New Plumbing Van Tour - WE GOT NEW VANS

You remember when our vans got broken into? Well we went ahead and got some new vans! Today I’ll be showing you the new vans our plumbers will be using, giving you a full van tour and explain why we made such a big upgrade! Hope you like them!
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[@RogerWakefield]

What kind of vans do you drive at your company??

[@TheRCBasher69420]

VW Crafters xl wheelbase

[@bastik.3011]

Mercedes-Benz Sprinters with a double cab and a truckbed

[@PACKERMAN2077]

We had a white Econoline... It wasn't super old but because my boss was _shaving money_ the switches on the AC snapped off and would only work with a screwdriver jammed in the dashboard, had an issue with the fuel filler neck backflow clogging, the running boards and hubcaps came off, the seats were slashed and the back seat spring completely failed having a big gaping foot wide hole in it, the door handle on the sliding door snapped off from the outside, and worst of all it had garbage bag windows from when a hurricane blew it out and it had sat there for almost a year or two with tape on it that he would rather tape himself than just take the shop. We had been followed all the way from dispatch and back by three or four police patrol cars because we fit the description of a kidnapper in the area... That's how disgraceful it looked.

[@Valourbard]

Sparky here from the UK and my boss bought 6 new Vauxhall Vivaro for myself and my colleagues just before Christmas last year, great van and a nice upgrade on the 10 year old Ford Transits that we had been using

[@PeacefulKnight]

I run an Isuzu NPR with a 14' plumbers service body.

[@blacklightstarcraft]

I would really enjoy a van organization timelapse or equipment tour once the van is full

[@nerhu59]

A blueprint for theifs...nice try lol

[@broot7892]

Omg your Texas green?! Our uncle got service from them! Your great, thank you.

[@lukenguyen9037]

I would recommend making sure that your vans don't have the standard Ford fleet keys. You can buy that key for a couple bucks online. If it is I would call a lock smith and get your vans re-keyed.

[@ericsolberg8812]

A couple of points that Roger didn’t mention... These new vans are so much lower making them easier to get up into. And the mileage on them are incredible. Good video

[@Viniminen]

Don't forget to abuse the roof space, I seen many use the roof space on these tall vans with material, one plumber had long pipes placed inside the roof space (inside the van) so he didn't need to place them on the floor, neither ontop of the roof. Also dont forget to have really good lights back there, near the tools, screws etc. they help to find stuff :3

[@joeldonadio1732]

This^

[@TheHire99]

Interior roof space works great for smaller ladders so you dont always have to get them off your roof rack. I keep a 4ft ladder on my roof in my transit. Use a real nifty mount called "JetRack" you just push the ladder forward and it hinges downward. It can fit up to 10ft ladders.

[@MittyNuke1]

The Ford Transit vans have super bright LED lights in the cargo area stock from the factory, even if you get it with an empty box/no shelving like my van.. it's AWESOME. I have a low roof transit 150 (I've been saying I need a bigger van since about a month after I bought mine last year, lol), and it really is a great van. The transit van drives like a car, in terms of turning radius and maneuverability, compared to the old school Express or E-series vans. It looks like Roger got the 2020 top of the line/XLT models... high roof, extra-long, extended wheelbase, with an Adrian Steel plumber's upfit with all the bells and whistles... those are some damn amazing work trucks, and I bet his team is going to absolutely love working out of those.

[@LIKEcommentANDsubscribe]

I saw a ton of plumbing vans on the road today, way more than usual. Is Dallas having a plumbing crisis?

[@ordelian7795]

Always busiest after the weekend.

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

@@ordelian7795 always when the drunkards realize they clogged their plumbing systems. either that or they let the alcoholic uncle "fix" the leaky pipe and broke the whole P trap and connecting pipes.

[@olegmeln9098]

Good pick on the van type. I got a 2017 350 148 extended wheel base, extra height 3.2 diesel. Currently have 62k miles on it and love the van. Never had any issues with it since i bought it brand new. 1 time at the dealer for a recall, other than that I do the maintenance and everything myself. I’m a general contractor. I tow my dump trailer with it aswell.

[@justanornalintrovert514]

One of his videos literally popped up in my feed today. Been binge watching all day. How does the algorithm know me so well?

[@dmdx86]

Saw one of your employees in one of those vans parked next to my business in Plano a couple weeks ago. I was disappointed it wasn’t you in the van! Looks great.

