Is This The Best Van Set Up?

[@steveberryman2619]

Hi Scott I never even noticed you had a speech impediment, I also have one and know how hard some words are to say, but I’m an avid follower of your videos and every video is clear and understandable, so I hope if you ever felt self conscious you don’t need to worry anymore. Hope lockdown is lifting for you soon.

[@tnahvu]

That Squarespace ad transition was as smooth as those sliders. Well done.

[@danielwilliam9018]

Scott and Jess are an awesome couple. Million subscribers coming up!!!!!

[@jonparker8170]

that was a fantastic segway from lisp to square space scott. well done. hope level three proves to be ok for you...

[@TheOffcut]

Hooray for level 3!! Nice setup Scott!

[@kytddjj]

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[@galvanizedgnome]

Let's all go get some KFC and thank Klaus Schwab!

[@a_w_bukhari7579]

Yay offcut is a colleague fan

[@JesusMartinez-bx8dh]

Bro, you really have passion for your work. Everything is so tidy organized, reveling the love for what you do. It is remains me of when I started working as a handyman here in California, then became a pro-painter and thought about having my own company. Talking about tools and strategies for work projects was what kept me motivated. I am 32 y/o now with twin girls and a body that feels overworked, I didn't take good care of it(too much overtime for family reasons). Now I have to worry about the future of my girls and I feel that I have to prepare for my inevitable future as well. I got a good/stable job as painter and I don't have to worry about buying tools for projects of my own. This gives me peace of mind for now and the future. However, I still want to live the life you are enjoying today bro. Be as enthusiastic for what you do bro. Cheers Scott, God bless you and keep the good work!!

[@mitchgroff263]

Great video! Some key points were highlighted that I hadn't heard anyone else discuss. Thank you!

[@mohammadayub2760]

Brilliant set up I love it at least you're used the whole van

[@danielgeng2306]

Great job Scott, your wife is awesome, great sense of humor!

[@Lnstrq]

Scott, your channel is such a joy to watch. I love your organizational skills, the video you include of nature and surrounding environment, your positive outlook, and of course the things you teach us. Very inspiring. I will continue to watch and hope more people find your channel. Thanks for all the great content!! Cheers from California!

[@Atsaki13]

Here's where Toyota need to see this video and send you a van as a sponsor 🤞🏻

[@bobstertern-gill5641]

You have a good layout I enjoy your videos I have recently retired from my handyman/renovation business so I like watching what you do and wish I was your age and still making saw dust keep up the good work

[@TheChristeepher]

Hi Scott, we are out of lockdown now in the UK and it was tough. Stay focused, catch up on the jobs at home that your loved one needs sorting and plan the future cause there is one coming. You’re doing good man and we still learn lots from you, thank you. Keep up the good work. Best wishes, Chris and MoJo the Weimararner.

[@luckyluke8052]

Where did you see lockdown in UK? Maybe first 3 months on the beginning then not difference just a lot of propaganda:)))

[@TheChristeepher]

@@luckyluke8052 I think you’ve answered your own question. Suppliers dried up so I had to change tack, lots of scaremongers and over reactors closing places so they could claim furlough and stay home. They all went to the open spaces that are usually great peaceful dog walks, they made lots of noise and left all there rubbish. Screwfix kept me ticking over.

[@samoanSAIYAN]

Many Great people in history with a lisp... Mike Tyson, Sean Connery, Sir Winston Leonard Spencer Churchill, Drew Barrymore, Anthony Keedis, Daffy Duck, Frank Bruno ... To name a few. Great set up Scott! A van is way more practical than a ute IMHO.

[@levro7367]

Been watching for awhile now and have started my adult apprenticeship in carpentry. Your a big inspiration Scott

[@ihewer]

Thanks for sharing as it’s good to know that someone else is always making continued changes with their set ups

[@jlewis1688]

Don't worry about having a lisp your a great and clever man, and we all love you!!!

[@michaeltreen8785]

I recently took all my saw brackets off my saws, and mounted one set to a piece of plywood and put a cleat across the back. So I put the “saw table” on the stand, then I can just use any saw, and the saws take up less space when stored.

