Locksmithing 101 | CHEAP Locksmith Van Setup!

Can you believe you can setup a locksmithing van for UNDER $100?
In this locksmithing 101 video, PJ checks out Tanner’s NEW Van (The Dirty Dodge!).They go over his setup, how he organized his tools, his pinning station and advice for anyone setting up there locksmithing van for the first time! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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[@clksupplies]

If anyone wants to show us their van set-up, post it on either Facebook (@clksupplies.com) or Instagram (CLK_Supplies) and tag us! We would love to see your vans and share your pictures on our page! 😊 - Kylie

[@tannerrowley4985]

Hi, thanks Lockbosses for the kind comments. Yes, I love my key box. We will be getting back to you on how you can get them 😉

[@the_locksmith_life]

I like it quite to brother! That sub woofer is sick 🤘 thanks for tips!!

[@fivel256]

Thanks for sharing Tanner. That's a pretty awesome setup.

[@JPA66]

Do you have a “shop” space as well or do you do most everything out of the van?

[@tannerrowley4985]

@@JPA66 Hi Jim, we have 3 shops and 9.5 service van's.

[@dougkimber21]

Awesome setup, add me to the list very interested in you key box setup

[@frankmulcahy2605]

That is probably the cleanest and most squared away Locksmith Van, #lockboss, I have ever seen. Nice work.

[@PD82]

Tanner mentions being a Locksmith Hoarder. I've worked for 3 different Locksmith companies over the years and i feel like being a locksmith and a hoarder go hand in hand. Part of being a #Lockboss

[@Magicagic89]

ive been working as a locksmith for 13 years have worked for 2 companies and yes they hoard ! i just have 1 huge pack out organizer and when that's full i start throwing lol !!! i save special screws and set screws , or any mortise lock !!

[@JabuNhlapo-u3w]

Hi guys, I'm a budding auto locksmith and seeing someone like Tanner and his van setup is inspiring. i don't have one but i love he puts things into perspective.#LOCKBOSS

[@PocketWomen]

Great set up. The idea of dumpster diving for materials for set up is great. The set up you have looks nicely efficient. Having access to most used items at the door is a good way to access stuff rather than having to open the back of some other vans up. Good to see a functional workspace where items can be found easily, I wish my locklab was as organized! I liked the #LockBoss sticker on the side of the van. Thanks for sharing, cheers

[@RookKnight]

Have been really waiting for this, wasn't disappointed. Living the dream #LockBoss 🔓🔓

[@austinknowlton1783]

Lol you can tell he's proud of that sub he mentioned it twice. I can't believe he based his reasoning for not having a center console on not wanting to climb over it but he is willing to climb over that thing.

[@clksupplies]

Sacrifices for sounds! Haha-PJ

[@Mario55555]

Thanks for sharing @Tanner, and thanks for facilitating P.J!

[@elizabethdozark4255]

this is one of the most inspiring videos ive ever seen, I am very impressed by the organization and efficiency of this setup

[@daveaedion]

Nice van Tanner. No picking apart, simple, inexpesive and not jammed up and impossible to get to things. #lockboss

[@countrylockandkeycountrylo2034]

Over the years I've learned that service trucks get damaged and you can go to a junkyard and buy those cabinets for almost nothing work benches and so the last three vans that's what I've done and if you're creative enough you can use wood and make it how you want there's a lot of nice beautiful vans inside but it cost them a fortune I want the money in my guys and my pocket not just for new equipment to set up the van meaning shelves and work benches PJ and tanner did a great job

[@steveschmidt7140]

Looks great, very organized. Really like the key box cabinet he has the blanks in any information on that would be great. #lockboss

[@Pyrolock]

KidLock & the "Dirty Dodge" makes for a super #lockboss -- thanks for sharing -- Looks Great -- I would feel right at home working out of your van

[@bestrafer38]

Excellent job Tanner , just goes to show you don't need to spend a fortune to have a nice set up.I would have never guessed that it only took a Hundred Dollars to set that up.#LockBoss

[@richaguillon8887]

One of the cleanest locksmith vans I have ever seen! Good advice to start simple and work your way up from that point. #lockboss

[@600miles]

I just bought a Clean Slate today to set up (2008 Chevy Express van) . I have set up at least 5 vans from scratch in the past. Most had Adrian Steel furniture and even if they did it was in the wrong places. I like a plywood floor, black mat is the worst if you drop a Kwikset clip or anything else, can't roll a wheeled stool on rubber mat. I really like the Peg Board in your van, makes a great look and easy place to attach tools.

[@MrTroutbum05]

Nice setup! Did my NV myself as well for around $200! Glad to see I am not the only one who doesn’t feel the need to buy a steel setup!

[@benc2149]

just recently purchased an nv any suggestions or things to look out for with it?

