Our Custom Video Production Van Tour

[@OrikzHD]

This is the type of modularity I have been looking for. Super thought out and very creative. Would make big production shoots so much easier.

[@barrett_media]

As someone looking to build a camera van right now, I geeked out so hard to this video!

[@javier225]

Hard work pays off

[@nightstringers]

Me too.

[@mseriesnigeria]

I want mobile video editing van like this..for film production and color grading

[@ElayneOkaya]

This is the best production van I have ever seen. Ever.

[@deandillard713]

Forget video production...you guys need to do custom van conversions or both!

[@robchado]

This is insane. I just acquired a cargo van for production and am excited to kit it out. Great vid.

[@frederikvanmelle2448]

Great breakdown. Awesome van!!

[@BangersMatt]

Thank you!

[@ZOKAmedia]

I've watched this video a couple times now over the past few months. This morning I pulled the trigger on a 2015 Transit 148"... Building it out as a mobile production truck starting second week of September!

[@BangersMatt]

Heck yea. How's the build going? How many plastic christmas tree things have you broken?

[@ZOKAmedia]

@@BangersMatt It's coming along well. I want to say we're nearing completion. Would love to connect on social media!

[@eyeconikmedia2058]

( 3:43 sold me!) we need that shelving for our baby gear truck!

[@BangersMatt]

Shelves are truth.

[@Will-Roegge]

"the Banger Bus" is the reason I bought a van too. It changed the way I work on productions large or small. Thanks Matt and Bob for the inspiration and great example.

[@cameramanfrank]

Will Roegge can you make a video of your van ? That would be dope

[@RealChristinaLivingston]

This is so amazing, I don’t even know what to say….except… wow, good job. This is beyond innovative. Very inspiring.

[@JDenim88]

My guy! This is the best van mod build ever made. Once my investments are ready to pull out you will be getting a call from me because this build is insane and I want to buy one made to order. 😁

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks dude!

[@RedFlyerMedia]

OMG I am in love. Like everyone else, I just totally geeked out. My only surprise is that this video hasn't gone totally viral.

[@rickmagnell]

Step one..... get the van! Agh I want one so bad now. Thanks for all the tips!

[@storyisgreater]

Heck YES! Looking at going mobile for our studio vs renting space. So many advantages.

[@RadiantMediaEchuca]

efficiency on a shoot is so important! and the clients love an organised crew :) very nice setup.

[@BangersMatt]

Time is money!

[@paul.454]

Just without word. Your are genius 😍😍😍

[@BangersMatt]

Ha. Thanks.

[@benjaminsarcofilms]

You described all my dreams in 14 minutes

[@victorfink6796]

This has to be one of the coolest things I've ever seen.

[@fishbarbeque8540]

I have a ford transit high top, and this would be super cool to do with it.

[@ArchWayE]

Your video provides so much inspiration to our build.

[@brynmusselwhite4719]

Having followed this on IG and here, this walkthrough just raises the envy levels to new heights. I remember commenting that we fly everywhere on productions so can't justify this kind of build... But that's clearly no excuse as you probably fly more than us! Urgh... Seriously impressive, the reason it works so well is because you're the client. Only somebody who works doing this very specific kind of filming would get why it has to be this way. Kudos team!

[@brynmusselwhite4719]

And at 7.52... What the hell do you lift with that!!!

[@BangersMatt]

Bryn Musselwhite had the same opinion for a long time. I usually do 180,000 air miles a year. Still worth it!

[@BangersMatt]

Bryn Musselwhite was originally built for 2 REDs (array). But it’s really too big. Became more of a science project.

[@detachsounds]

What is their ig?

[@BangersMatt]

@@detachsounds @specialtyfield

[@bigwhoopdave]

Like most others, I wish I hadn’t seen this. I watched it twice, immediately. Send help. That awning. The cart. The shelves, which are on shelves and have shelves. It’s all too much. Excellent work, keep it up.

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@marcuslewis6139]

Very nice build out gents.

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@chadterpstra]

Nice work, Matt! Making Grand Rapids proud. ✊🏼

[@Goonch92]

Can you give any more info on the multi band extender setup? do you need a ham license for that?

[@claudio6032]

This Freese has a slider….has a table has a sliding table……Fxxxcking Genius Guys! You could sell these Vans easy!!

[@BangersMatt]

The more slides and ker-chunks the better. That's what I always say.

[@Unitedfilms86]

So much inspiration for my first production van. Thanks a lot guys, you put the bar WAYYYY up high. have fun on your shoots ;)

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@Mike_Mandigo]

Sick. I plan on having a van like this. Thank you for the many many ideas of how we can suit this to our needs. 💪💪💪💪

[@BenjaminRowlandTV]

Whoa. Well done. You thought this through and executed!

[@melvinraschke3204]

What a dream production car man :)

[@Tapehead1]

Incredible build

[@backpackr]

Working on my van. Not as fancy more geared towards livestreaming. I really like your computer station.. stealing that idea.

