r/workwagons
My trailer is getting insane
overkill or just right?
Just got the light installed. Running off a Anker solar generator
u/This-Associate9880 — 1 day ago
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Thoughts on going back to beater vans
I’ve always got trucks and vans for cheap and used them for a few years then scrapped. 2 years ago I bought a 2020 ford transit with 25,000 KMS for about 35,000 Canadian.
In 2 years I’ve put 11,000 into repairs and just found out it needs another 6,500 of work done.
I think I’m going back to Chevy express 2500’s
I can get them around 5/6,000 semi clean with 280,000kms and run them for a few years and scrap
In Canada there’s a lot of old timers retiring from the trades so the Chevy expresses and GMC Savana’s are plentiful
Anyone done anything similar ?
Any thoughts appreciated
u/dylandylan123456 — 2 days ago
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Cleaning her up and saying goodbye to my 10 year-old Ford Econoline. Our work is getting brand new Ford connect mini work vans
u/Ok_Country2903 — 3 days ago
Workhorse is getting closer to “done”
Curious to see how long this hex light will last mounted to the ceiling 😁
u/This-Associate9880 — 5 days ago
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Handyman service truck
It was suggested that I post this here.
Just after a good spring cleaning, can't believe the amount of shit tucked away from the winter.
Definitely not as neat and organized as some of the setups I've seen here but it works for me.
I'm always tweaking things as I add tools and supplies
u/Informal-Peace-2053 — 7 days ago
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Running power tools on remote job sites without a gas generator , best battery backup options right now
Gas generator on a remote site is fine until it isn't. Fuel logistics, the noise complaints from nearby houses, exhaust when you're working in a partially enclosed space. Been looking at alternatives seriously for a while and here's what's actually worth considering for a full work day running milwaukee and dewalt packs.
EcoFlow DELTA Pro , beefy, high output, handles multiple tool charges no problem. It's heavy and expensive but it's genuinely capable. If the site has a vehicle nearby for transport it's workable.
Jackery 2000 Plus , cheaper than the DELTA Pro, decent output, but the charge time if you run it down mid-day is brutal if you're not also running solar panels.
Goal Zero Yeti 1000 , popular brand, fine for lighter loads, but trying to run 8+ tool batteries through a day on 1kWh is pushing it. More of a device-charging solution than a tool-charging one.
Worksport COR , solid 2000w output and swappable battery packs so you're not dead in the water if you drain it mid-day. Light enough to carry one-handed and no exhaust issues near residential.
For anyone working remote or in residential areas where a generator is a headache, worth looking at the battery backup options seriously now. The gap between them and gas has gotten a lot smaller.
u/ninjapapi — 7 days ago
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Trailer hitch attachment for huge sun umbrellas! Less than $140 all in! Was told yall may appreciate it!
Umbrella is 13’ and was only 89.99 and the pole was only $39.99. Been a life saver
u/No_Office_9301 — 9 days ago
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Company work van
Originally posted in r/HVAC and someone told me to post it here to see what yall think. I got put in this van a month or so ago and got all of my stuff put where I like it. Now I gotta go through the company stuff and see what I’m keeping on here and what’s gonna stay at the shop.
2017 Mercedes sprinter
u/Johnsipes0516 — 7 days ago
Fresh off the lot
2026 Ford Escape ST Line Select, HVAC Controls Tech for Johnson Controls. Manager claims that “they only offers Escapes and Transit Van for controls techs” because i originally wanted a pickup truck (F-150,Ranger,Maverick with a cap on the bed). So I chose the escape since during my time riding with other techs the escape was the most convenient and comfortable for all the sites that are downtown and for longer trips to a site furthest one is around 2 hours away from the home office and that controls techs do carry that much stock (just about 3-5 controllers a couple of temperature sensors and maybe a 2 box’s of wire)so i don’t think there is a need to drive a large van. Only plus side to driving a van is you get to have 2 ladders instead of just one and you can have a cart to help you carry stuff. Luckily Crescent tools made a foldable cart that I keep under the slide table and it’s great,rides like a dream got handed the keys with 3 miles on the odometer, probably the newest vehicle I’ll ever drive.
u/Disastrous_Edge6746 — 9 days ago
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Thoughts?
Screwed 3/4 ply to the existing bulkhead, stapled some memory foam, and glued some cheap boat carpet. The door is just on some heavy duty drawer slides with a latch and eye set to keep it shut. Thoughts?
u/Melodic-Animator-868 — 11 days ago
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Cg1500xl
With this fully extended out does anyone know how much weight it can hold? I am unable to find any information.
u/CatchExcellent8878 — 11 days ago
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Securing packout stacks so they don’t tip
I’ve got stack of 4 packout drawers. I’d like them not to tip and I don’t feel like spending $100 for a little clip.
Any clean ways to attach to the wall without fun clips or ratchet straps?
u/Future_Measurement42 — 11 days ago