HVAC Work Truck With Milwaukee PACKOUTS | The BEST Setup??
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I get asked all the time, why do you prefer a truck over a van for work?? In this video I talk about it. For me its all about the driving experience. Service vehicles are personal preference.When I worked for other HVAC companies, I always had a work van and never really enjoyed working out of them. When I started my business, getting a service truck was a no brainer for me. Hope you enjoy the video, LET'S DO SOME WORK!!
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please make a video on "whats in my milwauke packout" video. i enjoy watching people packout setup and find it very interesting. seems like alot of people enjoy these type of video as i see alot of people on youtube make
Sprinter is hands down best work vehicle. Comfortable, high roof to walk inside, and everything is inside and out of the weather. Can’t imagine trying to work out of a truck
my problem with the model i once drove several years ago it was like driving a sheet of plywood when the wind blew. scary sometimes. i didnt like it, even tho yes standing in the van was nice.
Doing HVAC work out of a pickup truck is a nightmare. I wouldn't recommend it.
im 50 years old been doing hvac for 30 years. im to old to be loading and unloading stuff morning noon and night i have a 2019 chevy express 3500 with a knapheide utility body. no storage unit trips... 1 trip to supplier every morning then to customers house.saves time...money and my sanity cause everything stays in my truck and i know where its at. but i have a 2019 chevy duramax deisel midnight edition for fun!!!
biggest thing is I don’t have to worry about my tools disappearing on me especially if there’s no windows on the van. I made a Packout wall, trash is easy to store when doing a changeout. And when you gotta go pee and there’s nowhere to go, the old Gatorade bottle in the van does the trick. 🤘🏻
Lol I feel u bro
I can imagine that truck setup is perfect for installation work. I can't imagine doing service out of it though. Just too many parts and refrigerant bottles..recovery tanks...speciality instruments and tools. But that truck setup is bad ass.
I’ve been in the business for about 18 years now total. I’ve had a full size Chevy Express van with shelving, a Ford Transit Connect with shelving, 3 trucks with camper tops and even tried a truck with a toolbox and I also have had the DECKED system. I just bought a new truck in June 2021 and it’s by far the best I have had and I take care of my stuff. It’s a 2021 Silverado 2500 HD Duramax 4x4 crew cab with a service body on it. I added System One ladder racks, 2 Weather Guard side boxes on top of the service body and a roll cover from Pace Edwards for the center area to keep my tools or whatever dry and secure. It’s by far the best and most convenient that I’ve had. People like different things but this is just what works for me.
The problem with a truck, is that it's not a van...
I dig the sleeper vibe you got going on. I will say they make covers that are security rated. Those soft ones can just be cut threw and then it’s a thief’s dream. Its really common for that to happen around here, but a good alarm system could be enough of a deterrent also.
Love my service truck!! Only thing I’ll ever have!! Service bed is loaded out bedslide and bed is outfitted perfectly I’m now on my third truck with the same bed
I’m glad that works for you, for me, 30 years self employed in the industry, tried them all, I found that I can run more service calls and make more money with less aggravation out of a 3/4 ton service body truck
I need some Milwaukee pack out gear in my life haha. Your truck is essentially your office. I work out of a Long Wheel Base Transporter Van and I got a sealed cargo barrier to seal the drivers cabin. 7 speed automatic with bucket seats. I agree with you 100% when you said in this trade, you are in your car a lot! So it’s not just about how you like your tools setup. It’s also about how comfortable you are! Nice video man.
I'm going to try running service calls from my personal truck to see if I like it over my van. As a car enthusiast, Chevy Express Vans are not ideal to drive. But the origination is so helpful.
I've been a licensed hvac mechanic for over 25yrs and I work for myself and I use a Yukon slt suv and I luv it the ride is very comfortable I couldn't agree more
Honestly I have both both a truck and a van for my company, I started working out of a van and I loved it. The room, the ability to haul everything to a job, etc. but once the winter hits that’s when I go to my truck. So long story short sometimes it doesn’t matter what I like to work out of, it’s up to the weather too. Great video tho and i enjoyed watching it.