[@CraigSchubert]

Glad to hear you'll be back to work soon! Looking forward to more videos on site. :-)

[@lanceodell8058]

nice setup Scott! love the bloppers!!! for weight reduction, what about "Pocketing" or cutting large holes in the ply where it doesn't compromise the strength?

[@laffyxdd]

You should look at getting a bull bar on the front of the van if your worried about your foot. Literally just wrote my van off the other day, t-boned someone doing an illegal U turn. Front of the van got smashed up bad and the bullbar took a lot of the brunt. I came out with grazed knees and that’s it!

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

Damn, I always wondered if they really worked. Sounds like it did!

[@DiscoFang]

This model Hiace is actually pretty damn strong. Ask any tow truck driver who sees accidents close up. From 2011/12 they're even better with better frontal strength.

[@AshHalls]

Its truly amazing how far you can drive with just the rubber stips holding the load on the roof.

[@obeddiaz7]

So glad you get to work again. Nice van tour 👌

[@jumper233]

Good to see you getting back to work. In all honesty I never realized you had a lisp until you pointed it out.

[@jasonsledge7900]

Never thought you had lisp. That's pretty cool what you've built with the channel. It's helped me in several home improvement projects.

[@jgroenveld1268]

Assuming you're not Kiwi? I'd quickly picked it up from when I first watched his videos year back. I guess it is disguised into the accent if you're not from NZ. It is very subtle to my ears.

[@papadave9061]

Hi there Jess. Glad you're being included a bit more lately.......your Scott Brown imitation is quite good. hehe Smoko Time! Funny stuff. Oh yeah, Hi Scott. :) Nice to hear you can get back to work.

[@joefortenberry6909]

Flawless ad transition. (Probably tough to say with a LISP)

[@phutchification]

Love your channel, Scott. As a mostly retired ex-office worker, I've just finished a two year total DIY reno on this 1980s brick house. Your tips and positive manner have been a real inspiration to us. Keep it up!

[@ktulu193]

Smooth squarespace segue, Scott! Is also hard to say with a lisp

[@BradyBegeman]

That was a master class in segues.

[@ktulu193]

@@BradyBegeman I think it's Jess that thinks of the segues

[@iainarthur7713]

Such a good segue I watched the whole mini ad :) Only Linus Tech Tips competes for quality segues

[@dressjess]

@@ktulu193 the real brains behind the operation 😆

[@ktulu193]

@@dressjess obviously

[@samwebb585]

OH DEAR LORD THAT WAS A PERFECT SEGWAY INTO A SPONSORED SEGMENT

[@brentdallimore5068]

looks awesome Scott! The main thing I learned from this video is that tying down materials on the roof if optional ;)

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

😂 don't try this at home!

[@christianpaffhausen]

Damn, that transition into the adbreak was smooth as heck!

[@angusbartlett5595]

Surely Toyota would be keen to sponsor such a fine channel

[@LandbergTileTV]

This video gives me tips on my new Ford Transit van, appreciate it and great video!

[@stuartandrews4344]

Hope you got deadlocks fitted on all doors onyour van, standard locks so easy to get open..

[@gzimoch]

I'm glad that your back in the business.

[@NZBrew]

Drove a 2011 Hiace for years and just upgraded to a 2021 Hiace - The difference is just mind boggling, such a smooth ride (I drive anywhere from 2-5 hours a day)

[@nzldbart]

I had a Merc MB140D as a courier van back in 2000, large enough to take my whole days deliveries instead of 3 trips with the Hi-Ace. If you had a frontal the engine was designed to drop and roll under the chassis and the steering wheel would colapse and move forward; it was also cheaper than a new Hi-ace; only downside was 1 side door on the passengers side.

[@stephencurrie9539]

Love it, I'm getting a new transporter and will be following alot of the same layout you have! Hugely helpful

[@TheOneWhoMightBe]

In addition to the improved crash protection on the new HiAce's, they're also a considerably larger vehicle. The rear door for example is much more 'square' than the 2006 rectangle.

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

They are chunky as. I hear you can fit a sheet of ply between the wheel arches though.

[@rogerlz349]

@@ScottBrownCarpentry the length of the cargo area is too short. New model 2.4m : old model 2.9m. So I bought SLWB. But it's too high for under ground or covered car parks.

