How We Turn A Disabled U-Haul Truck To A Perfect Mobile Mechanic Repair Shop On Wheels

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  • Опубликовано: 5 янв 2025

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  • @danielsimms8918
    @danielsimms8918 3 года назад +8

    "You know who to contact", well said and too true. Great job on the work truck mate and good news for the Freightliner owner ops who are wanting a professional.

  • @patrickbeer7865
    @patrickbeer7865 Год назад

    I have scene a lot of truck tours but not a u-haul. This is fricken genius sir I’m extremely impressed with your mobile shop! Keep up the good work!

  • @TheMacronical
    @TheMacronical 3 года назад +6

    Congrats on the new mobile setup Ryan! Y'all do god's work keeping truckers on our roads & the shelves stocked. If my father was still in trucking, I'd be sending him to you all day!

  • @MelidaWillox5224
    @MelidaWillox5224 2 года назад +3

    We really appreciate the unrushed introduction; this is the closest conversion job we’ve ever seen to what we’re trying to accomplish!

  • @DieselDoktor
    @DieselDoktor Месяц назад

    Very nice and clean setup.

  • @thebackwoodsmechanic5029
    @thebackwoodsmechanic5029 Год назад

    I had a similar setup just a few years ago but ive reduced my wlrkload and started investing in other trades. Showing support

  • @yhird
    @yhird Год назад

    The truck looks fantastic Ryan. Thanks for the great tour. Cheers.

  • @andrewd.1113
    @andrewd.1113 3 года назад +3

    All I can say is WOW!!! Your truck looks great! Good layout. Also Congrats on the Freightliner alliance! Keep the good news coming!

  • @JS-jv6rg
    @JS-jv6rg Год назад

    I always wondered why roadservive people follow what others do, they buy a new/used regular size pick up truck with storage on sides but can't fit tires along with an air compressor and stuff. This here gad crossed my mind before and would of followed thru but I am not in the field of a road service repair man. Just a truck driver and a few mechanical repairs of my own on my semi truck. Congrats to you my friend you will get far.

  • @g1dieseltech0006
    @g1dieseltech0006 3 года назад +3

    Your videos are really helpful ,im learning alot from your kinda like my mentor im already working at a truck shop for almost 5 months now im also thinking about doing mobile shop later in future when i become mechanic,, good luck for your new truck 👍👍

  • @kellandbailey2970
    @kellandbailey2970 2 года назад

    Just spent $60k building a service truck and all I can hear from the tech is whining and complaints....glad to see there are those of you out there that work with what you can get. If you've got some time would love to hear your input on what we put together.
    Also, if you would reach out so I can put you on my vendor list, we've got trucks out there semi infrequently but it's a desert. We run mostly Cascadias with DD13s so if you're setup with the dealer and on Excelerator that would be ideal.

  • @rogerpedrosa1854
    @rogerpedrosa1854 2 года назад

    That pretty cool setup👍 you can tackle any job that comes at you.

  • @texasmcgyver
    @texasmcgyver 4 месяца назад

    That is a great setup! 💯💯💯💯🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸 really like it!

  • @johnnybratsch-zw4ce
    @johnnybratsch-zw4ce Год назад +1

    Hey brother I’m here in Cleveland and love the service truck videos! I’m thinking about starting my own business and doing the mobile service first as I can’t yet afford a brick and mortar shop. Keep it up man !

  • @evguenimertodjan9783
    @evguenimertodjan9783 3 года назад +2

    Nice job with the truck, very handy for your business, lots of luck to you my friend!

  • @samt9809
    @samt9809 2 года назад +1

    Great Video Ryan! I really like the truck. What stood out the most for me is the dual line for the compressor, solid for 1” impact and great to switch to regular line for rest of air tools. Can’t wait to see your reel for the 100’ gas hoses. Clean and hope parts stay on the shelf 😬

  • @carlosaguirre1313
    @carlosaguirre1313 3 года назад +2

    Ryan
    Good evening , congratulations for your New mobile shop.
    BEST REGARDS
    5 December 2021

  • @chad1106
    @chad1106 3 года назад +2

    Looks awesome congratulations love the channel

  • @advancedleveldiagnostics
    @advancedleveldiagnostics Год назад

    Really nice setup!

  • @ttautogarages
    @ttautogarages 4 месяца назад

    Wow smart idea🤜🤛

  • @simba9225
    @simba9225 2 года назад

    Great setup and thanks for sharing

  • @donevens4357
    @donevens4357 3 года назад +1

    Nice setup Ryan!!

