!

[@jerryfrigeration]

Awesome. I thought I had my van ready until I saw this. Far out my good sir. Enjoying your channel.

[@Studio69Fan]

good looking truck. Didn't notice a fire extinguisher. Just added a small one to may van today. You never know... Thanks for sharing .

[@AKHVAC]

Yessir, behind the driver seat. Thanks for watching!

[@josepagan7693]

Your son loves you, he came buy and didnt care about anything but you. His eyes focused on dad😁

[@robertomartin2709]

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.

[@Tamethefrontier]

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.

[@gregmercil3968]

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.

[@jonathankowalczyk5435]

I love your obsession with the little details they really make a huge difference! you have created a increible "Set Up" !!!

[@earthstewardude]

I wanna be like this guy when I grow up!

[@nagarzi81]

Best HVAC tech van I’ve ever seen.

[@marcusx3635]

Great Video! I used it as a teaching tool for my HVAC students at Richmond Community College in Laurinburg NC. Thank You.

[@comfertablynumb8528]

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

[@BassWhoopinFishingTeam]

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!

[@danielriverafigueroa]

This is the real " The A Team" van.👍🏻

[@RyRY257]

Recently got into HVAC, and I love it. Appreciate your uploads man!

[@joshuamcguire3469]

Finally someone else who named their kid Jackson!

[@pwalms65]

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!

[@timothyjerry2455]

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 🇺🇸👍🏻

[@leojoseph6385]

That is an amazing setup! Congratulations on building such a well organized service truck. Thank you for sharing it!

[@chriscox8696]

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.

[@brendanmoore9716]

Just want younger guys to know there is a balance between tools and parts. I carry 8 motors, 30 circuit boards, 150 capacitors, 30 pressure switches, 40 limit switches and hundreds of relays, contactors, etc. I can always find a tool if i need one, but i have the part 95% of the time. Allows me to run 10 calls a day and get equipment running on nights and weekends. It is a balance!

[@Maa-hl6um]

"Fits like a dream" love it

[@Bluecollarworkingman]

That Van is a Wet Dream! Beyond Organized. I'd enjoy working out of anything similar.

[@johnjohnson3616]

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

[@El_Scorcho_]

John Johnson 🤣

[@truefalse207]

lol lol

[@truefalse207]

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.

[@El_Scorcho_]

truefalse best feeling ever. I try to clean mine out every Friday.

[@DB-fr7gk]

🤣🤣🤣🤣😂 mine is the apocalypse and avalanche comes on top of me I'm glad I survived all if that!!

[@blitzblutz]

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.

[@dave33g]

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

[@joserico527]

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.

[@SilverCymbal]

Love the setup! One of the best I have ever seen

[@rodolfomanuel797]

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

[@martywatson7764]

Love the sliding side door. I don't understand how this isn't the go to for service industry.

[@gabrielfychok3386]

The unistrut for the pipe wrenches was a absolutely smart bro I use it for my van

[@millerurbanhomesteading8632]

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....

[@ian.lwilson7156]

Its very cool just needs a coffee machine and small kitchen, loo and shower. Love it

[@rbilardo47]

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.

[@KevinMichaelMichael]

Great video. Love seeing guys who take pride in their work!

[@bobbyturner3120]

You got it going on great job I was a hvac man for 20 years I always keep a well stocked van

[@besmart3530]

This van with such tools costs more than 100k that's for sure. Great 👍🏻

[@ДмитрийСбер-е7д]

Most probably! But I'm sure this guy makes something around 300k a year:)

[@hvacforanyone8594]

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 . 👍👍👍

[@johndeangelo1782]

Bro so inspirational to be the best techs we can be. Awesome man

[@chrisscerbo5731]

impressive truck layout and tool collection. this field you need lots of different tools which are expensive. I still need more tools myself

[@313Cerberus]

I don't know if I missed it or not, but if you don't already, I'd highly recommend carrying 1 or 2 CAT tourniquets. They're relatively inexpensive for as effective they can be at saving a life. Great video!

[@mikel9567]

I'm an EMT, I've responded to quite a few collisions involving work trucks and one where an Airgas delivery truck was rear-ended by a semi. In every case I have never seen the tanks rupture. The weak point on the tank is the regulator. As long as you follow proper procedures, you have nothing to worry about with those tanks. Hell, we've had several of our ambulances involved in crashes, including a few roll overs, and nothing has ever happened to our O2 tanks. Most of what you hear regarding pressurized tanks exploding, or shooting off like a missile is nothing more that myths.

