HVACR VIDEOS VAN TOUR 2024

[@FrNMGuy]

I brush my teeth with a recip saw daily.

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

You too😂

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

sounds like a bumpy ride

[@hvacslayer2929]

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]

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

[@hvacslayer2929]

@@HVACRVIDEOS 😢 im grieving def sucks.

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this on my Livestream on KZbin this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infoSHfbGaJh6JU

[@KevinOsborne1987]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks

[@martinheatingcoolingmartin4693]

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!

[@Slugbunny]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud

[@timg8138]

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]

So much easier to unload and store

[@bensreferigeration]

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]

Is it lightweight?

[@bensreferigeration]

Night and day. Super light.

[@thegoodguy867]

Very nice, Van setup, Chris!

[@toolman9081]

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.

[@philltafolla]

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 😃

[@brianmcdermott2430]

Great content on everything. Thank you, Chris.

[@egyphon]

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

[@AARONJL92]

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]

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

[@jasonjohnsonHVAC]

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]

I will discuss this on my Livestream on KZbin this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infoSHfbGaJh6JU

[@marjones69]

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]

Definitely, good luck

[@TrustHisWord]

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

[@petertomlinson844]

You're the HVAC don!!!!!

[@stephenmcconnell4302]

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

[@bonexsher]

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

[@TooManyHobbiesJeremy]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks for the support, I will discuss this on my Livestream on KZbin this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infoSHfbGaJh6JU

[@_iLLuSiv3_]

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.

[@natepeterson7145]

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]

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]

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

[@aaax9410]

Great setup Chris :)

[@daleborg9070]

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

[@JamesBrown-db9pk]

nice set up

[@thomasmann3560]

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]

Thanks bud

[@seantaray7180]

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]

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

[@hammbone82]

Sweet!

[@halverde6373]

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]

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

[@colinstu]

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

[@EdwardOrozco12]

That’s a nice set up

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

Thanks bud

[@jcc3279]

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

[@Wutanfallwerke]

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.

[@airproheatingandair7753]

I like high roof vans. Mote room easier to walk in van and grab what you need. Rather the get on knees. Is there any reason you stick with low roof?

[@halverde6373]

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!

[@denverbraughler3948]

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

[@Rubicon904]

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

[@atsimas]

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

[@JamesBrown-db9pk]

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

[@LoganMonroe-v9g]

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.

[@gatlinholland6453]

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

[@sherwinalvarez7365]

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]

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

[@etonmows7901]

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.

[@halverde6373]

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.

[@Alo1zz]

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]

I will discuss this on my Livestream on KZbin this evening 2/12/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infoSHfbGaJh6JU

[@riotgear6891]

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

[@halverde6373]

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?

[@lgunderso2117]

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]

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

[@lgunderso2117]

@@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.

[@DesertBoi]

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

[@cesarhernandez3275]

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]

I will discuss this live on KZbin this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infozMmtv5cFyew

[@halverde6373]

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

[@martinheatingcoolingmartin4693]

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

[@Nyarly_Relyeh]

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

[@theangrytechnician6649]

Maybe swap the torch set with the nitrogen tanks?

[@Blasterxp]

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

[@Ankou2020]

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

[@bryannelson-n7f]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this live on KZbin this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infozMmtv5cFyew

[@FREIGHTLINER66540]

my favorite van is Ford Transit

[@scottjones7279]

Gas burner not diesel

[@FREIGHTLINER66540]

@@scottjones7279WDYM? i was saying my favorite van.

[@Transit_Biker]

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

[@JakeMurray-e6h]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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.

[@gtpforever]

What is the brand of that silver drawer set?

[@restaurantandcommercialkit6113]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

I will discuss this live on KZbin this evening 2/5/24 @ 5:PM (pacific) come on over and check it out kzbin.infozMmtv5cFyew

[@Elisummit845]

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]

Send me a pic, when you get a chance

[@Elisummit845]

@@HVACRVIDEOS to your email?

[@Elisummit845]

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

[@Spencer1609751]

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]

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.

[@garysmith9772]

I guesstimate easily over 50,000 in Van contents alone

[@thomasmann3560]

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

[@schmitty99]

Will you be at HVAC Excellence here in Vegas?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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

[@davidathey7903]

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

[@Nyarly_Relyeh]

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

[@MrAdamd83]

Does your area offer aluminum 60 cubic inch tanks for nitrogen

[@the_tux]

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

[@halverde6373]

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

[@cayden9224]

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]

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.

[@CSXRailfan6588]

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

[@JMF_Productions]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

American Van

[@camk2552]

Make yourself a good medical kit for cuts and stuff

[@TrevorFoster-l5m]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

America van

[@TrevorFoster-l5m]

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

[@theashgamer400]

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

[@halverde6373]

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

[@wtfux]

Do you fit out a backup camera?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

The van comes with a backup camera from the factory

[@timg94]

No more Fieldpiece leak detector?

[@halverde6373]

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]

@@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.

[@halverde6373]

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

[@nijuwolf]

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.

[@Succeedlikeyoubreathe]

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]

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]

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

[@nijuwolf]

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,,,

[@cesarhernandez3275]

Are your trucks V8 or V6 ?

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

V6

[@jxdet6072]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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

[@halverde6373]

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

[@NATHANFREDERICK-rs7yb]

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)

[@raulrse]

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

[@HVACRVIDEOS]

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

[@jonathansutton8459]

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

[@steveblake8766]

Thumbs uP

[@zabidi59]

Do like to share this video please.

[@miaudottk9080]

Buy an EV and add a Diesel generator meow.