[@fedgshhsgdjk]

I’ve been in hiaces for the last 10 years, ranging from 2004 model year to present and the newest one is so far ahead of the old design. If you’re thinking about getting one you will not be disappointed! comfortable, quiet and safe. I can easily look past the shorter cargo area with all these benefits, you learn to use the extra width you have over the length. Sorry if this started to sound a bit erotic towards the end 😆

[@kierandoherty1600]

In ireland they have taken 'hiace' off the market. Can only get 'proace'. Which is way too small for builders/carpenters etc. Its a real shame as the hiace was the van of choice for donkeys years

[@HotForgeChaos]

Only two engine options available here, the 1GD-FTV 2.8L diesel, which has been a bit questionable in terms of reliability over the past few years, or the 2GR-FKS 3.5L V6 petrol, which is a brilliant engine, but an absolute gas guzzler

[@pauljohn6709]

I'm a carpenter in the UK, I lease my van so all the storage is built modular. That way I just unbolt them then refit into the next van.

[@christurner7040]

Love the set up. Your van and vids about it is the reason I want to give up my Ute and trailer set up. Gives me so many ideas and so practical.

[@katrinabell7684]

Good video for Lockdown! Well designed van interior Scott.👍All the best for Level 3.😷😎

[@rainerl-h259]

Thanks for sharing and have a good time and a lot of work!

[@2ddw]

A place for everything and everything in its place!

[@patrickmbell]

Time Toyota came to the party and helped you into a new van. With 290k followers it would have to be good PR

[@graemescott990]

Glad to see you back to work

[@rerolley]

Good to see that New Zealand is trending in the right direction.

[@galvanizedgnome]

Towards Marxist totalitarianism

[@CJChild]

@@galvanizedgnome OK Boomah.

[@Boncrek]

That Squarespace segway was smooth. Greetings from Jamaica! Love your videos Scott!

[@stich1960]

Now that you mentioned your lisp, I can't unhear it lol. I had never noticed before.

[@samsboringchannel]

Great episode mate, always love a good van set up. I put a sliding drawer in my ute and it's been a game changer. 311 episodes (plus the og episodes) and I've never noticed your lisp! Take care

[@ejohny1987]

Best of luck from a very distant Slovakia, Scott. Hope to see more of your videos from jobsites. Take care

[@bioweaponsystem154]

That's an incredibly functional and organized way of loading up a van. Best part is that you made all of it yourself. Kudos on some of the cinematography you include in your work, that's a nice touch. You can get kits to add on features like back-up cameras and Bluetooth radios to these older vehicles. Its usually very simple to have that added and knowing how clever you are, you could likely do it yourself. You can even go for window scrolling mechanism as well, they just pop a motor inside the door panel and slip a cog over where the handle normally sits and voila!

[@cdurkinz]

I think I like your van layout better than when they do the cabinets on either side. I like that you have the top to put full sheets ontop of. I have been working out of a crossover SUV for like 5-6 years now... it's interesting. I need a work vehicle.

[@alexkunkevich]

I was happy to see you actually have a bit of mess, makes me feel better when I compare myself to you :)

[@simonearp9214]

Great to hear your allowed back to work 👌

[@stuartandrews4344]

I use 234mm x 29mm slim profile Flat Channel plastic ducting for storing guide rails,you can fit 2 guide rails inside the ducting

[@davidprins9401]

Thanks for this! Love the raised platform set up

[@Erik_The_Viking]

Looking forward to new episodes! Glad to see you're back to work!

[@JosephPuplava]

On the driver's side sliding door next to the table saw, you can add an off-set box to make the clearance from hitting the sliding door with another drawer.

[@illa5th]

I was going to suggest hanging the track saw tracks from the ceiling. Velcro loops or something. But your solution is better, for slide in slide out. But make a use for that inch below the ceiling for something. We store concrete finishing tooling up there.