I work for a company and do my own work as well on the side out of my pickup. A roll and lock bed cover will do you wonders and they sell a toolbox option with it as well. Great work as always brother. 👊💪🙏
I got the same truck for my hvac company and i lifted it 6 " on 35tire and it look sick with the black enclosed trailer at the back at it on the install 👍
Man,I strongly disagree on this, worked out of my f-350 dually for about 4 years,long bed,full size cab, truck was real nice when I bought it,like yours is now, at first I was very careful with loading/unloading,tool and parts storage ect... after a while that all goes away and when your really busy and rushing around all day you tend to just throw things wherever and are more careless I guess. After not too long,my truck was trashed inside and out and I ended up having to take rear seats out to fit more tools/supplies ect, it got to the point where I knew I had a certain part or tool but had so much shit in back seat area that I couldn't find stuff,have to unload tons of stuff to try and find something, door panels all scratched and gouged up,carpet all stained and nasty,fuel oil soaked into the rhino liner on bed, I could go on and on, when I sold the truck I only got $12,500 for a truck I payed over 50k for back then, now with the price of trucks it would be even more painful. I ended up getting a transit and couldn't be happier, very easy to keep organized and maintained inside. That's my experience anyway for what it's worth.
I agree, I'm gonna simply do aftersale service for two heatpump brands, no more instals etc.. I can have calls from cities or mountain countryside. That's what a truck suits well for me. Otherwise it's a terrible choice
It’s all in how much you really care about your stuff. I had a 2015 truck that I purchased new with a LEER service topper. Drove the truck for nearly 4 years for service and installs. When I traded the truck off the exterior and interior was probably 8-9/10. Great shape but I’m very particular about my stuff. That’s just my experience so it can be done.
Agreed. The only positive with a pickup truck setup like this is it's quieter and more comfortable than the van experience. Not saying you can't make the pickup option work, because the company I recently switched to has us in pickups. The previous company I worked at had us in Chevy and Transit vans. IMO the only vehicle better than a Chevy or Transit van would be one with a KUV service body with a mid roof. Nothing like having everything in its place, organized and easily accessible. Speed to what you need is key, digging for what you need is inefficient and aggravating. When your finished everything goes back into it's place and you roll out, ready to tackle the next job. Working out of a pickup requires a lot of "extra work" of digging for what you need and then reassembling the Tetris puzzle to get all your stuff back in the cab, well..thats if you care about being organized. I would lose my stuff having to un-roll a cover to look for what I need, I you should at least get a camper top with the doors in the side and pull-out bed sled. You can make an awesome setup with that, not as good as a van but better than a bed cover. End of the day do what suits you and what works for you.
I found this channel looking for ideas on how to make my assigned pickup more organized and effective. Nice video and nice truck best of luck to you and your channel. Cheers!
Trucks are nice if your company and services is based off maintenance and other small repairs and installs. When it comes to big jobs and installs the van comes in handy. The truck is really just to ride in style.
Awesome load out!
Always organized !!! Big investment In the pack outs but constantly working smarter not harder 👍
Keep the videos coming !
Awesome video brotha. Keep grinding
Working for companies majority of the time drove vans. Hated it especially on long days. Started my own company and use my truck with packouts and hard cover works great. You can organize small safety switches and furnace parts in packouts.
I would be interested in one of those used veto bag. Just start doing mini split installation. Getting into the trade now
Nothing is better then a van for hvac work. And if you want to argue. Jist look at every hvac company
“Trucks are better here’s why….because I like driving a truck more” that’s what this video was.
😂
I have ran my business for years with an 8’ bed
I have a decked system and a full depth tool box. Full depth tool box is key for the nitro tank and a B tank of acetylene. I have a roll up cover over the decked system which allows for more tools/ladder. What’s nice is when u have to grab a condenser or pallet ect it holds 2,000 pounds on too.
Where do you keep linesets?
I chose a truck with service body and lumber rack. Best decision. I always have my stuff no need to constantly pack and unpack things. Room for service parts. Back of the bed open for package units or other equipment. Load the dirt bikes in the back and have my tools for them too. Vans are noisy.
