Locksmithing 101 | FULL Walkthrough: Mobile Locksmith Van Setup!

In this locksmithing 101 video, PJ gets the opportunity to walk through another mobile locksmithing Van! Chris at River City Locksmith has been in the industry for 7 years and owns a 2013 Ford E-250 Van
(The Vanilla Gorilla!). They go over his van set up, how he organized his locksmithing tools, his cabinet space, and his impressive lighting! We hope this van tour gives you some great ideas and some inspiration for your current or future locksmithing van! Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!
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[@kevinkoepke8311]

I like seeing other setups. I've even searched 'locksmith vans' on KZbin. Thanks! #Lockboss

[@kookita9]

Holy moly organization. I love it. I like the wood. I’m sure it helps with rattling and cold and it’s easy to assemble and modify if needed #lockboss

[@robertrice6679]

I agree that The Vanilla Gorilla is indeed a very organized and clean truck, I would say the go to for service, repair and lockout situations. Did not see any products for replacement or new installation but I’m thinking that that is a per job take what you need type situation that keeps weight down and the product doesn’t bounce around from job to job. Impressive setup!

[@debbiemoorin1748]

Very nice van set up. Thank you for the walk around. That is a very good idea on the moveable clip board holder. Neat & organized van. Good video PJ #lockboss

[@frankmulcahy2605]

Sweet van Chris. PJ keep those guests coming your way. Another nice clean and organized, #lockboss, van.

[@clksupplies]

Will do!-PJ

[@curlyq1269]

Nice setup!! Good job! Thank you PJ and Chris!

[@kevin.gadgeteastman7531]

I finally got to watch this video chris did a really great job on the build out I love stuff like this great job on the war wagon 🤘🇺🇸#lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Yes he did!-PJ

[@dustyknuckles199]

Love seeing the different #Lockboss truck setups, all the same basic tools arranged with needs and preferences customized to the individuals! Many thanks to Chris for sharing his truck setup!

[@kenhoggard7044]

I've got a '98 and still going, I do have to do a little more work to it but all in all I'm happy, I usually have to haul my kids around as well so my divider is pushed back to behind the side doors so I to go through the back, LEDs👍 super nice setup #Lockboss to the max

[@bobbykendrick2426]

Loved the lighting. Need something bright to see in the dark. I thought the pull out cabinet was a really great idea. Nice to see the different setups. Thanks for these videos. #Lockboss

[@WiliamBennettwildarbennett]

Love the Vanilla Gorilla! What a #Lockboss of ingenius layout. For those that are looking for LED lighting remember that they have a good grounding point. Because if they don't they will cause them to flicker. Also when you what brightness on checking your LUMENS look at the KELVIN Scale 6000K is daylight bright.

[@keylineusa6224]

What a great setup! Organized and ready to get the job done. Nice video!

[@securelk5751]

Like the lights and custom cabinets. Shows that you put some thought into what works for you. #lockboss

[@mirkoobradovic3426]

Absolutely fantastic setup!!! Great work!

[@yrtuag]

Another great van set up, enjoyed seeing it. 👍😎🤠🇺🇲 Also, my *giveaway* came today! Very excited to have won a pinning kit. Thank you very much, Team CLK !!

[@clksupplies]

Awesome! Glad to hear. 🥳 -PJ

[@pmlarocque]

Well thought out and designed to work how Chris works, we’re always dialing-in our trucks but this one seems pretty bang on! #Lockboss

[@clksupplies]

🙌-PJ

[@tannerrowley4985]

Nice setup Chris. I love the sliding drawer and the lighting. Great job. You are a #lockboss!!

[@brianfield58]

Great video and I like the setup. Thanks to Chris for sharing and being a #lockboss. Take care everyone at CLK. 🙂👍

[@Pyrolock]

The "Vanilla Gorilla" is an awesome, well equipped, and thought out "tool" that any #lockboss would be proud of. Thanks for sharing Chris.

[@markcall9695]

Love that #LockBoss jotto-desk. That's one slick (bright) set up. Thanks guys for sharing some awesome ideas!

[@alancorson5778]

Great setup

[@lambertomidolini8027]

Love your setup nice and tidy also

[@santiagocarranza6750]

I like the pull out metal cabinet. I'm not the biggest fan of wooden cabinet but I like those. I was wondering if he keeps it that clean all the time or just for the video lol. I try to keep my van clean but from time to time it gets a little messy. #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Good question! I think he keeps it that clean! -PJ

[@geraldskinner63]

Funny..The guy that is training me is VERY sensitive about his van being seen messy vs clean and orderly, he thinks it reflects "I'm not making money" if it is clean. I'm sure this isn't the case for Chris though. I'm kind of in the middle with my personal management.