[@flyingdutch9818]

Nice. I’m a handyman in Oz. Have a flat-top platform like you and rear pullout drawers but built with no expensive drawer-sliders; approx $50/drawer with same weight ability. I’m on version 3.0 now as you demonstrate customising it to your personal optimal setup is key. Took me ages to realise which tools and consumables I need every day ( basic tools plus paints, plastering repairs etc) then the ability to add benchsaw etc Key to mine was ability to be ablle ro carry 2400x1200 sheet on top. Handy when raining AND can be used for camper awning etc!Q!!

[@TheOriginal_BigMac]

Glad you're back at work bro 👍

[@andrewcairns5312]

Ha. Getting your mrs to help with the filming and then talk about van safety. She deserves a holiday for that.

[@sawdustadikt979]

Tool storage is an evolution. Make everything as best as you can, because when time passes and hindsight kicks in after use, you see what you “should “ have done. So set yourself up to be able to modify your set up easily. I think this process of storing your gear, designing and building, really improves you as a carpenter in all aspects. You get to test your theory’s and methods to hard use or get to learn a new skill through intense repetition. For instance I used pocket holes to build 90% of my trailer to see it’s Applications and limitations. Let the sawdust fly and have fun!

[@elvergalrrga]

Excellent work on your setup man. All that organizing was so relaxing to watch.

[@JohnsTinyWoodshop]

I dig the van set up. We use trailers here in the states, but I see plenty of Transit vans too.

[@ericpetersen7465]

hi from colorado good to see you back to work

[@mwest67]

Great video as always Scott, really enjoy your content, keep up the great work

[@robertbamford8266]

Lockdown Brown and His Van of Renown (apologies to Les Brown). Glad you’re back to Level 3. Thanks for the video.

[@bartnettle]

Your videos inspired me to build a two sliding drawer 12mm box mid Sydney Lockdown., I made a sliding system out of skate bearings fixed to aluminum U channel and screwed to bottom of box with divider making 4 rails. I use Dewalts Tstaks as lighter than packouts etc. Your easy access draws are awesome.I just made 12mmtrays using aluminum angle and fit 3 large Tstacs in each. Mine is only 2500mm long. The mid section is open for the stuff I carry fits in their, pressure washers etc For yours put a bull bar on the front to feel safer and cut the mid section out and just make an extended box section to fit the drop saw for now till your new van in a year or so.It still looks way cool with those stripes and even Toyota quality dropping with more plastics and gadgets. After market rear camera for now bro. Your Van is your tradewmark

[@hughbugger]

Damn I knew these things had a reputation but nothing like that, sorry to hear it. Do bull bars make them safer ? Might be a good investment if you ask me

[@yesnomaybe3372]

If your looking to get one of the new hiaces I'd say good luck to you. They said it would take 4 months to arrive, after the 4 months were up they said it would still be another 3 months. I ended up with a 2016 NZ new hiace which wasn't cheap either haha

[@dummerdum4714]

Same for hilux. It seems like “Cindy says” doesn’t have much effect on those vehicle sales

[@chazkanavatoa]

smooooth segueway into squarespace scott😉👌

[@cy2258]

Hey buddy! Awesome videos I have been following you for sometime now and I enjoy watching your content You are right when you mentioned in the video that the safety of the van and where you foot rests. My old man had the same van but the SWB hiace a few years ago and was involved in a car accident when a ambulance rear ended him and pushed him forward into 3 other cars at full speed of the ambulance. The frontage on the hiace isn’t safe as dads feets and legs got crushed by the impact of the front end with the steering column shooting up into his ribs crushing his rib cage and braking his jaw… 5 years later and unfortunately his now crippled The new hiace is definitely a improvement and as you said a lot safer

[@odeean]

Regarding weight, I use a thin ply and rivet small aluminium channel to it in dead space for strength. It works out stronger than thick wood and lighter. The downside is cost.

[@studioviper3016]

I really like this van setup. You could even throw a mattress on the top board and use it for camping?

[@ScottBrownCarpentry]

I have traveled around New Zealand with a similar fit out. It was an older van that had sliding windows though. Crucial when the sun starts coming up.

[@dougsaunders8109]

Great lockdown vid mate very ingenious. The van will make a great back packer vehicle once you have finished with it 😁. Will do another 3/4 of a million kms in its next life……. 😁 🇬🇧 😁 PS, hope the AB’s go well against the Boks this weekend

[@IamNintendocore]

Didn't even notice you had a lisp tell you said so. Been watching your videos for years too.

