Ultimate van set up for gardeners 2023

Here I give you a tour of my Toyota proace, showing you how I set up all my tools in the van to be as efficient as possible. #garden #vanlife #buisness #gardener

[@christopherStacey-i9g]

Having started a new business I needed some inspiration on how to organise my van and this is a massive help, really appreciated

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Great to hear! Thank you 😊

[@mikewood4378]

Enjoyed your van tour. It looks like a well organized setup. I'm in lawn care as well and have a Chevy 2500 Express van and would not want you to see how unorganized it is but I hope to fix that before March 2024 growing season. Now go buy yourself a new rake my friend because that one hanging up has seen better days lol. Mike from Alabama

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thank you! I purchased a new rake not long after this video was recorded 😅 it was well and truly needed!

[@pjames360]

Great video! This has given me some good starting points to organising my van. Also don't forget, waste removal can be charged for and is a fantastic way to create more revenue for the same effort. Will stay tuned for more vids! Thanks again

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate, and waste can definitely be profitable, I charge per tonne bag when I do remove waste. The charge will cover waste disposal, fuel and money for my time. I just find most of the gardens I’m in don’t need waste removed, which is why I’ve gone with a slightly smaller van 🙂 I think if waste removal was a bigger part of what I did, I’d of gone for a slightly bigger van, or add a trailer to this one 🙂

[@adrianhayton9883]

Great thanks , thanks for sharing

[@Morrison_Lawn_Landscape]

Nice video Will. Having an organised van is a very satisfying thing. Looks like its set up perfect for what you do 👍

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks Ben! Really enjoyed your podcast with Sam by the way! Really enjoyable listen 👌

[@geertemmens3324]

The jacket is amazing brother. 10/10

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate!

[@TheFullyChargedGardener]

So great to see a craftsmans van tour. unfortunately you seem to have chosen a lot of the wrong brand ; ) for your battery trimming needs. great video chap.

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! 😂😂 Don’t worry, I’ve added a bit of makita blue recently.. which is the brand you must be referring too 🤔 surely wouldn’t be that lighter coloured orange 😉

[@jamesshanks9338]

Very good 👍. How one's van is set up or organised is an exteralisation of one's mindset. Order always saves time. Commendable. Jim from J.S.G.S N.IRELAND.

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks Jim! I find it saves me so much time having it organised, and also the tools don’t get damaged in transit 🙂

[@dermotleeson1348]

Hi I loved your van tour straight clean set up. Question what security have you got on the van to protect it from van theft which is a massive issue in the uk

[@Jordan.E]

Genius idea with the gutter pipe, I might have to use that one 👀 Great set up!

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! I’m going to add a second one on the roof this year.. really handy way to get tools off the floor and out the way.. yet still easy to access 🙂

[@benwyatt11]

Lovely set up Will, tidy and efficient 👌

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! Worth the wait I hope 😜

[@rodhayward7683]

Great video and van set up. Very efficient layout. I will take some ideas. Cheers 👍

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thank you 🙏🙂

[@isaacsharp3713]

Great to see how the Toyota can be set up. Think ill take a look at one when my transit goes back this year 👍

[@ExcelsisGardens]

It’s been a great van for me so far this year! I went from transit to this 🙂

[@sgm-gardenmaintenance7408]

Great video mate. Some really useful ideas here.

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! 🙂

[@mikedaygm]

Lovely little set up Will!

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks Mike! I think running it just for hedges and topiary it’s been perfect for me, and so good on fuel 🙂 to small for a Z6 though! 😅

[@paulf2529]

A really well thought out setup, Intresting to see another husquvarna battery equipment user. I really rate the husquvarna kit and find it holds up and performs well. I recommend the husquvarna battery blower, so mutch easier than a fuel one and no noise for clients working from home. I think I spotted some tobisho curved shears in your bag, absolutely sublime to use, and so light and sharp.

