1 Ton Grip Van Prep | Pro Vlog 31

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I'm Piotr Mokry a Dallas, Texas based DP, Photographer and Gaffer with a 1 Ton Grip Van full of Aputure Lighting. I'm available for hire and do travel.
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[@AndoTheDirector]

Can we all just take a moment to appreciate an artist at work with this van? I mean, every square inch is being utilized and kept nicely organized so you always know where things are. I’m definitely taking notes for my future build! Awesome video. I love how much you go into depth with things. Would love to see some lighting breakdowns too!

[@PDMokry]

Wow, thank you! If you dig into my older videos, you can see how small my van was before. So I knew it would be a good move to treat this van the same. As for lighting breakdowns, I have a bunch on this channel. Hope you get a chance to watch them soon. Thank you for all the kind words!

[@AndoTheDirector]

I just did! Love your content. Subscribed 👍🏼

[@ericdargan]

Would love a video on how you built that cart!

[@danbrockettDOP]

Piotr, your build shows a lot of practical thought went into it, great setup, glad to hear you are getting the work to help pay for it!

[@PDMokry]

It might seem like I know what I want, but it is a lot of trial and error. I am almost to where I want it. It has been a very busy month, I can’t complain. Thanks for all the kind words and support.

[@JulioBHJ]

This is exactly what I was hoping for when you announced your new truck! Awesome loadout, still fresh and clean.

[@PDMokry]

Glad you like it! Trying to make it my own!

[@WaltervanDusen]

The Sprinter high top 1 ton van is looking great. It’s great seeing the build process. Very inspirational. Please keep producing your great vlogs.

[@PDMokry]

Thank you for always watching and supporting! I will do my best to keep them coming!

[@TheHamboneGroup]

sick cart bro. i'm gonna make one like that. thanks for the video.

[@PDMokry]

Do it! Thanks for the support!

[@JoelGabrielsen]

Bro! The new setup looks killer! So much more room. Love the idea of adding another level to your carts.

[@PDMokry]

Thank you! On paper they seemed similar, but the Sprinter is a lot bigger. I used to add it after they were removed, now I can leave the tops on.

[@FilmedByHendrix]

Dude the new van is absolutely crazy.

[@PDMokry]

Huge upgrade from the old Nissan!

[@cfl4286]

Congradulations!! Looks awesome brother. I bet you're so happy to have all that extra space!

[@PDMokry]

Thank you! It is crazy what I can pack in and I can stand up too! I’m excited to share the build soon.

[@cfl4286]

@@PDMokry sick! Hey I did have a question about your carts. What’s the piping that you use in between the ply wood? I’ve been using Rubbermaid carts for a few years but would like to make something like yours that are a bit more sturdy!

[@AndersBakfeldt]

Another winner!

[@PDMokry]

Thank you for watching!

[@drewromano6324]

Love your content man! One of the only KZbinrs with actual experience 😅. Also did you do a video about your cart? I am now building a new cart. I wanted to model mine after yours. Would love to know a little more about how you built it and what some of the fittings are called !

[@PDMokry]

Thanks so much for the kind words! I plan to do a cart build video in the future, once work slows down. I have a ton of pictures posted in the “Production Vans and Grip Trucks” FB group. The fittings are SteelTek from Lowes.

[@mannysantics1833]

I'm gonna get here one day! Put me and me FX6 and FX30 to work Piotr!

[@PDMokry]

It is within reach to all! Work hard and it will pay in the end. Hopefully we can reach a point where we hire crew often.

[@patrickyew]

Great functional build. How are you stands attached to the wood?

[@PDMokry]

Here is a link to the full build. I used Matthews Stand Racks. kzbin.info/aero/PLKavAUIwmbZR5Ao1b2WojTL5LJSRsBx-I&si=Dlh4a-65elod5Xi9

[@jorispeskens]

Hi Piotr, Nice build! I'm in the middel of building my own van and really got some inspiration here, thanks for that. I was wondering what the profiles are called that you build the rack with?

[@PDMokry]

Thank you! Super Strut is the brand, but it is known as strut.

[@jburquist83]

Dig your setup man! How big is that custom cart you made? I may take it as inspiration. I’m looking at maybe getting a used Metris. Wondering if I can fit it in the LWB version.

[@PDMokry]

I hope to get a build video soon. The custom carts will fit in any van. You build it to fit your needs and setup.

[@danikgollain9104]

Nice setup ! What brand is the ramp?

[@PDMokry]

This is the ramp: amzn.to/4bSo0OB

[@borjaherranvallejo]

Great build! Thanks for sharing! Looking for a ramp for my van, do you have the name o link of your ramp?

[@PDMokry]

Appreciate the support! This is the ramp I have: amzn.to/45ARtIQ

[@borjaherranvallejo]

@@PDMokry thank you so much!

[@jessiemoore4897]

@PDMokry did you build that cart or buy it?

[@PDMokry]

Designed and built by me!

[@lostdownyonder]

Damn, who was that sexy guy at the beginning!?

[@PDMokry]

I can get them digits for you!