[@andybrinson9712]

As a mechanic haven't seen a lot of engine issues with transit but be prepared for rear brakes at 30k. Every single one. And you have to remove rear axles to do rotors so they pay a lot of extra labor. Fronts last to about 60 and also require more labor you have to remove the hub and bearing assembly to do the front rotors. Tires around 30k and battery is under the driver seat. Seat has to be removed if there is a separation from the front to the rear

[@revydoer1478]

Meanwhile my van has no AC and randomly turns off throughout the day 🤦

[@bastik.3011]

Our sprinters dont have ac either, and we use them as our lunchroom even in winter

[@lamdin7350]

I revel in the irony that my heating and air-conditioning van has neither heating nor air conditioning.

[@ThatGuyFromNantucket06]

I hate my diesel GMC van. No AC, heat barely works in the winter, and terrible in the snow (2WD)

[@KeyLayProductions]

I got a clunker E250 for my company, new guy comes in and gets the brand new Dodge Pro master my boss just got as some kind of sick joke on my expense, things gas guage doesn't work and I have a hand mirror glued to my side view mirror because someone smashed Into the big stupid fucking tow mirrors this piece of junk has

[@not1not2but3]

Not a plumber. Not in the trades. Don’t do my own plumbing. Never will. Yet here I am, still watching his videos.

[@thomasbuser9436]

Really nice vans roger! Glad to see the company doing well and that you're taking care of the guys!

[@Littlelewie151]

You seem pretty excited and I don't blame you. I am a homeowner and I watch your videos. You do a lot to help society, and I think you guys deserve this!!!

[@levicoates2502]

Man, this is definitely the best plumbing vehicle and set up! That extra tall is such a luxury as opposed to crouching down to move around and get what you need. If I ever own my own company, this is the set up I'm going with!

[@JB-jk3ow]

I wouldn't recommend this shelving system. Much better design out else where

[@MattDoes_Stuffs]

That van has more storage than my bedroom which makes me kinda salty

[@cHaMp630]

Just move your bedroom into one of these vans. Ez fix.

[@51-FS]

Momma aint going to buy him a van...

[@matekochkoch]

If you need as many tools in your bedroom as a plumber on a job that really rises some questions.

[@RuanMMarinho]

CONGRATS!!!!! Love this, we’re going to update the website with these new designs ASAP

[@ZERO_O7X]

Looks good Rog! I love my transit van, best purchase I ever made.

[@andrewengland971]

My boss got me a 2019 transit medium top. Love standing up in my van.

[@Not_Tony]

If you want to keep things very organized look up the 5S material management system. It is a idea that came from japan the 5s's stand for Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain we use this system at work to keep things nice clean and organized.

[@mannys9130]

Damn Roger! These are fantastic vans! Your guys are good to go now. I'd love to roll around in one of those.

[@devinhubbert2255]

Definitely hope to see a video on how you organize the trucks with all the equipment! Love your vids, they help a TON!!

[@willieb1632]

Need that write off before the end of the year! Lol!

[@roncole2095]

Congrats on 200K!!!

[@joeydelagarza9590]

Looks nice, love it all 👍

[@AshTechCorner]

Looks nice Roger congrats! 😁

[@ontheflylens]

Two of your technicians came out to our residence last Thursday to service the cleanout to the Plano city connection and they both had the new Fords. I admired the well organized vans and the wraps looked great!

[@highjix]

I can't wait to see how they are fully decked out

[@christopherlind]

Love the video keep up the great work

[@tgaingainz6666]

Very impressive! And Congrats

[@jamesgarrison6430]

Congratulations my man keep up the great work

[@amo4167]

Roger your a great man you have made quite a lot of money and you are still working taking care of your workers and your customers I hope you live long and a great life

[@Vortechtral]

back in the day when I worked for a courier company, I signed up as an owner/operator. Started out with an F350 short box, and a steel rack to carry anything long, etc. Tarping things was the absolute worst. I dreaded any day it was raining or snowing. Finally got me a Sprinter, tall and long. I believe the cargo hold was 14ft and was just over 6ft tall inside at the tallest point. This was the first iteration of Sprinters that were released into North America. God was that a great step up. Sure I couldn't carry as much weight as my 350, however the amount and variety of things I could carry changed drastically. The companies owner loved my van and I got more work from it over the pickup. Them big vans are so nice, and allow the operator such freedom that regular cargo vans and trucks simply can't.

[@dannievaldez1]

By far my favorite van on the market rn glad to see hou made the switch!