Yeah you inspired me to use my suburban. Going to remove the third row fold the second and make a wooden pull out like you have
I have an F1 50 and I got it more for a personal use/work use I already have another utility truck but I have this Milwaukee stuff in the back and honestly turns in to be a pain because you’re constantly taking the crates apart put them back together trying to find what you need and like what some of the other comments said when you’re super busy we often times don’t have time to stack everything back just the way it was and go onto the next job you just kind of throw things in the back of the truck. I just ordered a utility bed topper for it I’m hoping that that makes things a lot easier
I chose a truck instead of a cargo van mainly for the flexibility it offered me. I have a camper top with racks and a cargo trailer if needed. I have seen the decked system on a camping trip and don’t know if I’m 100% sold on it. Seems a bit cumbersome and lots of wasted cargo space for a small amount of organization.
Another main reason I chose a truck was so I could put my kids car seat in the rear cab. It all comes down to priorities.
I am the same. I am a NETA tech testing electrical apparatus. I always want and drive a truck, for the same reasons you stated. When i started my recent job last october we ordered my 2500 ram crew cab, for the comfort and experience. I just drove jersey to maine in a transit van. i do that distance alot, 6 hours. My truck is FINALLY Hopefully a week away from getting delivered with the ARE commercial cap with barn doors. My pack out collection is giant. and im just now planing out my design. I chose to not get the bed slide..to me it wastes good space on both sides, and in general...plus i like climbing and crawling...its my exercise.
I wanted a truck but a van made more sense for me. I don't do HVAC though. I'm an electrician. Lots of 10ft+ items. A couple guys I know doing their own thing recommended trucks. My only real complaints can be solved with snow tires for winter and a nice partition to isolate cargo noise from the cab. I have been on my own a few months. A truck would have been a headache.
Nice video 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
I think I would want a van. I do a Chevy express and honestly I hate it but I used to have a promaster 2500 HD and it was a great van. I miss that van.
I totally agree with you, I prefer a truck over a van, however the question I have is how do you carry ladders around?
Dude just get both so you have that flexibility. I did the same thing for many years going back and forth from the van and the truck. I have my truck set up for certain jobs and my van for other jobs. But I get it I like my truck too.
I dig the idea behind it. I too worked out of my personal truck. It was great until it wasn't. I've driven vans while working for someone else and it's much better. I started my own business and no longer use the personal truck for service. I use it to pull my 6x12 trailer on bigger jobs. For service calls I use my tacoma with a deep toolbox. Currently though I'm going sell my truck and trailer and going back to a promaster. I'm very organized, so I know I'll love it just as much as when I did it for other people. Good setup though.
I've got a 2016 chevy 3500hd drw with a 11ft kuv bed. It is the best setup I've had, like you I didn't like the van because of the noise and I just prefer to dive a truck.
Dude I’ve been in this business for 26 years now and I got my first van 2 weeks ago. I MISS HAVING A TRUCK 🛻 😩😩😩😩😩😩😩
My Nissan NV2500 does perfect for me . Plenty of room for parts , power inverter , plenty of cup holders, sliding drawers under the seats , very reliable, no need to load tools , and parts . I’ve worked off a truck in the past only thing better than a van is the comfort ness and how quiet a the cab was but I’d still prefer a van .However to each it’s own 🤷🏻♂️
NV2500 is a hell of a work van. Plenty of power/space for organization. I have one also and love it. Its a shame they stopped making it though. When my 2012 finally finally stops I would have bought another in a heartbeat. Still has plenty of money to be made with it im sure.
Amen brother. I have been running service out of a Tacoma double cab long bed with a pro rack for ten years in Texas where Sumner never ends. Would not drive a van even for double pay. Well ... Nvr say nvr.
I’ve had an one man show hvac company for nine years. Always had a van when I worked for someone. When I went on my own I started with a 3/4 ton 8’ box truck with a spacekap. It was great since it was my only vehicle. I liked the comfort, towing ability and of course 4x4.
The main con with doing service out of a pickup is alway climbing into the bed. It’s a lot higher off the ground than a van. Having no side door on a pickup is a con too. Everything has to be put in and accessed from the back. That sucks. If you need to get your torches or refrigerant but you have boxes of filters or an old condensing unit in the way. It gets old real quick.