[@robertdouble559]

NICE RIDE!!!

[@gaberenephoto]

This is amazing!! Id be interested in buying the design specs to build one of my own!

[@roberttownsend8659]

fantastic! I'm so impressed with how thought out this piece of gear is!

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@fordboy17]

Not gonna lie, I’m jealous, and I don’t even shoot video- that van is just that awesome! The countless little things that make your lives easier and making sure the mounts are interchangeable, just wow, that is some great planning and building! Next business venture: building custom work vans.

[@nav9701]

Very inspiring! I’m venturing out of the home office and into a mobile design office van/truck to provide my web design/e-commerce services to brick and mortar stores in the UK. This video has definitely inspired my creativity to use all the space inside to its maximum ability.

[@BangersMatt]

Go for it!

[@mitchmedmedia5386]

Incredible work, thanks for sharing!

[@BangersMatt]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@StevenDonVigil]

what 5in1 antenna do you guys use? thats sounds like an interesting piece of equipment

[@davepov]

Absolutely brilliant. I wish our van was half as good! Great job guys!!!

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks so much!

[@nightstringers]

I love this van . AMAZING. Thanks so much for this video, and to think I came to youtube to find diy camera bags lol. I love this camera bag, ha ha

[@BangersMatt]

Glad it was helpful!

[@rickardo3950]

I’m so focused on what he’s saying that when he brought out the nerf gun I was like “nerf gun?🤔” haha ...genuinely got me haha!

[@BangersMatt]

That's how you get got. Nerf'd!

[@AUTOSARTID]

man i love the van and your works.. definitely i'll following you!

[@properginko]

Your Van is Terrific ! As soon as I have the savings available I want to have one. Great !

[@Jbtorresmedina]

Vans are the way to go! Been working out of mine for a year now. Love it! Great buildup guys. I may need to steal some ideas!

[@NikCan66]

Fabulous design and some of the video the Donegal International Rally at the knockalla stage?

[@BangersMatt]

Yup! We were out shooting Dongal last year with Ken. Great stage!

[@NikCan66]

@@BangersMattlot of Ford Escorts on display

[@eugenemichael9833]

Great Van, want to build one

[@vestaxpmc17]

As a production professional (audio.. don't hold it against me LOL), I think this is so bad ass. Good for you guys! So jelly..

[@israel3621]

Very well thought out!

[@jboyybeatz]

the sickest/dopest things i've seen all 2020.

[@robantill4501]

Thanks!

[@jamesmathews243]

Friggin' awesome. You win. I love the DIT cart.

[@hakeembryan9474]

This is amazing!

[@stiwahettipneuma5356]

Nice and inspirational.

[@Matt.Gillard]

This van is amazing! I’d love to see what they’ve changed and modded to make it even more incredible

[@NyleRaps]

Yes please, @Bangers&Matt

[@josuebriones3396]

Lol. Is that taqueria San Jose in GR?!

[@RichScott]

LOVE IT! - Do you have any videos that shows how you acutally did the build?

[@BangersMatt]

Yea. They’re all in this channel. Lots of the big stuff is covered.

[@reginaldworthington7558]

Nice! A lot of thought and planning went into this build clearly. All followed by great execution. Great job and thanks for sharing!

[@TheTechnoPilot]

Wow, I love this! Definitely business goals!

[@jeffmalodp]

Holly shit lol. I need this truck.

[@arashjadidiproductions]

This is awesome. Very nice job.

[@goforbirdhouse]

This is outrageous. Very very cool!

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@jonathanweiner5710]

Solid stuff guys!

[@ConnorNewell]

Yeah I need this in my life! So sick.

[@gaboguerra950]

Dream van Where is the bar for cocktails?? Congrats!

[@CineMilledUSA]

great build

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks! We love your products! Have a bunch of them we use everyday.

[@gravitymediapro]

This is so cool. You are living one of my dreams. Congrats!

[@abidazmi1063]

Great video

[@ChasingtheTwist]

Looks great guys. I watched all your build videos when they came out and I really like your approach.

[@BangersMatt]

Chasing the Twist thanks!

[@gsqmedia]

sick van!!

[@vanwerden]

your van is awesome! Can you tell me what material you used for the shelf panels? plywood or composite material?

[@BangersMatt]

Just plywood with automotive carpet on them. Ez.

[@HugoWill]

It’s so awesome

[@thecommercialpilot]

Thanks!

[@Kerizmabranded]

Real man tears happening rn. Im leaving on a film stock tour in 6 days, i am still trying to solve the internet issue. But seeing this video was crazy helpful. Im taking what we have left to do this trip, this was exactly what i needed to be a little more prepared. You guys are so awesome and i literally never comment. #justfilmit

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks! Good luck on the tour!

[@riggoproductions1578]

@@BangersMatt have any tips to doing a build out like this?

[@BangersMatt]

@@riggoproductions1578 Measure three times. Cut twice!

