Service Van Set Up.

roofwiz74

I'm in the commercial repair service and was wondering if anyone else on here is and how they have their truck/van set up.
I have some wood racks and some hooks in the van.a little of almost everything.It just seems like it's a mess, but I can't sacrifice what I haul.
anyone figured it all out?

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2ndGen

Hey RW,
220/221 has a really nice set up in the "Vehicles" section of the main board (scroll down by equipment section).

http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/

http://www.contractortalk.com/showpo...6&postcount=82

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2ndGen

I'm seriously thinking about upgrading size-wise from my van to a box truck.
A lot more room and you can set up a working shop (even a break station) in it.
Not to mention a fridge/micro/bathroom "facilities".

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MALCO.New.York

Those trucks pictured are the product of a very sick individual. Absolutely pin-perfect and identical.

Just like MINE (1 not 3)! I guess that makes me fairly sick as well!!!!

Bet this guy is tough to work for !!!! Control freak????????

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Slyfox

Van furthest left has a kitchen broom that the other two don't,
and the van furthest right has a hand broom that the other two don't.

Not perfect

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roofwiz74

I was thinking 1ton chevy van.it's a 03,with a nice rack on top.I have some storage now but was looking for other ideas.

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2ndGen

Think growth. What are you "going" to need. If a van will be enough, cool. After having worked out of a box truck, I just can't see myself working out of a van. It's great to have such a wharehouse on wheels.

But for running around doing service jobs, van is perfect. I'm keeping my van and getting the box truck as well. If you're going to be taking down a ladder off of your vehicle all day long...van. If you're going to go to a job site and hang all day, most likely, chances are you'll need the capacity of the truck anyway.

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roofwiz74

the van is fine but it just seems like it's a mess.

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Grumpy

Roof wiz if you are on the commercial side wouldn't you want a roll of each low slope membrane common to your area plus some miscellaneous common flashing accessories and sealants for the various membranes. Plus various color tubes of caulk (left over from install jobs) and a whole bunch of black, white and clear caulk. A LB or 2 of various fasteners.

By asking the nature of the problem before you go to the job you will have a better understanding if you need to stock special items for that specific job.

For my service vehicle I just bought a Dodge Ramvan 3500. I'll go snap a pic and post it in a few minutes. It's nothing fancy, and we typically stock it for each job.

roofwiz74

I carry a little of everything,seems like single ply crap is everywhere.I'd just like to see how someone else keeps it all organized.
I keep single ply and caulks on one side.some bur products and tools on the other.I'm just never satisfied.

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2ndGen

http://www.contractortalk.com/f41/tool-storage-van-32235/

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