Trucks and Bolts

10/14/2021

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/small-tool-trailer-ideas/

It's tough to plan your small tool trailer's layout. You want to build something efficient, but you don't know where to start.But it's not that daunting to do t

10/08/2021

Bill's HVAC trailer is set up for residential installs. See:

- How he improved the ramp
- His sheetmetal setup
- Where he fits two complete systems

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/bills-6x12-e-tracked-sheetmetal-shop-hvac-install-trailer/

Bill's 6'x12' residential HVAC installation trailer is functional, simple, and even has a mini sheetmetal shop for building ductwork. He uses the tool trailer in his

10/04/2021

L**e your plywood drawers in your or with wax or bar soap.

Some people have trouble with the drawer action on long drawers with heavy tools. Rubbing wax/soap on contact points will smooth things out.

Buy wax at the grocery store in the canning section or Irish Spring for the smells?

See long plywood drawers here: https://www.trucksandbolts.com/son-carpenter-fully-custom-carpentry-van-build/

Learn how other skilled tradespeople use their work truck setups to make more money, be more organized, and be less frustrated.

10/01/2021

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/how-freezing-rain-and-a-12000000-home-launched-a-business/

If you work in the trades, you've probably encountered situations where it was hard to be clean or neat.You end up biting your nails, hoping the home or business owner doesn& #

09/30/2021

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/son-carpenter-fully-custom-carpentry-van-build/

Amazing CNCed plywood build. False floor storage, 41" wide cargo area, sliding floors in the cubbies to prevent tool/material loss.

Learn how other skilled tradespeople use their work truck setups to make more money, be more organized, and be less frustrated.

09/27/2021

tip:

If you're building a tool trailer, consider ordering it with barn doors if you work in dense urban or suburban areas.

You don't always have the space (6-8') to lower your ramp in tight parking situations.

But you can usually open barn doors, secure them to the trailer sides, and back into a parking place.

09/25/2021

tip:

Tethered carabiners have lots of uses, especially if you work on a roof:

- Haul and kits up to a roof.
- Hang gear and bags off your shelves.
- Use them to temporarily contain pipe/conduit/tube.

They're cheap ($8-10) and sold by Husky as "Heavy Duty Hanging Quick-Release Hooks with Carabiner Strap".

has straps on his oxy-acetylene set, his backpack, and his recovery machine.

pc: Hvacr Videos

09/24/2021

and organization tip:

One way to organize your for quick grabbing is with "battery holders".

These plastic holders mount to the underside of a shelf and let you slide on a battery-less tool like a drill, driver, multitool, router, or whatever you want.

If you like this method, get the a holder style that uses at least 4 screws, since 2 or 3-screw versions can sag.

Available for lots of brands like , , , , etc.

pc: Stephens Brothers Construction Inc. .

09/23/2021

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/noah-hvac-install-milwaukee-transit/

Noah is an HVAC installer in Wisconsin. He has a very organized Ford Transit van that features a custom Packout organization system and enough room to haul water heaters, furnaces,

09/23/2021

/ tip:

Standard 5/8" hose is bulky, drippy, and a pain to store. Some and even hang it on the front of their racks, so they need to move it out of the way every time they need a tool/part. 😅😅

Collapsible hose is lighter, easier to handle, and can be thrown just about anywhere in your .

Store it in a bucket to keep it tidy and contain water drips.

HVAC in SC and Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc., are saving space and time with collapsible hose.

09/21/2021

tip:

Wear booties inside for residential work.

People get freaked out that their , , , etc. will make a mess. Take the uncertainty out of the equation and wear a shoe cover if there's a chance you'll track in mud or water.

Costs next to nothing, makes you stand out, makes people happy.

pc: Surface Shields

09/19/2021

DID YOU KNOW?

You can order your to be insulated.

Keeps your cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter. Some tradespeople add a heat pump or AC unit for heating and cooling.

Look at polyiso or XPS for this if you need to DIY. If you order your trailer w/insulation, make sure they did it, because sometimes they forget!!

09/18/2021

tip:

Save your knees! Hang an organizer with screws, bits, and stuff you need but don't always want to carry.