[@conejoloco7502]

That's a beautiful van design ... Good luck I'm sure your gonna attract lots buisness with your vans ... .love the green you put on it

[@robertryancurry342]

Hell yeah brother proud of you. Take a lot to get started doing business

[@jordangabrielle9261]

I’d love to see a video of you stocking the van, and maybe share your thoughts and opinions on how to stock a van. Love your videos by the way

[@HarrisWaterandSewer]

Always fun to see these types of videos!

[@RES_Plumbing-Drain]

Awesome truck, thanks for sharing.

[@kevinm856]

Congrats on 200k!

[@bassntruck]

I bought one of these T350 HD units back in 2017. It has been pretty good so far. It has a few things that I have to live with. Biggest issue was the dealer hacks that broke more stuff then they ever fixed. Had to bring it in for recall issues and they ruined stuff along with claiming they did the work and never did. A recall that was causing these vans to burn to the ground (trailer brake control flooding issue).

[@chriss2838]

The van looks Amazing!!

[@ZackAttack84]

Hey Roger! I think it would be cool to make a video when you have the van fully loaded. Your videos are well done. Subscribed.

[@mikeantj]

My old HVAC boss bought me a 2019 3500 Chevy box truck, it was completely empty inside had no shelves nothing. I made all the shelves myself to suit my needs. I wish he would have bought something like the truck you just showed us. It was nice because I set it up like I wanted but I found myself changing alot of the shelves and drawers out for practicality. After I set my truck up to be a decent service and install truck, my boss bought three more of them and then copied almost exactly what I had my truck set up as. You are definitely on the right page for sure, you're making it easier for if an instance that a truck broke down, you can have one guy jump in the next truck and it's set up like the previous one

[@iljajelisejevs6566]

My congratulations on your new purchase.

[@michaelcole7162]

i am so happy for you lol i love your excitement

[@chaseoes]

I want to see another tour when they're filled up with tools and equipment!

[@shield733]

That's how you get robbed lol

[@JohnNguyen-iw8qn]

Crazy subbed to this guy back when he had like 20k...now 200k. Amazing.

[@nathancook5271]

Very nice set up!

[@joeyshallow261]

Congratulations on the new ride! We drive Ford transits at work and I love them!

[@andrewflores8895]

Sweet awesome. Keep it up buddy

[@prestigemechanical1145]

Get the metal keyhole protection for the outside locks. All you need is a channelock and you can get in easy, also it disables the alarm when this is done, get the add on sliding door metal bracket because they have been punching holes in the sliding door to get in to the Transit vans. Just wanted to share what I know be safe 🤙

[@doriangrey2680]

I don’t know why, maybe it is the title but I am excited for your new vans also!

[@shshshs2]

Congratulations on 200k sub!!!

[@intingwithzoe5715]

Very nice Roger

[@Dallass66]

awesome vehicle choice, we just got the new Ford transit vans in at our company, upgraded from toyota Hiace, amazing the comfort different such a smooth ride like your not even driving a van, handles like a car

[@julianthornton9076]

here in the uk there are not many vans with back windows, the tea leaves now hit the panel at the bottom of the closed window opening with a cold chisel and rip the top of the door down, then climb in, you guys are real good at your job & study hard, the problem is so do they!!!! we seem to love manual transmission over here, probably cos it stops you picking your nose or something, love the channel.

[@MittyNuke1]

I don't think you can even buy a transit van with a manual transmission here, haha.

[@samham3992]

We have the same trucks in NYC. Some tips. The shelving isn’t so sturdy to the side walls at the top- add L brackets to secure them. Add kindorf under each shelf to increase stability so the shelves don’t bow. Buy bungee cords to secure things to the shelf (b tank, ladder) and under the bottom shelf to the floor so it doesn’t slide around while driving. The divisors stink- buy baskets or plastic containers/cases from big box store or harbor freight. Line each shelf with paper before stocking- oil, flux, grease, water will spill out. Locking drawers are great but make copies of those keys!!!

[@pghphotography1]

Would love to see it fully stocked!

[@marshburnplumber8656]

I'm a tradesman plumber in the DFW area. Funny enough I saw one of your old van's in town the day before your video about your van being broken into and then I saw your new van the day before this video went up on KZbin. Pretty cool coincidences

[@JonnyBezzy]

Started in a e250 cargo van, terrible to work out of once you get busy. I now work for a company that issued me a brand new promaster with high roof. As we all know, the right tool for the right job is imperative. The extended wheel base is the only thing I wish I had. Once you get them outfitted I'd love to see your setup.