  • @mmmaaannnyyy
    @mmmaaannnyyy 8 месяцев назад

    Great vid brother

  • @christophershepherd4399
    @christophershepherd4399 2 года назад

    I am northeast Ohio also just started mobile mechanic business

  • @OneMechanic
    @OneMechanic 2 года назад

    Very nice setup! Just subbed to support a fellow Ohioian ... Stay safe

  • @brendonpartridge6362
    @brendonpartridge6362 3 года назад +1

    Hey trucking and fixing a nother awesome videos on your channel alot every day u are awesome RUclipsr u really put out the best content on your channel keep up the great work u definitely my favorite RUclipsr keep making awesome videos merry Christmas to my family to your 😀

  • @hd93scooter
    @hd93scooter 3 года назад +1

    Great setup👍✌️

  • @Eddie3able
    @Eddie3able 4 месяца назад

    Nice set up bro! I’m debating if I want to use a service truck,box truck or a trailer

  • @davidandrews2742
    @davidandrews2742 Год назад

    Awesome. Ive got an old fedex same size were converting into same thing. Got a shop with huge overhead. 4k a month. Im starting to think mobile is the way to go.

  • @bobhilly546312156332
    @bobhilly546312156332 2 месяца назад

    This looks nearly like what I’d eventually like to build and have but want more of a focus on tires

  • @glennevitt5250
    @glennevitt5250 3 года назад +1

    Hey A Great Looking Setup

  • @davidrosenberg353
    @davidrosenberg353 3 года назад +2

    the Truck look great, thanks for the video, gps may make the thing go a bit easier, on the road also do you have a vpn and a truck computer, printer for bills you know you cota get paid looks everything really good you aree the master KEEP IT GOING.

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  3 года назад

      I use google navigation on my phone, I do have a computer that I use to plug into trucks for diagnostic. No printer yet. But it should be very easy to get one. Thanks for all the wonderful suggestions

  • @hectorgalvan1385
    @hectorgalvan1385 3 года назад +1

    Nice setup

  • @dgc940
    @dgc940 3 года назад +1

    I've had a mobile service on a major resort lake for 8 years already had the customer base for last 24 years and I stay very busy on boats pwc's and utv's and this would work great for me I now work out of a 2017 pickup but I just cant justify the fuel spent etc for my line of work. when I have a major repair I haul it to my shop where I also have my torch chain hoist welder tv radio etc. But this would work for me but Being in Texas I would have a window AC and generator as man does it get hot here. I do see how on a diesel rig this would be needed and its set up nice! Boats have a shop rate like diesels too 100-120 hr plus service call. But wear shorts and dont get greasy I worked in a farm tractor dealership for 3 years lots of diesel but never again. But your set up is nice and most everything you need except parts. I do wish I had a large compressor and parts washer with me at times.

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  3 года назад

      Thanks for sharing! 👌👍

    • @stitchthisditchthat259
      @stitchthisditchthat259 3 года назад

      Any advice for tools to keep handy for marina/resort type work? Thinking about offering a type of maintenance/upholstery service myself , thanks in advance!

  • @viplegaleducation1292
    @viplegaleducation1292 8 месяцев назад

    Nice setup! Love the mobile shop! Are you heavy duty mechanic diesel and whatnot or what is your area of work?

  • @hayleystroud7315
    @hayleystroud7315 Год назад

    Nice setup. I love those US General boxes but can't get them in the UK.

  • @luiscahuana9666
    @luiscahuana9666 3 года назад +1

    Look great .. good job

  • @jayvismobilemechanic9250
    @jayvismobilemechanic9250 3 года назад +1

    Set up for anything!!!!

  • @Sbowling1979
    @Sbowling1979 3 года назад +1

    That’s a nice setup. My 13 speed is making awful noises in 13th gear. Can’t even use it. Sometimes will do it in other gears with the splitter forward. This started a day after my air system went crazy. I had to replace governor and dryer. May be unrelated. Thoughts?

  • @Luckyfox141
    @Luckyfox141 2 года назад

    Badass 👏🏽 gratz

  • @kskull0072
    @kskull0072 3 года назад

    Hello Ryan
    Got the motor in I see. Looks great. Have you thought about getting the box truck done with a wrap? Looks awesome.
    God bless you and yours and keep on keeping on....

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  3 года назад

      Just some decals so far, probably not want to do the whole wrap.

  • @chotuusian4127
    @chotuusian4127 2 года назад +1

    Good work

  • @localfreight4222
    @localfreight4222 2 года назад

    What sizes of coolant hoses do u recommend to carry

  • @khupulom
    @khupulom 2 года назад

    What do you use to look up labor times?

  • @Wreakmayhem
    @Wreakmayhem Год назад

    I was thinking of making a mobile tool/workshop also. I like your setup, any tips?

  • @jamal-ce5yf
    @jamal-ce5yf 3 года назад

    Which oil do you recommend to use in the winter for an isx 15 engine?

  • @peanutsmith1462
    @peanutsmith1462 2 года назад

    Nice setup man how do you have the exhaust for your generator welder

  • @Fab2Mc
    @Fab2Mc 3 года назад +1

    Subscribed

  • @TaurusTheCreator
    @TaurusTheCreator 2 года назад

    Awesome setup! One more question: Are mobile service mechanics allowed to repair trucks at truck stops or must the truck be off the property?