I have a van now and it is obviously the best for service. You can even put a gas pipe in it without have to strap it to a roof.
The only way I would do a pickup service truck now is to have big heavy duty tool boxes running down the rails of the bed and then put some kind of roof across. Mostly everything you need should be accessible from outside the truck. Crawling up into it to get something is not an option lol.
With the new all wheel drive transit out I might get that next. Best off both worlds. Get a good bulkhead to keep the noise down and you’re all set.
Remember….don’t be afraid to charge the customer ;)
Box truck is the ultimate
Makes since. Love that set up you got. Van seat suck, sitting straight up all the time.
I landed a sweet job and left hvac. Luckily enough for me, I took over all of my gpas hvac customers, which he did as side work and I do the same. I got a rcsb which I run service out of and have a 14ft enclosed trailer for installs. Again, I do hvac on the side so it works for me, my customers have known me since I was 16. That being said, they will wait for me. If I were doing it full time, I'd have a 1 ton box truck packed with everything I'll ever need and I would still have my enclosed trailer.
Revisiting this year just to ask if you’ve seen the new Decked drawers for truck beds? Seems like they might be useful for a one man operation
I need a van!!!! I work out of a Honda Ridgeline. I mean it works but I need a van keep everything try and organize
I'm going into school for HVAC-R this coming fall. Is there any advice you have that might help? Love the videos, they are super helpful!
I’m 6’2 and I can not get comfortable in any vans. My F150 will be my work truck once I get my master license as an electrician. You need to be comfortable and enjoy your ride. If not makes for a miserable day and you don’t want to be in a crap mindset. Love the setup bud!!
I have a pick up. I do service repair work for all areas. It’s real frustrating as I don’t have a decked system or topper.
Every time it rains everything in beck gets wet.
I will order the decked and topper. As I want the truck but want my back seats empty. Currently I have a lot in back seats. And only vans for my guys
Why not have both, I do. Truck for large installs and van for service and commisioning.
You got that shit right,I swear they don't build those things for people over 6 ft,if I have to drive the van for the week my back ends up fucked.
Looks like a good set up to me. Is that a Truxedo bed cover that you have on yours? I have had that brand on 3 of my trucks now and they work out real good for me. Thumbs UP to you. 👍
How does everyone feel about using an infrared thermometer to check refrigerant line temperatures? Are they accurate enough for checking superheat and subcool readings? I know the pipe clamp thermometers are preferred, but the infrared ones are cheaper.
Makes me want a truck
I have always preferred trucks over vans, in my area I need a 4 wheel drive, plus trucks has a better resale value (unless gas goes to $10.00 a gallon)
My only question... Where do you keep a ladder? My prefrence is always utility bed trucks with bins. The bins keep your important stuff organized & when in a hurry you just throw the not so important shit in the bed.
It is a cool set up. What do you think about that new design. All guys can shelter down and work in any conditions in a regular size of workshop with their tools and equipment around them at any site at any point of time. No set ups, no break downs, no forgotten and tossed around stuff to slow you down and exhaust you in the beginning of each day. Jump in please with some ideas. I am not trying to get into the you tube video business. I am trying to get the word out and see if I can manufacture the vehicles.
Muito bem organizado parabens
I drive a 1500 pickup with a topper and an insert in the bed that slides out so I can get to everything. 100% prefer it over a van
People make the ford transit connect work somehow. I even seen someone use a Pontiac grand prix 2 door. Don't get me wrong I like trucks. You can swap beds easily . Right now I am considering using my suburban for a service truck until I am ready to buy a van or truck. Pro's on the truck though is that you don't have to bump your head. Van with a service body is what I am used to
How long have you worked out of a storage and what all do you keep there ?
I just started my hvac business and looking for ideas since money is tight now
Thank you
The only reason i'd get a truck is If I do a local heatpump specialized aftersale service, then work with one or two brands only. So you can ride everywhere with your comfy truck, cities, countryside etc..
You do look and feel a lot “cooler” driving around in a nice truck, if you have time to run to the supply house couple times a day.
What are you doing for a ladder mount? Little giant in the back seat?