[@andrewengland971]

I had a transit. My boss just recently upgraded me to a sprinter and it’s a million times better in my opinion. Love it.

[@ozzy2753]

It’s a good thing you leased them, never seen em go past 250k miles. Which for service work is only a few years

[@NinjaNinja-kx5il]

Congrats on 200k

[@adominable1]

We have Ford Transit vans. By far the most comfortable and convenient work vehicles. You definitely made the correct decision going with these over a pro master or other competitors.

[@GUSftw]

pretty sweet setup

[@theamericanhiker9655]

Love our transit basically a rolling supply house. We have put in 4 50 gallon water heaters in their at once. Can be difficult to pull into some driveways if they have low trees

[@SkankHunt380]

I actually live in Adrian,MI we have Adrian steel downtown on beecher st. So cool to see their products around the country

[@billmccaslin4198]

I'm sorry your Vans got broken into that's just dirty but I am glad that you've been given this new opportunity with these new Vans I live in a sprinter van that's the size of that and they are very roomy they run well and you're going to love them.

[@darrelltrammel1623]

Very sharp looking vans. I hope you do a follow up review after using them for a while

[@williamminsinger9956]

those are slick vans all i used when i was in plumbing was either a chevy van or a dodge sprinter(garbage vehicle nothing but problems). I hope you can set them up the way you want good luck

[@colinsullivan161]

Please do more of these videos I love them all please do a shop tour

[@ahandywomanandherdog]

I love the cute dog on the back of the truck!!!

[@the1Riddlemaster]

It's funny. I literally leave work today, and pass 2 of these Van's, parked. I think I found where you are stationed. One day I just might meet you.

[@ConstructionKronies]

🚧GORGEOUS BROTHER🚧

[@cwrnmservicesllc510]

Put running boards on it. I used to drive one for a plumbing company. Your knees hurt like heck trying to get up in there. Also you need a pipe rack on top. It is a pain to haul ten foot sticks of pipe. My van was 2015 Ford 3.5 EcoBoost. Made people sick when I loaded up. Sway like heck... Needed the dully option. Looks good!

[@Yeoldepimpe]

Congrats kid! Me and the wife are looking to move you hiring!!!! LOL J/K your a beast!

[@fakenails]

For plumbing or not, this van looks mighty handy! Transporting props (I am a cosplayer and make my own props), large grocery runs, traveling long distances and many more!

[@MittyNuke1]

I have a smaller version of this van and 100% it is an awesome vehicle for so many things. When/if I ever upgrade, I'm definitely getting the medium or high roof, super jealous of being able to stand up inside it! Amazing how quickly your back gets tired when you can almost stand up but not quite.

[@Countrybo98]

Do a after video when you get tools/ Materials stocked in there!! Love the new 💩 getters

[@cakes217]

What an awesome vehicle, I'd love to be part of a company that used one of those - so versatile and organized. As an apprentice, I've only seen one plumber who had an organized truck. I had my own truck at a large company and it was a rolling warehouse. Unfortunately, I left the company as they mostly had me do water treatment, almost never paired me with a Journeyman to teach me things, and offered me a lucrative HVAC sales position due to my ability to generate sales/leads, which I regret taking as it commanded about 20 hours a day with data entry, 6-7 days a week. Sadly, they wouldn't take me back into the plumbing department for leaving the sales position, which was misrepresented, wasn't for me and made me miss the tools badly. Too bad, I was an awesome apprentice, who worked extra shifts to help their gas fitters install water heaters to learn more and help them when they were shorthanded. Such is life.

[@devonfarmer3438]

We used 3/4 ton Chevy vans mostly for the towing because when you do heavy duty commercial work almost nothing will fit inside the van no matter what size it is

[@WooShell]

Nice.. that's a lot of storage real estate in there. Also, you'll have to purchase extras on some tools if you want to kit out each van the same.. but that's a one time investment that can save a lot in the long run.

[@MarlinRoth]

I work for a company that provides take-home work vans for us. All of the new ones have been Ford Transits, including mine. We fabricate a wall with a window between the cab and the back of the van, but ours doesn’t have a door like yours does. I’m a bit jealous!