[@MB.19]

Great vid as always Scotty! I’ve been watching for a while and am going to buy some merch, but you need the van logo on a mug! Cheers from your neighbour 🇦🇺

[@oojagapivy]

Smooth transition to the sponsor ;p. Nice setup. I always figured having two sliding doors would limit the inside usability, but in a tradie scenario, as you've shown, it opens up storage solutions.

[@bertilhedelund9418]

Really nice job fitting out your van, i recently discovered your channel and ive binge watched almost all of your exciting episodes. Also glad to hear you can get back to working!

[@bob71014]

If you were assembling like a kitchen like you suggest to save weight you could cut out chunks from the sides of the carcasses like your workbench to save weight

[@northislandguy]

This is mint setup I know it’s for tools but be so good if you did one for surf set up. Reminds me how in NZ tradies love their vans as opposed to Aussies it’s the Ute

[@Nickanoms88]

Have you ever been broken in to? In Melbourne it wouldnt be too long before someone tried to flog your tools, lockable boxes like Armorguard and properly wired alarms go a long way.

[@double_074]

Did the same with my droppy stand. Forgot to tie it to the roof racks, drove from mt wellington to kelston then back to mt wellington the next morning then only to realise it wasnt even tied down! 😴

[@JosephPuplava]

You can add another 4x8 box on top of the carpet to add more drawers just like the bottom drawers. You have a lot of waste space above the cabinet. Maybe you can think of some kinds of loft to screw in the window jambs to store more stuff.

[@tonyclausen8106]

Hi Scott, good video. You can really get a lot of stuff into your van. I to have tricked out my van, often when people see it they get van envy. You should treat your sliding doors to a bit of silicon spray, you won't regret it.

[@recommit]

I just literally made the same storage pocket for my track saw in my Hiace. I made mine out of 4 ply instead to keep the weight down.

[@thorstenwolters9025]

You have a lisp? I would never ever noticed..... You are a great guy. Your Videos are lovly, enjoyable, great entertainment. Cheers from Hamburg! Germany.

[@m2dat791]

But you noticed...

[@thorstenwolters9025]

@@m2dat791 Only after he mentioned it....😁😁😁👍

[@SmallWonda]

Clever stuff - hope you'll be down to Level 1 before long - Keep safe!

[@debandmike3380]

Just a suggestion you should put a little block at the top of your rail holder so you don't accidentally put it in rubber side down and wear that out prematurely.

[@markcouper3825]

hey scott you did a good job of your van set up yer there is so many different set ups you can do i gess i depends on your needs by the way a 2006 hiace in brisbane is still going for $16-17.000 Aussie 340000 km

[@SweeturKraut]

If y’all wanna support Lock Down Scott Brown pick up some merch, I got a t shirt the other day, it’s super comfy and people here in the US ask me why I have a van on my shirt. Keep up the good work Scott!

[@aalove2010]

That van gives me thrills

[@hamishrhodes5108]

Nice one Scotty! I watched all of your fitout videos before completing my own fitout in my iLoad. Any ideas on what your next van will be mate?

[@johnmcmahon76]

Come to Oswego, NY. If you ever come to the U.S. lots of old historical houses and plenty of work👍

[@lethargicmotorsport2025]

I never noticed the lisp till you mentioned it 😉

[@99andrianmonk]

Jess has your mannerisms and speech down cold. Nice ending......

[@robertphenna1965]

Great your back at work scott .here in the UK 🇬🇧 if you are a builder we were told to just crack on so worked all through our lockdowns . Wish my van was as tidy mate great video never noticed the lisp until now 🙄 can't stop hearing it now all the best👍

[@tutekohe1361]

It is very noticeable on TV that lisping seems to be an almost exclusively British mannerism.

[@traineespark]

i know this is and old ish video scott, but if you had ur big festool mitre saw at working height on big heavy duty rails u could use it in situ. and your hiace could have an awning for weather cover. then just have a couple of saw horses either side?

[@daj9805]

nice setup, surprised you have a 2nd fix gun for both 16g & 18g. paslode & the dewalt gun uses both 16 & 18 in the same gun.