I have a truck but a lo smaller my question is where do you stock the caps and pvc fittings and shop vac and ladder
Nice concept. However that will DEFINITELY NOT WORK IN THE HOOD!🤣🤣
How is the bed slide set up work? I have a chevy dually with a Renegade bed cover. Trying to figure a slide out that does not sit 4 plus inches off the floor.
Van has lots of noise bouncing around. Truck is my way to work out of also
It's a preference. I'd rather have a van. Good video though
And I have Milwaukee pack out as well
When will you be doing a give away for the bags I am still rocking my bucket and to stingy to buy a bag🤣 and I agree trucks are the go to.
What're you using for a bed slide?!
I’ve got a van and a truck. I love the van but I prefer the truck.
I love a van over a truck
where do you keep your ladder?
I'm definitely not a van guy. And I hate having to drive a 2 WHEEL DRIVE van up here in northern minnesota. I get stuck ALL the time. Nothing frustrates me more. Much rather have a truck.
Why you get the 2500 hd diesel
Hell ya buddy
Wait until you get to a real nice neighborhood and come out of the house to get into your truck and all your tools are gone.. a good thing in that is that you’ll always have new tools.
That’s a stupid thing to say, doesn’t matter what you drive that could happen.
@@cesarmoore7996 not that he has a nice truck. I’m happy for him and wish him well. He works for his money. But a pick up truck full of tools under a vinyl top cover is not a good idea. Yes a van could also be broken into but not as easy as just lifting the vinyl top cover and taking the tools.
I would invest in a little bit more security!!
Do you park the truck in your garage?
Do you still run out of a truck or just the new van
Been rockin a truck the last 4 years from a E250. I’ll never go back to a van.
I guess you only service in nice areas with that soft cover… I can’t afford not to have my ship locked up tight.
Driver fatigue is real just got brand new 22 gmc sierra and i like it much better
I like vans
I would not be without a van but there is no way I would trust all my tools to a soft tonnueau cover.
Are you saving work van the only problem was is when you're working downtown in the city the parking garages are too low to pull your vehicle in to do some service calls and certain buildings so I went into a small vehicle like a four-door Jeep a 2019 it makes food parking garages and everything so always kept a little 4-ft ladder in the back and my tools in the back of my cans our Freon and everything I took out so I made it into like a work vehicle now the only problem I had was with the work bad is every time you drive down to the city and get into the big cities and the only parking areas usually in front of the areas always say is valet when you park there to valet people usually get upset cuz you're might be in a building for more than two to three hours and they get upset so buying a Jeep like that if I'm close to the facility area I usually go to the parking garage and then pay for it and then I reimburse it later on with the hotel or any type of big business I do a lot of rtus a lot of pills on cell phone right now looking into getting one and more employees so it'll be two of us we do mostly commercials no Russian dental cuz residential is is just way too much calls commercials it's just great so a 2019 Jeep four-door hardtop it's great to have you can get in and out park it in where you want from your house nobody doesn't realize you got their business basic I just got a little small front plate and my front of my bumper as my business name and that's it and my number that's all.
I like the hvac shirts you have how can someone purchase some
Truck probably works best for you if you use it for business AND personal.
Buy a bak x4 bed cover
I drive a 2018 f250 and I have to say, unless you’re an INCREDIBLY organized person who takes time to put everything away exactly where it goes, after every job……it’s a nightmare.
not unless id get a newer used snapon truck for cheap. ac/heat/compressor/lift gate ect.
Feel like this whole video was just him trying to justify working out of a pickup 😂
You don't carry a ladder?
Why did you get that cheap cover?
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Trucks = peaceful and an enjoyable environment
Vans = headaches from all the rattling box’s and tools.
Depends on how you do it. I made my bulkhead so I could insulate and sound proof it. Gutted the interior and did the same. My van is as or more quiet than a truck
@@jonsaircond8520 that’s the way to go, I’ve had a few vans and never got around to doing that.
I can’t imagine all the inefficiency off having to stop at the storage facility to get what you need all the time. Refrigerant bottles, nitrogen and acetylene all fall under DOT standards throwing them in the back of a pickup truck doesn’t meet those standards.
So, you use Milwaukee stuff then?
Can I be your apprentice 🤣