[@MrTroutbum05]

@@benc2149 dont drive it in the snow...lol

[@benc2149]

@@MrTroutbum05 well considering Im in south east Texas that shouldn't be a problem. Lol

[@fivel256]

I worked solely out of a van and need all the inspiration I can get. Great set up for a #lockboss

[@lockWK-ij4vu]

nice setup. one question. the key blank box, something made or is it available.

[@debbiemoorin1748]

Nice set up Tanner thank you for the great video Pj. I would like to know where you got the black compact key case. #lockboss

[@Chirael]

Love seeing this, thanks for doing this video PJ and thanks Tanner for the detailed tour, much appreciated. And congratulations on outfitting it for around $100 by being frugal and clever like a #lockboss

[@moisestheentrepreneur637]

Love the sub box with amp, you do alot of driving but doing it with some nice music! Lol

[@curlyq1269]

Nice setup! Low budget, but it works, which is the most important thing! Thank you Tanner & PJ! #Lockboss

[@carllewis2207]

Awesome video, Tanner has it going on with his van, lots of great storage ideas! So glad you finally had a chance to make this video. #Lockboss

[@alancorson5778]

Looks good

[@colin.charbel]

Love it! Very practical.

[@billbacardi3262]

Great job Tanner, looks like that set up works just perfectly for you. Thanks for the video PJ #LOCKBOSS

[@azskyking6542]

Nice set up! Great advice!

[@cmullenmusic]

Great video, would be great to see how the electrical components are configured. How is everything connected to deliver power to machines, lights, charging... and what are you guys using the bench grinder for? 🙂👍

[@rigidedgelocksmith]

Ive watched the van tours over and over and live to hear what are peoples #lockboss van regrets / mistakes

[@theprofessionalhobbyist802]

Heh, an MTX subwoofer wasn't what I expected to see, but that's a nice addition. :) Very cool van setup for a #lockboss ! "If this van's rockin', we're probably unlockin'"

[@clksupplies]

😂- Kylie

[@V21IC]

I'm impressed! I also subscribe to the idea of keeping it simple and safe (kiss). Everything is placed with reach, that is, they are accessible according to frequency of use. I dream one day to have something like that! A dream!

[@kellypyatt3144]

Awesome set up

[@-DJ234]

Nice clean and efficient setup, really like it. Thank you for showing it. #lockboss

[@johnfalk6955]

Thank you Tanner and PJ for another GREAT Video. Love the Organization and Purposefulness of your Dirty Dodge. This #LockBoss has learned well watching this.

[@ImGumbyDangit]

Cool tour. I suspect your running 110VAC off an inverter. I love how you did your pinning matt on a lid storing your followers and other odds and sods. I would always be worried about needing something from under the pinning matt once you have a lock pulled apart. 🌵🇨🇦#LockBoss🇨🇦🌵 Fun Bloopers, Yes PJ We can see you.

[@bobbykendrick2426]

Love the way Tanner set the van up. Really like that he did it cheap. Thought the bloopers was cool. Gives you an idea of what really goes into making all your great videos. #Lockboss

[@williamc2553]

Part of being a #lockboss is being adaptable to many types of situations. Make your van your own. I started with wood cabinets. They got me by and gave a lot of counter space. After some time I upgraded my cabinets. Ive now got metal cabinets, a dedicated bench. I also keep a lot of things easily accessible. I'd be willing to do a walk thru of my van, the pros and cons of the layout and such if you're interested. Nice setup Tanner!

[@breached7288]

I love this simple set up. Thank you so much for hosting this video P.J. and thank you Tanner for being willing to explain everything in detail. I really appreciate all the work and videos guys. #lockboss

[@kookita9]

Nice van! I like that key box, where do you find that? I love the flip up top on the bench. #lockboss

[@gustavoaltube3353]

Lol the dirty dodge!!! Love it. Very nice, simple and efficient setup. Most importantly fits his needs. I agree with Tanner, he needs some tint around the truck. #Lockboss

[@noahsmith1933]

Very nice. I'll have to come back to this video in the future if I ever set up a van. I'm a college student who started doing locksmithing on the side for my dad and I really enjoy it. #LOCKBOSS

[@gerardthomas9023]

Impressive work. Loved how organized everything looks. No clutter or extraneous equipment. Notice you had two pinning kits. What is the Speciality kit? SFIC? A true #lockboss

[@kevin.gadgeteastman7531]

That’s badass 🤘💪 I am all about a work van or truck because that’s is our money maker.love how u was creative about how u put it together.my battle wagon is set up for maintenance and all the above I am constantly changing things around to make it more efficient. I really want to know how u set up ur power system to power all ur tools and lights back there.I am struggling with my inverter! And yes I highly believe in repurposing everything thing that u can. Great job Tanner #lockboss

[@robertgiffin1289]

Great van setup! Looks cleaner and more practical than some lock shops I've seen. Good stuff. #Lockboss

[@ken_9359]

I do like the dry erase board idea. I'm trying to do it on the cheap also.