Put it at a cargo door so you don't need to climb into your . HVAC Life with Alex hangs a cloth bag from the bulkhead.

Pic courtesy -160652261210818, who have a sweet build!

09/17/2021

Tip: Ramp Toes

Order your tool trailer with a "ramp toe" or build it yourself with piano hinge and plywood. It bridges the ledge between the ramp and the ground. It'll make it easier to load equipment. Great for , , or if you wheel big stuff.

Don't do build one unless you'll use it a lot, because it'll get annoying to flip it down on every open.

09/16/2021

DID YOU KNOW?

A 7 foot wide is the same overall width as an 8 1/2 foot wide trailer at the outside of the fenders. Choose carefully when buying your .

Those wheels stick out!

09/15/2021

Tip: Use a magnetic pencil holder. Clip on your pocket or stick to a steel toolbox. $3 cheap and makes and faster. Whether you're a , , or just living the , this will speed you up.

09/14/2021

Benjy's construction trailer is used for framing in Texas. It's probably one of the most impressive tool trailer builds out there!He says the 8'x18' V-nose trai

02/24/2021

https://www.trucksandbolts.com/rigs/ike-nimble-ford-connect-electrical-service-van.tm5rgibua/

See how Ike Costner makes money, saves time, and works happier with a mini electrical van. Ike uses his 2012 Ford Transit Connect as an electrical service van. Does he like the Connect? I've driven plenty of other service vehicles, from full-size Chevies and Fords, and this one is, by far, my favori...

02/12/2021

See how Rookie Refrigeration makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize refrigeration van. The operator of this van (Rookie Refrigeration) used to be a residential and commercial HVAC tech. He decided to transition to refrigeration work, which he does full time now in TExas. His Yout...

02/11/2021

See how Allen Hart makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize plumbing and heating van. Allen Hart runs a plumbing business in Leeds in the United Kingdom. Allen shows his process for racking out his Ford Transit high roof van. One of his goals for the build was to have all his equip...

02/10/2021

See how HVAC_artisan makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize hvac van. Noah is an HVAC installer in Wisconsin. He has a very organized Ford Transit van that features a custom Packout organization system and enough room to haul water heaters, furnaces, boilers, or AC units. A lot o...

02/09/2021

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01/15/2021

See how tcpHVAC/R makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize hvac and refrigeration pickup. Tom is a seasoned HVAC-R pro that does service work out of his company-provided Ford F150XL in St. Louis, MO. Tom clearly has a lot of practical experience getting set up on a jobsite so that....

01/14/2021

See how Refined HVAC Ltd makes money, saves time, and works happier with a mini hvac and refrigeration pickup. Darryl's crew cab GMC pickup is setup for commercial and residential HVAC service and quoting for his business on Vancouver Island. Pickups are the norm for HVAC businesses, so how does he....

01/13/2021

See how Fox Family Heating and Air Conditioning makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize hvac pickup. Greg's truck is somewhat unique in the HVAC world - it's a pickup! He uses it for heating and AC work in the Sacramento, CA area. Even though it's older than the Ford pickup it rep...

01/12/2021

See how Salida Residential Carpentry makes money, saves time, and works happier with an enclosed carpentry trailer. Archie is a residential carpenter in Colorado Springs, CO. His business, Salida Residential Carpentry creates all kinds of beautiful indoor and outdoor projects. Small Space, Big Proje...

01/11/2021

See how mike_HVAC makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize hvac van. Mike works for an HVAC company in Texas primarily doing residential and commercial service. This van is fairly new to him and he anticipates it'll take some time before it's dialed in. He's clearly a guy that thin...

01/10/2021

See how Chuck Barron makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize plumbing and heating van. Chuck is the owner of Barron Plumbing and Heating in Atlantic City, NJ. He puts up a ton of helpful and informative plumbing videos on Youtube that'll help you out whether you're a plumber or a....

01/09/2021

See how CSC Refrigeration and Hvac makes money, saves time, and works happier with a fullsize hvac and refrigeration van. Chris does commercial refrigeration service in Boston, MA. He's got the HVAC skills, but he doesn't do a lot of that anymore. Chris has produced a ton of videos on his Youtube ch...