What Happened to our VIDEO PRODUCTION GRIP VAN?

The long awaited GRIP VAN PART II!
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[@KendrickDischCreative]

I bought a ford transit connect (extended length) about the same time you bought yours, and had the same plans to build it out to be perfect for my needs. But I realized I’m not as handy as I need to be and it takes a lot of smart skills to do it well. So still loving having a van but it’s not optimized yet. I use two carts and a ramp and that is working pretty well. I was just so tired of loading in and out of the SUV and inevitably would forgot to pack something, but either way the van, most things I really need are always in there. Thanks for sharing!

[@cameramanfrank]

I needed this video lol thank you

[@jhnyhmnd]

Sweet, glad it could help!

[@YourStoryStudios]

Very helpful to hear your story and experience. Everyone has different needs for right now and the short term future, so it was good to get your perspective.

[@jhnyhmnd]

Very true, glad you enjoyed!

[@avdcam]

I bought a van more as a camera department style vehicle, and I really settled more on the style of carts and a ramp vs shelves. It made the use of the van more flexible, and using carts really simplified the load in and load out. I also got a GMC Savana too, so much more cargo and space for carts vs the smaller van style.

[@jhnyhmnd]

That's actually something I forgot to mention. We also wanted to incorporate carts into the van, but there just wasn't enough space to fit them in with the size of the cargo area.

[@avdcam]

@@jhnyhmnd That's a good point. Mine is bigger and its a noticeable limitation on the smaller vans. However, I do like the smaller vans for productions in a big city when I have to park underground. The bigger vans are just a no go for parking underground generally.

[@christiandacosta]

This is great transparency. This confirms my desire to invest in the Ford Transit Crew Cargo Van with high roof and extended length. I want enough room to transport crew (and family), and have enough space in the cargo area for a 1 ton ish size G&E package and camera package. To do it right it will cost money. Especially adding the custom pieces and ramp to roll carts in and out.

[@jhnyhmnd]

That's definitely the right way to do it, happy this video could help!

[@ScottClintonPhotography]

Thank you for posting this video... I watched your pt 1 video right before it. I have been down the rabbit hole on if I should do a production van or not. I am currently using a Dodge Grandcaravan, which works fairly well for about 50% of my still/video shoots, but has been limiting on the other 50%. I am hitting the point on the current vehicle where a replacement is going to be necessary. I don't want a jumbo SUV or pickup, but I am also not crazy about the full-sized sprinter/transit options. I thought your former vehicle might be the answer (or the transit connect), but perhaps not. Definitely not an easy solution. Cheers!

[@jhnyhmnd]

Glad this was helpful! Everyone's situation is different, but from my experience, this type of van is just too small..

[@MswBmf]

This is pretty good content man, bought my ford transit connect about a year ago. Your video on how to get more clients was really good, and I can confirm that what you mentioned in it works. Can we get a part 2 on how to get more clients?

[@jhnyhmnd]

Thanks man! I hear you on the client stuff, I'll definitely get into more videos on that topic.

[@JoelGabrielsen]

Great Stuff!!! Thanks for sharing!!! Totally makes sense. I personally prefer a much small cargo van. Driven lots of box trucks and larger cargo vans. Switching over to everything Aputure (LED) I'm able to pack everything I need in a much smaller package now.

[@jhnyhmnd]

Thanks man! Good to hear your take too. Crazy how much light Aputure/Amaran is fitting into small cases these days!