    • @poonbandit9924
      @poonbandit9924 2 года назад

      Depends on the truck stop. Some allow it and some don’t. Most of the time stops allow mobile techs to do repairs if they don’t also have a shop, but not always, there are also many stops that say it’s fine for a mobile tech to come work on a truck, but if the tech can’t facilitate repairs in the lot then they have to recommend the customer goes to their shop. This is only what I have observed from the truck stops around my shop. The shop I manage actually doesn’t do tires even though every one of my sister stores does and the company is a continental tire dealer, my reasoning is that I want and encourage the mobile tire guys to replace the tires on my lot instead of the side of the road, this is for the safety of a fellow technician as well as the customer gets the tires replaced and decides to get an alignment, remembers they need a service, wants a hole patched in the trailer or whatever. Business goes around and comes around some people are open to help from competition and some aren’t. By allowing mobile guys to do tires the shop has made $22k more on average quarterly then when we did do tires.

  • @TaurusTheCreator
    @TaurusTheCreator 2 года назад +1

    I'm in the process of starting my own mobile diesel repair business (roadside and on-site). The only thing I'm unsure about, is dealing with big companies and the payment process associated with it. Do they pay just like a regular customer or do they make you wait a time period? Any input would be great.

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  2 года назад +1

      It is really how you negotiate with the companies, you can do net30 term etc or you can have them to pay after each job. Most of my customers are smaller, they paid after the job. Make sure to get a payment processor that accept different cards.

    • @TaurusTheCreator
      @TaurusTheCreator 2 года назад

      @@truckingandfixing thank you so much! I appreciate your response.

  • @luiscahuana9666
    @luiscahuana9666 Год назад

    Where did you get your books?

  • @luiscahuana9666
    @luiscahuana9666 3 года назад

    How you register your vehicle with dmv and the state for you to be legal business?

  • @mechanical.mullet
    @mechanical.mullet 5 месяцев назад

    3 stage compressor?

  • @ryanalexander984
    @ryanalexander984 3 года назад

    Great set up. I’ve been thinking of starting a mobile mechanic business where I’m living. My biggest question is how are you disposing of your fluids? I know parts stores will take used oil but only like 5 gallons a month. Do you call a service to come out and take your used oil? Like the shops and dealerships use?

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  3 года назад +2

      We just bought a used oil furnace to heat up our shop.

  • @DreamPlayToysLLCIvan
    @DreamPlayToysLLCIvan 3 года назад

    Nice set up very professional practical and not over the top. I used to be a mechanic myself and if I was still I would have a set up similar to that one.
    I was wondering if I could get your opinion on this hypothetical. If you were a brand new authority and could afford to pay for the insurance in one payment wold you?
    Why or why not? I am a one truck one owner llc s corp and plan on running hard for at leas the first year to make as much as I can to help pay for my kids college and some other repairs and add ons i want to make to my home then I will get back to life lol.
    Thank you for your service in the military as well as here civilly for us Jack of all trades.

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  3 года назад

      If you run very hard, assuming out most of the days. Authority makes sense. But if you only run half of the days, it doesn’t make sense. The fixed cost is very high.

  • @mikeforbes4735
    @mikeforbes4735 Год назад

    Perfect i need help

  • @promaaron5556
    @promaaron5556 2 года назад

    Is this a 17ft uhaul?

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  2 года назад

      The bottom is 14ft and top with the over hang is 17ft

  • @timmellow1353
    @timmellow1353 3 года назад +1

    👍👍

  • @alejandrovelazquez2378
    @alejandrovelazquez2378 2 года назад

    👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @fordnut4914
    @fordnut4914 Год назад

    What you do if someone wont pay.

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  Год назад

      It is a good question! When we had the mobile service truck, we were lucky, never had someone not paying. Now, we do have people that can’t pay the bill right away, but we work with them. Worst scenario we can remove parts from the truck or put a mechanic lien on their truck.

  • @976rick1
    @976rick1 11 месяцев назад

    I would subscribe but you don't post frequent videos.

  • @kellandbailey2970
    @kellandbailey2970 2 года назад

    👍

  • @adamhandyside9836
    @adamhandyside9836 2 года назад

    What part of Ohio do you live in?

  • @ozzmann3217
    @ozzmann3217 2 года назад

    Toolbox your please

    • @truckingandfixing
      @truckingandfixing  2 года назад

      Do you want to know more about the toolbox?

    • @ozzmann3217
      @ozzmann3217 2 года назад

      @@truckingandfixing that was supposed to say toolbox tour yes love those kinds of videos

  • @DougJohns
    @DougJohns 11 месяцев назад

    make sure you are well insured for theft...

  • @feminismwrong
    @feminismwrong Год назад

    All you need is a 14 mm ratchet and a jack to do brake jobs you can use a Smart car....!!!

  • @spider8trucking950
    @spider8trucking950 3 года назад

    you got a number