[@djneonfx87]

Awesome, i hope you guys do more of these. I liked seeing the differences between the other van you showed us and this one. #lockboss

[@clksupplies]

We will do more!-PJ

[@Chirael]

Wow, Chris really did a great job outfitting that van, loved his lights and cabinets and that was a great tip with the wood mallet. Thanks for doing this tour PJ! #lockboss

[@junielmosley1807]

Good setup on the van. Very neat and clean. Awesome name for his van. Thanks for another van setup. More way to look at fixing a van. Awesome video PJ. #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Thanks 👍 -PJ

[@gustavoaltube3353]

Sweet ride, and the wood cabinets i think is better on the cold weather. Nice design. Thank you for sharing #Lockboss

[@ismaellimon2066]

These van set up tours are invaluable, especially to people just starting and not knowing exactly what will work best. Built my first van setup this july, been getting some good ideas on how to improve it, thanks Clk. #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Awesome! -PJ

[@geraldskinner63]

Always enjoy Chris' interviews. He reconfirms confidence that I am heading in the right direction. Thanks for the cool walk through Guys! #lockboss in training

[@clksupplies]

Chris is a great guy! -PJ

[@63flight]

Great set up. Always like to see alternative ideas for vehicle set ups. Seems like you can tweak here and there and get it the way you want. #lockboss

[@bclockpicker2171]

The Vanilla Gorilla lol. I hope the weight and ties keep it on the road this winter #lockboss

[@ImGumbyDangit]

🌵🇨🇦 Very nice setup. That front panel does look like it could be set up as a door. (different panel?). I think I put that same light fixture in my kitchen ( Costco?). Nice wooden cabinets. #LockBoss 🇨🇦🌵

[@Colorblind_Guy]

Chris is a great guy and has a great setup. He made things how he wanted and makes it work for his workflow. Good job #LockBoss

[@Matttkoda]

Great locksmithing van tour, JP and Chris. #LockBoss

[@kennethg.stutmann8107]

Nice lay out. I'm a handyman/ maintenance man. My set up is very simple. Lots of tools and other stuff. #lockboss.

[@securetechlocksmithco.7383]

That van set up has given me some ideas. Thanks for the walk through. #Lockboss

[@jamesestep76]

Great one on walk through van with river city locksmith. Thanks James estep. # lockboss

[@the_locksmith_life]

Those lights are insane! Still setting up my little van!!! When it's done ill post it for fellow #LockBoss 's to check out!!! What a set up now that's a mobile lock shop! 🤘

[@clksupplies]

Heck yeah! Maybe we can shoot a video on it when restrictions lift!-PJ

[@the_locksmith_life]

@@clksupplies For sure! That sounds great!! A little camera shy though!! There is going to be a lot of out takes!😅 maybe some of these🤘

[@jasonschlegel4530]

Love the van setup. Im on my 1st van a transit connect. Seems small i think I need to upgrade to a full size van. #Lockboss

[@curley6531]

nice to see different setups in vehicles. thanks pj #lockboss

[@Steel-Pinnings]

Fantastic tour of this sweet smith van. Great job. #lockboss

[@YakAllGUY]

#lockboss Outstanding! Gets me excited about getting my own set up! I'm just now starting off on my own so literally need everything 🤠

[@clksupplies]

Awesome!-PJ

[@williamgauna3726]

Again, Thank you CLK Supplies for the prize was outstanding (10 transponder keys and a genuine Lishi GM39) #lockboss

[@theprofessionalhobbyist802]

Definitely enjoying the van setup videos, the shop setup videos, and the "behind the scenes" info. It's always nice to see how a #lockboss sets up his work area. Some great ideas to incorporate into my own spaces. Thanks!

[@clksupplies]

Hey Doug, glad to hear!-PJ

[@AokLocksmiths]

Great video !!!

[@c.a.mlocksmith]

Wow very very clean and organized. Awesome Vanilla Gorilla #LockBoss

[@turn-a-keylocksmith4411]

Liking these van set up videos! Great set up in there! Absolutely love the organization and cleanliness. I’ve seen some very gross vans in my career and I appreciate a van like yours. Thanks for the vids! #lockboss

[@carllewis2207]

Chris has it going on with a great van! Thanks for sharing #lockboss

[@sirenandlights46]

Got some ideas from this clip! Thank you. What a CLEAN setup.. #LockBoss

[@gerardthomas9023]

Really nice setup. Everything is so well organized and laid out. Noticed he has three key punches. Primarily for commercial? Does he prefer the Blue Punch or the Rytan? #LockBoss

[@daveaedion]

Thanks Chris for sharing his van setup and thank you PJ for all the helpful videos you are putting out. #LockBoss

[@williamc2553]

Nice setup. The one thing I wish I had was more counter space. I've got lots of storage though. #lockboss

[@JenkinsLocks]

Super nice setup. I kinda want to get a subaru dorango kei van for my work van. #LOCKBOSS

[@faradaymaxwell]

Incredibly well organized! Awesome setup . #Lockboss

[@RookKnight]

The van tours are probably my favorite videos you guys do. Hope to see more to come #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Thanks! We plan on it!-PJ

[@steamgadget]

This was awesome! Lots of great ideas on a mobile setup. Thanks Chris and PJ. #lockboss #vanillagorilla

[@clksupplies]

You bet!-PJ

[@phpicker1552]

That is a sweet setup. The best I've ever seen hands down. #lockboss

[@JPA66]

He really set that van up great. #lockboss got a few ideas to improve my setup.