[@austinh7539]

Dude honestly if you have blueprints of this build I would pay for them.

[@bschoolio]

Badass Go Michigan Production!

[@glassdolleye]

My god this is perfect

[@scrumtios0]

Great ideas I’ll be taking some

[@exrulesthemall3737]

I just launched a film production startup and had independently arrived at the decision to grab a Sprinter and do something just like this. That being said, I'm stealing literally all of you guys' ideas haha.

[@eqbviewllc7111]

nice kit !

[@BangersMatt]

Thanks!

[@305kubrick]

This production build is beast mode. For those location shoots that are in hotels, high rises etc where you have to drive up several floors to park, this truck is too high to enter parking garages. What solution do you employ to transport gear from ground to high rises or buildings? Also wondering what security alarm systems would be best for these kind of vehicles.

[@mattjohnston2922]

Yea. High rise hotels stink. We try to avoid those. Good example. Say Las Vegas. Don't stay in a casino. There's a nice Hampton Inn with an outdoor parking lot on the other side of I-15. We book around parking, security and ease of use for all hotels and lodging for sure! Nothing worse than having to lug 20 cases up 2 elevators and 3 hallways when the bell-cart is missing!

[@vonware5756]

Just awesome!!

[@thomasjohnstone6244]

Amazing work guys. The vans great too!

[@fotoworkshop_stuttgart]

Dream project!

[@gafferngrip5407]

great video. Where did you brought the 270 degree awning? thank you

[@thecommercialpilot]

It's an Alucab ShadowAwn

[@nyehausstudios7502]

I’m drooling. Would you ever be open to being paid to consult on making another of these dream machines? Do you have proper set of shop drawings?

[@buddyfx7026]

I absolutely LOVE this video and the others you have done. Thanks for the insights! Though I'm only kitting out a truck (baby steps), I'm taking notes for the future :) Much appreciated!

[@realestatephotovideoshawns1177]

How many turbos has it been through at this point and has it had transmission problems, or any other major problems? Beautiful build!

[@BangersMatt]

It's had a few turbos, yea, and a torque converter. It has 150k on it now.

[@FBSlightingstarfish]

Hi guys, awesome van !!!! Please can u tell me the size of the shelves, specially the width of each side. Thx, i'm in New Caledonia and building my own production van (specially for light department) in a Renault Master L3H2 with already 3 more seats

[@BangersMatt]

They're the width of a Pelican Storm im2950.

[@illuminantproductionsllc8020]

Nice!

[@easyshavemediasolutions]

Hey mate, how is it going so far with Ford Transit? Can you share some experience with us now, after 3 years... we will really appriciate! We are more interested about Van condition, do you have problem with rust, maintanance etc... Thanks a lot!

[@BangersMatt]

I have 2 transits. This black one which now has 140k miles and a grey one I built into a camper. No rust on either, and I live in Michigan with very salty winter roads.

[@bashmedia]

thanks

[@RockstarCinema]

Super cool can I love the design new sub

[@brokenoutline]

What battery are you running in the digi cart ? How many hours are you getting from the remote battery ?

[@KendrickDischCreative]

That's pretty incredible! Great build. I'm a few years away from needing one of these myself, but I'm working hard to get there! Thanks for the inspiration!

[@KendrickDischCreative]

Just got a Ford Transit Connect and I'm back here again looking at your video for configuration design ideas! Thanks for making this vid!

[@Gavinnations]

Wow congrats dude! You were saying a few years and you got it in a few months! 🙌🏻

[@dariyal]

This is so dope! Is it for sale 😄

[@benizzard8108]

How did you guys get that motion blur from the drone shots?

[@BangersMatt]

Drag that shutter!

[@JacobCenteno]

I was looking at the E350 short bus for a production vehicle but am slightly worried about the weigh station thing etc. Apparently you only need less than 24k lbs. The only thing I think you need a license/permit to business out of the vehicle. Correct me if I am wrong.

[@BangersMatt]

That's incorrect. If you're over 10k GVWR on either your vehicle or a trailer, or a vehicle + trailer combined is over 10k, and your engaged in commerce. You're a commercial vehicle. You need DOT numbers, safety inspection, a medical certificate for your driver, logbook (either E or otherwise) and keep hours of service. You may get away with it for a long time. But over 10k gross, and commercial, you're commercial. 26k that you mention is whether or not that driver needs a Class A or B CDL, or CDL at all.

[@RobertoRaymon]

Always like to ask people when you have a video production van what gear is it safe to leave in the van when it's hot outside such as cables etc?

[@sendit...]

sick....

[@LarsZu]

What multiband antenna are you using? And how do you use multiple devices. Is there an antenna slitter and mini sma outlets in the van?

[@thecommercialpilot]

Correct. There's 5 SMA's in the van that pass through the roof into the antenna. They're routed to their appropriate device. 2 of them are just loose to be plugged into drone stuff.