[@the_locksmith_life]

I just bought the mini me version of that van lol!! Awesome video been trying to brain storm ideas on how to set up my rig! There's no way I'm standing up in mine🤣!!!! Thanks for some tips and tricks fellas! Keep on rocking them out brother! 🤘👍🔐 #LockBoss

[@UmamiPapi]

Loved this. Seems like a great profession to get into.

[@pmlarocque]

I’ve seen both ends: completely home-built (mine) and completely third-party outfitted. As long as they are an extension of how you work and you can adapt to make your work more efficient, then you’re hitting a home run!! #Lockboss

[@securelk5751]

I like the custom setup. Decide what works for you and set it up to keep it clean. #lockboss

[@Mur-lock68]

Great setup thanks for sharing guys Stay well!, #lockboss

[@buz375]

This guy is great. I like to see his videos. See he don't like his van in the winter. If I hade money to burn I would buy him another van 4w drive.

[@clksupplies]

Kid lock is the man!-PJ

[@rogerlareau7621]

PJ such great info I have been thinking about this for a little while now can't wait to do one myself ☺️

[@LockpickingsGal]

This is an awesome setup!! I’m so glad that your feeling better PJ!! #lockboss

[@nolanwheaton839]

That van was set up pretty well. Also love the subwoofer haha. Need the tunes. #lockboss

[@PAX_Access_Control]

I'm setting up a van now. I have a smaller version, but I'm only doing commercial. Thanks for the ideas. #LockBoss

[@Matttkoda]

Awesome video, PJ, and Tanner! #LockBoss

[@hartmanlockkey2592]

Hey Tanner awesome set up, everything where you can get at it quickly. I don't think your cheap, I think you're a true #Lockboss that recognizes the need to be frugal. Make money instead of spending it all on the latest and greatest. Way to go.

[@sirenandlights46]

That is the cleanest van i have ever seen! #LockBoss

[@scharpshooter3144]

Nice Job. Great perspective. Thank you.

[@tomcason5399]

Excellent presentation. Thanks for the honest insights. #Lockboss.

[@davidturner6509]

Clean efficient setup. This gave me a few ideas. #LOCKBOSS

[@edwardmahoney4074]

I like all the open space of your van. I myself, I'm working out of the back of my 2019 Mitsubishi Ellipse Cross. For now. #lockboss

[@edensmobilelocksmithllc1769]

Would like info on the key box also! Great setup.

[@djneonfx87]

love getting this insight into what the inside of a proper service van looks like #lockboss

[@Rocketlockopener]

I really like this set up its very similar how i would set it up great video thanks #lockboss

[@naive3377]

Hey it's Ace! So happy to see you took these videos to the next level and you guys still rocking it. Learned so much from you all and still practice lockpicking. Wish you all the best. Also hi Tanner van looks awesome!

[@clksupplies]

Ace, what is up! Give me a call sometime-PJ

[@bunnylyks]

This is a great van video! Love the sentiment of having the van start to make some money before worrying about getting it all setup. I'm a #lockboss dreamer

[@aronnovo9738]

if you ever come to Colorado be happy to show my set up

[@matildasanchez]

Kindly provide key box information. Love the simple down to earth solution.

[@kevinbacon5142]

That is an awesome setup! Than you for the useful video, PJ In my setup journey, I got a shelf unit from a wrecked plumbing van. I banged the dents out, painted it and ended up with nice shelves. I don’t have a lot of space in my NV200, but I’m working my set up little by little. Cause...that’s what a #LockBoss would do!

[@tonylutchka7219]

Very informative would of never figured alot of this out except over time this video will make setting up a lot easier #Lockboss

[@c.a.mlocksmith]

That's an awesome #LockBoss van set up. I like it, its not too crowded. Very organized. Thank you Kidlock for showing off your van. Getting idea on how to set up a van in the future. Currently don't have a van. I work out of my VW Passat car. Thanks again.

[@c.a.mlocksmith]

Oh yeah the key box is awesome too. Where did you get it at?

[@ryanbradley4718]

I like the white board at the service desk idea. #LockBoss

[@quannelquan3203]

Great van. Your the man. You did an awesome job.