[@pjplumber2146]

I started with a painters van. Short and always bumping my head. Went to an open bed truck with slide in utility bed. After 4 years the truck broke down. I still have an open bed truck but it’s a reading bed with cabinets and drawers. I mostly carry tools,trash ,short sticks I’ll never use and a few parts for some stock. The biggest trick to staying neat. Is to not let me have it. Lol I do 5-7 repairs a day and clean trash out about once every 6 maybe 7 centuries. I need a truck that comes with maid service.

[@buzzyboy89]

ADRIAN STEEL from right here in Lenawee County! Very cool to see on your cabinets in the back.

[@italianitalian100]

I’d love to see when it’s all loaded

[@mplewp]

these ford vans are very good . its really difficult to choose between these and the mercedes Sprinter. And thats very high praise.

[@kcshowalter7000]

Your friend was right, NPRs ride like hell. Gonna give myself a bruised tailbone one of these days

[@PeacefulKnight]

Most comfortable van I worked out of was a Mercedes Benz. My current NPR isn't extremely uncomfortable. When I used to drive a Ford Transit, I kept getting major leg cramps from their seats. That was the most uncomfortable van I've driven. I don't think those vans are made for taller people.

[@MittyNuke1]

@@PeacefulKnight Yeah it's kind of weird, for as great as the Transit is in so many other areas, like it's drive-ability is WAY better than the E-series/express vans, the cab seems smaller and less comfortable than the classic vans. I have a transit 150 and am 5'10.5" or so, and I keep the seat pushed all the way back, so I can imagine it being uncomfortable for someone taller. Never driven a Sprinter.

[@arthurr8670]

The sprinters ride well, but I would never own one. I drove one regularly while also being the person to maintain it. The oil for an oil change can't even be purchased at most auto stores. When they have an issue, it can get expensive. At 90k miles on a 5 year old van, the emissions system failed. This was on the diesel engine. The transmissions are sealed, so forget doing easy flushes. The newer ones don't have an oil dip stick, and just some random oil level monitor that the best it tells you is that it's okay.

[@MetalPotato]

for extra protection have a garage for storing the vans that would help out a lot as well

[@ordelian7795]

Or back them up against a wall so theres no way to open the doors.

[@airplanemaniacgaming7877]

@@ordelian7795 along with making sure they are in view of a security camera or 3 to catch any scumsuckers that (try to) break into them.

[@GrumpyoldPlumber]

Good decision on leasing transits. I recommend not buying the transits. I work for an industrial/commercial plumbing contractor which does primarily service work. They are very ergonomic. But they have mechanical issues. Transmissions dropping out, turbos breaking. Might have something to do with pulling full jetters around plants. The Adrian steel shelving tends to work it self apart over time. I’ve had several break. The only other issue I have with them, is you have to buy, or fabricate your own pipe rack. Which can be frustrating. My current major complaint with the transit, is more of a general complaint about vans. You have to stay on top of cleaning and maintenance. I’ve worked for residential companies that allot time, and require you to clean your van once a week usually after a meeting. That’s awesome. When you are constantly running calls and collecting different materials, you can end up with a nightmarish mess that takes half a Saturday to get straight.

[@CLU7CHxCl7Y]

can you show us a video of them fully loaded and organized for any job 👍🏼 nice vans !

[@alexsimson4826]

It’s a good thing you got a Ford van because they are comfortable and reliable

[@robertpimentel9689]

I honesty want to go work for this man

[@tarynsyrett6683]

Hey Roger, I hope you see this. I’m a plumber in a very small town area. Towns of 500 people 20 minutes away from each other. Plumbers are scarce in the area, and I’m trying to go back to my hometown. Closest main plumbing supply house is 1.5 hrs away. I’ve decided to work out of a trailer. I can customize the trailer shelves and all, but what type of parts and supplies should I stock in this trailer? I’m starting my own business, but don’t want to spend a fortune on irrelevant stuff. Just curious what fittings/supplies you’d stock up in your trailer so you don’t have to plan a 3hr trip to the supply house and back. Love all of your videos. Thanks for listening and helping!

[@sulki8697]

We use the newer ford transit vans but without the taller ceiling. You should do a video after you stock your vehicle !?

[@tedgyking5465]

I'm a plumber here in Fiji I wish I'm working with company like that and learn more plumbing job

[@jessicacallahan9711]

Sooo when first glanced at it I definitely thought hmmm kinda odd to put a 🦶 print on side lol , ❤️ your vids btw !

[@sandeepplumbersandeep3943]

GOOD morning plumber

[@MultiTurbospeed]

Badass vans 😉😁