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thank you! The husqvarna kit is great! I’ve picked up some makita kit also now, which I also really like 🙂

[@pristinekleencleaning]

great setup will, my dad has the vivaro griffin which is more or less the same van and I must say they drive great ! love the organisation 👌🏼

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! They definitely drive nicely, I travel further afield for work now, so how they drive is important to me 🙂

[@ParkersGardens]

Lovely set up that and an enjoyable watch. 9/10 from me. Minus 1 point for the hot chocolate instead of a coffee 😉

[@ExcelsisGardens]

😂😂😂 Always hot chocolate for me I’m afraid mate! 😅

[@HoopersGardenMaintenance]

Great setup Will👍🏼

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks Martyn 🙂👊

[@pablo9364]

Sinilar layout i have vivaro LWB. Rack on left , long power tools on right and mowers/machinery etc access through side door . Noce to see such efficiency utilising space

[@davehoward4970]

Excellent van setup my friend! I have a Citroën nemo and I would love a setup like this!! Unfortunately I live in SW France and its hot down so the van doubles up as a carrier for our 2 labradoodles as we put them in the back when they are soggy lol! I am looking for some kind of lightweight frame so I can remove it easily when needed! Go in peace my friend and again, very informative video..... Dave de Montesquiou :)

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

Nice easy setup Will. I love niwaki tools and visit the London store every visit south😊

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate.. There such good quality the Niwaki tools, I’m yet to visit the London store, I think it would be dangerous for my wallet if I did 😅

[@scottellwoodgardening287]

@@ExcelsisGardens kid in a sweet shop springs to mind. Oh and buying things you don’t need 🙈

[@MickWhyte]

Great video, is a short wheel base or medium?

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thank you, it’s the medium wheel base 🙂

[@SlySH123]

Very nice layout

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thank you 🙂🙏

[@SlySH123]

@@ExcelsisGardens You’re welcome buddy. I’m starting up full time this year, just booking work in, can’t wait

[@ExcelsisGardens]

@@SlySH123 that’s awesome mate! There’s plenty of videos and podcasts about, they’ve helped me massively along my journey 🙂 it’s a beautiful career 👌

[@SlySH123]

@@ExcelsisGardens Thanks mate, cool, it really is :) I cannot wait to start full time man, I’m gonna love it

[@TKG]

pretty simlar to the dispatch, I prefer the double storage instead of the pass through on the passenger seat. Looks like you have loads of room for more tools and well organised

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks mate! And very similar size to the dispatch 🙂 will be adding a few extra bits this year 🔋👌

[@fortnightlygardenmaintenan8987]

Maybe i should do one of these tours 😁

[@ExcelsisGardens]

I’d be super keen to see it if you did mate! You learn and get so many ideas when seeing different peoples set ups 🙂

[@tgsgardenmaintenance4627]

Damn, my van is a mess! It is a bit smaller, being an NV200, but i can get everything I need in the back of it. Sod's law is that whatever I need though, is always underneath everything else!😂

[@ExcelsisGardens]

😂😂😂

[@BottleBrookGardens]

Morning mate, how have you got on with the Toyota? I do prefer the Japanese vehicles but I’m aware they are more expensive to repair. I’m planning to get a LWB van this year either Toyota like yourself or Transit Custom…

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Hey mate! Got on really well so far, but only had it a year, and was brought with only 13,000 miles on the clock and in very good condition, so also early days at the moment 🙂 but lovely to drive and very good on fuel 👌

[@Bradzlfc89]

What sort of clips are they you use for your gloves , good idea that , cheers

[@ExcelsisGardens]

I think there called spring grip clips, you can find them in B&Q 🙂

[@Bradzlfc89]

@@ExcelsisGardens top man ! Clips acquired haha cheers

[@dogmangreengrass736]

do you have extra locks on vans with all your tools in there ? i am guessing you oark outside at night ?

[@ExcelsisGardens]

I’ve added some extra alarms, should wake me and all the neighbours up straight away 😅 I’ll be looking at extra locks too 🙂

[@hawthorngardensbristol9423]

I feel shame 😀 please tell me it’s not always this organised

[@ExcelsisGardens]

😂😂😂 I do try keep it this organised, but it can be a loosing battle during the busy season 😅

[@DaEternalNoob]

Tidy

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Thanks 🙂🙏

[@timalexander2184]

small van like that will only restrict you. mwb and trailer is the ultimate set up. not this

[@ExcelsisGardens]

Two years in and no restrictions so far. Ample of space for the machinery I use and waste (if required) too 🙂 all depends on what you do, if I did lawns and lawn care then this would be too small for me 🙂