[@kevinkoepke8311]

Thanks Tanner & PJ! I've watched a lit of videos on locksmith van layouts. I'm going full mobile. Tanner, if you didn't have parking garages, would you prefer a tall van? Thanks again! #lockboss

[@junielm8233]

I've wanted a van to work out of but no clue on setting it up. I work out my back seat of my Ford truck. Low cost is great. Now I have something to go off of when I up grade. Thanks for the video guys, it was great. I like the set up Tanner. #LockBoss

[@kevinwitt8827]

Thanks for sharing Tanner. Keep it simple...I like that! #lockboss #newbielockboss

[@beergeekcom]

Thanks for the awesome tour Tanner! #lockboss

[@unclejc574]

Super nice, clean, and organized set up. #lockboss

[@geraldskinner63]

Very Cool Guy's. I will be setting up my Van in January. Your van will be a great template Tanner! This may be a dummy question but I didn't see a Laser key cut machine? What do you do there? #lockboss in training

[@tannerrowley4985]

Hi Gerald, Thank you. Laser machine is sitting in a box, just needs to be installed 👍 . For now, we just run to the shop to cut laser keys.

[@dwiggang4290]

Good outlook on how to configure a van. The unmentioned "feature" that I like is that everything is white. That helps a lot in achieving good lighting. #LockBoss

[@yrtuag]

Great set up. Like the angle of the bench top 👍😎🤠🇺🇲 #LOCKBOSS

[@51-FS]

The OG of #lockboss

[@turn-a-keylocksmith4411]

I see a lot of similarities! Thanks for the tour, you’ve got a nice set up there. My van is called Patty, and my newest van is called patty 2.0. #lockboss

[@danathompson9447]

Yep, pretty nice. I'm looking for a van right now. Ram or Transit??? What steered you one way vs the other? #lockboss

[@javieraguilar894]

#LockBoss Tanner, PJ, this video is just what I was looking for! We're going to get a van sometime early 2021, so I've been looking at different ideas for a set up. This video answered so many questions I had. It even got creative, thinking juices flowing! Thank you guys so much.

[@sharkcitylocksmith]

Interesting setup Tanner, I too have a Ram Promaster. I have the 3500 high roof extended version of yours. I wished I had only spent $100 to setup mine, I like your setup PJ has seen my setup and i think my setup is pretty nice too. I’m a clean freak so my van is always clean too, I like the sub woofer idea. Has a mobile locksmith we are always on the road so music is very very important. I’ve had my van for 3 years and just last year i put up a partition because I was afraid for something to fly and hit me in te head or windshield in an accident or even braking too fast or too hard. I know you like being able to through and checking if you have something for the next job. I do too but I walk the entire van to do so now. I also added the side steps to get in and out of the driver side and the sliding door. It may not be super tall to get in and out but after awhile it gets tiring. Maybe I can send pictures of my van if you like to see how I have mine setup. Unlike you I don’t do everything you do, I don’t make car keys, work on safes or access control. I mostly do residential and light commercial, I deal with a lot of property management companies so most of the work I do I installing new deadbolts, repairing locks, rekeying, master rekeying, evictions and lockouts stuff like that. So my setup will most definitely everything way different than yours. But it’s always awesome for me to see how another #LockBoss sets up their van because It gives me ideas that I can implement on my van so thank you. Also I’m thinking of moving to Iowa and finally leave California, but it does snow 4.5 months out of the year any tips on how to prep or drive in the snow. Like what should I expect I know our vans are front wheel drive but like you said all the weight in the back doesn’t help. I currently have BF Goodrich KO2 on van (Vanessa aka Big booty Nessa) so that helps me out in the gravel roads. Anyways any advice would help Thanks Tanner and PJ

[@clksupplies]

Hey! Those are awesome additions It sounds like you have a nice set-up! We would love to see your van. Post on either Facebook or Instagram and tag us! We would love to see them and share! - Kylie

[@chefmelp2974]

Thank you for the good videos you put out #LockBoss

[@jeremiahs101]

Gonna keep his van tips in mind for my next vehicle. #Lockboss

[@NeverBeenArrested]

Very organized and clean set up! Good job! #LockBoss

[@63flight]

Now this is an auto video I can get behind. The best set up is when you are comfortable and know where everything is. #lockboss

[@deanstreet1221]

pretty cool ! Like doing business with CLK excellent customer service!!! #Lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Thank you very much!-PJ

[@TheKeyMan12]

I can’t survive without my reach tools or my air wedges & jiffy jack one hand wedges or the updated in the door tools for auto lockouts… I’ve been a locksmith for 22yrs & I love access tools brand reach tools I got one of every size & also I can’t live without my Houdini lock lube it’s Awesome stuff especially if you buy you a lock straw to use with it!

[@clksupplies]

22yrs impressive!!! -PJ

[@philhart9800]

It would be nice if you had a proven suggestion for power supply, like choice of or type of inverter versus 12v motors

[@clksupplies]

Great suggestion, I will look into it-PJ

[@usmcvet9394]

Awesome setup. Very functional. #lockboss

[@changclifton786]

I LOVE THE SIMPLICITY! #LockBoss

[@pablobosques9438]

Looks Great thanks for sharing # Lockboss ... I have a 2016 Promaster cool...

[@cygnettax4931]

Great ideas on how to stock and configure your van. #LockBoss