[@kennethdandurand3472]

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.

[@newstart49]

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.

[@billjoplin4156]

That's an awesome setup on your new rig. Very neat, organized, and professional. Thanks for sharing, and keep those videos coming.

[@royamberg9177]

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.

[@asvit9487]

Dude are you preparing for an hvac apocalypse?

[@pipeking23]

Redundancy tools on the truck drive me nutz

[@Chris-hs8qh]

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. 😎

[@AKHVAC]

@@pipeking23 two is one, one is none. The way I always look at life at least. To each their own though, thanks for watching!

[@mikel9567]

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.

[@1SqueakyWheel]

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.

[@biblebloopers946]

Very nice. And the beard is the cherry on top. Good video

[@jenniferbyrne8334]

I am so happy I got the mid roof transit

[@SeanN-58]

Love it, great organization! Thanks for the tour.

[@jesusrojos213]

Super ready

[@hempoil5194]

lock your van at all time, its a gold mine.

[@shadcoats28]

That’s a rad setup brother. No call you couldn’t tackle 💰

[@joedelia8617]

Cool setup! I'm surprised how few parts you carry compared to us. Do you special order most parts and make follow up visits, or just have supply houses nearby? We do commercial & industrial refrigeration in a rural part of Colorado. We carry all the stuff you have, plus A TON of parts because supply houses can be 4-8 hrs away (round trip) and most customers can't wait days for us to order anything. Seriously, i'm talkin various sizes and varieties of solenoids, TXVs, temp controls, pressure controls, defrost timers, fan motors & blades, contactors, start components, fuses, check valves, compressor gaskets, filter driers, fittings, etc... you name it, we probably carry it.... The challenge is that all the parts go on the shelves, so finding room for all the tools and still be able to access everything is tough. Got a few ideas from this video though. Thanks, man!

[@brian_zx6r]

Badass I wish my transit was half this way

[@MountainSalsa]

Thank you. Love your solution for old razor blades.

[@ian.lwilson7156]

Excellent set up. Brilliant. Like first aid kit being handy thats good

[@gilbertomejiajr1706]

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

[@SalvadorHVAC]

I love brazing. Youd be surprised how many guys don't know how to or they just simply don't want too

[@josechanona6436]

@@SalvadorHVAC man im finished with first semester of hvac school and i love brazing dont see how people would dislike it

[@Nateone626]

Puts my van to shame! Thanks for some insight on giving me ideas on how to organize my van a bit better!

[@11bugsbunny11]

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

[@butsopoulos2767]

that truck better be making money

[@vasquezralph8514]

Your truck is so sick! Love it.

[@barberhvac3438]

Anytime I get my truck clean like that, 2 days later it's back to shit everywhere

[@codylebleu9573]

That just means your working

[@tonymontana9858]

Word,

[@johnd4348]

I wish we as technicians could chose what shelves and layout we have in our vans. They give you a van already laid out from day one and never give you time to lay it out. Mine is really not laid out well. I saw a few guys reorganize their vans and just when they got them laid out, they were pulled from that van because it was sold and then put into a totally different van with out even an hours notice. So I am hesitant to spend much time laying out a van .

[@juliangerardcascio1111]

I like to see how you have the CAB fixed up for work .

[@qwikproduct]

Those are some nice looking QwikCheck you got in there at 4:12

[@josegallegos9890]

So well thought of makes my OCD levels sky rocket

[@oby-1607]

That's so organized, you gonna find everything when you need it. One beautiful work rig.

[@sidneymeyer3193]

Hey' how much you insure that van for being fully loaded like that, it's a great question!

[@mitchelwb]

I only had one ear bud in and couldn't figure out why everyone liked this video so much! All I heard was the background music!

[@honesthvacguy325]

Great video! your van is loaded to the max, yet everything has its place. very well done.

[@gabrielbarberi4905]

I'd like to check out the cab . The cab is important to me.

[@AK-47ISTHEWAY]

Yeah most of these guys that show off their work truck never show off the cab. I want to see what the cab looks like as well.

[@italosuarez8641]

I like and love Jackson yankis fan. Thankyou. I got more ideas to reorganize my HVAC van

[@juanramon10-14]

Yoo my boy, you have a nice setup clean, without sacrifice equipment. You carry what you and at the same time keep the unit clean and organized👍.