[@clksupplies]

Awesome!-PJ

[@LockpickingsGal]

Awesome van!! That would be an incredible setup!! #lockboss

[@lokpikr999]

Awesome! P.S. Do you know how he secured the key machines (Specifically the Ilco one)to the workbenches?

[@clksupplies]

I'll have to ask but my bet is he just screwed them down-PJ

[@-DJ234]

Looks like a really well setup van. The lighting is excellent. #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

I was very impressed with the lighting! -PJ

[@billmoulton1867]

Nice setup. Wouldn't A/C be nice for the back in the summer? #lockboss

[@fallatfulldraw-curtis4352]

Like checking out different set ups . Always gives me new ideas on my own set up . #Lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Awesome!-PJ

[@gantry289]

A very neat walk though! Well organized. #lockboss

[@seanbaker3185]

#lockboss love the setup. Compact, and a nice wooden feel instead of all metal

[@bestrafer38]

Thank you Chris for showing your set up .i love these videos ,they give me real good ideas for me to consider on my set up #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Great to hear!-PJ

[@DoctorHogmaster]

That setup is outstanding, and that lighting! Wow! #LockBoss

[@yogi-greggibson5005]

Ha - Vanilla Gorilla, nice! My #LockBoss van is named Clifford (Clifford the Big Red Van).

[@clksupplies]

Nice!-PJ

[@micahshipley1596]

Pretty nice setup! I'm in the middle of making a Prius a next-gen Locksmith work car! Maybe someday I'll be on here showing you guys what a Prius Locksmith van can look like! HAHA! :D #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Heck yeah!-PJ

[@azskyking6542]

Thanks for the inspiration. I learn something new with every video. #LOCKBOSS

[@Mur-lock68]

Great set up thanks for sharing Stay well #Lockboss

[@fivel256]

Great set up! I love these van videos. The really help inspire me to get more organized and efficient with my space. #lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Great to hear! Its fun shooting these.-PJ

[@doughutchison7900]

Great vid woth great ideas. I’m trying to set up a new van now and it’s handy to see what other pros do. Thx!! #lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Thanks Doug!-PJ

[@dougkimber21]

Love the setup. Talk about organization 👍 #LockBoss

[@randydowns7554]

Nice setup, very neat and functional. A nice #LOCKBOSS van

[@leetalar4167]

Always good to see someone how others set up their work van #lockboss

[@unclejc574]

Nice clean setup on the Vanilla Gorilla. #Lockboss

[@tegrity]

clean I guess

[@rogerlareau7621]

PJ great showing and info for mobile shop thanks. #LockBoss

[@BobVan]

Cool setup! Thanks for sharing! #lockboss

[@FredrickShanfelt]

Like the vanilla gorilla .

[@mikelehman1426]

Another great ILLUMINATING video from CLKsupplies with great tips, tricks, and hints for the mobile #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Thanks Mike! -PJ

[@jacobroberts8025]

This is amazing thank you for taking the time way to go #Lockboss

[@tomcason5399]

Another great #Lockboss video. Thanks for sharing. Does Chris have a storefront as well?

[@clksupplies]

I don't believe so. -PJ

[@tomcason5399]

@@clksupplies I think when we do the VAN videos it might be a good idea to have the presenter really go over his inverter and how he wired it up. How to run the electricity is the real challenge for some guys who might be good locksmiths but light in the electrical end of the world.

[@clksupplies]

Great point! Thanks for sharing with me -PJ

[@philherman5209]

Thank you PJ and Chris, very informative! #LOCKBOSS

[@clksupplies]

Thank you!-PJ

[@williamgauna3726]

Awesome setup very impressive!!! #lockboss

[@jamesshrader5008]

#Lockboss I work out of a 98 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo 4x4 That can use a built-in system in the back. But for now does a good job.

[@javieraguilar894]

If you can keep making van set up videos that would be great! #LockBoss

[@clksupplies]

Will do!-PJ

[@carlosvasquez-um9qq]

Love how organized the van is🔥 #lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Right!-PJ

[@jeffreykelley1071]

very nice set up for a mobile unit!! #LockBoss

[@edwardmahoney4074]

Great information. Great van. #lockboss

[@jeffmoss26]

where are the tumblers?!

[@wattvoltamp]

Now thats the definition of organization! Everything you need all in its own place, nice. Good job Chris #lockboss! I wish I was as organized 😀. Most if not all of this equipment is available at #clksupplies! 🙂

[@lockman5558]

Very nice setup! Are the lights 12vdc or 120vac? #lockboss

[@clksupplies]

Hmm. I'll have to ask!-PJ

[@dwiggang4290]

love the lighting. #LockBoss

[@51-FS]

Awesome set up #lockboss

[@beergeekcom]

Love it! Some great ideas. #lockboss

[@saulojeda5605]

What a nice setup #Lockboss Thank you

[@cheffreda]

Love seeing the set up #Lockboss

[@kkaround]

This setup is really cool. #Lockboss